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 (वियतनाम)
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.
Meraki Boutique Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
In the Backpackers' Area, Meraki Boutique Hotel offers affordable guestrooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. A 5-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market, it is surrounded by many Vietnamese and...
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...
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...
Saigon Pink Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Ideally set in the District 1 district of Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Pink 3 Hotel is situated 600 m from Takashimaya Vietnam, less than 1 km from Ben Thanh Market and an 11-minute walk from Vincom...
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...
Saigon View Residences
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Only a 15-minute drive from Ho Chi Minh's city centre, Saigon View Residences offer a large indoor lap pool, a sauna and steam bath, and a well-equipped gym. The homey apartments feature a modern...
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Lavender Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located at the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, Lavender Hotel is a 20-minute drive from Tan Son Nhat Airport. It features a restaurant and rooms with flat-screen cable TVs. Lavender Hotel is only 400...
HONGVINA 97 HOTEL
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated in Ho Chi Minh City, 9 km from Landmark 81, HONGVINA 97 HOTEL features views of the city. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free...
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...
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The White Hotel 8A Thai Van Lung
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated at Ho Chi Minh’s city centre,The White Hotel 8A Thai Van Lung offers modern rooms featuring a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and a sauna and massage system in the private bathroom. Rooms at...
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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...
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...
Ciao SaiGon Airport Hotel & Apartment
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Featuring a fitness centre and a terrace, Ciao SaiGon Airport Hotel & Apartment is located in Ho Chi Minh City, 4.3 km from Tan Dinh Market and 4.3 km from Giac Lam Pagoda. Among the facilities of...
Auhome- Minimalist Apartment
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located 400 m from Tan Dinh Market in Ho Chi Minh City, Auhome- Minimalist Apartment provides accommodation with air conditioning and free WiFi. Featuring a kitchen with a fridge, each unit also...
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Nana Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located within 10 km of Landmark 81 and 10 km of Giac Lam Pagoda, Nana Hotel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ho Chi Minh City. The property is around 10 km from Saigon...
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...
The Hammock Hotel Fine Arts Museum
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in the lively and vibrant District 1, The Hammock Hotel Fine Arts Museum provides stylish accommodations in Ho Chi Minh City. This hotel is just a stone’s throw from the iconic Ben Thanh...
Adora Art Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Adora Art Hotel is conveniently less than a 2-minute walk from the large Ben Thanh Market. Operating a 24-hour front desk, it provides free Wi-Fi access...
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...
Nu Hotel - 18 Bui Vien Walkstreet
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Set in Ho Chi Minh City and within less than 1 km of Fine Arts Museum, Nu Hotel features a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi. The property is situated 1.7 km from Ho Chi Minh City...
La Casita Saigon
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Set within 3.3 km of Landmark 81 and 6 km of Museum of Vietnamese History, La Casita Saigon offers rooms in Ho Chi Minh City. Conveniently located in the District 2 district, the property is...
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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...
LE MARIN HOTEL
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Set within 3.6 km of Dam Sen Cultural Park and 5 km of Giac Lam Pagoda, LE MARIN HOTEL offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ho Chi Minh City. Located around 10 km from War...
Lief Pulo Sai Gon
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Offering a room-delivered breakfast, Lief Pulo Saigon is located in Binh Thanh district, only 5-minute drive from Vietnam History Museum. A dining table and mini bar are provided. Free WiFi is...
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...
Micasa Hostel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated in Ho Chi Minh City and within 300 m of Fine Arts Museum, Micasa Hostel has a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 1.8 km from Union Square, 1.9 km...
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...
Minh Khang Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Minh Khang Hotel is located in central Ho Chi Minh, a 30-minute drive from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. It offers free Wi-Fi and parking. A tour desk, restaurant and car rentals are...
Maison De Camille Boutique Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Maison De Camille in Ho Chi Minh City boasts a terrace and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi....
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...
MHome Pandora
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated in Ho Chi Minh City, 3.2 km from Tan Dinh Market, MHome Pandora features accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and room service. This property offers access to a...
RedDoorz Bao Lam Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Boasting a bar, terrace and views of city, Bảo Lâm HOtel is situated in Ho Chi Minh City, 5 km from Vincom Plaza Thu Duc. With free WiFi, this 1-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room...
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Khách sạn trung nam quận 8
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Conveniently set in the District 8 district of Ho Chi Minh City, Khách sạn trung nam quận 8 is set 5 km from Ben Thanh Street Food Market, 5 km from Tao Dan Park and 5 km from Takashimaya...
PARKROYAL Saigon
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Parkroyal Saigon is a 5-minute drive from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. It offers modern, air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre and outdoor pool. Free parking is available. Rooms are...
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...
Mi Mi Backpackers Hostel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Mi Mi Backpackers Hostel is located on Pham Ngu Lao Street, a busy backpackers area in Ho Chi Minh City. Just 5 minutes' walk from Ben Thanh Market and the Opera House, the hostel provides free...
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...
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...
Muong Thanh Grand Saigon Centre Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Offering a spa centre and sauna, Muong Thanh Saigon Centre Hotel is situated in Ho Chi Minh City. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, and free WiFi is available. Rooms are equipped with a...
Nhat Ha L’Opera Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Nhat Ha 3 Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Opera House. It features 2 dining options, a rooftop swimming pool and guests can enjoy access to the hot tub...
Le Parc Saigon Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in Ho Chi Minh City, Lestar Hotel Saigon 1 features free WiFi. The property is set 1.2 km from Fine Arts Museum. Attractions in the area include Takashimaya Vietnam, 1.5 km away, or...
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...
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,...
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...
Gia Hoa Airport Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Gia Hoa Hotel is set in Ho Chi Minh City, 4.3 km from Giac Lam Pagoda. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is featured and free private parking is available on site. Rooms are fitted with...
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...
Botanist Lab Minihotel by CIRCADIAN
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Set in Ho Chi Minh City and with Tan Dinh Market reachable within 500 metres, Botanist Lab Minihotel by Stay La Vie offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi...
Lala Hostel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Lala Hostel offers accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City, 500 m from 23/9 Park. All rooms feature air conditioning and large lockers. Each bed in the...
Golda Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Golda Hotel is located in Ho Chi Minh City, 2.9 km from Giac Lam Pagoda. Attractively located in the District 5 district, this hotel provides a bar. The property offers a 24-hour front desk. Guest...
Coco Hostel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated in the centre of Ho Chi minh City, Coco hostel is within a 5-minute walk to Notre Dame Church, General Post Office and Museum of Ho Chi Minh City. Guests can enjoy free WiFi access. All...
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