Dong Khoi 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 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.
Ho Chi Minh City Hall
This striking government office is undoubtedly one of the city’s most impressive colonial buildings.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
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 Dong Khoi
Rex Hotel
Fantastic experience from start to finish. The location is absolutely perfect and made getting around incredible easy. What truly made the stay, however, was the staff. Every team member was professional, attentive, and went out of their way to ensure a comfortable stay. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Great location. Hotel lobby was stunning. We had a room on the 4th floor which was a really spacious room, sort of designer old fashion, but the downside was the noise of chairs dragging across the 5th floor restaurant and bar above. Ok, it was quiet between about midnight and 6am but was still a ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The Reverie Saigon
Initially, our room smelled and the AC did not work properly. This was unacceptable and we requested another room. My girlfriend and I expected a 5 star hotel to be inspected prior to guest's arrival. This should be standard procedure especially at a 5 star hotel. Maid service for the room was the ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Good location, Kind staffs, nice breakfast, I recommend this hotel for whom are going to HCMC
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City
BF are fine but menu could improve
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Park Hyatt Saigon
Very nice
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dong Khoi
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
