Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Ben Thanh Market

4/5(253 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(168 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(199 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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Vincom Center Shopping Mall

4/5(103 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
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Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

4/5(117 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

Activities

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Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

NZ$16
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

NZ$25
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket
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Private Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour

NZ$79
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour
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Saigon: City Highlights and Saigon Unseen Scooter Combo Tour

NZ$35
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Saigon: City Highlights and Saigon Unseen Scooter Combo Tour
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From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels and VIP Speedboat Tour

NZ$141
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels and VIP Speedboat Tour
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Ho Chi Minh City: Vung Tau Beach Full-Day Trip with Lunch

NZ$64
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City: Vung Tau Beach Full-Day Trip with Lunch
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Our pick of the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Deals

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 NZ$126 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$126
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Location is perfect. In district 1 of the city and very walkeable to other places in the city. Located in the more high end part of town. The hotel is clean and staff are friendly. Very good amenities on offer and rooms are modern and super comfortable. Highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Liberty Central Saigon Riverside
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 NZ$159 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
NZ$159
per night
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Good hotel, great location
"Great hotel overall. Good lap pool on roof. In the first room I had the WiFi only worked intermittently. I had to insist on a change of room and the second one was fine. Good staff. Overall highly recommended."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
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
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
7.8/10 Good! (270 reviews)
"Had a problem checking in (new employee) after 24 hours in and out of airports just wanted to rest. No car to meet me at airport as ordered from hotel, tired and also angry by now!!! Got overcharged by taxi. Now after a very bad start of my stay in early May till early June, I fell in love with the ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

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Hotel Majestic Saigon
Hotel Majestic Saigon
5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$214 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$214
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a casino. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"A beautiful example of French colonial style, spacious well appointed rooms and the best location in District 1 The buffet breakfast is excellent, with EGW to order and large variety of western and Asian dishes. Staff at the Majestic could not be more helpful, and the doorman especially provided ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Hotel Majestic 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 NZ$138 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
NZ$138
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
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! (665 reviews)
"Property is centrally located in Dist 1. I tried the hotel just to do something different. Bed was comfy. Quiet, staff were great and understood English. Easy walking to many bars, etc."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Au Lac Charner Hotel
Hotel Grand Saigon
Hotel Grand Saigon
5 out of 5
8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$193 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$193
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent Location"

Reviewed on 26 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(153 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(41 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(11 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

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