Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
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 search for that perfect souvenir at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option
Ho Chi Minh Historical Guided Walking Tour – 2 Hours
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Rex Hotel
A lovely spacious and confortable room. Staff were very friendly. I got an early checkin.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Clean room, friendly staff, location
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
New World Saigon Hotel
Perfect
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
The Hotel is clean spacious and gives the elegant old architecture. The roof top bar restaurant is overpriced for subpar food. They will not serve regular glass of water unless you order a cocktail. The bottled water is expensive. I was quite surprised by the price of their menu items having travelled ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
This is a beautiful hotel in the heart of district one, just a walk from the main markets, museums, main points of interest and restaurants. The hotel is very beautiful with high quality furniture and beautifully decorated. The room and hotel were a bit smaller than we expected but they made good ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Caravelle Saigon
YES
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
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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
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 HCMC Museum, and jump on the metro at Opera House Station or Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.
Nguyen Thai Binh
While you're in Nguyen Thai Binh, take in top sights like Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh 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 Union Square or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.
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.
Bach Dang Riverside
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are a few things travellers love about Bach Dang Riverside. Check out Nguyen Hue Walking Street or Bach Dang Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.
