Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam · Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous city and centrally-governed city of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is the Saigon River.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC+7 · 13 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

Ho Chi Minh

Main language

Vietnamese

On the map

10.82° N, 106.63° E

Near Ho Chi Minh City

• Ben Tre · 73 km away
• Vung Tau · 73 km away
• Cai Be · 86 km away
• Vinh Long · 106 km away
• Can Tho · 130 km away
• Phan Thiet · 161 km away

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Where to stay

Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport by IHG

9.8/10 · 1117 reviews

Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City

9.8/10 · 866 reviews

Mai House Saigon Hotel

9.6/10 · 2393 reviews

Sherwood Suites

9.6/10 · 845 reviews

La Vela Saigon Hotel

9.4/10 · 12788 reviews

La Siesta Premium Saigon

9.4/10 · 3033 reviews

La Siesta Premium Saigon Central

9.4/10 · 1901 reviews

Hotel Des Arts Saigon Mgallery Collection

9.4/10 · 1517 reviews

Hotel Nikko Saigon

9.4/10 · 1365 reviews

An Lam Retreats Saigon River

9.4/10 · 454 reviews