Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Visit 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.
Bui Vien Walking Street
You can enjoy retail therapy at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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 enjoy retail therapy 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.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Deals
Rex Hotel
Hotel was in a great, central location close to food and shops. Staff were polite, hotel lobby had live music being played on the piano. Room was clean and spacious but all these positives notes were somewhat ruined by absence of hot water. Tried to run the shower for 15 mins and water was barely ...
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Excellent area close to centre,,staff are good
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
The Reverie Saigon
Fantastic
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
New World Saigon Hotel
It was alright. But i think they should upgrade the hotel to a bit modern.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Wonderful staff and perfect location in Saigon. Good breakfast. However, the room is small and the lack of a window (previously indicated when booking) is a kind of drawback. The tool is tiny. Eventually, the lobby is not very warm, but we have to keep in mind that the price is low.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Clean Room, great staff and great breakfast included
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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
Central urban district and financial hub, bustling with luxury shopping centers and historical sites like Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica and Saigon Opera House. Explore Bùi Viện and Nguyễn Huệ districts for various amenities.
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 travelers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Vincom Center Shopping Mall or Dong Khoi Street 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 travelers 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.
