Formerly called Saigon, Ho Chi Minh is one of the most important destinations in every trip through Vietnam. Former capital of the country, owes its current name to the famous leader and myth of the Vietnamese revolution Ho Chi Minh, key figure in the modern history of the country. Reflection of the historical colonial past of Vietnam, of the transformation to a socialist state and of the modernist future of the country, Ho Chi Minh is a destination that you should not miss in your trip.
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City in Ho Chi Minh Municipality (Vietnam)
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City guide
What to do in Ho Chi Minh City
Notre Dame Cathedral
The Cathedral of Notre Dam is one of the most important cathedrals in all of Southeast Asia, Built during the time of French rule, Notre Dame Cathedral stands out for its beauty and fine finishes being its most characteristic parts the 2 immense or high bell towers and the spectacular Statue of the Virgin Mary that is in the area of the entrance.
Opera house
Built in the late nineteenth century, the Palace or Opera House is another example we can find in Ho Chi Minh from the French colonial past and the importance that Saigon had in his time.
Central Post Office
Along with the aforementioned attractions, the Central Post Office allows us to get an idea of the French influence on the history of the country. The building is also famous for having been built by the great French architect Gustave Eiffel, builder of the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The Pink Church of Tan Dinh
Together with the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Pink Church of Tan Dinh is another example of the Catholic past of the city and of the mixture of religions that exists in Vietnam. Classic style takes its name from the pinkish color of your entire exterior.
Giac Lam pagoda
One of the most important points within the Buddhist culture in Ho Chi Minh is the Giac lam Pagoda. Built in the mid-18th century, it is one of the oldest religious buildings in the city. The pagoda stands out for its Buddha images, especially that of its Great White Buddha sitting and its garden areas.
Jade Emperor's Pagoda
Built in the 19th century, the Pagoda of the Jade Emperor is another of the most important religious sites in the city. Its construction owes to the important Chinese community that has lived in this area of the country for centuries and is an example of the religious miscegenation that the city has. In the enclosure they emphasize especially their interiors where the different conceptions of the Taoísta religion are recreated.
War Museum
Ho Chi Minh houses the most important War Museum in all of Vietnam. In the museum you can appreciate the painful and long War of Independence that Vietnam fought against the French and North American colonialist states.
Palace of Reunification
Renowned as such to commemorate the reunification of the ancient North Vietnam and South Vietnam after the cruel civil war, the Reunification Palace is one of the country's prides and most recent anti-colonial history. Although its construction dates back to the 19th century, its current name is due to the reunification yearning that the Vietnamese always had after their colonial past.
Cu Chi tunnels
The Vietnam War can not be understood without knowing the role and sacrifice that the Vietnamese people who supported the communist north. Thanks to its audacity and to this network of tunnels, the Vietcong guerrilla (communist bases that had in the south of Vietnam) managed to take the war from the front to the same city of Saigon. The current attraction is to know the conditions of life and war that that guerrilla lived in the famous network of Tunnels of Cu Chi.
Ben Thanh Market
The Ben Thanh Market is the most important market in the city of Ho Chi Minh City. From morning to night at the Ben Thanh Market we can find all kinds of souvenirs and enjoy the incredible Vietnamese cuisine in its many small street restaurants.
Visit Pham Ngu Lao
Pham Ngu Lao is the backpacker neighborhood of Ho Chi Minh. Meeting point of the most alternative travelers who are touring Vietnam, Pham Ngu Lao is perfect to stay or to enjoy a night with its backpacker atmosphere.
Food in Ho Chi Minh City
As in the south grows a greater variety of tropical fruits and vegetables, and a wider variety of spices is used in their kitchen, which is why cooking in Ho Chi Minh is so aromatic and almost everything is cooked in coconut milk and they use more sugar in their recipes, even in the most salty dishes.
A typical dish of the city is the Thit Kho nuoc dua (Pork cooked simmered in coconut milk).
Sugarcane is abundant, and in addition to using it in the kitchen, they chew it as a sandwich or snack and drink their juice, just as we do here in our tropical countries
As for the kitchen cooking times are shorter, and heavy stews and fried dishes are less frequent than in the north.
Among the typical dishes of the city we also find the Bánh xeo of Indian cuisine influence and is like a dhosa, or large crepe stuffed with sweets like mango or coconut sweets and which the Vietnamese prepare with rice flour and milk of coconut, it is found in the evenings at street food stalls, also these crepes can be filled with meat and seafood, as well as vegetables.
Climate in Ho Chi Minh City
In Ho Chi Minh City, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is hot and oppressive year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 71°F to 94°F and is rarely below 67°F or above 97°F.
The best time of year to visit Ho Chi Minh City for hot-weather activities is from early December to late March.
My Homies In Saigon
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
My Homies In Saigon is situated in Ho Chi Minh City, in the District 1 district. Located around 700 m from Diamond Plaza, the inn is also less than 1 km away from Tan Dinh Market. The property is...
