Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Places to visit
Xa Loi Pagoda

The Xa Loi Pagoda is the largest in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built in 1956 and was said to contain ‘Xa Loi’ – sacred bones or rather fragments of them from The Buddha.
The pagoda was the center of political protest in the 1960s, when monks and nuns inside were attacked, resulting in the deaths of thousands of Buddhists.

Location: 89 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street, District 3
 

                  
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Ben Thanh Market
Bink Quoi Tourist Village
Buu Dien Truong Tam (Post Office)
Can Gio
Cao Dai Great Temple
Cholon (China Town)
Chua Ngoc Hoang (Jade Emperor Pagoda)
City Hall
Cong Vien Van Hoa Park
Cu Chi Tunnel
Giac Lam Pagoda
Ho Chi Minh City Museum
Mariamman Hindu Temple
Nha Trung Bay Toi Ac Chien Tranh Xam Luoc (War Remnants Museum)
Reunification Palace
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
Saigon Square
Thao Cam Vien (Zoo and Botanical Gardens)
The Fine Art Museum
The Quoc Tu Pagoda
The Saigon Opera House
Thien Hau Pagoda
Vien Bao Tang Lich Su (Museum of Vietnamese History)
What to do with Children in Tow
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Hotels
Asian Ruby 3 Hotel

Offering a very pleasant experience for the budget traveler, the three-star Asian Ruby is a clean, new hotel with all modern amenities, a coffee shop, restaurant, meeting facilities, fitness center, s...

Bong Sen Hotel Saigon

The Bong Sen Hotel, located conveniently in the city’s main business, entertainment and shopping district, is widely known for its professional service and the hospitality offered to all its guests. W...

Caravelle Hotel

This acclaimed 5-star hotel, which has hosted numerous celebrities and dignitaries since its inception in 1959, is located right in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, a convenient 8 kilometer journey fro...

City Star Hotel

The City Star Hotel captivates you with its warm and inviting atmosphere and its convenient location facilitates access to both the business and shopping district of Ho Chi Minh City. The rooms are fu...

Duxton Hotel Saigon

The Duxton Hotel, just 20 minutes from the airport and close to the city’s business, shopping, entertainment and sightseeing areas, offers nothing less than the best service and to all its guests. The...

Family Inn Saigon Hotel

The Family Inn Saigon Hotel offers great accommodations and friendly service. With its convenient location by the Ben Thanh Market, Dam Sen Water Park, the War Remnants Museum and the Dragon Water Pup...

Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel is designed in true French colonial fashion. It is located just 25 minutes away from the International Airport and is a convenient walk from the main commercial and entertainment distr...

Hoang Hai Long Hotel

The Hoang Hai Long Hotel, which offers excellent accommodations and service to its guests, is located within a 10 minute walk of the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the famous Ben T...

InterContinental Asiana Saigon

InterContinental Asiana Saigon is set in the commercial center of Vietnam, just 3 kilometers from the train station and 7 kilometers from the Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Most of the tourist si...

Legend Hotel Saigon

Right beside the scenic Saigon River, the Legend Hotel is within walking distance of many of the major tourist attractions as well as the city’s commercial center. There are 238 luxurious rooms with W...

Liberty 3 Hotel

Budget travelers will love Liberty 3 Hotel with its convenient location by Ben Thanh Market and its fully equipped rooms. With its own restaurant, coffee shop, florist, laundry service, room service a...

Liberty Central Hotel

This hotel is only a block away from the famous Ben Thanh Market. Nearby locations also include the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Zoo and the Botanical Gardens. For a ...

Majestic Hotel

Roughly 7 kilometers from the airport, the Majestic Hotel is situated very close to the Saigon River and is walking distance from the main commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City.  Each room is well-e...

New World Hotel

Strategically located in the city of Ho Chi Minh, New World Hotel is within walking distance of the popular Ben Thanh Market, in the vicinity of the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral of S...

Ramana Saigon Hotel

Ideally located, the Ramana Saigon Hotel is only a kilometer from the train station, 2 kilometers from the city center and 3 kilometers from the International Airport. There are 290 rooms that are sim...

Renaissance Saigon Riverside Hotel

A luxury hotel in the center of the business district, the Renaissance Saigon Riverside Hotel is perfect for business travelers looking for a comfortable stay and has special packages for Vietnamese f...

