Ben Nghe Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
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.
Vincom Center Shopping Mall
Two buildings packed with some of the finest designer brands in the world make up the city’s largest shopping hub.
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.
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
Whether you want to see exotic animals or enjoy a stroll through colorful gardens, this park transports you from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
Saigon Central Post Office
Make sure you write your postcards in Ho Chi Minh City, as it’s a great excuse to visit the city’s stunning 19th-century post office.
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
Christianity may not be the dominant religion in Vietnam yet this stunning cathedral is considered by many to be Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic landmark.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat (SGN) International Airport Fast Track Service
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Small Group Mekong River Experience from Ho Chi Minh City
Top hotels in Ben Nghe
Rex Hotel
Great 👍
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Park Hyatt Saigon
From the moment I checked in, the staff set the tone - warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. That level of service carried throughout my stay, but one moment really stood out. While I was swimming, the poolside staff quietly placed a glass of ice water by my bench without me even asking. It was ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Reverie Saigon
This is a very shiny hotel. Claims 5 star but misses level of service we found at other 5 star hotels in Vietnam. Below the surface marble everywhere the rooms smell very musty the pool is falling apart in places. It is not worth the money they charge and definitely not a leading hotel as they claim. ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City
All I can say is *****❤️
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Very unsafe bathtub situation with elevated access. Not sure how others managed it but I almost slipped on completely wet floor. Would not stay here again because of that.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ben Nghe
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.
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.
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 Bui Vien Walking Street, and jump on the metro at Opera House Station or Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.
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.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien Walking Street, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House Station to see more of the city.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Galaxy Nguyen Du are top sights worth seeing.
