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Ben Nghe in Ho Chi Minh City

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.

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 VietnamThe Geological Museum of VietnamNatural History Museum
  • Saigon Opera HouseSaigon Opera HouseOpera House
  • Saigon Central Post OfficeSaigon Central Post OfficeHistoric Landmark
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Ben Nghe

  • The Geological Museum of Vietnam in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    The Geological Museum of Vietnam

    4.5 · 259
    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
    Map
  • Saigon Opera House in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    Saigon Opera House

    4.6 · 17.8k
    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
  • Saigon Central Post Office in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    Saigon Central Post Office

    4.4 · 5.7k
    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
    Map
  • Saigon Centre in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    Saigon Centre

    4.5 · 19.3k
    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

Where to eat & drink in Ben Nghe

  • Akuna in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    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.

    Website
  • Hoa Túc Saigon in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    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
  • Layla in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    Layla

    4.8 · 6.2k
    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
  • Amber Lounge Ground Floor in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    Amber Lounge Ground Floor

    4.9 · 707
    Lounge· ₫100–700K

    A pub and lounge with a welcoming atmosphere, known for live music, karaoke, and a selection of food and drinks.

  • Pasteur Street Brewing Co. in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    Pasteur Street Brewing Co.

    4.8 · 4.8k
    Brewpub· ₫100-300 k
    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 11 PM
  • Dollhouse bar HCMC in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    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
  • Lune Restaurant and Bar in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    Lune Restaurant and Bar

    4.8 · 401
    French· Más de ₫1 M

    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
  • Cà Phê Thế Giới Trung Nguyên Legend in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    Cà Phê Thế Giới Trung Nguyên Legend

    4.7 · 3.8k
    Café & Bakery· ₫100–200K
    Every day
    6 AM – 10 PM
  • Elixir Lounge Bar in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    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
  • Loop 1 in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    Loop 1

    4.8 · 2.4k
    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
  • Lacàph Coffee Bar ️ in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    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
  • L'Usine Le Thanh Ton in Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City

    L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

    4.6 · 3.4k
    Café & Bakery· ₫100–300K
    Every day
    7:30 AM – 9:30 PM

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Map of Ben Nghe with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1The Geological Museum of Vietnam
  2. 2Saigon Opera House
  3. 3Saigon Central Post Office
  4. 4Akuna
  5. 5Hoa Túc Saigon
  6. 6Layla
  7. 7Saigon Centre
  8. 8Amber Lounge Ground Floor
  9. 9Pasteur Street Brewing Co.
  10. 10Dollhouse bar HCMC

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