--- title: "Ho Chi Minh" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Ho Chi Minh." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/ho-chi-minh" locale: "en" --- # Ho Chi Minh Primary place hint: Ho Chi Minh City ## Breadcrumbs [Asia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/asia) > [Vietnam](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/vietnam) > [South Vietnam](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/south-vietnam) > [Ho Chi Minh](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/ho-chi-minh) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/ho-chi-minh) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Ho Chi Minh ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Ho Chi Minh with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/ho-chi-minh-itinerary/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, travel stories, and sustainable tourism coverage. Their three-day Ho Chi Minh City itinerary for 2026 is a practical way to structure time in Saigon and balance the main parts of a short visit. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/vietnam-travel-tips/ho-chi-minh-city/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel advice site focused on practical planning, cheaper travel, and destination guides. Their Ho Chi Minh City travel guide is strong for budget planning, covering things to do, costs, money-saving tips, transportation, and essential trip basics. - [The Poor Traveler](https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/08/saigon-things-to-do-ho-chi-minh-city-itinerary/) (thepoortraveler.net) The Poor Traveler is a budget-travel and itinerary site focused on practical logistics, DIY planning, and sample trip guidance. Their Ho Chi Minh City planning guide is a helpful DIY resource, combining budget information, itinerary ideas, things to do, tourist spots, and possible tour expenses. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/ho-chi-minh-city/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary tools. Their Ho Chi Minh City guide gives a useful introduction to major attractions, including Cu Chi Tunnels, Ben Thanh Market, street food, and historic sights. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-ho-chi-minh-city/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Their Ho Chi Minh City things-to-do guide is a broad activity resource, with 32 ideas spanning attractions, activities, and tour-planning inspiration. - [Bucket List Journey](https://bucketlistjourney.net/things-to-do-in-ho-chi-minh-city/) (bucketlistjourney.net) Bucket List Journey is a travel and life-goals guide site focused on bucket-list experiences and activity planning. Their Ho Chi Minh City list is a well-rounded activity guide, bringing together 35 attractions, activities, nightlife ideas, and city experiences. - [Love and Road](https://loveandroad.com/things-to-do-in-ho-chi-minh/) (loveandroad.com) Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob focused on destination guides, budgeting, food, adventure, and couple travel. Their Ho Chi Minh City guide is a helpful starting point for choosing Saigon attractions, landmarks, and places to see. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-ho-chi-minh/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource focused on destinations, remote work, and long-term travel. Their list of 21 things to do gives travelers a practical set of activity ideas for exploring Ho Chi Minh City. - [Nomad is Beautiful](https://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/where-to-stay-in-ho-chi-minh/) (nomadisbeautiful.com) Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site focused on long-term travel, practical resources, and work-life mobility. Their Ho Chi Minh City accommodation guide is useful for comparing neighborhoods, hotels, and budget options before booking a stay. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/two-days-ho-chi-minh-city-vietnam/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed destination guides, itineraries, routes, maps, and trip planning. Their two-day Ho Chi Minh City itinerary offers a well-rounded plan linking major sights with experiences such as Cu Chi Tunnels, War Remnants Museum, motorbike tours, and food tours. - [A Dangerous Business](https://www.dangerous-business.com/highlights-ho-chi-minh-city/) (dangerous-business.com) A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog focused on realistic travel planning, destination guidance, and personal travel coverage. Her Ho Chi Minh City guide gives a positive, realistic overview of things to see and do in the city formerly known as Saigon. - [Travel Off Path](https://www.traveloffpath.com/ho-chi-minh-city-7-things-travelers-need-to-know-before-visiting/) (traveloffpath.com) Travel Off Path is an independent travel news publication covering tourism developments, travel rules, destination trends, and travel updates. Their pre-trip article is a practical read for travelers who want seven key points to know before visiting Ho Chi Minh City. - [Roads & Kingdoms](https://roadsandkingdoms.com/2019/know-before-you-go-to-ho-chi-minh-city/) (roadsandkingdoms.com) Roads & Kingdoms is a food, culture, and travel journalism publication focused on local reporting and destination context. Their 21-point guide adds useful food, culture, and travel context for planning a visit to Ho Chi Minh City. ## Travel Videos - [Tourist to Local](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ1iuRVeTtI) (youtube.com) Tourist to Local is a travel channel by Juliana and Martín, focused on culture-rich trips and local-oriented destination experiences. This itinerary video gives a practical two-day plan for Ho Chi Minh City, with attractions, food stops, first-time visitor tips, visa notes, and a Mekong Delta day trip. - [Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEu2EZaUZHM) (youtube.com) Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel from Canada featuring city guides, travel tips, street food tours, and itineraries. This guide video offers a concise overview of things to do in Saigon, listing top attractions and activities around Ho Chi Minh City. - [Sophie Nadeau](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn5QoGo09ls) (youtube.com) Sophie Nadeau is a YouTube travel channel by Sophie Nadeau, with documentary-style videos filmed and edited with Antoine. This travel guide video gives a thoughtful Ho Chi Minh City overview, covering attractions, food, local spots, and a related Mekong Delta segment. - [Through My Lens](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwI9s4bAsN0) (youtube.com) Through My Lens is a YouTube travel channel sharing informative videos from trips, including hikes, restaurants, and city guides. This travel video provides a well-rounded two-day look at Ho Chi Minh City, with markets, museums, cafes, viewpoints, food stops, and major landmarks. - [Syifa Adriana](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dp_D_YEvrg) (youtube.com) Syifa Adriana is a YouTube travel channel by a UK-based solo travel vlogger focused on culture, history, and everyday life. This vlog shares first impressions of Ho Chi Minh City through local food, Saigon train station, and central landmarks, giving a helpful everyday-view angle. - [Jason Billam Travel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy3TF9a-bG0) (youtube.com) Jason Billam Travel is a YouTube travel channel by a British traveller exploring the world full-time since 2017. This nightlife vlog gives a focused look at Ho Chi Minh City after dark, including food, markets, famous boulevards, and Bui Vien walking street. - [Joel and Emilia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykPzyIQRUfM) (youtube.com) Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel by Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, documenting their travels around the world. This travel video gives a lively first-day look at Ho Chi Minh City through local food, coffee, and the memorable experience of crossing its busy streets. - [CJ Explores](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAV1TEsk_38) (youtube.com) CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel by Charlotte and Cory, sharing travel guides and adventure-focused videos around the world. This vlog is a helpful Ho Chi Minh City stop-over watch, pairing city walks through busy streets with vegan food venues. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA-saYgKchA) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel by Eric and Allison, focused on places, food, and travel experiences. This travel video follows the journey from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City via VietJet Air, adding a useful arrival-day perspective with a first local food stop. - [Hey Nadine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRBeTpKXDIQ) (youtube.com) Hey Nadine is a YouTube travel channel by Nadine Sykora, covering destinations, travel advice, and practical trip information. This brief video offers a compact Ho Chi Minh City tour, with the frog-for-dinner angle giving it a distinctive local food focus.