Majestic and Snazzy Saigon - Guidebook
Essentials
Foods and drinks to bring back to the apartment.
Just across the road at SaiGon Centre in the Basement. A range of Gourmet food from Europe and other essentials.
12 locals recommend
Annam Gourmet Market Saigon Centre
Just across the road at SaiGon Centre in the Basement. A range of Gourmet food from Europe and other essentials.
International Foods
58 Hàm Nghi
https://goo.gl/maps/NyXkTa7NXajGUYEB6
11 locals recommend
Phuong Ha Grocery Store
58 Hàm NghiInternational Foods
58 Hàm Nghi
https://goo.gl/maps/NyXkTa7NXajGUYEB6
Open 24/7
54 Tôn Thất Thiệp, Bến Nghé, Quận 1.
https://goo.gl/maps/uMdUV7HiG5HLrBfP8
Circle K Viet Nam
54 Tôn Thất ThiệpOpen 24/7
54 Tôn Thất Thiệp, Bến Nghé, Quận 1.
https://goo.gl/maps/uMdUV7HiG5HLrBfP8
Restaurants > Vietnamese
Elisa Floating Restaurant
093 856 81 82
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bahWfN9P9VVDEW2c9
22 locals recommend
Elisa Restaurant
5 Nguyễn Tất ThànhElisa Floating Restaurant
093 856 81 82
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bahWfN9P9VVDEW2c9
The Old Compass Cafe and Bar
028 3823 2969
63/11 Pasteur,
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mkd69quVE6pcBiPy7
Traditional Vietnamese cuisine in French Colonial settings. A must for first time visitors. Located in the alley, just on the right hand side of Liberty Central Hotel.
9 locals recommend
The Old Compass Cafe
63/11 PasteurThe Old Compass Cafe and Bar
028 3823 2969
63/11 Pasteur,
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mkd69quVE6pcBiPy7
Traditional Vietnamese cuisine in French Colonial settings. A must for first time visitors. Located in the alley, just on the right hand side of Liberty Central Hotel.
Secret Garden Restaurant
158 Pasteur
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265 locals recommend
Secret Garden Restaurant
158 PasteurSecret Garden Restaurant
158 Pasteur
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This is a must!
Bun Thit Nuong (Noodles with grilled pork) is the only item on the menu. If there are no customers, you will just see an empty sidewalk. Hang around for a minute and someone will bring plastic tables and chairs on the spot. I love this place.
https://goo.gl/maps/HYXXjnjZQdptN7NC9
Bún thịt nướng - Nguyễn Trung Trực
1 Đường Nguyễn Trung TrựcThis is a must!
Bun Thit Nuong (Noodles with grilled pork) is the only item on the menu. If there are no customers, you will just see an empty sidewalk. Hang around for a minute and someone will bring plastic tables and chairs on the spot. I love this place.
https://goo.gl/maps/HYXXjnjZQdptN7NC9
ANH TUKK Saigon
028 3825 1676
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JUqraZB8CB6sy3tL9
6 locals recommend
ANH TUKK Saigon
74/7 Hai Bà TrưngANH TUKK Saigon
028 3825 1676
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JUqraZB8CB6sy3tL9
Phở Minh
63/6 PasteurPhở Minh
028 3822 0345
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KGBZ2JueybhKMcoH8
It has a creative décor, friendly wait staff, and delicious food. Besides spring rolls and tofu, there are plenty of delicious meat options, too.
47 locals recommend
Propaganda
21 Hàn ThuyênIt has a creative décor, friendly wait staff, and delicious food. Besides spring rolls and tofu, there are plenty of delicious meat options, too.
Viet Kitchen
Good value for money and amazing seafood.
Poke Saigon
42 Nguyễn HuệA tucked away restaurant. A little hard to find but worth the visit.
Be An Vegetarian Café
Vegetarian Restaurant of the highest quality.
Restaurants > International
Most of the places described are within a 5-minute walk.
B3 Steakhouse & Craft Beer
0365 199 846
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XpvZsM3RyUWwXSrG7
B3 Steakhouse & Craft Beer
14 Nguyễn HuệB3 Steakhouse & Craft Beer
0365 199 846
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XpvZsM3RyUWwXSrG7
Octo Tapas Restobar
75 Hồ Tùng Mậu75 Đ. Hồ Tùng Mậu
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The Old Compass Cafe and Bar
028 3823 2969
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mkd69quVE6pcBiPy7
42 locals recommend
The Refinery
74 Hai Bà TrưngThe Old Compass Cafe and Bar
028 3823 2969
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mkd69quVE6pcBiPy7
Tomatito Saigon - Tapas Bar
0869 388 864
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aDua4d5aUpaYUQPq7
71 locals recommend
Tomatito Saigon
171 CalmetteTomatito Saigon - Tapas Bar
0869 388 864
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aDua4d5aUpaYUQPq7
Au Parc Restaurant
028 3829 2772
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YLQLz2xV4pMVtuVm9
44 locals recommend
Au Parc
23 Hàn ThuyênAu Parc Restaurant
028 3829 2772
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YLQLz2xV4pMVtuVm9
Probably the best known steak house in the city. The price follows the quality and this is quality.
