Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Ho Chi Minh City

A bustling street market at night with people walking and riding motorcycles.
A densely packed urban area with a mix of old and new buildings, including a prominent hotel and a mosque.
A park with a statue, a bench, and lush greenery.
A busy street market at night with people walking and riding motorcycles.
A park with exercise equipment, trees, and people exercising.

Stay near popular Downtown Ho Chi Minh City attractions

A building with the sign "CUA-TAY" above the entrance.

Ben Thanh Market

7.8/10 (6,130 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

฿837
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Ho Chi Minh City Saigon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿703
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

฿335
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Ho Chi Minh Fast Track Service at Tan Son Nhat Airport

Ho Chi Minh Fast Track Service at Tan Son Nhat Airport

฿855
per adult
Ho Chi Minh Fast Track Service at Tan Son Nhat Airport
Vietnam Airports Fast-Track: Skip The Line On Arrival

Vietnam Airports Fast Track: Skip The Line On Arrival

฿780
per adult
Vietnam Airports Fast Track: Skip The Line On Arrival
Tan Son Nhat Airport - Ho Chi Minh City - Fast Track Service

Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport

฿1,171
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
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Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World

The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World

5 out of 5
22 - 36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿7,377 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿7,377
฿8,365 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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 and the property condition ...
The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World
Rex Hotel

Rex Hotel

5 out of 5
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿3,888 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿3,888
฿4,410 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"The property was above expectations. Wonderful breakfast and excellent front desk customer service"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Rex Hotel
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 ฿3,275 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,275
฿3,714 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (585 reviews)
"Excellent location and amazing room and breakfast"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Caravelle Saigon

Caravelle Saigon

5 out of 5
19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿4,785 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿4,785
฿5,426 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Caravelle Saigon
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City

Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City

5 out of 5
67 Le Loi Street Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿5,541 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿5,541
฿6,283 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (609 reviews)
"Great central location . Very friendly staff . Very clean facilities . Rooms are spacious . Will definitely stay there again ."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City
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 ฿5,148 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿5,148
฿5,838 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (837 reviews)
"Good and highly recommended"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Fusion Original Saigon Centre
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Where to stay in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

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A large church with two tall spires, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and palm trees.

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 Ho Chi Minh City Museum, and jump on the metro at Opera House Station or Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.

A pink church with a clock tower and arched windows.

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 The Most Holy Redeemer Saigon.

A spacious, ornate interior with a high, arched ceiling and green and yellow accents.

Dong Khoi

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Vincom Center Shopping Mall or Dong Khoi Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.

A night-time view of a building with a clock tower and the inscription "CHÔNG BÌN THÀNH" at its entrance.

Ben Thanh

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

Traditional architecture with ornate roofs, a stone monument, and lush greenery.

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.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide