based on 13 experiences from female travelers
Ariana
United States
So much fun to explore! I feel like I could spend years here and still be turning up new things. Amazing food. Don’t sleep on the pastries!! Lots of green spaces and very child-friendly. Playgrounds and activities galore, for young and old.
Posted: April 11, 2026Gaia
Italy
First of all: I'm not a city person - but I kinda liked Ho Chi Minh City. I enjoyed my time there - Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta tours are just two of the many thing that you can do from the city centre. I also felt safe all the time-just be carefull if you wanna cross the street 🤣😅
Posted: January 15, 2026Experienced: December, 2025iola
United Kingdom
I stayed with Mai Mai and her parents from Travel Ladies which was a truly amazing experience, I felt incredibly welcomed and learned a lot from them. It’s a massive city so more expensive than much of vietnam but still massively competitively cheap coming from the UK. I got around almost entirely on motorbikes; using Grab and getting rides from my host. It is a walkable city but to go to big distances a motarbike is useful. I loved seeing the war museum and enjoyed local temples that my hosts...
Posted: June 10, 2025Theresa
Germany
Ho Chi Minh City was my first solo trip. From the moment I left the plane I felt safe. The people are amazing and always willing to help you out. I stayed at the city backpackers hostel and met the best people there. The receptionist was amazing and really helpful whenever I needed help with planing something. In the city you can walk to most of the attractions. But be careful with walking because they drive like they have unlimited lifes. There are so many good places to eat but the best one...
Posted: January 15, 2025Based on 11 reports
Based on 11 reports
I was travely with my girl friend for 4 days and 3 nights in Ho Chi Minh. We walked around town and it was so peaceful. The locals were very friendly to us. They even moved stuff out of our way when we were passing through.
Posted: February 21, 2026Ho chi minh is the safe place for girls, specially for solo female travelers. Vietnam is 1 of the safest countries in the world for solo travelers, especially women. We have a lot of options for playing, sightseeing and shopping, etc... So don't worry, feel free to come and enjoy.
Posted: August 21, 2025Natalie
I’ve lived in HCMC my whole life and honestly it feels like one of the safest places in the world. The traffic in Vietnam is notoriously chaotic but can got used to after a few times of careful navigation. The harassment scene is not terrible, men/ older natives would stare, sometimes with an inappropriate/ judgmental look (especially if we show skin or if you’re a foreigner, not our faults!) but they don’t actively act on it. Catcalling is rare for me also. I was never mugged/ robbed in...
Posted: June 20, 2025Kieu
I’ve been living in Ho Chi Minh City for more than 2 years and haven’t experienced anything negative when it comes to walking around on the streets, physical abuse, or robbery. Still, as women we should all be cautious of the situation, then it will be alright!
Posted: June 20, 2025Dương
Ho Chi Minh City
2 days
Interior Design major life long learner always up for new experiences into art, architecture, biology and little old things
Kim
Ho Chi Minh City
5 days
Hello! I am Kim. I am a Vietnamese American now living in Saigon and am happy to host you there though I live 30-40 min from the main city center. (Note: I may not be able to show you around the city completely but I can give some tips as I’m still learning about the city itself. I’m also quite introverted especially when coming back from work so I may talk little.) I enjoy rock climbing and baking. Recently, I’ve taken up crocheting! Sometimes I will drink but no smoking. I love animals though I am allergic, and the landlord doesn’t allow pets. Anyways, I’d be happy to meet up even if you end up staying with someone else :)