Fusion Suites Saigon
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located 300 m from Tao Dan Park in District 1, Fusion Suites Saigon offers contemporary accommodation in the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk , a fitness centre,...
Senses Legend Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Centrally located in Ho Chi Minh City, Icon 36 Hotel offers elegant and comfortable accommodation within 200 m from Tao Dan Park. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides free WiFi access in...
Signature Boutique Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
The modern and elegant Signature Boutique Hotel features boutique-style rooms with free Wi-Fi Featuring its own restaurant, the hotel is located in quiet alley, steps away from Nguyen Trai Street...
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Sen Sai Gon Hotel - Ben Thanh Market
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
You're eligible for a Genius discount at Sen Hotel Saigon! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in. A 3-minute walk from Zen Plaza Mall and Ben Thanh Market, Sen Hotel Saigon...
Huong Sen Annex Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated in Ho Chi Minh City, 400 m from Saigon Opera House, Huong Sen Annex Hotel features air-conditioned accommodation and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Among the facilities of this...
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Fusion Original Saigon Centre
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
You're eligible for a Genius discount at Fusion Original Saigon Centre! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in. Fusion Original Saigon Centre has a restaurant, outdoor swimming...
Sky Gem Hotel - Ben Thanh
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Just a short 3-minute stroll from Ben Thanh Market and Ben Thanh Street Food Market, Blue Diamond Hotel offers contemporary rooms in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. The hotel features an on-site...
Hotel L'Odéon Phu My Hung
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in District 7, Hotel L' Odéon Phu My Hung offers modern and elegant accommodations with free WiFi access throughout the property. Operating a 24-hour front desk, it provides free parking...
Saigon Prince Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon Prince Hotel is a boutique hotel offering luxury accommodation on Nguyen Hue Boulevard. It is within walking distance of Ben Thanh Market, the Opera House and Saigon River. Free WiFi is...
HOTEL ISTARS
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
2.7 km from Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, HOTEL ISTARS is set in Ho Chi Minh City and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 5 km from Nha Rong Wharf, 5 km...
Bon Ami Hotel - Thiên Xuân Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Thien Xuan Hotel offers affordable accommodation with views of Ho Chi Minh’s commercial centre, 20 m from Ben Thanh Market. It features free WiFi and free private parking. Rooms at Thien Xuan...
Saigonciti Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Saigonciti Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with cable flat-screen TV in the District 1 district of Ho Chi Minh City. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front...
Novia Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Novia Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV in the Phu Nhuan district of Ho Chi Minh City. The property is around 4.3 km from Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, 3 km from Tan Dinh...
Mi Linh Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Mi Linh Hotel offers beautiful accommodation just 1 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. The hotel provides elegant accommodation equipped with flat-screen cable TV and...
NTA Serviced Apartments
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located within 700 m of Diamond Plaza and 1 km of Museum of Vietnamese History in Ho Chi Minh City, NTA Serviced Apartments provides accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. All units here...
Tuyết Sự Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated in Ho Chi Minh City and with Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral reachable within 10 km, Tuyết Sự Hotel features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a...
Khách sạn Đại Lạc 1*
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Boasting a bar, Khách sạn Đại Lạc 1* is set in Ho Chi Minh City in the Ho Chi Minh Municipality region, 5 km from Dam Sen Cultural Park and 6 km from Giac Lam Pagoda. This 1-star hotel...
Christina's Saigon
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Conveniently situated in the District 1 district of Ho Chi Minh City, Christina's Saigon is located 1.7 km from Ben Thanh Street Food Market, 1.8 km from Tao Dan Park and 2 km from Ho Chi Minh...
Jan Hostel Charm Garden
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in Ho Chi Minh City, 1.6 km from Takashimaya Vietnam, Jan Hostel Charm Garden features views of the city. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The...
Trung Mai Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Attractively set in the District 5 district of Ho Chi Minh City, Trung Mai Hotel is situated 3.7 km from Giac Lam Pagoda, 3.8 km from Dam Sen Cultural Park and 5 km from Fine Arts Museum. With a...
Lucky Star Hotel 146 Nguyen Trai
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Conveniently set in the District 1 district of Ho Chi Minh City, Lucky Star Hotel 146 Nguyen Trai is located 1.7 km from Ho Chi Minh City Hall, less than 1 km from Ben Thanh Street Food Market and...
Nikko Hotel - The Classy Life
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
You're eligible for a Genius discount at Nikko Apartments - The Classy Life! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in. Located 1.1 miles from Saigon Exhibition and Convention...
Hotel 175
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel 175 offers accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. The rooms have a private...
Cherry Central Hotel- Near Opera House
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated just a 10-minute walk from the popular Ben Thanh Market, Cherry Hotel offers affordable rooms with flat-screen satellite TVs and free Wi-Fi. Feature free private parking, it also has a...
Golden Central Hotel Saigon
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated beside the famous Ben Thanh Market, Golden Central Saigon offers elegant, non-smoking rooms and an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy free WiFi access and free parking. Golden Cetral Hotel...
