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

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
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

NZ$17
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Saigon Vibes is the only company offering Papaya Salad since 2018

Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

NZ$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat Airport - Ho Chi Minh City - Fast Track Service

Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport

NZ$61
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
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1 Hour Saigon River Tour in Ho Chi Minh

NZ$17
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
1 Hour Saigon River Tour in Ho Chi Minh
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Our pick of the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Deals

The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World

The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World

5 out of 5
22 - 36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$379 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$379
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (1,026 reviews)
"The perfect way to experience Ho Chi Minh. Located at the heart of the city with everything within walkable distance. Highly recommend, service also none to other"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World
Rex Hotel

Rex Hotel

5 out of 5
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$208 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$208
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (1,009 reviews)
"staff at hotel are great, clean room, nice bed and very good breakfast with many options to choose..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 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$215 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$215
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 Saigon Square ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (606 reviews)
"Lovely hotel Professional and helpful staff Great breakfast Thoroughly recommend"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Caravelle Saigon

Caravelle Saigon

5 out of 5
19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$251 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$251
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Caravelle Saigon
New World Saigon Hotel

New World Saigon Hotel

5 out of 5
76 Le Lai Street, Ben Thanh Ward Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$265 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$265
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Great place and location clean breakfast very good coffee western style …. Staff smiles from beautiful ladies and strong dashing men …thanks staff for your hospitality"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

New World Saigon Hotel
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 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$273
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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. ...
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City
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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 Ho Chi Minh City Museum, 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 Vincom Center Shopping Mall or Dong Khoi Street 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.

Traditional architecture with ornate roofs, a stone monument, and lush greenery.

Little Japan

Take time in Little Japan to visit attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Opera House Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

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