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 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.
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 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
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Morning Cu Chi Tunnels - Join Small Group By Van
Saigon City Tour Half Day - Pick up in Central District 1
Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Rex Hotel
During our stay at Rex hotel, breakfast area was the most standing out to us with tasty dishes, great varieties of choices and the way of displaying made all dishes much more appealing to us. Chef Thai and his assistants were always courteous and helpful, especially the girls who always be there ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
yes
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
New World Saigon Hotel
Great and clean
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Excellent
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Spotless, comfortable room, great view, great staff, nice breakfast. Neighborhood around hotel is sort of a touristy hub, busy and "touristy" but it is so central and walkable to everything. Pool is tiny and commonly full.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Reverie Saigon
We loved this hotel from start to finish. The staff were great, rooms wonderful, facilities enjoyable. We also tried the restaurants too, strongly recommend .
Reviewed on 7 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.