Thao Dien Boutique Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Offering a year-round outdoor pool and spa centre, Thao Dien Boutique Hotel is located in the District 2 district in Ho Chi Minh City, 5 km from Jade Emperor Pagoda. Guests can enjoy the on-site...
Sao Nam Hotel - Bui Vien Walking Street
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in Ho Chi Minh City’s backpacking district on Pham Ngu Lao Street, Sao Nam Hotel (Southern Star Hotel) offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. 23/9 Park is just a 5-minute walk...
Lien An Sai Gon Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Lien An Sai Gon Hotel is centrally located only 200 m from the popular Ben Thanh Market. The hotel provides guests with elegantly furnished guestrooms and complimentary WiFi access. Lien An Sai...
Chaien’s House and Service Apartment
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated 2.1 km from Landmark 81 and 2.9 km from Union Square, Chaien’s hotel and service apartment in Ho Chi Minh City features air-conditioned accommodation with views of the city and free...
Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport, an IHG Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located 3.4 km from Giac Lam Pagoda, Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport offers 4-star accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City and features a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool and a shared...
Auhome- Sky Garden Apartment
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Auhome- Sky Garden Apartment is set in Ho Chi Minh City and offers accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi, 1.6 km from Tan Dinh Market and 2.9 km from War Remnants Museum. Accommodation is...
9 Hostel and Bar
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Within a short walk from the popular Bui Vien Walking Street, 9 Hostel and Bar offers sleek dormitory rooms and private guestrooms with free WiFi access. Set in the heart of the lively District 1...
Adora Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Within a 2-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market and the Reunification Palace, Adora Hotel is a 10-storey property with a rooftop sauna , spa bath and free Wi-Fi. Free shoe shine services are...
City View Hotel & Spa
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
About 10 minutes' walk from Ben Thanh Market, City View Hotel offers affordable rooms with free WFi. Just opposite Tao Dan Central Park, it is a 15-minute walk from the Night Cruise on Saigon...
Spring Hung Anh Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Attractively located in the Tan Binh district of Ho Chi Minh City, Spring Hung Anh Hotel is situated 7 km from Ben Thanh Street Food Market, 6 km from Tan Dinh Market and 8 km from Saigon Notre...
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Zelda House
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
This stylish boutique property is situated a 10-minute walk from Ben Thanh market, Duc Ba Cathedral and Reunification Palace. It features a business centre, a snack bar and complimentary Wi-Fi...
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Dai Nam Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Dai Nam Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market. It houses a night club, spa and karaoke facilities. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is...
Vilion Central Hotel & Spa
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Conveniently located in the District 1 district of Ho Chi Minh City, Vilion Central Hotel is set 400 m from Ben Thanh Street Food Market, 500 m from Tao Dan Park and 700 m from Ho Chi Minh City...
Cupid Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Attractively situated in the District 1 district of Ho Chi Minh City, Cupid Hotel is located 1.4 km from Tao Dan Park, 1.6 km from Fine Arts Museum and 1.6 km from Ho Chi Minh City Museum. The...
THADICO 6 Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Set in Ho Chi Minh City, 7 km from Union Square, THADICO 6 Hotel features views of the river. The property is located 6 km from Ho Chi Minh City Hall, 6 km from Saigon Opera House and 2.9 km from...
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Sai Gon Hotel Bui Vien Walking Street
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
You're eligible for a Genius discount at HANZ Beautiful Boutique Hotel Bui Vien! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in. Located in Ho Chi Minh City and with Fine Arts Museum...
Galaxy Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Set in Ho Chi Minh City, 8 km from Tan Dinh Market, Galaxy Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and concierge services. All rooms boast a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV with cable...
Havana Airport Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in Ho Chi Minh City, 2.8 miles from Giac Lam Pagoda, Havana Airport Hotel features views of the city. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room...
M&H Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Centrally located in Ho Chi Minh City, Moc Huong Hotel offers simple and comfy accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides luggage...
Eden Garden Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated in the backpacker’s area, Eden Garden Hotel is about 1 km from Ben Thanh Market and Reunification Palace. It houses a spa and features a daily buffet breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi...
Henry House 3
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Offering a terrace and free WiFi, Henry House 3 offers accommodation conveniently located in Ho Chi Minh City, within a short distance of Fine Arts Museum, Takashimaya Vietnam and Ben Thanh...
DYN OPERA Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated in Ho Chi Minh City, DYN OPERA HOTEL is a 5-minute drive from the Saigon Opera House. It features a business centre, a restaurant and complimentary Wi-Fi access. The hotel is a 10-minute...
The Blue Airport Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Attractively set in the Tan Binh district of Ho Chi Minh City, The Blue Hotel is located 2.5 miles from Tan Dinh Market, 2.5 miles from Giac Lam Pagoda and 3.1 miles from War Remnants Museum....
Valleyway Home
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in Ho Chi Minh City, Alleyway Home is situated 900 m from Tao Dan Park. Around a 13-minute walk from Mariamman Hindu Temple, the property is also close to Ben Thanh Market. The property...
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