across the street from a park, and alongside casual shops, this low-key hotel is a 13-minute walk from the jade emperor pagoda and 6 km from tan son nhat international airport. upgraded rooms add bathtubs; some also have balconies. relaxed rooms offer minifridges, flat-screen tvs and wi-fi, plus en-suite bathrooms with showers. breakfast is included. there's also a straightforward restaurant. Tan Son Nhat International Airport 24 min
War Remnants Museum (16 min) Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars. Hồ Chí Minh City Museum of Fine Arts (11 min) Classical to contemporary Vietnamese & foreign artworks on display in an elegant colonial building. Saigon Skydeck (10 min) Glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views. Vietnam History Museum (7 min) Vietnamese artifacts & artworks from prehistoric to modern times in a big French colonial building. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon (15 min) 1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers. Nhà thờ Tân Định (2 min) Catholic church dating to the 1870s & known for its vibrant pink facade & Gothic pillars. People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City (7 min) French colonial city hall built in the early 1900s, now the headquarters of the People's Committee. Hồ Chí Minh City Museum (7 min) Elegant palace-turned-museum showcasing historical artifacts such as statues, jewelry & more. Saigon Central Post Office (17 min) Monumental central post office, completed in 1891, with a vaulted main hall & period finishes. Ben Thanh Market (8 min) Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats. Saigon Zoo And Botanical Garden (6 min) Straightforward zoo showcasing an array of animals, including giraffes, camels, elephants & snakes. Ho Chi Minh City Opera House (7 min) Ornate 1897 French colonial opera house that is now home to the city's ballet & symphony. Independence Palace (20 min) Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts. Bitexco Financial Tower (10 min) Iconic 68-floor skyscraper featuring an observation deck, retail shops, dining & a cineplex. Ngoc Hoang Pagoda (13 min) Colorful, bustling Taoist temple featuring a number of statues & stone carvings. |