Downtown 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.
Pham Ngu Lao Backpacker Area
Known as the city’s main backpacker area, the streets of Pham Ngu Lao are lined with great value restaurants, colorful markets and lively bars.
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.
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.
Independence Palace
Get an appreciation for the years of conflict and unrest that plagued Vietnam during the 20th century at this fascinating palace.
Vincom Center Shopping Mall
Two buildings packed with some of the finest designer brands in the world make up the city’s largest shopping hub.
Things to do
VIP Group Tour Half-Day of Cu Chi Tunnels
Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh city with Vinh Trang Pagoda & Lunch
Ho Chi Minh : Authentic Mekong Delta Full Day Tour
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta VIP Tour from Ho Chi Minh city
Saigon Night Street Food and City Tour on Scooter
Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
4/5Very Good!(153 area reviews)
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 Tao Dan Park while you're exploring the area.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Tao Dan Park are top sights worth seeing.
District 1
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Museum of Ho Chi Minh City while you're exploring the area.
Dong Khoi
4.5/5Wonderful!(93 area reviews)
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.
Bui Thi Xuan
4.5/5Wonderful!(23 area reviews)
Bui Thi Xuan is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pham Ngu Lao Street and Pham Ngu Lao Backpacker Area while you're in town.
Little Japan
4/5Very Good!(44 area reviews)
Travellers come to Little Japan for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Opera House and Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're in town.
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