Ben Nghe Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Dong Khoi Street
This character-filled street’s many transformations sum up Ho Chi Minh City’s history, which is pretty impressive.
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
Whether you want to see exotic animals or enjoy a stroll through colorful gardens, this park transports you from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
This stunning theater, with its glistening white architecture and curved lines, makes it easy to forget that you are in Ho Chi Minh City and not in Paris.
Vincom Center Shopping Mall
Two buildings packed with some of the finest designer brands in the world make up the city’s largest shopping hub.
Saigon Central Post Office
Make sure you write your postcards in Ho Chi Minh City, as it’s a great excuse to visit the city’s stunning 19th-century post office.
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
Situated in central Ho Chi Minh, this magnificent cathedral is a lasting reminder of the city's 19th-century French occupation.
Activities
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks
Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour
Mekong Delta Experience: Small Group Adventure
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack
Ho Chi Minh City: Food Tour by Scooter with Eleven Tastings
Our pick of the best Ben Nghe Hotel Deals
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
The Reverie Saigon
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Hotel Grand Saigon
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Au Lac Charner Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Caravelle Saigon
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Rex Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ben Nghe
Little Japan
Travellers come to Little Japan for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House while you're in town.
District 1
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Walking Street is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nguyen Hue Walking Street and Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square while in the area.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Dong Khoi Street or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
- Dong Khoi Street
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Saigon Japan Town
- HCMC Museum
- Union Square
- Saigon Skydeck
- Diamond Plaza
- Notre Dame Square
- Parkson Plaza
- Taka Plaza
- Vincom Center B