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.
DAISY HOTEL
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
DAISY HOTEL features air-conditioned rooms with TV in the District 3 district of Ho Chi Minh City. With free WiFi, this 1-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. Ho Chi Minh City...
Honey House Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Offering free WiFi, RedDoorz near SaiGon Square offers accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City, 200 m from Fine Arts Museum and 800 m from Takashimaya Vietnam. This 1-star hotel offers a 24-hour front...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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RedDoorz Plus @ Ung Van Khiem Street
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Conveniently set in the Binh Thanh district of Ho Chi Minh City, RedDoorz Plus @ Ung Van Khiem Street is situated 5 km from Diamond Plaza, 5 km from Tan Dinh Market and 5 km from Saigon Central...
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...
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...
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...
Khách sạn hà bảo châu 2
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in Ho Chi Minh City, 5 km from Giac Lam Pagoda, Khách sạn hà bảo châu 2 provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property is around 7 km from Tan Dinh Market, 8 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...
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Airport MISAKI Hotel by Sazi
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Set in Ho Chi Minh City, 6.2 km from Tan Dinh Market, Misaki Saigon Airport- Free Airport Shuttle - Free Early Check In offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a...
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...
Saigon Cactus Apartment
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Cactus Apartment provides free WiFi. Featuring a terrace, the property is located within 2.1 km of HIECC Ho Chi Minh International Exhibition Conference...
Triple E Hotel Fine Art Museum
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Triple E 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 desk and...
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...
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....
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...
Atlas Hotel & Apartments
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located within a 5-minute walk to SC VivoCity and Crescent Mall, Atlas Hotel & Apartments in Ho Chi Minh City provides accommodation with a kitchen. Free WiFi is featured. Fitted with a terrace,...
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...
Paragon Saigon Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
A short 3-minute walk from the Opera House and Vincom Shopping Center, Paragon Saigon Hotel (formerly Royal Lotus Hotel Saigon) is a modern property which features beautiful French-Vietnamese...
Prague Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Set in Ho Chi Minh City, 1.6 km from Fine Arts Museum, Prague Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this...
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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...
Jomo
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in Ho Chi Minh City, within a 6-minute walk of Tan Dinh Market and 1.3 miles of Diamond Plaza, Jomo provides accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who...
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...
The Dorm Saigon
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Ideally set in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, The Dorm Saigon offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a garden. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with...
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Sogo Hotel Saigon
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
You're eligible for a Genius discount at Sogo Hotel Saigon! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in. Attractively set in the District 1 district of Ho Chi Minh City, Sogo Hotel...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rosa Hotel & Spa
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Centrally located in Ho Chi Minh City District 1, Rosa Hotel & Spa offers free Wi-Fi. A 3-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market, it has a restaurant, 24-hour front desk and daily room service until...
Thien Thao Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Thien Thao Hotel is located in Cao Thang, Ho Chi Minh City and offers rooms with free WiFi. It features a lobby lounge and free parking. All rooms at Thien Thao Hotel are air conditioned and...
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...
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...
The Chill Suites - City Center
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in District 1 in Ho Chi Minh, The Chill Suites - City Center offers simple modern hotel with air-conditioning. The hotel is 800 m from the Ben Thanh Market and the Reunification...
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...
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...
Emerald Central
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located within 400 m of Tan Dinh Market in Ho Chi Minh City, Emerald Central offers a fitness centre and a garden. With a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Sai...
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...
Norfolk Hotel Saigon
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Established as the first Australian-owned hotel in District 1, Norfolk Hotel Saigon offers accommodation in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. A 3-minute walk can take you to the City Hall and Ho Chi...
Tran Bui Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
2.4 km from Tan Dinh Market, Tran Bui Hotel is set in Ho Chi Minh City and provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 3.4 km from Diamond Plaza, 3.6 km from War Remnants...
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...
Happy Life Hotel District 7 Gần SECC
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Happy Life Hotel is located in Ho Chi Minh City just 5.2 km from vibrant Ben Thanh Market. The hotel provides elegant accommodation fitted with flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi access. It also has a...
Sai Gon River Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Sai Gon River Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the District 2 district of Ho Chi Minh City. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and...
DRAGON HOTEL 1
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in Ho Chi Minh City, 8 km from Tan Dinh Market, DRAGON HOTEL 1 features accommodation with a terrace and private parking. This 2-star hotel offers an ATM and a concierge service. The...
SECC 3 APARTMENT
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
SECC 3 APARTMENT features air-conditioned rooms with cable flat-screen TV in the District 7 district of Ho Chi Minh City. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM and a concierge service. The accommodation...
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...
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