Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ben Thanh Market featuring night scenes, street scenes and shopping
Museum of Fine Arts showing a city and landscape views
Tao Dan Park which includes a garden
Ben Thanh Market which includes markets, street scenes and shopping
Tao Dan Park featuring a park as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Deals

New World Saigon Hotel
New World Saigon Hotel
5 out of 5
76 Le Lai Street, District 1, Ben Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$244 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$244
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"The staff are excellent"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

New World Saigon 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, Ho Chi Minh
The price is NZ$218 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$218
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Would recommend!
"I had a great experience staying at this wonderful boutique hotel. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The staff were exceptionally friendly, attentive, and always ready to help with anything I needed, which made my stay even more enjoyable. The hotel itself is stylish ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Hotel Grand Saigon
Hotel Grand Saigon
5 out of 5
8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$160 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$160
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
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 helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Nice but a bit dated."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Hotel Grand Saigon
The Reverie Saigon
The Reverie Saigon
5 out of 5
22 - 36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, 57 - 69F Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$371 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$371
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"My wife and I recently spent two weeks at this hotel for our honeymoon. The property is exceptionally clean and quiet, likely due to low occupancy during our stay, which at times made the common areas feel somewhat empty. However, its location in District 1 is ideal for exploring the city on foot, ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

The Reverie Saigon
Caravelle Saigon
Caravelle Saigon
5 out of 5
19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is NZ$254 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$254
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great hotel!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

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$119 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$119
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Au Lac Charner Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

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Ben Thanh

If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square 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
Museum of Fine Arts featuring art and interior views

Nguyen Thai Binh

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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 Thai Binh
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

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

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