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.
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.
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.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
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.
Activities
Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks
Mekong Delta Small-Group Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc Small-Group Tour or Private Tour
Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat (SGN) International Airport Fast Track Service
Our pick of the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Deals
New World Saigon Hotel
4th time at this hotel - absolutely worth it. Location is perfect, next to many restaurants and close to Ben Thanh Market. The employees are wonderful in every possible way. Lounge is def worth paying a little extra. The rooms are very clean and has everything you need. Will def be back!
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Caravelle Saigon
Top to bottom a wonderfull stay
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Stayed for 3 nights and had a wonderful time. The team are brilliant!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Pleasant stay in the heart of district 1. Would consider them again for future stays
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Grand Saigon
Room clean, staff are nice, especially Elvis the restaurant manager is very friendly and nicely
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Park Hyatt Saigon
A superb property to stay at.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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
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.
Nguyen Thai Binh
If you're spending some time in Nguyen Thai Binh, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and Pham Ngu Lao Street are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Dong Khoi
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.
Little Japan
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.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City?
- Hotels Near Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh Municipality
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Square
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Independence Palace
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Union Square
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Saigon Skydeck
- Tao Dan Park
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Diamond Plaza
- Parkson Plaza
- Thai Binh Market
- Taka Plaza
