Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel 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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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

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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Private Saigon City tour Half Day by car

NZ$47
Per adult
Private Saigon City tour Half Day by car
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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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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
The price is NZ$128 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
NZ$128
per night
7 Jul - 8 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! (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel is in a great location across from the Saigon River in District one, walking distance to some of the attractions in HCMC (if you can cope with the heat). I had a room with a river view which I loved however, it could be a little noisy on the 3rd floor with the traffic - I used ear plugs ..."

Reviewed on 6 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$151 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
NZ$151
per night
7 Jul - 8 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! (1,012 reviews)
gorgeous hotel
"This hotel was stunning in Ho Chi Minh city. The area is quite walkable. Front desk staff are extremely helpful. Room was beautiful and comfortable. The reasons why I did not rank 5 stars was because the shower has a small glass screen that is positioned behind the water flow so the water goes everywhere ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
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! (1,015 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in a great location, staff were superb!! Would highly recommend"

Reviewed on 10 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 NZ$234 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
NZ$234
per night
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Superb hotel"

Reviewed on 7 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 NZ$138 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
NZ$138
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! (668 reviews)
Beautiful boutique hotel in a great location
"Au Lac is a lovely boutique hotel within walking distance of most of HCMC's main attractions. The facilities are beautifully designed, the breakfast is great, and the service deserves a 10/10. Our room had an exterior shower, which was a bit odd, but manageable. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024

Au Lac Charner Hotel
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! (275 reviews)
"Nice and courteous staff, clean and organized hotel."

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 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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