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
Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat (SGN) International Airport Fast Track Service
Top hotels in Ben Thanh
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Extremely friendly staff, comfortable room and great location across from Ben Thanh Market.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
New World Saigon Hotel
I enjoy my stay every time I visit Ho Chi Minh City. New World hotel is my first choice. Mr Quoc help me feel like a VIP. He helped me with reservations at a local restaurant and also set me up at a barber to get my haircut. What an experience. I love New World. The waitresses Thy Linh and Ann. and ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Winsuites Sai Gon Hotel
Rooftop bar clean rooms and dining options
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
California Saigon Hotel & Rooftop Pool
Pool bar was good and morning coffee better at the pool than breakfast front counter staff awesome If you needed to know anything they would try and help the language barrier wasn’t to bad considering the amount of differant languages they were dealing with .three weeks I spent there good central ...
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
M City Hotel Saigon
It is more than my expectation. The room is small but clean, staff has excellent English and well in the communication, the hotel has the best location in the city, just couple minutes walk distance to the market.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
La Siesta Premium Saigon
Highly recommended! We had an incredible stay at La Siesta Premium Saigon. From the moment we checked in to the moment we left, the staff were unbelievably warm, welcoming, and attentive. The entire hotel has an amazing vibe, the rooms are beautiful, and the location couldn’t be better - walkable ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 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 Bui Vien Walking Street 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 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.
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
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Saigon River
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- AEON MALL Tan Phu Celadon
