Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets
Museum of Fine Arts featuring landscape views and a city
Tao Dan Park which includes a park
Ben Thanh Market showing shopping, street scenes and markets
Tao Dan Park featuring a park as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Bui Vien Walking Street

Bui Vien Walking Street

When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Bui Vien Walking Street
Ben Thanh Market showing shopping and markets

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.

Ben Thanh Market
Dong Khoi Street which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

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.

Dong Khoi Street
Pham Ngu Lao Street which includes shopping, night scenes and street scenes

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.

Pham Ngu Lao Street
Saigon Square

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.

Saigon Square
Opera House showing theatre scenes, heritage architecture and street scenes

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.

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

Things to do

Ho Chi Minh City: Panoramic City Bus Tour

Ho Chi Minh City: Panoramic City Bus Tour

฿223
per adult
Ho Chi Minh City: Panoramic City Bus Tour
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks

Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks

฿956
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

฿797
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
The Independence Palace

Saigon City Tour Half Day - Pick up in Central District 1

฿713
per adult
Saigon City Tour Half Day - Pick up in Central District 1
Morning Cu Chi Tunnels - Join Small Group By Van

Morning Cu Chi Tunnels - Join Small Group By Van

฿1,075
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Morning Cu Chi Tunnels - Join Small Group By Van
Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat

Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat (SGN) International Airport Fast Track Service

฿956
per adult
Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat (SGN) International Airport Fast Track Service
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Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon

5 out of 5
40 - 42 Phan Boi Chau, Ben Thanh ward,D1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿3,995 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,995
฿4,531 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
"The staff at this hotel made the stay so amazing! We would glady stay here again if we're in the area."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Hotel Majestic Saigon

Hotel Majestic Saigon

5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿3,879 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,879
฿4,398 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Amazing location and rooftop bar. Historic building."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel Majestic Saigon
Rex Hotel

Rex Hotel

5 out of 5
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd, Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice hotel and central location"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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Rex Hotel
Park Hyatt Saigon

Park Hyatt Saigon

5 out of 5
2 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿8,328 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿8,328
฿9,444 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (445 reviews)
"- Room is elegant. I like the style. - Lobby has a good atmosphere day and night. Nice cocktail and singing. - Pool is old fashioned, not connecting with any big wardrobe space. You can walk in directly. - Staff is warm but needs more attention on service. Sometimes I feel confused about some ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Park Hyatt Saigon
Fusion Original Saigon Centre

Fusion Original Saigon Centre

5 out of 5
65 Le Loi, Ward Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿4,825 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,825
฿5,472 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (549 reviews)
Good but not a 5 star hotel
"Staff were friendly, room was clean and the location was perfect, however the lifts were very slow and the facilities were shared which we didn’t like."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Fusion Original Saigon Centre
The Reverie Saigon

The Reverie Saigon

5 out of 5
22 - 36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, 57 - 69F Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿7,665 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿7,665
฿8,692 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Outstanding Customer Experience"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

The Reverie Saigon
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

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Ben Thanh

If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.

Ben Thanh
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District 1

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.

District 1
Museum of Fine Arts featuring art and interior views

Nguyen Thai Binh

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Nguyen Thai Binh, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and Pham Ngu Lao Street are top sights worth seeing.

Nguyen Thai Binh
Ho Chi Minh City Hall featuring night scenes and heritage architecture

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.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Saigon Central Post Office which includes interior views and heritage architecture

Dong Khoi

4.5/5(93 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Union Square or Dong Khoi Street while you're exploring the area.

Dong Khoi
Ho Chi Minh City which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Little Japan

4/5(44 area reviews)

Travellers come to Little Japan for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House while you're in town.

Little Japan

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide