Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's largest city and commercial engine, a dense, motorbike-driven metropolis on the Saigon River where French colonial landmarks, war-era history and a fast-growing skyline stand within a few kilometres of each other. Most visitors base themselves in District 1 and District 3, and the city is also the usual gateway to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta.
Accommodation overview
Ho Chi Minh City's accommodation is concentrated in a few districts. District 1 holds the densest supply: five-star landmarks such as the Park Hyatt, Sheraton and Majestic around Dong Khoi and Nguyen Hue, business hotels near Ben Thanh Market, and the backpacker lanes of Pham Ngu Lao and Bui Vien, where dorm beds start around 150,000 VND (~$5.70). District 3 is quieter and residential, with boutique hotels near the War Remnants Museum, while Thao Dien in Thu Duc City suits longer stays with serviced apartments, riverside cafes and international schools nearby. Mid-range rooms in three- and four-star hotels typically cost 700,000-3,500,000 VND (~$27-133) a night, and rates are highest from December to February and around Tet. Tan Son Nhat Airport is about 7 km from District 1, and the Metro Line 1 station at Ben Thanh links to Suoi Tien in the north-east.
- Budget
- 150,000-300,000 VND/night (~$5.70-11.41) for hostel dorms and 400,000-1,100,000 VND (~$15.21-41.83) for private rooms in budget hotels
- Mid-range
- 700,000-3,500,000 VND/night (~$26.62-133.08) for three- and four-star hotels and serviced apartments
- Luxury
- 2,000,000-12,000,000 VND/night (~$76.05-456.27) for five-star and heritage hotels
- Where to stay
- District 1 (Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue, Ben Thanh) for first-time visitors; District 3 for quieter streets near the War Remnants Museum; Pham Ngu Lao for budget stays; Thao Dien for a calmer riverside base
Hotels by budget
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Budget-friendly
Tan Hoang Long Hotel
A small budget hotel in the Dong Khoi area with private rooms close to Nguyen Hue. It is about 0.7 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A budget hotel on Pham Ngu Lao Street in the backpacker district, a few minutes' walk from Bui Vien. It is about 0.8 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A long-running budget hotel on Pham Ngu Lao Street with private rooms and a rooftop. It is about 0.8 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A budget hotel in an alley off Pham Ngu Lao Street. It is about 0.6 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A budget hotel on De Tham Street in the backpacker area with a small spa. It is about 0.7 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A budget hotel on Pham Ngu Lao Street close to Bui Vien Walking Street. It is about 0.9 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A small, simple hotel on De Tham Street in the backpacker district. It is about 0.7 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A budget-priced modern hotel in District 3 on Pasteur Street. It is about 1.6 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A backpacker hostel on De Tham Street with dorm beds and private rooms. It is about 0.9 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A hostel on Cong Quynh Street with dorms and private rooms, a few minutes from Bui Vien. It is about 1.2 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A hostel in an alley off Tran Hung Dao Street with dorm beds. It is about 0.8 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A hostel in a Le Lai alley, close to the Pham Ngu Lao area. It is about 0.7 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A backpacker hostel in an alley off Pham Ngu Lao Street. It is about 1.0 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A hostel in an alley off Bui Vien Walking Street. It is about 0.8 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A hostel in a Pham Ngu Lao alley with dorms and private rooms. It is about 1.1 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A hostel in an alley off Do Quang Dau Street near Bui Vien. It is about 1.0 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A hostel in a Co Bac alley, on the quieter southern side of the backpacker district. It is about 1.3 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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Palace Hotel Saigon
A four-star hotel on Nguyen Hue Boulevard, a few steps from the walking street and the People's Committee building. It is about 0.7 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A mid-range hotel on the Nguyen Hue walking street with a restaurant, a few minutes on foot from the river. It is about 0.7 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A colonial-era hotel facing the Opera House on Dong Khoi, dating to 1880. It is about 0.7 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A four-star hotel at the river end of Dong Khoi Street, near the Majestic and the Saigon River waterfront. It is about 0.9 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A four-star hotel on Pasteur Street within walking distance of Ben Thanh Market and Nguyen Hue, with a rooftop pool. It is about 0.4 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A four-star hotel in District 3 on Hai Ba Trung Street with a pool, close to the War Remnants Museum. It is about 1.3 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A hotel-apartment property in District 3 near the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum. It is about 1.3 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A mid-range hotel with a spa, a few minutes' walk from the Opera House and Nguyen Hue. It is about 1.3 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A small mid-range hotel on Le Lai Street, a 5-10 minute walk from Ben Thanh Market. It is about 0.1 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A three-star hotel on Ly Tu Trong Street close to Ben Thanh Market. It is about 0.2 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A three-star hotel on a quiet street one block from Dong Khoi and the Saigon River. It is about 0.9 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A three-star hotel on Vo Van Tan Street, close to the War Remnants Museum. It is about 1.0 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A three-star city hotel a few minutes' walk from Pham Ngu Lao and Ben Thanh Market. It is about 0.4 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A four-star hotel on Truong Dinh Street near the Reunification Palace, with a pool. It is about 0.9 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A mid-range hotel on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, a short walk from the Reunification Palace. It is about 1.3 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A large mid-range hotel on Mac Dinh Chi Street, north of the central core, with a pool. It is about 1.3 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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An airport-area hotel in Tan Binh, useful for early or late