Things to Do in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Nghe in Ho Chi Minh City features the ornate 19th-century French colonial Saigon Opera House and the monumental Saigon Central Post Office. There are coffee shops, cocktail bars, and Vietnamese restaurants here.

The Geological Museum of VietnamNatural History Museum
Saigon Opera HouseOpera House
Saigon Central Post OfficeHistoric Landmark

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Top things to do in Ben Nghe

The Geological Museum of Vietnam
★ 4.5 · 252
Natural History Museum★
A free geological museum with multiple rooms across three floors, it showcases rocks, minerals, gems, and fossils from various regions of Vietnam.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 12 PM, 1 PM – 4:30 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Saigon Opera House
★ 4.6 · 17.7k
Opera House★
Ornate 19th-century French colonial opera house that is now home to the city's ballet & symphony.
Every day
9 AM – 5 PM
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Saigon Central Post Office
★ 4.4 · 5.5k
Historic Landmark★
Monumental central post office, completed in 1891, with a vaulted main hall & period finishes.
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat
7:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun
8 AM – 5 PM
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Saigon Centre
★ 4.5 · 19.2k
Shopping Mall
Enclosed shopping mall with upscale international brands, varied dining options & a grocery store.
Mon–Thu
9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Fri
9:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun
9:30 AM – 10 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Ben Nghe

Akuna
Michelin ★
Fine Dining· $$$$
In tune with the restaurant’s name, meaning “flowing water” in the Australian Aboriginal language, the 1,200 light rods hung around the open kitchen evoke a shimmering stream at sunset.
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Hoa Túc Saigon
★ 4.5 · 2.8k
Vietnamese· ₫200–800K
Remodelled from an old opium refinery, Hoa Túc boasts an al fresco dining area steeped in an early 1900s circa Parisian vibe, while the Colonial-style interior pays homage to Vietnam’s history.
Every day
11 AM – 10:30 PM
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Layla
★ 4.8 · 6.0k
Cocktail Bar· ₫200–600K
A spacious bar and eatery in Saigon, this establishment is known for its various spaces, happy hour cocktails, and dishes like cured meat platters, chicken roulade, and beef fajitas.
Mon–Thu
4 PM – 1 AM
Fri
4 PM – 2 AM
Sat
4 PM – 2 AM
Sun
1 PM – 1 AM
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Pasteur Street Brewing Co.
★ 4.8 · 4.8k
Brewpub· ₫100–300K
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 11 PM
Fri
11 AM – 12 AM
Sat
11 AM – 12 AM
Sun
11 AM – 11 PM
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Amber Lounge Ground Floor
★ 4.9 · 696
Lounge· ₫100–700K
A pub and lounge with a welcoming atmosphere, known for live music, karaoke, and a selection of food and drinks.
Mon
1 PM – 5 AM
Tue
1 PM – 12 AM
Wed–Fri
1 PM – 5 AM
Sat
1 PM – 5 AM
Sun
1 PM – 5 AM
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Loop 1
★ 4.9 · 2.3k
Cocktail Bar· ₫200–300K
An Egyptian-themed restaurant and bar, it is known for its cocktails, food, and live music on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Every day
5 PM – 1 AM
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Dollhouse bar HCMC
★ 5.0 · 1.4k
Bar
A bar in Ho Chi Minh City known for its lively atmosphere, good music, and a wide selection of international alcohol.
Mon–Thu
7 PM – 2 AM
Fri
7 PM – 3 AM
Sat
7 PM – 3 AM
Sun
7 PM – 2 AM
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Po Cafe
★ 4.9 · 3.4k
Café & Bakery· ₫1–100,000
A cafe located on the 7th and 8th floors of the Cafe Apartments, known for its egg coffee, salted coffee, and crab bread.
Every day
8 AM – 10 PM
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Lune Restaurant and Bar
★ 4.8 · 389
French· ₫1,000,000+
The restaurant offers an elegant and welcoming setting, with several private dining rooms well suited to special celebrations.
Mon–Fri
11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Elixir Lounge Bar
★ 4.9 · 1.6k
Cocktail Bar
A cozy attic bar with a contemporary design, featuring a DJ table playing hip hop music, an electronic dart board, and a wide array of drinks including cocktails and Japanese whiskey.
Mon–Fri
5 PM – 4 AM
Sat
5 PM – 4 AM
Sun
Closed
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Cà Phê Thế Giới Trung Nguyên Legend
★ 4.7 · 3.8k
Café & Bakery· ₫100–200K
Every day
6 AM – 10 PM
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Lacàph Coffee Bar ️
★ 4.9 · 1.1k
Coffee Shop· ₫1–100,000
A coffee bar in Ho Chi Minh City, this establishment is known for its outstanding coffee and shares its space with a barbershop and a cigar lounge/bar.
Every day
9 AM – 6:30 PM
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