Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Visit Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Saigon City Tour Half Day - Pick up in Central District 1
Morning Cu Chi Tunnels - Join Small Group By Van
Mekong Delta Small-Group Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
The Reverie Saigon
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Hotel Grand Saigon
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Au Lac Charner Hotel
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
New World Saigon Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
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
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.
Nguyen Thai Binh
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 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.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Dong Khoi Street or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.
Little Japan
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.
- Places of interest
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- Hotels in top Ho Chi Minh City neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Ben Thanh Market
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Square
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Bach Dang Wharf
- Union Square
- Saigon Skydeck
- Tao Dan Park
- Parkson Plaza
- September 23 Park
- Taka Plaza
- Thai Binh Market
- Vincom Center B
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