Off the beaten path · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

12 Hidden Gems in Ho Chi Minh City Most Visitors Miss

Skip one big-name queue and trade it for one of these. Every pick is backed by real reviews.

Chosen from 121 tracked places in Ho Chi Minh City: highly rated, rarely crowded. Updated monthly.

  1. Metiseko - Saigon

    MarketFree entry

    Metiseko - Saigon is a boutique market located on Dong Khoi Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City's premier shopping district.

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  2. KaT Jewelry

    MarketFree entry

    KaT Jewelry is a vibrant market located on Cach Mang Thang Tam Street in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

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  3. Vietnam Adventure Cycling

    Landmark

    Vietnam Adventure Cycling offers an immersive way to experience Ho Chi Minh City and its surroundings by bicycle.

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  4. Ong Cao Craft Beer

    SightFree entry

    Ong Cao Craft Beer is a popular spot in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's backpacker district, Bui Vien Street.

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  5. Villa Royale Antiques and Tea Room

    MarketFree entry

    Villa Royale Antiques and Tea Room is a delightful fusion of a meticulously curated antiques shop and a tranquil tea room nestled in Ho Chi Minh City.

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  6. Kocochi Spa

    Sight

    Kocochi Spa is a serene wellness retreat located on Le Thanh Ton Street in Ho Chi Minh City's bustling District 1.

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  7. SOL SPA - Saigon Liberty Riverside

    Sight

    SOL SPA - Saigon Liberty Riverside is a tranquil wellness retreat located in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, along the Saigon River.

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  8. Vegas Gaming Club

    EntertainmentFree entry

    Vegas Gaming Club is a vibrant entertainment spot located on the first floor of a building on Lam Son Square, right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's District 1.

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  9. In The Mood - Saigon

    MarketFree entry

    In The Mood - Saigon is a charming market nestled in the Thao Dien neighborhood of District 2, Ho Chi Minh City.

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  10. Mebuki Spa

    Sight

    Mebuki Spa is a peaceful retreat located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's District 1, just steps from the bustling Ham Nghi Street.

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  11. Sivananda Yoga Center

    Sight

    Sivananda Yoga Center in Ho Chi Minh City is a tranquil oasis in the bustling District 1, dedicated to the practice of classical yoga as taught by Swami Sivananda.

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  12. Theloser. - Cocktail Bar

    Sight

    Theloser. - Cocktail Bar is a speakeasy-style bar tucked away on Ly Tu Trong Street in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's District 1.

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