What's Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Like?

Come to Downtown Ho Chi Minh City for a glimpse of landmarks like Independence Palace, and to take in some culture at places like Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts. Enjoy this scenic neighborhood's opera houses and selection of bars. Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City?

We have 697 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' favorite places to stay in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City:

Ben Thanh Retreats Hotel

3-star hotel with bar

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

The Reverie Saigon

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, spa

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Steam room • 24-hour fitness center • Central location

The Hammock Hotel Fine Arts Museum

3-star hotel with spa, restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Park Hyatt Saigon

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, spa

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Steam room • 2 cafés • Central location

The Myst Dong Khoi

Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Café • Poolside bar • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City is located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

Flying to:

• • Tan Binh - Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

What to See in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

• • Independence Palace
• • Ho Chi Minh City Hall
• • Bitexco Financial Tower
• • Saigon Central Post Office
• • Saigon River

Things to Do in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

• • Ben Thanh Market
• • Saigon Square
• • Pham Ngu Lao Backpacker Area
• • Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
• • Museum of Ho Chi Minh City

Other Popular Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Attractions

• • Bui Vien Walking Street
• • Vincom Center Shopping Mall
• • Opera House
• • Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
• • Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica

When Is the Best Time to Visit Ho Chi Minh City?

• • Hottest months: April, March, May, February (average 83°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 80°F)
• • Rainiest months: September, June, July, August (average 12 inches of rainfall)