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

Image for Ben Thanh Market

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
Image for Bui Vien Walking Street

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
Image for Saigon Square

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
Image for Dong Khoi Street

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
Image for Vincom Center Shopping Mall

Vincom Center Shopping Mall

4/5(36 reviews)

Two buildings packed with some of the finest designer brands in the world make up the city’s largest shopping hub.

Vincom Center Shopping Mall
Image for Pham Ngu Lao Street

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

Things to do

Image for Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

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
Image for Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket

Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket

£12
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket
Image for Daily Small Group Tour to Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels

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
Image for Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour with Sampan Boat Ride and Lunch

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
Image for Private Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour

Private Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour

£39
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour
Image for Private Saigon City tour Half Day by car

Private Saigon City tour Half Day by car

£23
Per adult
Private Saigon City tour Half Day by car
See all activities in Ho Chi Minh City

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 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£21
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (277 reviews)
"Nice and courteous staff, clean and organized hotel."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 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
The price is £72 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£72
per night
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,010 reviews)
"As a local, I highly recommend this hotel because of the location. 5-minute walk from Nguyen Hue Street, 5-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market, and right across the street from a big mall in the heart of HCMC. The room I booked was a normal room, but the AC was not working, so Nhut upgraded me and ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 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
The price is £61 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£61
per night
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,005 reviews)
"This is my 4th stay at this hotel. They recognized me when I arrived. I just love this hotel."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024

Liberty Central Saigon Riverside
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Hotel Majestic Saigon
5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is £111 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
£111
per night
10 Jul - 11 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Fantastic location matched by very friendly and helpful staff. Provided a superb view of the Festival of the River fto our balcony. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Hotel Majestic Saigon
Caravelle Saigon
Caravelle Saigon
5 out of 5
19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is £119 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£119
per night
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"A fabulous older style property that has been recently renovated. Its in a perfect location for easy walking to the attractions and restaurants. We stayed in a Club room which provided great service and food. A gem!"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Caravelle Saigon
Au Lac Charner Hotel
Au Lac Charner Hotel
4 out of 5
87-89-91 Ho Tung Mau Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is £67 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£67
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (675 reviews)
"Don't have a ocean view"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024

Au Lac Charner Hotel
See all 623 properties in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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
Default Image

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 Dong Khoi Street or Vincom Center Shopping Mall 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

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: