Why go
- Largest city in Vietnam.
- Served by Vung Tau Airport (VTG).
History
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous city and centrally-governed city of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is the Saigon River.
Where to stay
2 Công trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam · hyatt.com
Indoor
17 Lê Duẩn, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam · sofitel.accor.com
301-303 Lý Tự Trọng, Bến Thành, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam · alagondantiquehotel.com
18E Cộng Hòa, Street, Tân Sơn Nhất, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam · ihg.com
5 Võ Văn Kiệt, Phú Định, Hồ Chí Minh 73000, Vietnam · lachateauhotel.com
2A-4A Tôn Đức Thắng, Phường, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam · lottehotel.com
Saigon Ward, 9-11 Lý Tự Trọng, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam · ihg.com
21/4 Trung Street, Bình Hòa, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam · anlam.com
19-23 Công trường Lam Sơn, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam · caravellehotel.com
38 Bùi Thị Xuân, P, Bến Thành, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam · edenstarsaigonhotel.com
141 Nguyễn Huệ, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam · booking.com
6-8 Hồ Huấn Nghiệp, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam · themystdongkhoihotel.com
Trần Thiện Chánh, Hòa Hưng, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam · pharaonhotel.vn
242 Trần Bình Trọng, Phường, Chợ Quán, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam · hochiminhcity.equatorial.com
59 Pasteur, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam · libertycentralsaigoncitypoint.com
67 Lê Lợi, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam · sedonavietnam.com
76 78 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, St, Xuân Hòa, Hồ Chí Minh 070000, Vietnam · mgallery.accor.com
Hotel Continental Saigon, 132 Đồng Khởi, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam · booking.com
235 Nguyễn Văn Cừ, Cầu Ông Lãnh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam · hotelnikkosaigon.com.vn
7 Ngô Văn Năm, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam · bayhotelhcm.com
102 Đ. Vành Đai Trong, An Lạc, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam · themoonhotels.vn
238 244 Trần Hưng Đạo, Chợ Lớn, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam · arcencielhotel.vn
549 Trần Hưng Đạo, Cầu Ông Lãnh, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam · happylifeenterprise.com
580 Nguyễn Trãi, An Đông, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam · booking.com
28-30-32-34, Đ. Số 26, Bình Phú, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam · aidensaigonhotel.com
231 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Bàn Cờ, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam · celineliving.com
33 Cao Thắng, Bàn Cờ, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam · senviethotel.vn
Số 9/69 Đ. Phạm Hùng, Bình Hưng, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam · facebook.com
88 Đồng Khởi, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam · marriott.com
8-15 Tôn Đức Thắng, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam · marriott.com
3 Tháng 2, Diên Hồng, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam · beacons.ai
40/27 Bùi Viện, Bến Thành, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam · expedia.com.vn
81-83 Ông Ích Khiêm, Bình Thới, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
811 Lê Hồng Phong, Hòa Hưng, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Indoor
283/76 - 283/78, Cách Mạng Tháng Tám, Hòa Hưng, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Indoor
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Restaurants & places to go
Coffee, Cafe · Okinawa Coffee Saigon, nơi tạo những ly cà phê thơm ngon – độc đáo – khác biệt và giàu năng lượng… 785 HOÀNG SA, PHƯỜNG 9, QUẬN 3, TP. HỒ CHÍ… · okinawacoffeesg.blogspot.com
Cake, Dessert, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Raw vegan dessert shop. Custom vegan birthday cakes. Vegan milk shakes and coffee drinks. Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00… · linktr.ee
Seafood, Vietnamese, Restaurant · Quán phục vụ các loại nghêu sò ốc, hải sản tươi mỗi ngày kết hợp các loại sốt đặc biệt thơm ngon giá từ 39K/phần. Thêm cơm… · sites.google.com
Coffee Shop, Vietnamese, Cafe · Chuyên Mua Bán Đá Muối Nhập Khẩu Từ Pakistan Chất Lượng Cao. Features: takeaway · 43;41 Hoa Hồng, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, 700000 · damilama.com
Vietnamese, Buncha, Pho, Healthyfood, Restaurant · Vietnamese Restaurant on busy backpacker street Bui Vien with a modern mindset to reduce plastic, healthy… · royalsaigon.blog
Chinese, Vietnamese, Diner, Regional, Noodle, Soup, Chicken, Breakfast, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air… · amthucntfood.io.vn
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 32 Đường Bùi Viện · baskinrobbins.vn
