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
Escape the hubbub of city life in this beautifully landscaped city park, complete with tennis courts, swimming pool and children's playground.
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
Mekong Delta Small-Group Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks
1 Hour Saigon River Tour in Ho Chi Minh
Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour
Top hotels in Ben Thanh
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Staff are excellent Very friendly and kind also room is so clean! It was very comfortable stay!
Reviewed on 20 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
Really exceeded expectations. Amazing stay. There is no negative points whatsoever. Every staff member was committed to us having a great stay and the hotel itself is tremendous.
Reviewed on 8 Nov, 2025
Silverland Yen Hotel
Loved this stay, central location to markets and places to eat and Independence Palace. Hotel was very clean and staff very helpful. Great choice for breakfast and afternoon tea. Jacuzzi was relaxing to use in evening. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 18 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 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 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
- Saigon Square
- Independence Palace
- Tao Dan Park
- Zen Plaza
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Dong Khoi Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Landmark 81
- War Remnants Museum
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- An Dong Market
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Saigon River
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- AEON MALL Tan Phu Celadon
