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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh Historical Guided Walking Tour – 2 Hours
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Rex Hotel
Clean and good amenities ! Staff is very nice and helpful .
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
V clean, v friendly, v efficient
Reviewed on 19 Feb, 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Room was great and the staff was extremely helpful
Reviewed on 24 Feb, 2026
The Reverie Saigon
Felt like a 6 star hotel - service was impressive.
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Overall the staff was great. They were very helpful and very courteous. The breakfast was good except for the local specialties were not available due to Tet during my stay. The hotel's location makes almost everything walking distance. Next to Ben Thanh market is good for shopping. Great eateries ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb, 2026
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Overall a simple but truly great hotel👌
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026
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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
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in District 1. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and HCMC Museum, and jump on the metro at Opera House Station or Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.
Nguyen Thai Binh
While you're in Nguyen Thai Binh, take in top sights like Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Union Square or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.
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.
Bach Dang Riverside
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are a few things travellers love about Bach Dang Riverside. Check out Nguyen Hue Walking Street or Bach Dang Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.
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