Rex Hotel

This charming hotel in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City has remained a city landmark for over 80 years. The décor of the 286 guestrooms, which include 80 luxury suites and one presidential suite is inspi...

Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

The Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers is situated in the bustling business and entertainment district close to the Ho Chi Minh Zoo, the Botanical Gardens and several other sites worth visiting. Also ...

Sofitel Saigon Plaza

The Sofitel Saigon Plaza secures an ideal location within the heart of Ho Chi Minh City and is just 7 kilometers from the airport. Shopping malls, major department stores as well as monuments such as ...

Vien Dong Hotel

The Vien Dong Hotel is in a prime location of Ho Chi Minh City as it is only 6 kilometers from the airport and a short walk from the Ben Thanh Market, the Museum of Vietnamese History and the Thien Ha...

Windsor Plaza Hotel

This five star hotel is a great way to experience Cholon, the Chinatown of Ho Chi Minh City. With its 25 stories, it’s the tallest building in the area and offers great views of the city. An executive...

Caravelle Hotel

This acclaimed 5-star hotel, which has hosted numerous celebrities and dignitaries since its inception in 1959, is located right in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, a convenient 8 kilometer journey fro...

InterContinental Asiana Saigon

InterContinental Asiana Saigon is set in the commercial center of Vietnam, just 3 kilometers from the train station and 7 kilometers from the Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Most of the tourist si...

Legend Hotel Saigon

Right beside the scenic Saigon River, the Legend Hotel is within walking distance of many of the major tourist attractions as well as the city’s commercial center. There are 238 luxurious rooms with W...

Majestic Hotel

Roughly 7 kilometers from the airport, the Majestic Hotel is situated very close to the Saigon River and is walking distance from the main commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City.  Each room is well-e...

New World Hotel

Strategically located in the city of Ho Chi Minh, New World Hotel is within walking distance of the popular Ben Thanh Market, in the vicinity of the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral of S...

Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

The Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers is situated in the bustling business and entertainment district close to the Ho Chi Minh Zoo, the Botanical Gardens and several other sites worth visiting. Also ...

Bong Sen Hotel Saigon

The Bong Sen Hotel, located conveniently in the city’s main business, entertainment and shopping district, is widely known for its professional service and the hospitality offered to all its guests. W...

Duxton Hotel Saigon

The Duxton Hotel, just 20 minutes from the airport and close to the city’s business, shopping, entertainment and sightseeing areas, offers nothing less than the best service and to all its guests. The...

Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel is designed in true French colonial fashion. It is located just 25 minutes away from the International Airport and is a convenient walk from the main commercial and entertainment distr...

Liberty Central Hotel

This hotel is only a block away from the famous Ben Thanh Market. Nearby locations also include the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Zoo and the Botanical Gardens. For a ...

Renaissance Saigon Riverside Hotel

A luxury hotel in the center of the business district, the Renaissance Saigon Riverside Hotel is perfect for business travelers looking for a comfortable stay and has special packages for Vietnamese f...

Rex Hotel

This charming hotel in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City has remained a city landmark for over 80 years. The décor of the 286 guestrooms, which include 80 luxury suites and one presidential suite is inspi...

Sofitel Saigon Plaza

The Sofitel Saigon Plaza secures an ideal location within the heart of Ho Chi Minh City and is just 7 kilometers from the airport. Shopping malls, major department stores as well as monuments such as ...

Windsor Plaza Hotel

This five star hotel is a great way to experience Cholon, the Chinatown of Ho Chi Minh City. With its 25 stories, it’s the tallest building in the area and offers great views of the city. An executive...

Asian Ruby 3 Hotel

Offering a very pleasant experience for the budget traveler, the three-star Asian Ruby is a clean, new hotel with all modern amenities, a coffee shop, restaurant, meeting facilities, fitness center, s...

City Star Hotel

The City Star Hotel captivates you with its warm and inviting atmosphere and its convenient location facilitates access to both the business and shopping district of Ho Chi Minh City. The rooms are fu...

Family Inn Saigon Hotel

The Family Inn Saigon Hotel offers great accommodations and friendly service. With its convenient location by the Ben Thanh Market, Dam Sen Water Park, the War Remnants Museum and the Dragon Water Pup...

Hoang Hai Long Hotel

The Hoang Hai Long Hotel, which offers excellent accommodations and service to its guests, is located within a 10 minute walk of the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the famous Ben T...

