A pedestrian street beside the Central Post Office with bookstalls, cafes and a calm atmosphere.
Nguyen Van Binh is a short pedestrian street of bookshops, cafes and stalls selling books, postcards and maps. It sits between the Central Post Office and Notre-Dame Cathedral, making it a pleasant stop on a heritage walk. Foreign-language selection is limited, but the street is good for postcards, illustrated books about Vietnam and quiet coffee.
| Hours | Daily, about 08:00-22:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | Free to stroll; books 60,000-400,000 VND / USD 2.28-15.21 |
| Payment | Cash and Vietnamese QR payments; cards at larger bookshops |
| Address | Nguyen Van Binh Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City |
Good to know
- Tax-free shopping
- Not applicable; market stalls do not issue VAT-refund invoices
- Best for
- Readers and heritage walkers
Location
Nguyen Van Binh Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
10.7800, 106.6999 View on map
Highlights
- Bookshops and cafes next to colonial landmarks
- Postcards and illustrated books
- Calm break from the city traffic
Tips for visiting
- Combine with the Central Post Office and Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Check the book prices; many are marked
- Try the cafes for egg coffee or ca phe sua da
When to visit
Late afternoon.
Accessibility
Level paving; wheelchair-friendly.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an English selection?
Yes, but small; Vietnamese titles dominate.
Is the street open every day?
Yes, though stalls vary by day.