Vacation rentals in Ho Chi Minh City

Vacation rentals in Ho Chi Minh City

Vacation rentals in Ho Chi Minh City

Vacation rentals with a cozy atmosphere

In the south of Vietnam lies the famous Ho Chi Minh City, better known as Saigon and world-famous for its heavy involvement in the Vietnam War. Now a place steeped in antiquity and cutting-edge technology, it is the perfect tourist destination to get away from it all and forget your worries. Find Holidu, tailor-made vacation flats that offer you the highest quality services to make your trip an unforgettable experience. Our accommodations are located in the city center allowing you to observe a sublime view every night.

Vacation rentals with a garden, pool and balcony

In the city there are a number of properties that work perfectly for large families and groups of friends or couples needing space for 2 to 8 people. Best of all, if you suffer greatly from leaving your pets alone, you can include them in the trip and take them out to have fun in the garden. After a long tour of Ho Chi Minh City, take a relaxing dip in the pool. Each of our accommodation has heating for cold days, large and spacious rooms, internet and TV facilities, air-conditioning for hot days, washing machine and parking.

Vacations in Ho Chi Minh City

The area and getting around

Attractive oriental city

West of the Saigon River lies the most dynamic city in the Far East, Ho Chi Minh City, a place of distinguished historical buildings and elegant boulevards. The city's most renowned building is the Reunification Palace, once the government palace of South Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City is full of museums, most of which relate to the country's ancient and recent history, most notably the Museum of the Revolution, the main museum and the Vietnam History Museum. Swimming pools, bars, nightclubs and restaurants sparkle in the sky above the city's terraces. You can't go home without tasting the classic Vietnamese iced coffee and condensed milk.

How do I get around Ho Chi Minh City?

Getting from one place to another in this huge city is not as difficult as it seems, as most people get around on foot, motorbikes or bicycles. Fortunately, our houses are spread throughout the city so that visitors can get anywhere quickly and without any hassle. If you want to travel to the outskirts of the city, you can rent a car and move around the bustle of the metropolis.

Travelers and activities

Ho Chi Minh City for families

Suoi Tien Cultural Amusement Park is a Buddhist-themed attraction that is loaded with mythical creatures such as turtles, dragons and phoenixes, buildings and Buddha shrines. A perfect place to enjoy a great day out with the kids where they can have fun on water slides, roller coaster rides, parades, a 4D theater and an aquarium. In the water park area there are several slow rivers and children can ride on boats shaped like turtles and dogs. There is also a crocodile farm with more than 1000 crocodiles. Adults can enjoy the underground attraction Unicorn Place. The park is open every day of the year.

Ho Chi Minh City for art lovers

The Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts is the most important art museum in Ho Chi Minh City and the second largest in the country. It consists of three three-storey buildings housing an art collection of Vietnamese works, oil paintings, sculptures, silk paintings and lacquer painting, as well as traditional styles encompassing woodblock prints, Vietnamese ceramics and a collection of Buddhist art. On the first floor is a commercial art gallery and on the third floor are archaeological exhibits considered to be the best in the country.

Did you know that Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam? The city has 9 million inhabitants spread across its long streets and narrow alleys

Top 5 travel tips in Ho Chi Minh City

1. Tour the historic War Remnants Museum

It is a museum that has exhibits from the First Indochina War and the Vietnam War. It was opened in September 1975 and is run by the city government. It is one of the most popular museums in Vietnam and attracts thousands of visitors annually, mostly foreigners. The gallery has different themed rooms in various buildings, such as military equipment and unexploded ordnance. Another building depicts the "tiger cages" in which the South Vietnamese government held political prisoners. Finally, other exhibits include graphic photographs.

2. See the famous and iconic Notre-Dame Basilica

It is a cathedral and minor Catholic basilica built by French settlers in 1863. It has two bell towers with a height of 58 meters, and at the front of the cathedral is a marble statue of Our Lady of Peace. The exterior façade of the church is made of stone quarried nearby and covered with red French tiles.

3. Enjoy the wonderful Saigon Opera House

It is an opera house built in the period of the French colony during Indochina. Built in 1897 under the design of Felix Oliver. The 800-seat building has been used as the Lower House of South Vietnam. No concerts are currently being held inside the theater. However, visitors can enter to tour the facilities.

4. Visit the distinguished Ho Chi Minh City Museum

The museum was built in the 1990s as a tribute to the late Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam's revolutionary struggle. The gallery demonstrates the life of the leader with 8 chronological exhibits. The museum also includes a collection of artefacts, miniatures and various gifts collected nationally and internationally.

5. Take a stroll through the simple Saigon Botanical and Zoological Garden

It was built in 1864 under the design of a French military and veterinary surgeon. It has a rich collection of plants and animals with over 1100 specimens of 120 species including animals such as Indo-Chinese tigers and flares, leopards, hippopotamuses, white rhinos and flamingos. It also houses 2400 plants belonging to more than 360 species.

FAQs: Vacation Rentals in Ho Chi Minh City

What is the average price for vacation rentals in Ho Chi Minh City?

The previous year saw vacation rentals costing an annual average of $85 per night in Ho Chi Minh City.This is the city in Vietnam that you will spend the most to go on vacation.

During which months are vacation rentals cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City?

If you would like to save the maximum during your visit to Ho Chi Minh City, travel in December ($75 per night on average), April ($79), or January ($80), to find the lowest prices for the whole year.

In which months is it more expensive to rent a vacation rental in Ho Chi Minh City?

When it comes to looking for a vacation rental in Ho Chi Minh City, the most expensive months are, in order of highest to lowest, June, September and July, with average prices per night of $99, $92, and $91, respectively.

Should I plan a trip to Ho Chi Minh City well in advance?

When going on vacation to Ho Chi Minh City, we recommend you to be proactive as 54% of rentals are usually booked, according to last year's data.

What are the best months for a last-minute getaway?

The months when it's easiest to find free accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City are February (the average amount of properties that are available reached 79% of the total last year), March (64%), and April (43%).

During which months is it more difficult to find available vacation rentals?

The month with the highest average booked rental figures is November (only 40% of properties were available on average last year). Followed by December (40%), and then January (41%).

How many rentals does Holidu have in Ho Chi Minh City?

In Ho Chi Minh City we offer you an extensive catalog of around 3,000 properties, with options of all kinds, thanks to our 6 local and international providers.