Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
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.
Bui Vien Walking Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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 Notre-Dame Basilica
This towering cathedral in the heart of downtown Ho Chi Minh also serves as a monument to the days of French colonial rule.
Activities
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh Historical Guided Walking Tour – 2 Hours
Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option
Our pick of the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Deals
Rex Hotel
A lovely spacious and confortable room. Staff were very friendly. I got an early checkin.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Clean room, friendly staff, location
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
The hotel was nice, the breakfast had numerous mediocre choices and the roof top restaurant was forgettable.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
We were originally scheduled in another hotel for four nights and cut this day short to move to a nicer hotel. We chose the Grand Du Lac hotel and could not have been happier with that choice. The location is excellent being right across the street from the Ben Thanh market. Several must do attractions ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
New World Saigon Hotel
Clean room, friendly staff and good amenities
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Caravelle Saigon
YES
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
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 HCMC Museum, and jump on the metro at Opera House Station or Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.
Nguyen Thai Binh
While you're in Nguyen Thai Binh, take in top sights like Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Bach Dang Riverside
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are a few things travellers love about Bach Dang Riverside. Check out Nguyen Hue Walking Street or Bach Dang Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.
