Ben Thanh
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.
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.
Independence Palace
Get an appreciation for the years of conflict and unrest that plagued Vietnam during the 20th century at this fascinating palace.
Benthanh Street Food Market
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can do some window-shopping at Benthanh Street Food Market. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Tao Dan Park
Relax in one of Ho Chi Minh’s best city parks where there’s a children’s playground, plenty of open space and beautiful manicured gardens.
Temple of Mariamman
After visiting Temple of Mariamman, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour
Morning Cu Chi Tunnels - Join Small Group By Van
Dinner On Cruise In Ho Chi Minh City With Private Table
Top hotels in Ben Thanh
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Excellent service and room
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
New World Saigon Hotel
You get exactly what you pay for. You want a LV hotel experience, safe, upscale, and hospitality like second to none, then this is the hotel to come to. You’re not saving money but the experience is something you can only get here.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Winsuites Sai Gon Hotel
Staff was nice, rooms were clean, breakfast was decent, and it's at a perfect location to walk to shop and good eats! Everything was great besides the construction going on on the floor above us, they sent us a note saying when the construction would be but it was still annoying.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
California Saigon Hotel & Rooftop Pool
Clean room professionally run. Staff, was very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
M City Hotel Saigon
We had a great stay at M City Hotel in Saigon. The staff were friendly, attentive, and spoke great English. Minh was especially helpful, offering great suggestions on places to visit. We especially loved the pool as it was a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. I would definitely ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Alagon D'antique Hotel & Spa
Walls were very thin. I could hear my neighbour brushing his teeth. Other than that the service was brilliant
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ben Thanh
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Benthanh Street Food Market while you're exploring the area.
District 1
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or HCMC Museum 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.
Ben Nghe
If you're spending some time in Ben Nghe, Saigon Japan Town and Vincom Center Shopping Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Ben Thanh
- Ben Thanh Market
- Independence Palace
- Tao Dan Park
- Galaxy Nguyen Du
- Zen Plaza
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Dong Khoi Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Landmark 81
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- War Remnants Museum
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- An Dong Market
- Saigon River
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- AEON MALL Tan Phu Celadon