Liberty 3 Hotel

Budget travelers will love Liberty 3 Hotel with its convenient location by Ben Thanh Market and its fully equipped rooms. With its own restaurant, coffee shop, florist, laundry service, room service a...

Ramana Saigon Hotel

Ideally located, the Ramana Saigon Hotel is only a kilometer from the train station, 2 kilometers from the city center and 3 kilometers from the International Airport. There are 290 rooms that are sim...

Vien Dong Hotel

The Vien Dong Hotel is in a prime location of Ho Chi Minh City as it is only 6 kilometers from the airport and a short walk from the Ben Thanh Market, the Museum of Vietnamese History and the Thien Ha...

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Restaurants
Au Lac Do Brazil

Cuisine: Brazilian This restaurant is known as a Brazilian churrascaria – an all-you-can-eat restaurant featuring a wide variety of barbecued meats. Live Latin music and dancing provide the main at...

Barbecue Garden

Cuisine: Vietnamese and International delicacies The restaurant specializes in the city’s best barbecues, with both Vietnamese and international delicacies. At night the restaurant is beautifully d...

Café India

Cuisine: South Indian Café India offers the best South Indian food in all of Ho Chi Minh City. It is also situated in the backpackers’ area and is one of the best budget options. Their ‘happy m...

Café Lam

Cuisine: Vietnamese / International Started by owner Nguyen Van Lam and popular with artists in the 1950s, this is an excellent restaurant to visit for huge meals at cheap price- “big tiger” and “c...

Faifo

Cuisine: Vietnamese This restaurant is ideal for a family meal and a great opportunity to try authentic Vietnamese dishes at modest prices. However, it’s very popular and can get crowded at peak ti...

Falafellim

Cuisine: Arabic When you’re on the move, this place is great for a quick bite to eat. Homemade falafels, tahini and hummus are packed into soft bread pockets. It is only open in the evening from 6:...

Huong Dong

Cuisine: Vietnamese Southern Country-Style Huong Dong literally means ‘scent of the fields’ and is a popular gathering location for large groups of people who like to eat. The restaurant is widely ...

Huy Long Vien

Cuisine: Chinese Huy Long Vien offers the best Peking duck as well as fantastic all-you-can-eat dim sum. Location: 99 Nguyễn Du,  District 1,     Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (...

La Habana

Cuisine: Spanish & Cuban With its colorful Mediterranean décor, La Habana offers outstanding Spanish and Cuban food. There are over 50 different types of tapas on the menu, as well as paella sp...

Lemongrass

Cuisine: Vietnamese Popular among tourists, locals and expats alike, this cozy restaurant by the opera house serves quality Vietnamese food and excellent seafood.  Location: 14th Floor o...

L’En Tete

Cuisine: French A stylish French bistro, L’En Tete serves classic French cooking along with its live jazz piano performances. Every two months, the restaurant also organizes an art show and hosts a...

Pao Restaurant & Café

Cuisine: Vietnamese The restaurant is very new and serves traditional Vietnamese eats such as spring rolls, Vietnamese hot pot and pho at very reasonable prices. There is a live Vietnamese Instrume...

Pho 2000

Cuisine: Vietnamese Pho 2000 is in an ideal location for people who are busy shopping in the Ben Thanh Market. A quick Vietnamese meal – excellent pho, some Vietnamese rice dishes and excellent veg...

Pomodoro’s

Cuisine: Italian Pomodoro’s is a fancy Italian restaurant that gives you a true sense of being in Italy. Their specialty is lasagna and their pizzas are absolutely delicious. The restaurant not...

Quan An Ngon Restaurant

For a festive and authentically Vietnamese dining experience, head over to Quan An Ngon Restaurant in District 1. The prices are low and the regional specialties and dressed up street foods are incred...

Spice

Cuisine: Thai This is the largest and most popular Thai restaurant in all of Ho Chi Minh City. Authentic Thai food is cooked by two Thai chefs and the food- both traditional and fusion- is always f...

Temple Club

Cuisine: Vietnamese The Temple Club is an elegant restaurant housed in a turn of the century former Chinese temple. The décor is classic and much of it- from the rugs to the tapestries- is availabl...

Villa Romaine

Cuisine: Italian Villa Romaine offers the city’s highest quality Italian food and is part of the famous Thao Dien Complex. The restaurant is just a 15 minute drive from District 1 and can also be r...

