in a lively area with bars, restaurants and cafes, this relaxed hotel within district 1 is 10 minutes' walk from the bn thanh market and 8 km from tan son nhat international airport. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a spa. airport transfers are available for a fee. breakfast is free. the straightforward rooms (no windows) come with complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and computers, as well as minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. upgraded rooms add windows Tan Son Nhat International Airport 34 min
Vietnam History Museum (12 min) Vietnamese artifacts & artworks from prehistoric to modern times in a big French colonial building. Saigon Skydeck (17 min) Glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views. Saigon Central Post Office (10 min) Monumental central post office, completed in 1891, with a vaulted main hall & period finishes. Independence Palace (9 min) Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts. Thien Hau Temple (16 min) This 18th-century pagoda honoring a sea goddess features colorful, ornate Chinese architecture. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon (9 min) 1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers. Hồ Chí Minh City Museum of Fine Arts (12 min) Classical to contemporary Vietnamese & foreign artworks on display in an elegant colonial building. War Remnants Museum (9 min) Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars. Bitexco Financial Tower (18 min) Iconic 68-floor skyscraper featuring an observation deck, retail shops, dining & a cineplex. Ben Thanh Market (12 min) Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats. Ho Chi Minh City Opera House (9 min) Ornate 1897 French colonial opera house that is now home to the city's ballet & symphony. Hồ Chí Minh City Museum (17 min) Elegant palace-turned-museum showcasing historical artifacts such as statues, jewelry & more. People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City (20 min) French colonial city hall built in the early 1900s, now the headquarters of the People's Committee. Ngoc Hoang Pagoda (16 min) Colorful, bustling Taoist temple featuring a number of statues & stone carvings. Dam Sen Cultural Park (22 min) Sprawling family-friendly entertainment complex with rides, a water park, cinema & zoo. |