Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Ho Chi Minh City
Museum of Fine Arts featuring landscape views and a city

Popular places to visit

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Ben Thanh Market

4/5(119 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.

Ben Thanh Market
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Bui Vien Walking Street

4/5(80 reviews)

When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Bui Vien Walking Street
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Saigon Square

4/5(82 reviews)

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.

Saigon Square
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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.

Dong Khoi Street
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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.

Pham Ngu Lao Street
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Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

4/5(63 reviews)

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.

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

Things to do

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Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

£8
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
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Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket

£12
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket
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Mekong Tour: My Tho - Ben Tre 1 day by DGT

£38
Per adult
Mekong Tour: My Tho - Ben Tre 1 day by DGT
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Daily Small Group Tour to Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels

£44
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Daily Small Group Tour to Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels
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Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour with Sampan Boat Ride and Lunch

£24
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour with Sampan Boat Ride and Lunch
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Private Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour

£39
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

The Noble Swan Saigon
The Noble Swan Saigon
3 out of 5
229 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is £21 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£21
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
7.8/10 Good! (259 reviews)
"close to alot if shopping and dinning"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

The Noble Swan Saigon
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
4 out of 5
59 - 61 Pasteur Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Fully refundable
The price is £72 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£72
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
HCM Liberty Citypoint awesome
"Amazing! Location is right next to the busy walking square!"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Liberty Central Saigon Riverside
Liberty Central Saigon Riverside
4 out of 5
17 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Fully refundable
The price is £61 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£61
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay in good area of HCM. Rooftop pool was the highlight with happy our cocktails from 6-8pm. Very clean room with good amenities & friendly staff."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Liberty Central Saigon Riverside
Royal Hotel Saigon
Royal Hotel Saigon
4 out of 5
133 Nguyen Hue Ave. District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is £58 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£58
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Awesome location, for the price exceptional value, breakfast was great, comfy beds and staff beautiful and helpful"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Royal Hotel Saigon
La Siesta Premium Saigon
La Siesta Premium Saigon
5 out of 5
180 -188 Ly Tu Trong St., District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is £83 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£83
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
"The rooms are lovely, as is the area the hotel is in. But the main highlight are the staff - their service is impeccable and really friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. Will definitely be back soon."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

La Siesta Premium Saigon
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Hotel Majestic Saigon
5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is £104 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£104
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a casino. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"This property exceeded our expectations - the staff were amazing. Breakfast was a joy! The location was perfect to explore District 1!! Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Bui Thi Xuan which includes a city and street scenes

Ben Thanh

If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Tao Dan Park are top sights worth seeing.

Ben Thanh
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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.

District 1
Ho Chi Minh City Hall featuring night scenes and heritage architecture

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.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street
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 just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Union Square or Dong Khoi Street while you're exploring the area.

Dong Khoi
Ho Chi Minh City which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Little Japan

4/5(44 area reviews)

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.

Little Japan
Ho Chi Minh City which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Ben Nghe

4/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Ben Nghe, Saigon Japan Town and Vincom Center Shopping Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Ben Nghe

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

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