Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A bustling street market at night with people walking and riding motorcycles.
A densely packed urban area with a mix of old and new buildings, including a prominent hotel and a mosque.
A park with a statue, a bench, and lush greenery.
A busy street market at night with people walking and riding motorcycles.
A park with exercise equipment, trees, and people exercising.

Stay near popular Downtown Ho Chi Minh City attractions

A building with the sign "CUA-TAY" above the entrance.

Ben Thanh Market

7.8/10 (6,130 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.
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Activities

Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

NZ$51
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

NZ$17
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour

Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City

NZ$24
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Ho Chi Minh City Saigon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$36
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

NZ$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

NZ$13
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
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Our pick of the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Deals

Rex Hotel

Rex Hotel

5 out of 5
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$206 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$206
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"It was a great stay"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Rex Hotel
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 NZ$198 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$198
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 Walking ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (537 reviews)
"Amazing hotel!"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
The Reverie Saigon

The Reverie Saigon

5 out of 5
22 - 36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$398 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$398
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staffs. It’s the best for my $"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

The Reverie Saigon
Park Hyatt Saigon

Park Hyatt Saigon

5 out of 5
2 Lam Son Square Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$479 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$479
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (498 reviews)
"Service and staff excellent. Location and rooms perfect."

Reviewed on 14 June 2026

Park Hyatt Saigon
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City

Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City

5 out of 5
67 Le Loi Street Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$273 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$273
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (591 reviews)
"The hotel is close to all shops and other attractions. The room is very spacious and clean. The staffs are friendly. Overall Thi’s place is highly recommended"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City
Fusion Original Saigon Centre

Fusion Original Saigon Centre

5 out of 5
65 Le Loi, Ward Ben Nghe, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$254 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$254
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (801 reviews)
"Great hotel with excellent staff that were willing to help make my stay comfortable, location is perfect for walking."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Fusion Original Saigon Centre
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Find the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large church with two tall spires, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and palm trees.

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.

A pink church with a clock tower and arched windows.

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 The Most Holy Redeemer Saigon.

A spacious, ornate interior with a high, arched ceiling and green and yellow accents.

Dong Khoi

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Dong Khoi Street or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.

A night-time view of a building with a clock tower and the inscription "CHÔNG BÌN THÀNH" at its entrance.

Ben Thanh

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

Incense burners with burning sticks in a temple.
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District 5

District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and The Garden Mall while in the area.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

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