You can spend a lot of time in the market and it can be intense and at close quarters with everyone keen to get your business. Prices are very negotiable. Its a great place to eat at a good price. The shopping is the surrounding streets is just as good and more enjoyable. There are some fixed price shops around which probably give a fair price although there can still be a bit of room to move. Generally at the other shops they will start at twice what they want. Of course if you have time it's best to try a few and you will usually get a good offer when you are walking away.

A nice market with a high energy vibe! There are many shops of many different kinds of products. There's also a food court for your heart's delight. The food was very inexpensive and good. There are many styles competing for your patronage so you will have many food options to choose from with highly reasonable prices. It's also shoppers paradise for cheap bargains. Notice I said bargains because the prices can be negotiated up to 70 to 80% at times 🤪🤪 that of course depends on the shop and the item not everyone is as lucky 😂 but overall it's an enjoyable experience window shopping for a bargain. Hope you enjoy!

ben thanh market is giving full sensory overload in the best way possible THE SHOPPING SITUATION this iconic spot is pure chaos but in a good way. the stalls are packed with everything from vintage ao dai to lacquerware that actually slaps. bargaining is expected, so bring your a-game. THE FOOD COURT VIBES the indoor food section is lowkey fire with stalls serving everything from proper pho to banh mi that hits different. it's the perfect place to sample multiple street eats without braving the heat. THE LOCAL EXPERIENCE yes it's touristy, but the energy here is next level. the constant buzz of vendors and shoppers creates this electric atmosphere that's uniquely saigon. come early to beat the crowds and heat. THE FINAL CALL if you want that classic market experience with all the sounds, smells, and flavors of hcmc, this is your move. embrace the chaos and you'll have a core memory in the making. don't forget to ❤️.

I had high expectations for Ben Thanh Market, but the experience was disappointing. The place is extremely crowded and chaotic, making it hard to enjoy browsing. Many vendors are overly pushy and keep following you, which gets uncomfortable after a while. Prices are heavily inflated, and you really need to bargain hard — otherwise, you’ll end up paying far more than things are worth. The quality of some products also felt questionable. Overall, it felt more like a tourist trap than an authentic shopping experience. Ben Thanh Market was not as enjoyable as I expected. The place is too crowded, and it’s difficult to move around comfortably. Most vendors are quite pushy, and prices seem much higher than normal unless you bargain very hard. The market feels more tourist-focused than authentic, which made the experience underwhelming. My verdict: Ben Thanh market experience is not good, annoying vendors with forced sales, sophisticated inside, high price for tourist and arrogant people

Ben Thanh Market is definitely a well-known spot in Ho Chi Minh City, especially for tourists. If you are looking for souvenirs, small gifts or general tchotchkes to bring home, you will find plenty of options here. It is busy, colorful and full of energy, which some people might really enjoy. For me personally, I did not find it particularly interesting. Most of the items felt very tourist oriented and not especially useful. Prices also start off quite high because it is a tourist-heavy area, so you are expected to negotiate. If you do not bargain, you will almost certainly end up overpaying. If you are looking for better quality items or things you might actually use, I would recommend checking out Saigon Square instead. It has a wider range of products, more reasonable prices and a more practical selection overall. Ben Thanh Market is fine for a quick visit if you want the tourist experience, but there are better options in the city for real shopping.

This market is definitely worth seeing, but if you don’t mind wandering through the city you’ll find much better offers. You’ll notice the vendors are far more aggressive than other markets. Everyone is friendly though and they’re eager to sell. If you’re willing to bargain you can get really good deals. I’ll admit, I’m not so good at bargaining.

19 Oct 2025 - We're here. Full of surprises, food, coffee and everything. Be polite and friendly 😉. Good way to haggle good price. Able to communicate in English, Mandarin and may even speak Cantonese. Kudos to a young gentleman who exhibit great communication at the beef pho stall.

Overall I liked the place, definitely worth the ~$1.5 entry fee. Some rooms have AC, I think that's more to preserve the work than cool the guests. Lots of beautiful young people come here to take photos of themselves, which is in stark contrast to the intent of an art gallery, to appreciate artists and their work. The lighting was a major let down, lots of the spotlights didn't work which meant some of the art had lopsided lighting. Best part was the lower room of building 2, which seems to entirely house work from the last few years. Interesting that there wasn't any of the vapid youth in this area. Some of the art down there was incredible, at least to my tastes.

