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.
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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...
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...
Le Ai Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated within 2 km of An Dong Plaza and 3.7 km of Giac Lam Pagoda, Le Ai Hotel provides rooms in Ho Chi Minh City. This 1-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is located in the...
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...
Honeymoon Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Featuring a shared lounge, Honeymoon Hotel is located in Ho Chi Minh City, 1.9 miles from Tan Dinh Market. Around 2.8 miles from War Remnants Museum, the property is also 2.9 miles away from...
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...
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...
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Calmette Hotel Ben Thanh
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Eligible ka sa Genius discount sa Calmette Hotel Ben Thanh! Para makatipid sa accommodation na ito, kailangan mo lang mag-sign in. 100 metro lang mula sa Fine Arts Museum at wala pang 1 km mula sa...
Royal Hotel Saigon
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Centrally located in Ho Chi Minh City, Royal Hotel Saigon offers comfortable rooms with free internet access and easy access to shopping, dining and nightlife options. Rooms at Royal Saigon Hotel...
Quy Hung Hotel Central
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, Quy Hung Hotel features brightly-lit accommodation with complimentary WiFi access. The hotel is located just 200 m from the popular Ben Thanh Market and...
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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...
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...
Cityhouse - Atelier Apartment & Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Conveniently set in the District 2 district of Ho Chi Minh City, ATELIER THAO DIEN is located 2.9 km from Landmark 81, 6 km from Museum of Vietnamese History and 6 km from Union Square. Among the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Acacia Saigon Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in a tranquil area in central Ho Chi Minh City, Acacia Saigon Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market. It offers spacious and homely rooms with free Wi-Fi. Acacia Saigon Hotel...
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...
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Hera Hotel Airport
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
You're eligible for a Genius discount at Hera Hotel Airport! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in. Located in Ho Chi Minh City, 2.4 miles from Giac Lam Pagoda, Hera Hotel...
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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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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...
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...
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...
Saigon River Boutique Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated in Ho Chi Min City’s District 1, RedDoorz near Dong Khoi Street offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel serves breakfast at its rooftop restaurant and has a 24-hour...
Ngan Ha Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Conveniently situated in District 1, Ngan Ha Hotel offers elegant and comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access in its public areas. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides...
Hai Nam Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Set in Ho Chi Minh City, 300 m from Ben Thanh Market, Hai Nam Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 1-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. The...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
ALUNA Ben Thanh Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Situated in Ho Chi Minh City, 500 m from Ben Thanh Street Food Market, ALUNA Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is close to Tao Dan Park, Ho Chi Minh City Museum and...
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...
California Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Located in Ho Chi Minh City, within 7 miles of Giac Lam Pagoda and 8 miles of Dam Sen Cultural Park, California Hotel provides accommodations with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as...
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 2
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Phu Nhuan district of Ho Chi Minh City, Cupid Hotel 2 is 1.9 km from Tan Dinh Market. The property is located 3.3 km from Diamond Plaza, 3.6 km from War...
Seven Apartment
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Set less than 1 km from Nha Rong Wharf, Seven Apartment features free WiFi and units equipped with a kitchenette, patio, seating area and flat-screen TV. A microwave and fridge are also featured,...
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Khách sạn Minh Tâm
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Attractively situated in the District 3 district of Ho Chi Minh City, Khách sạn Minh Tâm is situated 200 m from War Remnants Museum, 600 m from Reunification Palace and 1.1 km from Ho Chi Minh...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Urban Lodge Hotel
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Conveniently set in the District 1 district of Ho Chi Minh City, Urban Lodge Hotel is located 2.2 km from Ho Chi Minh City Museum, 2.6 km from Ho Chi Minh City Hall and 2.3 km from War Remnants...
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