Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
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Popular places to visit
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.
Bui Vien Walking Street
You can enjoy retail therapy at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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 enjoy retail therapy 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
Mekong Delta Small-Group Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta Experience: Small Group Adventure
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Stayed for 3 nights and had a wonderful time. The team are brilliant!
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
New World Saigon Hotel
I enjoy my stay every time I visit Ho Chi Minh City. New World hotel is my first choice. Mr Quoc help me feel like a VIP. He helped me with reservations at a local restaurant and also set me up at a barber to get my haircut. What an experience. I love New World. The waitresses Thy Linh and Ann. and ...
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Caravelle Saigon
Top to bottom a wonderfull stay
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Great hotel
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Hotel Grand Saigon
Room clean, staff are nice, especially Elvis the restaurant manager is very friendly and nicely
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Hotel Majestic Saigon
The staff were excellent. The location great. It's a grand old hotel. I am so glad I stayed here.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
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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 HCMC Museum while you're exploring the area.
Nguyen Thai Binh
While visiting Nguyen Thai Binh, you might make a stop by sights like Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and Pham Ngu Lao Street.
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 Union Square or Dong Khoi Street while you're exploring the area.
Little Japan
Little Japan is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House while in the area.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Dong Khoi Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Independence Palace
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Bach Dang Wharf
- Saigon Skydeck
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Tao Dan Park
- Notre Dame Square
- Parkson Plaza
- Taka Plaza
- Zen Plaza