The museum building is a colonial-era mansion. There are exhibits both outside and inside. There are collections of both ancient and modern art. Overall, a very interesting museum, and it's nice that it's full of young people! Absolutely worth a visit!

Nice place. Has a great collection, and well categorized sections for people with different interests. A good place for young learners to learn about Vietnamese visual arts mostly. Would recommend to improve the lights of a few galleries as those create high glare on the glasses of the artworks or texts, which makes a bit difficult to understand from a distance. Nonetheless great place and a place I would recommend for the art lovers to visit.

Super nice place! could be a bit more preserved but you see that there is an effort on make everything as good as possible. You dont get to see much museums with modern art in asia, so this definitely worths the visit. You can quickly get a ticket at the door, and its around 1,50 dollars.

Nice museum, good for understanding historical background and culture. Main idea of most expositions is reflecting on war & peace. But too many people doing photoshoots, they are literally everywhere and sometimes behaving weird like touching paintings etc

Highly recommended to anyone to visit!!! Located in district 1, the museum is lovely from outside. It was used to be one of the most richest guy’s house in Sai Gon back to the past. House with 99 doors. There are 3 floors in total. Each of them show either paintings or art works of numerous Vietnamese artists. Each of the architects very special and beautiful. We went here in the afternoon in weekday so it was not too crowded at all. Beautiful sunshine on the building. The balconies are special and good for taking photos as well. The ticket price is 30.000 (1.2$) per person. I would love to come back here again if I have a chance to visit Ho Chi Minh City Just wonder about the security issues as there are no cameras and guards, how they gonna protect all the works

I’ve have visited this museum three times in 20 years. I am never disappointed. The gallery grounds are improving with a new building(s) dedicated to contemporary Vietnamese art. The museum continues to hold one of the best sculpture-garden collections in South-East Asia.

Saigon Centre Mall is a perfect mix of luxury and budget shopping, offering something for everyone under one roof. From high-end international brands to affordable local boutiques, the variety is impressive. The location is absolutely prime — right in the heart of the city, making it super convenient to visit while exploring nearby attractions. The mall is beautifully designed, clean, and well-maintained, with plenty of dining options to relax after shopping. A must-visit spot in Ho Chi Minh City for both style and comfort! 🌸🛍️

My wife and I were here this late morning to check out this much talked about shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City - both of us are first time visitors to Vietnam, and we are from Singapore. In my opinion, this shopping mall is on par with the better shopping malls in Singapore and may come across as a more Japanese location with a multilevel Takashimaya store therein as its anchor tenant, and the many other Japanese retail and food and beverages stores, which can also be found here - in particular, Uniqlo, ABC-Mart Grand Stage etcetera. However, this shopping mall also houses local Vietnamese branded stores as well as some familiar global brands. Therefore, this shopping mall in my opinion is worth visiting for tourists and locals alike. By the way, there is a nice rooftop garden here as well.

Spent the whole day at Saigon Centre and honestly loved it! The mall is super clean and modern, with so many shops and restaurants. We had brunch there, walked around shopping for a few hours, then grabbed coffee and watched people from the balcony area. In the evening, we had dinner downstairs and the lights made the place look even prettier. You can easily spend a whole day here without getting bored!

A solid, reliable shopping mall that gives a sense of safety and comfort. It’s home to many globally recognized brands and restaurants, so there’s nothing particularly novel or unique, but with even Japan’s Takashimaya inside, it truly feels like a classic, tried-and-true shopping mall.

Beautifully designed and decorated, inside and outside. Their food court is amazing with a lot of cute cozy Café bars and restaurants. Big variety of shops, definitely something for everyone

I really enjoy going to this mall It’s always festive or seasonally decorated, and the location is very convenient for downtown There are many cafés to get some work done as well as tons of food options in the basement and upstairs if you’re looking for a meal I don’t really go to many of the shops here, but it’s good for people watching

Saigon Centre is a vibrant shopping destination with a wide range of branded stores and restaurants. My personal favorite is Uniqlo, while my daughter enjoys visiting Pop Mart inside the center. The mall is well-maintained, convenient, and offers something for everyone in the family.

awfully quiet inside, makes you not want to look at anything… otherwise there is a lovely terrace on the fifth floor, great for watching the sunset with a view of the cathedral and the post office !