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · dominos.vn
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · kfcvietnam.com.vn
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 28 Trần Hưng Ðạo · bangmixanh.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating · 84 Xuân Thuỷ · dfed.vn
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-00:00 · fryingfish.club
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mon-Sun 18:00 - 23:00 Features: air conditioning · 57-69F Đồng Khởi, 71006 · lyssaigon.com
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-15:00,17:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 15 Hẻm 187 Đường Điện Biên Phủ · prembistro.com
Dessert, Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Số 153/3 (SD3-2) & 153/4 (SD4-2) Đường Nguyễn Đức Cảnh, Phường Tân… · instagram.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-19:30; Sa 08:00-12:00 · 10i Trần Hữu Trang · theoxshackvn.com
Gỗ CôNg NghiệP, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00 · 52 Đường Nguyễn Thị Nhung, Thành phố Thủ Đức, 700000 · accpanel.vn
Bbq, Asian Fusion, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 46 Trường Sơn, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh · utit.vn
Tea, Vietnamese, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-18:30 · 15 Huỳnh Khương Ninh · m.facebook.com
Crepe, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-22:00 · 796/19 Sư Vạn Hạnh, 700000 · xigonpho.com
Asian, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-23:00 · 06 Cầu Kiệu Đường Hoa Cau · chidori.vn
Biscotti, Italian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 940 Tạ Quang Bửu, Phường 5, 700000 · facebook.com
Italian, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-23:00 · 8 Thủ Khoa Huân · pizza4ps.com
Breakfast, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00 · 58/1A Hẻm 58 Âu Cơ, Ho Chi Minh City, 70000 · dtsk.bio.link
Fine Dining, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:30 · 688 Quốc lộ 13 · giangghe.com
Bubble Tea, Tea, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 · 598 Nguyễn Oanh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, 700000 · huiyitea.vn
In Nhanh, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00 · 226/31 Hẻm 226 Tân Hương, Phường Tân Quý, 760069 · innhanhphuocloctho.vn
Italian Pizza, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11:00- 21:45 · 17 Hàn Thuyên, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh · italianis.vn
Regional, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1539a Đường Huỳnh Tấn Phát, Hồ Chí Minh, 756050 · facebook.com
Matcha, Cafe, Blacktea, Bubble Tea, Japanese, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 362/15 Ung Văn Khiêm, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000 · newdays.vn
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00 · 32 Trần Ngọc Diện, 700000 · thaistreet.com.vn
Indonesian, Tea, Vietnamese, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-22:00 · 7F Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, 7000 · m.facebook.com
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00+ Features: takeaway, delivery · 130 Ton That Dam, Ho Chi Minh City · union-jacks.co
Korean, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 · 80 Đường Hàm Nghi · huromjuice.vn
Cafe, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · 53/9 Đường Nhiêu Tứ, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, 700000 · facebook.com
Sushi, Japanese, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · 199 Đường Nguyễn Trãi · phamnghiemtraishop.vn
Ramen, Soba, Curry, Sushi, Asian, Japanese, Grill, Seafood, Fish, Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · 39 Đường Nguyễn Thái Học, 70000 · phonhat.com
Noodle, Coffee Shop, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 411/70 Dương Thị Mười, Thành phố hồ chí minh, 70000 · thucphammoiamtoan.com
Andwich, Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-21:00 Features: vegan options, halal, step-free access, air conditioning · 71c Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai · chaysala.com
Banh Mi, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 44 Xuân Thủy · taobanhmicafe.com
Grill, Vietnamese, Hotpot, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · Lô 03/208 Đường Nguyễn Gia Trí, Thành phố Hồ… · facebook.com
Taiwanese Milk Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 · 475 Điện Biên Phủ · tratienhuong.vn
Poke, Hawaiian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00 · 42 Lý Tự Trọng, 70000
Cantonese, Vietnamese, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-21:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · 7 Hẻm 137…
Cafe & Restaurant, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 · 78 Đường số 8, Ho Chi Minh City, 08 · iris18.vn
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Airports
Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport (SGN) 7.5 km to the centre