Au Lac Do Brazil

Cuisine: Brazilian This restaurant is known as a Brazilian churrascaria – an all-you-can-eat restaurant featuring a wide variety of barbecued meats. Live Latin music and dancing provide the main at...

Huy Long Vien

Cuisine: Chinese Huy Long Vien offers the best Peking duck as well as fantastic all-you-can-eat dim sum. Location: 99 Nguyễn Du,  District 1,     Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (...

La Habana

Cuisine: Spanish & Cuban With its colorful Mediterranean décor, La Habana offers outstanding Spanish and Cuban food. There are over 50 different types of tapas on the menu, as well as paella sp...

L’En Tete

Cuisine: French A stylish French bistro, L’En Tete serves classic French cooking along with its live jazz piano performances. Every two months, the restaurant also organizes an art show and hosts a...

Pomodoro’s

Cuisine: Italian Pomodoro’s is a fancy Italian restaurant that gives you a true sense of being in Italy. Their specialty is lasagna and their pizzas are absolutely delicious. The restaurant not...

Villa Romaine

Cuisine: Italian Villa Romaine offers the city’s highest quality Italian food and is part of the famous Thao Dien Complex. The restaurant is just a 15 minute drive from District 1 and can also be r...

Barbecue Garden

Cuisine: Vietnamese and International delicacies The restaurant specializes in the city’s best barbecues, with both Vietnamese and international delicacies. At night the restaurant is beautifully d...

Huong Dong

Cuisine: Vietnamese Southern Country-Style Huong Dong literally means ‘scent of the fields’ and is a popular gathering location for large groups of people who like to eat. The restaurant is widely ...

Lemongrass

Cuisine: Vietnamese Popular among tourists, locals and expats alike, this cozy restaurant by the opera house serves quality Vietnamese food and excellent seafood.  Location: 14th Floor o...

Spice

Cuisine: Thai This is the largest and most popular Thai restaurant in all of Ho Chi Minh City. Authentic Thai food is cooked by two Thai chefs and the food- both traditional and fusion- is always f...

Temple Club

Cuisine: Vietnamese The Temple Club is an elegant restaurant housed in a turn of the century former Chinese temple. The décor is classic and much of it- from the rugs to the tapestries- is availabl...

Café India

Cuisine: South Indian Café India offers the best South Indian food in all of Ho Chi Minh City. It is also situated in the backpackers’ area and is one of the best budget options. Their ‘happy m...

Café Lam

Cuisine: Vietnamese / International Started by owner Nguyen Van Lam and popular with artists in the 1950s, this is an excellent restaurant to visit for huge meals at cheap price- “big tiger” and “c...

Faifo

Cuisine: Vietnamese This restaurant is ideal for a family meal and a great opportunity to try authentic Vietnamese dishes at modest prices. However, it’s very popular and can get crowded at peak ti...

Falafellim

Cuisine: Arabic When you’re on the move, this place is great for a quick bite to eat. Homemade falafels, tahini and hummus are packed into soft bread pockets. It is only open in the evening from 6:...

Pao Restaurant & Café

Cuisine: Vietnamese The restaurant is very new and serves traditional Vietnamese eats such as spring rolls, Vietnamese hot pot and pho at very reasonable prices. There is a live Vietnamese Instrume...

Pho 2000

Cuisine: Vietnamese Pho 2000 is in an ideal location for people who are busy shopping in the Ben Thanh Market. A quick Vietnamese meal – excellent pho, some Vietnamese rice dishes and excellent veg...

Quan An Ngon Restaurant

For a festive and authentically Vietnamese dining experience, head over to Quan An Ngon Restaurant in District 1. The prices are low and the regional specialties and dressed up street foods are incred...

Four Season Restaurant

This is one of the few Halal restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City and it serves Vietnamese and Malaysian cuisine. The food is a little more expensive than in non-Halal restaurants, but the Malay food is ve...

Halal@Saigon

The Hotel@Saigon Restaurant offers high-end halal food at reasonable prices. Many popular Vietnamese and Malaysian dishes are served here. Location: 30 Dong Du Street, District 1,  &...

Pro doner kebab

This is a very quaint Turkish place serving real doner kebabs. The place is clean and well-maintained and the service is very good. Location: 169 De Tham,    Pham Ngu Lao Ward, ...

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