flights, with a pool and an airport shuttle. It is about 5.7 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A serviced-apartment style hotel in District 3 near the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum. It is about 1.1 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A serviced-apartment building in District 3 on Pasteur Street, with a pool and fitness room, suited to longer stays. It is about 1.2 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A serviced-apartment building in District 1 with a pool and kitchens, suited to families and longer stays. It is about 1.3 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A mid-range hotel on Dong Khoi Street, close to the Opera House and the shopping streets. It is about 0.7 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A mid-range hotel on Mac Thi Buoi Street, a short walk from Dong Khoi and the river. It is about 0.8 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A small hotel in the Dong Khoi area, a few minutes' walk from Nguyen Hue. It is about 0.8 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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Park Hyatt Saigon
A five-star hotel on Lam Son Square beside the Opera House, with a restaurant and bar in a French-colonial style. It is about 0.8 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A five-star hotel on the Nguyen Hue walking street, in the Times Square tower, with Italian-style interiors and a pool. It is about 0.8 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A 1925 riverside hotel at the foot of Dong Khoi Street with art-deco styling and a rooftop bar facing the Saigon River. It is about 0.9 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A five-star hotel at the northern end of Le Duan Boulevard, opposite the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, with a pool and several restaurants. It is about 1.4 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A five-star hotel on Lam Son Square dating to 1959, home of the Saigon Saigon rooftop bar. It is about 0.7 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A long-established hotel at Nguyen Hue and Le Loi with a rooftop garden bar, beside the city's main walking street. It is about 0.5 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A five-star hotel on Dong Khoi Street with a pool and a high-floor lounge bar. It is about 0.7 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A boutique hotel in District 3 with an art-themed interior and a rooftop bar and pool, close to the War Remnants Museum. It is about 1.1 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A high-rise hotel on Me Linh Square beside the river, with a pool and views of the Saigon River. It is about 0.9 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A riverside five-star hotel on Ton Duc Thang Street, with a pool and views over the Saigon River. It is about 0.9 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A large riverfront tower on Ton Duc Thang Street, with a spa, a pool and several restaurants. It is about 1.2 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A modern riverside hotel on Ton Duc Thang Street with a pool, a spa and river views. It is about 1.3 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A luxury high-rise on Le Duan Boulevard near the Botanical Gardens and Dong Khoi, with a spa and a pool. It is about 1.0 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A Japanese-run five-star hotel on Nguyen Van Cu Street, on the edge of District 1 and District 5, with a pool and a Japanese restaurant. It is about 1.9 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A hotel in Tan Binh District, a short drive from Tan Son Nhat Airport, with a pool and a spa. It is about 4.4 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A large hotel on Le Lai Street, a short walk from Pham Ngu Lao and the Ben Thanh Market area, with a pool and several restaurants. It is about 0.4 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A five-star hotel on Tran Hung Dao Boulevard at the western edge of District 1, with a pool and a rooftop restaurant. It is about 1.2 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A five-star hotel in District 5 close to the Cholon temples and Binh Tay Market, with a pool and several restaurants. It is about 2.3 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A boutique hotel in a quiet lane off Dong Khoi Street, with a pool and a cafe. It is about 0.8 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A boutique villa hotel on the Saigon River in the Thao Dien expat district, with a riverside pool and restaurant. It is about 6.2 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
City Center
The heart of Ho Chi Minh City with easy access to main attractions, restaurants, and transportation.
Best for: First-time visitors, short stays
Old Town
Traditional architecture and local character. Walking distance to historical sites and authentic dining.
Best for: Culture enthusiasts, photographers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
Park Hyatt Saigon
A five-star hotel on Lam Son Square beside the Opera House, with a restaurant and bar in a French-colonial style. It is about 0.8 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A five-star hotel on the Nguyen Hue walking street, in the Times Square tower, with Italian-style interiors and a pool. It is about 0.8 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A 1925 riverside hotel at the foot of Dong Khoi Street with art-deco styling and a rooftop bar facing the Saigon River. It is about 0.9 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A five-star hotel at the northern end of Le Duan Boulevard, opposite the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, with a pool and several restaurants. It is about 1.4 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A five-star hotel on Lam Son Square dating to 1959, home of the Saigon Saigon rooftop bar. It is about 0.7 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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A long-established hotel at Nguyen Hue and Le Loi with a rooftop garden bar, beside the city's main walking street. It is about 0.5 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Book District 1 hotels 2-4 weeks ahead in December-February, the dry-season peak, and several months ahead around Tet (6 February 2027)
Rates in the wet season (May-November) are typically 20-40 percent lower than in the dry season
Rooms on Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lao alleys can be noisy until about 02:00 on weekends; ask for an upper floor away from the street
Tan Son Nhat Airport is about 7 km from District 1; a Grab or metered taxi costs about 100,000-200,000 VND (~$3.80-7.60) and takes 20-45 minutes
Confirm whether breakfast is included, and whether the quoted price includes 5 percent service charge and 8-10 percent VAT, which many upper-end hotels add on top
Booking sites show the final price including taxes; compare it with the hotel's own website before paying
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.