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 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.
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 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
Park Hyatt Saigon
Superb! Beautiful hotel and service. Thank you!
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Walking distance to opera house and other landmarks
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Rex Hotel
Very good!
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
The check in at this hotel was the best we have ever encountered anywhere in the world.Great attentive staff - everything was not too much trouble. Also Brilliant location opposite the market.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Location
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
The crew was very kind and helpful!! Rooms were clean and nice, and had all the amenities you need. Also had bathtub. Location of the hotel was safe and central, close to shopping and restaurants. Very nice rooftop bar and pool. The pool area was small, maybe space enough for 15 people, and there ...
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
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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 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 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.
