Ho Chi Minh City : book your hotel

Ho Chi Minh City does not ease you in. Nearly ten million residents, seven million motorbikes, and a daily choreography of horns, street grills and commerce that starts before sunrise and rarely pauses. Vietnam’s southern megacity produces around a quarter of the country’s GDP, moves more cargo through its ports than any other Vietnamese city, and consumes coffee at a rate that would worry cardiologists worldwide.

Formerly Saigon, the name change in 1976 never quite erased the old one. Locals still use both, depending on mood and context, which neatly captures the city’s personality split. French colonial boulevards sit beside karaoke bars stacked five floors high. War museums coexist with rooftop gin bars. A city founded as a Khmer trading post now hosts one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing tech scenes. Even its skyline is unfinished, cranes permanently parked like punctuation marks.

Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s commercial and cultural engine, blending colonial architecture, street-level food culture and a rapidly modernising skyline. From historic districts and museums to nightlife, shopping and easy access to the Mekong Delta, it offers constant momentum and variety for short stays or longer urban immersion.

District 1 concentrates most first-time sights. Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office and the Reunification Palace sit within walking distance, anchored by tree-lined streets and colonial façades. The War Remnants Museum provides essential historical context. Nearby stays include Sofitel Saigon Plaza and Hôtel des Arts Saigon – MGallery Collection.

Ben Thanh Market remains chaotic but iconic, best visited early. Novotel Saigon Centre places you close without forcing daily immersion. For city views, Landmark 81 and the Saigon Skydeck deliver scale. Pullman Saigon Centre offers a strong base for exploring nightlife corridors.

If you're travelling on a budget, ibis Saigon Airport is ideal for short stays, late arrivals, or early departures, pairing compact, soundproofed rooms with a rooftop pool, bar, and free airport shuttle just a few minutes from the terminal. The hotel sits in Tan Binh District near Parkson CT Plaza and local parks, giving guests quick access to casual dining, shopping, and green spaces between flights.

ibis Saigon South suits travellers attending exhibitions at SECC or working in District 7, located only a short walk from Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center and close to Crescent Mall and FV Hospital in the planned Phu My Hung township.

Rooms are streamlined and practical, and the surrounding neighbourhood offers a calmer, more modern feel than central District 1, with cafes, restaurants, and riverside paths within easy reach. Both properties prioritise efficient design, consistent service, and strong value, making them dependable options for budget-conscious travellers who still want international standards and convenient connectivity across the city.

Luxury in Ho Chi Minh City tends towards the classic rather than ostentatious. Sofitel Saigon Plaza remains a landmark address on tree-lined Le Duan Boulevard, blending French-inspired interiors with contemporary comfort, a rooftop pool with skyline views, and easy access to Notre Dame Cathedral, Independence Palace, and the Central Post Office on foot. The hotel’s position near key consulates and business offices also makes it attractive for guests who want both prestige and practicality in the city centre.

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Hôtel des Arts Saigon – MGallery Collection offers a more theatrical experience, pairing art deco–inspired design with curated artworks and a striking rooftop infinity pool that looks out over District 3 and the downtown skyline. Refined dining and bar spaces help anchor the hotel as an atmospheric social hub, while its location keeps guests within a short drive or walk of major cultural sights, shopping streets, and office towers.

Midscale hotels here work hard. Pullman Saigon Centre combines modern rooms with a central District 1 location close to Bui Vien Walking Street and the city’s nightlife, while still offering on-site dining, bars, and wellness facilities for guests who prefer to keep the energy at arm’s length. Its position makes it easy to reach Ben Thanh Market, the Opera House, and the riverside by short taxi rides or leisurely walks.

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Novotel Saigon Centre offers a calmer, more balanced base in District 3, within easy reach of cultural institutions such as the War Remnants Museum and Independence Palace, as well as government buildings and office towers. Generous room sizes, a rooftop pool, and well-run amenities make it suitable for longer stays or work trips where comfort and predictability matter as much as location.

Business travel in Ho Chi Minh City revolves around Districts 1, 3, 7, and airport access, but some travellers prefer to base themselves by the coast within easy reach of the city. Pullman Vung Tau functions as an international 5-star hotel and convention centre, offering more than 2,000 m² of meeting space, an Executive Lounge, and a full suite of business services for conferences, corporate retreats, and extended project stays. Located in Vung Tau City, it places guests within a short drive of Paradise Golf Course, Thang Tam Temple, Hon Ba Island, and the Vung Tau Lighthouse, making it easy to mix meetings with golf, cultural visits, and seaside downtime

Novotel Living Saigon South suits corporate travellers working near SECC or industrial zones in District 7, placing guests within walking distance of Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, Crescent Mall, and major office complexes in Phu My Hung.​

ibis Saigon Airport is the most efficient choice for short business trips, with meeting rooms, co‑working-friendly public spaces, fitness facilities, and swift airport transfers that minimise transit time. Laundry, Wi‑Fi, and breakfast services are consistently reliable across these properties, helping frequent travellers maintain routine in a fast‑paced city. Their locations anchor them near major roads and transport connections, simplifying moves between meetings across different districts

Families benefit from space and structure in a city that rarely slows. Pullman Saigon Centre offers large rooms and suites that can accommodate older children, along with a pool and dining options that work well for post-sightseeing downtime. Its District 1 location keeps family favourites such as Ben Thanh Market, the walking streets, and riverfront excursions within easy reach by short taxi rides.