Ho Chi Minh City
A curated guide to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Dragon House Harbor - Ho Chi Minh Museum 4.7★ (2,100 reviews) · History museum
- Statue of Ho Chi Minh 4.6★ (5,200 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Landmark 81 4.6★ (23,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- War Remnants Museum 4.5★ (40,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Independence Palace 4.5★ (47,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Cu Chi Tunnel 4.5★ (18,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- HCMC History Museum 4.5★ (4,100 reviews) · History museum
- Bảo tàng Y học Cổ truyền - Traditional Medicine Museum 4.5★ (2,000 reviews) · Museum
Where to eat
- Po Cafe 4.9★ (3,100 reviews) · Cafe
- Tonkin Garden Egg Coffee & Eatery [Cafe & Croissant] 4.9★ (3,600 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Tonkin Specialty Coffee 4.8★ (4,400 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Little HaNoi Egg Coffee (Yersin) 4.8★ (5,300 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Soo Kafe 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
- The Workshop Coffee 4.4★ (4,000 reviews) · Cafe
- Vo Roof 4.6★ (1,600 reviews) · Restaurant
- Every Half 4.8★ (1,100 reviews) · Cafe
Where to drink
- Loop 1 - Cocktail & Kitchen 4.9★ (2,200 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Layla - Eatery & Bar 4.8★ (5,700 reviews) · Bar
- Summer Experiment 4.9★ (1,800 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- The View Rooftop Bar 4.6★ (4,900 reviews) · Bar
- Boosh Rooftop 4.9★ (1,600 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Dragon House Harbor - Ho Chi Minh Museum
- Afternoon: War Remnants Museum
- Dinner: Po Cafe
- Nightcap: Loop 1 - Cocktail & Kitchen
Day 2
- Morning: Statue of Ho Chi Minh
- Afternoon: Independence Palace
- Dinner: Tonkin Garden Egg Coffee & Eatery [Cafe & Croissant]
- Nightcap: Layla - Eatery & Bar
Day 3
- Morning: Landmark 81
- Afternoon: Cu Chi Tunnel
- Dinner: Tonkin Specialty Coffee
- Nightcap: Summer Experiment
This is a starting shape — plan your own Ho Chi Minh City trip →
Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City?
With 17 notable sights and 11 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.