Southern Vietnam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Vietnam showing a sunset, landscape views and a city
Vietnam showing a sunset, landscape views and a city
Vung Tau showing boating and a beach
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden showing a garden
Vietnam featuring a bay or harbor and a pond

Where to stay in Southern Vietnam

Guerrero

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.

District 1
Saigon

District 3

District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to War Remnants Museum or Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre.

District 3
Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

4/5(153 area reviews)

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 Benthanh Street Food Market, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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 a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Union Square or Dong Khoi Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.

Dong Khoi
Tran Nguyen Han- Memorial at Cho Ben Thanh in Saigon, Vietnam.; Shutterstock ID 167849279

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
Long Beach featuring general coastal views and a sunset

Long Beach

Long Beach might not have many top sights, but Sonasea Phu Quoc Night Market and Sao Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Long Beach
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

5 out of 5
Bai Dai, Gach Dau Phu Quoc An Giang
Stay at this luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (894 reviews)
The room was clean, staff treated everyone like VIP. I enjoyed the free shuttle bus to the main attractions and the complimentary airport shuttle. The free breakfast tastes great. Would like to see more shows and performances at the resort. Activités for families to do.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
Park Hyatt Saigon

Park Hyatt Saigon

5 out of 5
2 Lam Son Square Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿10,629 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
฿10,629
฿12,053 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
Superb! Beautiful hotel and service. Thank you!

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Park Hyatt Saigon
Hotel Grand Saigon

Hotel Grand Saigon

5 out of 5
8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿3,773 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
฿3,773
฿4,278 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
From taking bags from the taxi to check in and then to the room was excellent service. Rooms in good condition and great location

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hotel Grand Saigon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
California Saigon Hotel & Rooftop Pool

California Saigon Hotel & Rooftop Pool

3.5 out of 5
52 Thu Khoa Huan Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Saigon ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (335 reviews)
very welcoming place, family friendly and very helpful.. heart of Saigon. Middle of everything where you need to go. Thank you Kevin & California Saigon hotel team for the hospitality father/son trip 🙌 🙏 hotel food amazing with a great pool/bar space

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

California Saigon Hotel & Rooftop Pool
Saigon Sirius

Saigon Sirius

4 out of 5
151 Ben Van Don, District 4 Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (930 reviews)
Really pleasant stay.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Saigon Sirius
Luxury Landmark 81 Urban Riverside

Luxury Landmark 81 Urban Riverside

4.5 out of 5
208 Nguyen Huu Canh Phuong 22 Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Landmark ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews)
The apartment is located in a small alley nearby main road and many restaurants, shops and bars. It was quite comfortable and it looks exactly as on the photos. Wifi worked well. The only thing that could be improved is to have a full separation between the toilet and the room.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Luxury Landmark 81 Urban Riverside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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