Southern Vietnam
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Vietnam
Where to stay in Southern Vietnam
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.
District 3
Bustling heart of Ho Chi Minh City, District 3 boasts French-style villas, Xá Lợi Pagoda, and Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda. Easily accessible via Saigon railway station, the largest railway hub in the country.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House 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.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
Long Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Long Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Sonasea Phu Quoc Night Market and Sao Beach.
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
Zero service, bad food, tired rooms. Looks like hotel is catering to mass tourism package tours from Russia and China and makes no effort to provide any service or train personnel. English is almost non existent, except front desk. Staff untrained, unmotivated and try avoid contacts with guests. ...
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc
The villa was excellent - spacious and comfortable. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Rex Hotel
As always, the Rex has world-class service and well appointed room. I have stayed here many times.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Sherwood Residence
I had a great stay at Sherwood Residence. Everything was fantastic. The location is very convenient, just a short distance from the main party street in Ho Chi Minh City. The hotel is super nice, clean, and comfortable.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Sherwood Suites
Room spotless. Staff are courteous, polite, respectful.Very good location.I recommend
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Refined Saigon - Rivergate Apartment
Older building.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
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.
Ho Tram Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Ho Tram Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Phuoc Thuan. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.
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 River
Gain a fresh perspective of the city skyline with a boat ride. Venture along the twisting waterways to small villages and an immense set of wartime tunnels.
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Dong Khoi Street
- Sao Beach
- Corona Casino
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Long Hai Beach
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Landmark 81
- Ong Lang Beach
- Shophouse Grand World
- War Remnants Museum
- Independence Palace
- Vinpearl Safari
- Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park
- Vinhomes Central Park
- Phu Quoc National Park
- An Thoi Cable Car Station