A small mall compared to others in nearby vicinity. Shops have limited stock options too. A lot of them are in an open space. It is a high-end shopping mall with high-end brands but you can also find Nike or New Balance in it. The food court only has a few restaurants with a coffee shop in the middle. Only giving four stars because of their beautiful garden on the fifth floor and beautiful Christmas decor on the outside.

Nice place, not so big as thought initially from other reviews Most of the worldwide brands in one place almost with same or little bit higher price

It’s supposed to one of the oldest department stores in ho cho minh city, but it does not look or feel old from the outside as well as inside probably the did a good job renovating. There is a rooftop garden with a good view here so you can come and rest or chill when it’s not too hot.

Excellent location shops and food court are a bit outdated but we loved the highland coffee.

I am writing a review mainly to complain about the cashier system. When I want to purchase a product even some food I have to go pay to some cashiers around the corners and these people are often rude and grumpy, also it makes me feel uncomfortable because I want to pay directly to the sellers not them.

Diamond Plaza is a luxurious shopping centre located in downtown District 1. The complex was completed and opened for business in 1999. It is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a wide range of shopping and entertainment options. All luxury products are available there a great places to go visit if one is in Hochiminh 🥰🥳. At Christmas, they decorated the mall so beautifully. An awesome view 🥰❤️

The Pho was amazing so flavoursome and lots to add at your own choices. The staff were great and the lay out was good. All in great place. I had a mixed meat and it was great I also had an iced tea and dough sticks (quãy) would definitely go back.

It's probably the most flavoursome pho I've had in Vietnam. You can add as many greens to your soup as you wish. The broth really has depth. It's a local place but caters nicely to foreigners. The beef was ample and was really tasty. The beef at many other places is just bland.

The service was great. They provide vegetarian option as well. Very fast service.. and flavourful. The watermelon juice is super refreshing. My mom likes her meat well done and the staff were super nice and accommodating. They allowed us to place our luggage while we ate. Thank you so much Cam on :)

It was not very special, but it is delicious enought to try beef brisket noodle. They have quite much of quantity inside the bowl. It was good enough to win the hangover. Try the noodle with the fried bread. If I have chance to visit here again, I will do it. And I can introduce here to my friends too.

It's Phở restaurant, which was selected as "Selected" by Michelin. Actually I visited here long time ago but I cannot remember how they were, so I tried again. When I visited this time, it was rainning so not so many customers were coming. Then I had Pho Tap Cam (all in), then it came within a minute!! The fastest serving in Michelin Pho Lol. Anyway, The pho was quite standard and tastes good. Perfect as standard but not special. The price is a bit pricy due to Michelin. If you are looking for the The Standard Phở, then it's nice place to visit.

Very sweet family. They had many options of pho and other Vietnamese foods. Their many smoothie was also amazing.

BEST PHO AND SERVICE EVER Love the soup and mango smoothie so much. The staffs were so friendly and supportive. They recommended their signature drink and asked me if I get any allergy or no dairy. One time, I didn’t have enough money to afford it — I was short by about 2,000 dong. The staff was very kind and let me have it without paying the full amount. I felt grateful of their service. However, I still decided to come back the next day and pay the full price (don’t copy me, always bring cash guys). I highly recommend this restaurant you all

Pho was excellent. They do this thing, which I've seen elsewhere in Vietnam, they put a puff pastry on the table and say 'you eat, you buy, you no eat, you no buy'. How many tables has that item been to already? Touched? Breathed on? Meat/dairy inside spoiling? Disgusting and uncalled for. Other than that, good place for pho.

Decent Pho in ok atmosphere. Owner(s) were watching tv in the meantime and occasional motorbike is being driven inside to park there

Great tasty fresh phở bò. The restaurant was empty when we were there Saturday morning

Tasted nice but was expensive (86K). Owner wasn’t particularly welcoming, didn’t invite us into the museum (only realised there was one from reading the reviews after we had left).

Price is bit high, but taste is good

North style Pho. Love the fried “banh quay”.

Good food, and a special history. This was the Viet Cong headquarters during the American war. The Saigon Communist resistance did its planning and kept arms here. The Tet Offensive soldiers all ultimately answered to the second floor of this noodle shop (which, in turn, answered to Hanoi). The second floor apparently has been kept at it was back then, and it probably will become a museum some day. Today, however, I just enjoyed the pho.