Southern Vietnam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Southern Vietnam
Vung Tau showing boating and a beach
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden showing a garden
Southern Vietnam
Saigon River which includes skyline, a city and a lake or waterhole

Where to stay in Southern Vietnam

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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
Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

4/5(153 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
War Remnants Museum which includes interior views

District 3

District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to War Remnants Museum or Vinh Nghiem Pagoda.

District 3
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
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Ben Thanh

If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.

Ben Thanh
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District 7

District 7 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saigon Paragon Mall and The Cresent Mall.

District 7
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

5 out of 5
Bai Dai, Gach Dau, Phu Quoc, An Giang
The price is £60 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£60
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (798 reviews)
"Good transportation and fantastic , helpful staff. Excellent facilities on site"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon

5 out of 5
40 - 42 Phan Boi Chau, Ben Thanh ward,D1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is £96 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£96
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
"Perfect Blend of Comfort, Style, and Service From the moment I walked into Grand Hotel du LAC Boutique Saigon, I knew I made the right choice. The hotel is beautifully designed and exceptionally clean, offering a luxurious and relaxing atmosphere. Its location is perfect—Ben Thanh Market is right ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Hotel Majestic Saigon

Hotel Majestic Saigon

5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is £80 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£80
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Hotel is 100 year old so certain things like size and structure are not what you would expect from a 5 star hotel. However, the staff and service is amazing. The hotel itself is beautiful. Breakfast has a lot of variety and very tasty."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hotel Majestic Saigon
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Sherwood Residence

Sherwood Residence

5 out of 5
127 Pasteur Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,363 reviews)
Luxury hotel with friendly professinal
"I have returned this hotels many times. It is one of the best places to stay in saigon. Professional and friendly staffs. It is 5 star luxury hotel."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Sherwood Residence
Sailing Club Signature Resort Phu Quoc

Sailing Club Signature Resort Phu Quoc

3.5 out of 5
Group 6, Duong Bao Hamlet, Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc, An Giang
Stay at this 3.5-star spa villa in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Phu Quoc Beach and Sao Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"If you are looking for private villa accommodation in Phu Quoc, Sailing Club Signature Resort is perfect. The villa's are modern, well designed, very comfortable and private yet you still have all the resort facilities available to use"

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2025

Sailing Club Signature Resort Phu Quoc
Saigon Sirius

Saigon Sirius

4 out of 5
151 Ben Van Don, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (858 reviews)
"Apartment not exactly like the photos, but still a good apartment. Check in process was okay, fairly efficient. 2 annoying things, firstly to use the pool you get stopped my security to log your room number, for some reason our room was not on the list had to wait for host to come down to authorise ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Saigon Sirius
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Popular places to visit

Bui Vien Walking Street

Bui Vien Walking Street

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

Bui Vien Walking Street
Ben Thanh Market showing shopping and markets

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.

Ben Thanh Market
Dong Khoi Street which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

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
Phu Quoc Night Market

Phu Quoc Night Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Phu Quoc Night Market during your trip to Duong Dong. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Phu Quoc Night Market
Pham Ngu Lao Street which includes shopping, night scenes and street scenes

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
Saigon Square

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.

Saigon Square

Things to do

Full-Day Excursion To Mekong Delta From Ho Chi Minh City

Full-Day Excursion To Mekong Delta From Ho Chi Minh City

£21
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Excursion To Mekong Delta From Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

£42
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet
From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour

From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour

£45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

£19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

£6
per adult
Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket

Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket

£8
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket
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Cities near Southern Vietnam

Opera House which includes theatre scenes, a city and night scenes

Ho Chi Minh City

Photo by Nguyen Thi Dieu

Can Tho

Phu Quoc Island which includes rugged coastline and general coastal views

Duong Dong

Long Hai Beach featuring tropical scenes and landscape views

Vung Tau