Guidebook for Ho Chi Minh City
Drinks & Nightlife
Chill Skybar
76A Lê LaiBest rooftop nightclub in Saigon.
Backpackers paradise with a large selection of cheap bars and restaurants. Party never stops in Bui Vien/Pham Ngu Lao.
690 locals recommend
Bùi Viện
Đường Bùi ViệnBackpackers paradise with a large selection of cheap bars and restaurants. Party never stops in Bui Vien/Pham Ngu Lao.
Xu Restaurant Lounge
71 75 Hai Bà TrưngXU is a good cocktail bar, club and restaurant.
Blanchy's Tash (or simply Blanchy's) is a good Cocktail Bar, Club and Restaurant.
48 locals recommend
Blanchy's Lounge
95 Hai Bà TrưngBlanchy's Tash (or simply Blanchy's) is a good Cocktail Bar, Club and Restaurant.
Apocalypse Now Bar
2B Thi SáchLarge nightclub open until late.
Air 360 Skybar is located on 22nd floor in the same building as the apartment. It's the only rooftop bar in Saigon offering a panoramic 360° skyline view.
138 Lê Thị Hồng Gấm
138 Đường Lê Thị Hồng GấmAir 360 Skybar is located on 22nd floor in the same building as the apartment. It's the only rooftop bar in Saigon offering a panoramic 360° skyline view.
Sightseeing
Saigon's iconic landmark, amazing views (68 floors / 262.5 m). The tower also facilitates a shopping mall and a movie theater.
30 locals recommend
Bitexco Financial Management Office
19 Nguyễn HuệSaigon's iconic landmark, amazing views (68 floors / 262.5 m). The tower also facilitates a shopping mall and a movie theater.
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
01 Công xã ParisSaigon's iconic cathedral.
Independence Palace
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa(also known as Reunification Palace)
Located in a building known as the 'Dragon House,'' this is the location where Ho Chi Minh left Vietnam in 1911. Today it is a museum dedicated to the life and travels of Ho Chi Minh the man.
282 locals recommend
Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
01 Nguyễn Tất ThànhLocated in a building known as the 'Dragon House,'' this is the location where Ho Chi Minh left Vietnam in 1911. Today it is a museum dedicated to the life and travels of Ho Chi Minh the man.
Once known as the Museum of Chinese and American War Crimes, the War Remnants Museum is consistently popular.
1053 locals recommend
War Remnants Museum
28 Võ Văn TầnOnce known as the Museum of Chinese and American War Crimes, the War Remnants Museum is consistently popular.
One of the city's biggest and most attractive green spaces is 10-hectare Tao Dan Park.
477 locals recommend
Tao Dan Park
Trương ĐịnhOne of the city's biggest and most attractive green spaces is 10-hectare Tao Dan Park.
Zoo and Botanical Gardens
2 Nguyễn Bỉnh KhiêmEstablished in 1865 and Vietnam's largest Zoo.
Shopping
Vincom Center
High-end shopping mall.
Bustling market in the daytime and a social center after sunset, Ben Thanh Market is a must-see attraction.
1702 locals recommend
Ben Thanh Market
Đường Lê LợiBustling market in the daytime and a social center after sunset, Ben Thanh Market is a must-see attraction.
Arts & Culture
Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City
07 Công Trường Lam SơnSaigon's iconic opera house.
Galaxy Nguyen Du
116 Nguyễn DuMovie theater.
The major art museum of Saigon and second in the country after the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi.
482 locals recommend
Hồ Chí Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
97A Phó Đức ChínhThe major art museum of Saigon and second in the country after the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi.
Food Scene
Shri Restaurant & Lounge
72 74 Đường Nguyễn Thị Minh KhaiGreat rooftop restaurant and bar.
El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse
74/1 Hai Bà TrưngBy far Saigon's best steakhouse!
Situated on the banks of the Saigon River 15 minutes from the city. It is one of the city's most elegant rendezvous. Don't miss out on Sundays @ The Deck with great drink promotions.
144 locals recommend
The Place Saigon
113 Tôn Thất ĐạmSituated on the banks of the Saigon River 15 minutes from the city. It is one of the city's most elegant rendezvous. Don't miss out on Sundays @ The Deck with great drink promotions.
La Villa French Restaurant
14 Ngô Quang HuyGreat French fine wining and dining.
You have never had pizzas like this! 4P's serves amazing food in a great restaurant.
363 locals recommend
Pizza 4P's Le Thanh Ton
15 WardYou have never had pizzas like this! 4P's serves amazing food in a great restaurant.
Ichiba Sushi - Le Lai
204 Lê LaiGreat sushi and modern Japanese cuisine.
Ciao Bella
11 Đông DuReasonably priced Italian cuisine and great atmosphere.
American BBQ and freshly brewed beer.
100 locals recommend
Quán Ụt Ụt - American BBQ & Craft Beer | Q.1
168 Đường Võ Văn KiệtAmerican BBQ and freshly brewed beer.
Great and authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a charming restaurant.
311 locals recommend
Cuc Gach Quan Restaurant
10 Đặng TấtGreat and authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a charming restaurant.
MAD House
6/1/2 Nguyễn Ư DĩVery great Danish restaurant and large garden.
Entertainment & Activities
Modern shopping mall which also facilitates a movie theater, bowling alley and a game center for kids and grown-ups.
75 locals recommend
Geox Diamond Plaza
34 Lê DuẩnModern shopping mall which also facilitates a movie theater, bowling alley and a game center for kids and grown-ups.
This kid’s event place is a mini kid’s city modeled after “the real world”. Here children can participate in and learn about different professions at different “businesses".
6 locals recommend
KizCiti
7 Đ. 46This kid’s event place is a mini kid’s city modeled after “the real world”. Here children can participate in and learn about different professions at different “businesses".
Everything Else
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Trường SơnAirport is only 8 km away.
Thao Dien is a cozy district with impressive villas and a large variety of international dining.
43 locals recommend
Thao Dien
Thao Dien is a cozy district with impressive villas and a large variety of international dining.
Popular fitness center just a short walk through the park.
18 locals recommend
California Fitness & Yoga Queen Ann
28-30-32 Lê LaiPopular fitness center just a short walk through the park.
A popular weekend escape from Saigon. The best stretch of beach is located at Imperial Beach Club.
46 locals recommend
Vũng Tàu
A popular weekend escape from Saigon. The best stretch of beach is located at Imperial Beach Club.