Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Visit Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
Ben Thanh Market
No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring this bustling market where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish or purchase souvenirs.
Bui Vien Walking Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Pham Ngu Lao Street
Travelers on a budget flock to this area of Ho Chi Minh City, which offers up quality rooms, delicious food and a variety of goods for very reasonable prices.
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.
Saigon Square
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
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
Ho Chi Minh Historical Guided Walking Tour – 2 Hours
Saigon City Tour Half Day - Pick up in Central District 1
Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel Majestic Saigon
V clean, v friendly, v efficient
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Amazing
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
New World Saigon Hotel
Excellent in every way. They had the best breakfast we experienced on our 3 week trip to Vietnam. The staff were very helpful, our room was extremely comfortable. I wish we could have stayed another night. We'll definitely book with New World again.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The Reverie Saigon
Staff, amenities, decor and ambiance were exceptional. The building is most glamorous. The interior is a bit outdated though; curtains could do with a good wash and there was a smell of ‘old’ in the room.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Chambre propre, terrasse avec piscine sympa. Les photos sont prises avec grand angles qui trompent un peu les choses. Je m attendais à mieux au prix de la chambre
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
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 HCMC Museum, and jump on the metro at Opera House Station or Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.
Nguyen Thai Binh
While you're in Nguyen Thai Binh, take in top sights like Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh 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.
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.
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.
