| the straightforward rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges; some have balconies. amenities include a casual restaurant and a rooftop terrace. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. upgraded rooms add balconies with city views. parking is free. set along a city street lined with palm trees, this laid-back hotel is 5 km from ben thanh market, 7 km from independence palace and 7 km from saigon railway station. rental motorbikes are available. room service is available
Tan Son Nhat International Airport 44 min
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon (19 min)
1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers. Ben Thanh Market (14 min)
Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats. Saigon Skydeck (15 min)
Glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views. Saigon Central Post Office (19 min)
Monumental central post office, completed in 1891, with a vaulted main hall & period finishes. Saigon Zoo And Botanical Garden (19 min)
Straightforward zoo showcasing an array of animals, including giraffes, camels, elephants & snakes. Hồ Chí Minh City Museum of Fine Arts (13 min)
Classical to contemporary Vietnamese & foreign artworks on display in an elegant colonial building. Independence Palace (19 min)
Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts. War Remnants Museum (18 min)
Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars. Bitexco Financial Tower (16 min)
Iconic 68-floor skyscraper featuring an observation deck, retail shops, dining & a cineplex. People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City (18 min)
French colonial city hall built in the early 1900s, now the headquarters of the People's Committee. Dam Sen Cultural Park (26 min)
Sprawling family-friendly entertainment complex with rides, a water park, cinema & zoo. Vietnam History Museum (19 min)
Vietnamese artifacts & artworks from prehistoric to modern times in a big French colonial building. Thien Hau Temple (20 min)
This 18th-century pagoda honoring a sea goddess features colorful, ornate Chinese architecture. Ho Chi Minh City Opera House (17 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. | 