Ho Chi Minh City, SE, VN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 41 airlines (Vietnam Airlines, Royal Air Cambodge, Jetstar Pacific, Japan Airlines Domestic…) · direct flights to 54 destinations incl. Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Buonmethuot… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 41 airlines, 54 direct destinations
- Vietnam Airlines VN (A321, 330, ATR 72, A330-200, 777, A320) · 44 routes: Abu Dhabi*, Bangkok, Buonmethuot, Busan, Ca Mau*, Chu Lai*, Conson*, Dalat, Danang, Dong Hoi, Frankfurt, Fukuoka, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Haiphong, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Hue, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Kuala Lumpur, Manila*, Melbourne, Moscow, Nagoya, Nha Trang, Osaka, Paris, Phnom-penh, Phucat, Phuquoc, Pleiku, Rach Gia, Seoul, Shanghai, Siem-reap, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, THD … +4 more
- Royal Air Cambodge VJ (A320) · 11 routes: Bangkok, Buonmethuot, Dalat, Danang, Haiphong, Hanoi, Hue, Nha Trang, Phucat, Phuquoc, Vinh
- Jetstar Pacific BL (A320) · 7 routes: Buonmethuot, Danang, Haiphong, Hanoi, Nha Trang, Phuquoc, Vinh
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (767, A321, A330-200) · 4 routes: Fukuoka*, Osaka*, Tokyo, Tokyo
- Alitalia AZ (777) · 2 routes: Frankfurt*, Paris*
- Cambodia Angkor Air (K6) K6 (ATR 72, A321) · 2 routes: Phnom-penh, Siem-reap
- China Airlines CI (A321, A330-300, A340-300) · 2 routes: Kaohsiung*, Taipei
- Korean Air KE (A321, A330-300, 747-400, 737-800) · 2 routes: Busan*, Seoul
- Qantas QF (330) · 2 routes: Melbourne*, Sydney*
- Qatar Airways QR (A330-200) · 2 routes: Doha, Phnom-penh
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A330-300) · 1 route: Moscow
- Air Astana KC (757) · 1 route: Alma-ata
- Air China CA (737) · 1 route: Beijing
- Air France AF (777-200) · 1 route: Paris
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- All Nippon Airways NH (767-300) · 1 route: Tokyo*
- American Airlines AA (767-300) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A321, 777-200, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Seoul
- Cathay Pacific CX (A330-300, A340-300, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Cebu Pacific 5J (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- China Eastern Airlines MU (737-800) · 1 route: Shanghai
- China Southern Airlines CZ (737-800) · 1 route: Guangzhou
- Emirates EK (777-200) · 1 route: Dubai
- Etihad Airways EY (A330-200, A330-300) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- EVA Air BR (A330-200, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Taipei
- Hong Kong Airlines HX (A320) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Jetstar Asia Airways 3K (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Lao Airlines QV (ATR 72) · 1 route: Pakse
- Lion Mentari Airlines JT (737-900) · 1 route: Singapore
- Malaysia Airlines MH (737-800) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Mandarin Airlines AE (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Taichung
- Philippine Airlines PR (A321) · 1 route: Manila
- Sichuan Airlines 3U (A320) · 1 route: Nanning
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A330-300, 777-200) · 1 route: Singapore
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Thai Airways International TG (777) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Transaero Airlines UN (767-300) · 1 route: Moscow
- Turkish Airlines TK (777-300ER) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Uni Air B7 (M90) · 1 route: Kaohsiung
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Hong Kong
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction) (LTH) 44 km to the centre
Ho Chi Minh City (Long Thanh), SE, VN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Vung Tau Airport (VTG) 65 km to the centre
Vũng Tàu, SE, VN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Bến Lương Văn Can
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre
Bến Bình An
Ferry terminal · 2.3 km from the centre
Bến Đình Bình Đông
Ferry terminal · 2.8 km from the centre
Bờ B - Đò Hội Đồng
Ferry terminal · 3.9 km from the centre
Bờ A - Đò Hội Đồng
Ferry terminal · 3.9 km from the centre
Bến Đò Rạch Cát
Ferry terminal · 4.7 km from the centre
Đò ngang
Ferry route
Đò Lương Văn Can - Đình Bình Đông
Ferry route
Đò Miễu Chiến Sĩ (Nhà Mát) - Đình Tân Thị
Ferry route
Đò Hội Đồng
Ferry route
Đò Miễu Bà - Đình Tân Thị
Ferry route
Phà Phú Định
Ferry route
Đò Rạch Cát
Ferry route
Du thuyền Thị Nghè
Ferry route
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Vung Tau Airport (VTG); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SGN has direct flights to 54 destinations on 41 airlines (incl. Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Buonmethuot…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Bến Lương Văn Can, 2.2 km); routes include Đò ngang, Đò Lương Văn Can - Đình Bình Đông, Đò Miễu Chiến Sĩ (Nhà Mát) - Đình Tân Thị.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Rail operator
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Boat Tour