Hồ Chí Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is a bustling city with a vibrant mix of old and new. The city is the economic heart of Vietnam. It is hot, noisy and dynamic. The colorful nightlife brims with personality, attitude and outrageous food.
The Small List
Best Hotels
The Park Hyatt Hotel – The Park Hyatt is an elegant French Colonial style hotel in a primo location. It is located in the city center and offers world class cuisine, ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation treatments. Undeniably, a green oasis of peace in the middle of the bustling city of Saigon.
The Reverie Saigon – It’s not like anything you’ve ever experienced before – just like the destination. This is haute Ho Chi Minh City hotel is recognized as No. 1 in Vietnam, No. 1 in Asia and No. 4 in the world by Condé Nast Traveler.
Best Restaurants
Propaganda Cafe – The menu, with its already famous various spring rolls, features simple, wholesome, yet incredibly flavorful food. A unique and colorful experience born in Saigon, Vietnam.
Lemongrass Restaurant – Lemongrass has a strong attraction for customers who appreciate the “French” and “quality” of Vietnam cuisine.
Best Bar
Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar at The Caravelle – Ten floors above the heart of the city, Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar is an iconic, inviting space. Share a drink, soak up sunset views, or unwind with live music and good company. Since 1959, the bar has drawn people from all over the world to its open-air tables and breezy verandah. Remarkably, Saigon Saigon played a prominent role as a haven for wartime journalists in the 1960s.
Best Nightclubs
Chill Sky Bar – A modern, stylish, and vibrant club and lounge bar perched outdoors on the 26th floor of the city skyline. Sexy, world-class entertainment.
Envy Club – The crown jewel of Saigon’s nightlife scene with a state of the art design and revolutionary live performances. It features pure luxury, class and style. A social world filled with glamour, theatre and excitement.
Places to See
Ben Thanh Market – Exploring an Asian market is always an exhilarating experience. A bustling market in the daytime and a social center after sunset. Ben Thanh Market is absolutely a must-see attraction of the most dynamic city of Vietnam.
Central Post Office – The Post Office is located right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City and built between 1886 and 1891. The building is based on the design of renowned architect Gustave Eiffel. The building’s vaulted roof and arched windows are reminiscent of early European railway stations. An enormous picture of Ho Chi Minh overlooks the proceedings.