Ben Nghe Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
Dong Khoi Street
One of two major commercial centers in Ho Chi Minh City, this street has high-end shops, cafés and restaurants as well as some of the city’s finest architecture.
Vincom Center Shopping Mall
Two buildings packed with some of the finest designer brands in the world make up the city’s largest shopping hub.
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
This stunning theater, with its glistening white architecture and curved lines, makes it easy to forget that you are in Ho Chi Minh City and not in Paris.
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
Whether you want to see exotic animals or enjoy a stroll through colorful gardens, this park transports you from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
Saigon Central Post Office
Make sure you write your postcards in Ho Chi Minh City, as it’s a great excuse to visit the city’s stunning 19th-century post office.
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
Christianity may not be the dominant religion in Vietnam yet this stunning cathedral is considered by many to be Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic landmark.
Things to do
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket
Small Group Mekong River Experience from Ho Chi Minh City
Top hotels in Ben Nghe
Caravelle Saigon
Great stay
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Rex Hotel
Great room. Nice Staff. Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Excellent hotel, amazing views from the roof from both the M-bar and the continental breakfast dining room. Have a drink in the M-bar and watch all the scooters below and the traffic on the Sai Gon river. Staff were very friendly snd helpful and the pool is an oasis from the sweltering heat of the ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Reverie Saigon
There is nothing missing from this place, staff were supper friendly and accommodating, breakfast was excellent, location was perfect. It is in a great location and close to everything. Highly recommend and I will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Saigon Prince Hotel
Great location and friendly helpful staff..limited brakfasy options and lack of a standard powerpoint for a hair dryer in the bathroom was a bit puzzling
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Loved it here but laundry service very overpriced.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ben Nghe
Little Japan
Take time in Little Japan to visit attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Opera House Station to see more of the city.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Union Square or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.
District 1
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in District 1. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien Walking Street, and jump on the metro at Opera House Station or Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Walking Street is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nguyen Hue Walking Street and Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square while in the area.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien Walking Street, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House Station to see more of the city.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Galaxy Nguyen Du are top sights worth seeing.