El Gaucho | Le Loi
Probably the best known steak house in the city. The price follows the quality and this is quality.
Pizza LOGiC
44 Đ. Lê LợiLocated in the same building. They will bring home too. Great pizzas.
Cafes
The most popular past time in Vietnam is to drink coffee with friends.
Drama Saigon
167 - 169 CalmetteNice collections of authentic Vietnamese chocolate.
Le Padam - Cheese Bar
140 PasteurHow can l exclude our neighbor, the coffee shop in the same corridor as you will be staying.
Young intellectuals hang out here.
BẢN Cà Phê
How can l exclude our neighbor, the coffee shop in the same corridor as you will be staying.
Young intellectuals hang out here.
Phin Xanh CaPhe
Try the Xinh To (Smoothies). Extremely nice, especially the avocado.
Naii Specialty Coffee
My favorite place to collect my thoughts and reflect.
my house
Such a cool place to hang out. This place and the area will come as a surprise.
The Workshop Coffee
27 Ngô Đức KếGreat ambiance for work or with friends. Food is good too.
Just a huge range of cafes and eateries in this one building. You won't be able to miss the place while walking along the walking pedestrian street.
21 locals recommend
The Cafe Apartments
42 Nguyễn HuệJust a huge range of cafes and eateries in this one building. You won't be able to miss the place while walking along the walking pedestrian street.
Sightseeing
Bookings for day trips to the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi. Adjacent to the Opera House.
Saigon Tourist Travel Service 90
Bookings for day trips to the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi. Adjacent to the Opera House.
A bit expensive but you can go up a lift to get a birds eye view of the city. It also has a shopping mall, cinema.
33 locals recommend
Bitexco
hẻm số 2 Hàm NghiA bit expensive but you can go up a lift to get a birds eye view of the city. It also has a shopping mall, cinema.
Vietnam Travel Group
55B Đỗ Quang ĐẩuTrips to Cu Chi Tunnels or/and the Mekong Delta.
Ben Thanh Market
Đường Lê LợiMost famous market in Saigon.
Saigon Central Post Office
02 Công xã ParisA classic building from the colonial era.
Located at the end of the boulevard is the Opera House.
687 locals recommend
Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City
07 Công Trường Lam SơnLocated at the end of the boulevard is the Opera House.
Located at the end of Nguyen Hue, pedestrian street is this beautiful building. It used to be the entrance to the citadel back in the day when there was a king here.
228 locals recommend
People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City
Số 86 Lê Thánh TônLocated at the end of Nguyen Hue, pedestrian street is this beautiful building. It used to be the entrance to the citadel back in the day when there was a king here.
Museums
Attractions that most go to.
Just a 5 minute walk, as the name describes, you'll see things about the American War.
1053 locals recommend
War Remnants Museum
28 Võ Văn TầnJust a 5 minute walk, as the name describes, you'll see things about the American War.
The cities largest classic and modern art museum. I sent my daughter to learn about art here and she loved being in the peaceful court yard in the center of the building.
Build by a very rich Chinese merchant. It spans art in Vietnam over a couple of centuries.
482 locals recommend
Hồ Chí Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
97A Phó Đức ChínhThe cities largest classic and modern art museum. I sent my daughter to learn about art here and she loved being in the peaceful court yard in the center of the building.
Build by a very rich Chinese merchant. It spans art in Vietnam over a couple of centuries.
I have not been here because others have told me it's boring.
1160 locals recommend
Independence Palace
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaI have not been here because others have told me it's boring.
Bars
The cocktail, wine, and beer selection is superb. In an alley, the owner has turned his passion into a reality. He is a master craftsman of his craft and is expanding to other parts of the city.
42 locals recommend
The Alley Cocktail Bar & Kitchen
63/8 PasteurThe cocktail, wine, and beer selection is superb. In an alley, the owner has turned his passion into a reality. He is a master craftsman of his craft and is expanding to other parts of the city.
A local expats favorite's. The staff usually speak English quite well and are super friendly.
7 locals recommend
Bar 5 Saigon
44-46 PasteurA local expats favorite's. The staff usually speak English quite well and are super friendly.
Voodoo Bar & Lounge
Probably the nearest bar from the apartment. Friendly staff with a pool table.
Phatty's Sports Bar and Grill
48 Tôn Thất ThiệpThe local expat's favorited sports bar.
Pasteur Street Brewing Company
144 PasteurExpats' favorite brewery and serves late night food.
Along with My House, this hidden gem of building has a load of other bars in what looks like a post war Berlin feel to the place.
56 locals recommend
Snuffbox Lounge
14 Tôn Thất ĐạmAlong with My House, this hidden gem of building has a load of other bars in what looks like a post war Berlin feel to the place.