ho chi minh city

ho chi minh city

pick a budget or a base below — we'll quote your dates.

room budget, per nightup to ₹20k

our favourites

the stays we’d put our own family in first.

park hyatt saigon
three teddies — worth the journey

district 1

park hyatt saigon

The definitive choice for those who want old-world charm without sacrificing modern efficiency.

typically

₹22.5kper night

hôtel des arts saigon - mgallery collection
two teddies — a family favourite

district 3

hôtel des arts saigon - mgallery collection

A masterclass in boutique-scale hospitality backed by a major brand.

typically

₹14.5kper night

m village hotel nguyen du
one teddy — family-ready

district 1

m village hotel nguyen du

A highly practical, clean, and modern base for travelers who plan to spend most of their time exploring Ho Chi Minh City.

typically

₹3.5kper night

happy life grand hotel & sky bar
one teddy — family-ready

district 1

happy life grand hotel & sky bar

A sensible launchpad for exploring Ho Chi Minh City.

typically

₹6.5kper night

novotel living saigon south
one teddy — family-ready

district 7

novotel living saigon south

A highly practical choice for families needing space or business travelers attending the SECC.

typically

₹8kper night

by budget

smart rooms, sharp prices — still family-vetted

hôtel des arts saigon - mgallery collection
two teddies — a family favourite

district 3

hôtel des arts saigon - mgallery collection

A masterclass in boutique-scale hospitality backed by a major brand.

typically

₹14.5kper night

m village hotel nguyen du
one teddy — family-ready

district 1

m village hotel nguyen du

A highly practical, clean, and modern base for travelers who plan to spend most of their time exploring Ho Chi Minh City.

typically

₹3.5kper night

happy life grand hotel & sky bar
one teddy — family-ready

district 1

happy life grand hotel & sky bar

A sensible launchpad for exploring Ho Chi Minh City.

typically

₹6.5kper night

novotel living saigon south
one teddy — family-ready

district 7

novotel living saigon south

A highly practical choice for families needing space or business travelers attending the SECC.

typically

₹8kper night

novotel saigon centre
one teddy — family-ready

district 3

novotel saigon centre

The sensible choice for a Ho Chi Minh City base.

typically

₹10kper night

by teddies

worth the stay — we’d happily send our own family here

m village hotel nguyen du
one teddy — family-ready

district 1

m village hotel nguyen du

A highly practical, clean, and modern base for travelers who plan to spend most of their time exploring Ho Chi Minh City.

typically

₹3.5kper night

happy life grand hotel & sky bar
one teddy — family-ready

district 1

happy life grand hotel & sky bar

A sensible launchpad for exploring Ho Chi Minh City.

typically

₹6.5kper night

novotel living saigon south
one teddy — family-ready

district 7

novotel living saigon south

A highly practical choice for families needing space or business travelers attending the SECC.

typically

₹8kper night

novotel saigon centre
one teddy — family-ready

district 3

novotel saigon centre

The sensible choice for a Ho Chi Minh City base.

typically

₹10kper night

somerset vista
one teddy — family-ready

thao dien

somerset vista

A highly practical choice for families or groups who prioritize space and kitchen facilities over being in the middle of the action.

typically

₹10.5kper night

on the map

14 stays, where they actually sit. tap a pin for the price.

by neighbourhood

Motorbike roar, colonial facades. Retreat behind double glazing.

park hyatt saigon
three teddies — worth the journey

district 1

park hyatt saigon

The definitive choice for those who want old-world charm without sacrificing modern efficiency.

typically

₹22.5kper night

m village hotel nguyen du
one teddy — family-ready

district 1

m village hotel nguyen du

A highly practical, clean, and modern base for travelers who plan to spend most of their time exploring Ho Chi Minh City.

typically

₹3.5kper night

happy life grand hotel & sky bar
one teddy — family-ready

district 1

happy life grand hotel & sky bar

A sensible launchpad for exploring Ho Chi Minh City.

typically

₹6.5kper night

pullman saigon centre
one teddy — family-ready

district 1

pullman saigon centre

A highly functional, modern base in Ho Chi Minh City.

typically

₹11kper night

hotel indigo saigon the city
one teddy — family-ready

district 1

hotel indigo saigon the city

A superb addition to Ho Chi Minh City for travelers who want 5-star comfort without the corporate stiffness.

typically

₹11.5kper night

best for the younglings

quiet floors, a cot that actually arrives, and a kitchen for the bottles.

park hyatt saigon
three teddies — worth the journey

district 1

park hyatt saigon

The definitive choice for those who want old-world charm without sacrificing modern efficiency.

typically

₹22.5kper night

novotel living saigon south
one teddy — family-ready

district 7

novotel living saigon south

A highly practical choice for families needing space or business travelers attending the SECC.

typically

₹8kper night

somerset vista
one teddy — family-ready

thao dien

somerset vista

A highly practical choice for families or groups who prioritize space and kitchen facilities over being in the middle of the action.

typically

₹10.5kper night

sofitel saigon plaza
one teddy — family-ready

district 1

sofitel saigon plaza

A fantastic, safe choice for Saigon, especially if traveling with older parents or wanting a break from the city's relentless motorbikes.

typically

₹13.5kper night

jw marriott hotel & suites saigon
one teddy — family-ready

district 1

jw marriott hotel & suites saigon

A highly reliable, polished option in the center of Ho Chi Minh City.

typically

₹17.5kper night

know before you go

everything else, at a glance.

when to go

may–novsweet spot
dec–aprpeak
jun–octoff-season

who loves it

young kids●●○○○
teens●●●●○
grandparents●●○○○

quick facts

direct flightsno
veg & jainvery good
best monthsmay–nov
why ho chi minh city

stay in district 1 and walk. some of asia's best street food.

Landing in Saigon is like stepping into a movie – a sensory overload of heat, exhaust, and the constant hum of motorbikes. The air smells of pho broth and frangipani, a heady mix that somehow becomes familiar. The city pulses with a frenetic energy, a feeling that anything is possible.

Once known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's commercial heart. Skyscrapers jostle for space with colonial-era buildings, and ancient temples hide down narrow alleyways. District 1 is the frenetic centre, but explore further afield to discover hidden courtyards, local markets, and the best banh mi you'll ever taste.

The street food is the main event. Pull up a plastic stool, order a bowl of pho or bun cha, and watch the city swirl around you. The coffee is strong, sweet, and addictive – a perfect pick-me-up for exploring the city's hidden corners. Don't be afraid to try anything – you won't be disappointed.

Best explored at a frenetic pace. Pair with a relaxing stay in Phu Quoc or Con Dao afterwards to decompress. Be ready to haggle. Take taxis instead of trying to navigate the traffic yourself. And remember to look both ways – twice – before crossing the street.