Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
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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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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.
Things to do
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Morning Cu Chi Tunnels - Join Small Group By Van
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta VIP Tour by Limousine
Full-Day Excursion To Mekong Delta From Ho Chi Minh City
Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel Grand Saigon
Fantastic location and very clean rooms. Rooftop bar is great for views. Excellent breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Grand Hotel Du Lac is an amazing place to stay and very convenient. They really go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. I highly recommend staying here. The staff were amazing and incredibly helpful. Kati Ng is specially helpful and always goes out of her way to help us out booking our ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Rex Hotel
Good location!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
New World Saigon Hotel
Breakfast was ok could with more variety
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Park Hyatt Saigon
Located in a very convenient central loaction. Hotel rooms were spacious and the staff provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
It’s our first time staying at this location and it was a nice stay. The service is good and its convenient location; however, I won’t be coming back here. It’s a bit pricey for breakfast if you don’t book in advanced when you do your booking. We loved the Li Bai restaurant experience and will come ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 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 a few things travellers love about District 1. Check out Ben Thanh Market or HCMC Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ben Thanh Station to get around town.
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.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Dong Khoi Street or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.
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.
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
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