based on 8 experiences from female travelers
Natalie
Vietnam
HCMC is a surprise. Not only safe for women but full of chaotic experiences. The food is mouthwatering good, the transport or Grab bike is cheap and easy and the Vietnamese are peaceful. Its a vibe!
Posted: August 8, 2024I don't really feel safe maybe because of language barrier, most of the local here couldn't speak English so it's better to learn basic language and need to be extra careful because pickpocket always happened around city. Ho Chi Minh is a crowded place so it's better to rent motorcycle to go everywhere easily. For Muslim, its quiet difficult to get halal food unless at Malaysian street but Vietnamese coffee is exceptional one, you will get addicted for it because its very tasty😋
Posted: May 17, 2024Experienced: September, 2023Heather
Australia
Highly recommend the night food tour on Vespas! Great experience, and I felt very safe. All drivers were women, which added to the feeling of safety. Food at the markets/street stalls was cheap and delicious.
Posted: May 5, 2024Kannapat
Thailand
I would love to go back at the different time of the year again.Felt safe travel solo.I think 3-4 days is enough time to enjoy the city.I loved the hop on hop off bus .It gave me an overview of the city in 1 .30 hr.
Posted: April 26, 2024Margaux
Singapore
• Pretty safe, just have to be careful when crossing roads because of the motorbikes! • Great place to take in sights/sounds of Vietnam, lots of cute cafes and interesting local fashion brands! Cool underrated spot and would love to visit again! • Stayed at CityHouse Ariosa, budget-friendly, great service apartment with good service staff+security guard which makes you feel safe. Great location in D3 and beautiful interiors. • I mostly took Grabs and walked since I was in a good location.
Posted: March 28, 2024Experienced: March, 2024Nele
Germany
I really liked the City itself. Bunch of markets. Food is crazy cheap in the south compared to the north. Especially for vegetarians there are bunch of places you can go to. Super cheap, but awesome banh mis, phos or banh xeos! Accomodation was one of the cheapest im the city. Its called vyn da backpackers hostel. Well for the price it was alright (I think we paid about 3.50$ per Person per night). But personnally I prefer rooms with daylight, Windows. They did have other rooms, but since it was Chinese new year the hostel was pretty packed. In the famous Party street ypu gotta watch your stuff.. we heard of people who got their phone stolen. And also the kind of tourism which this busy street attracts can be an uncomfortable experience. We felt like there were a lot of men, acting weird or made us feel a little unsafe and uncomfortable.
Posted: March 8, 2024Experienced: January, 2024Lien
Vietnam
It was relatively safe. Food is amazing. People are friendly. Be careful of phone and bag snatches in the streets. Use ride share apps like Grab, Be, Gojek. Plenty of airBnB and hotel options Explore street life, city center, war sites, Chinatown.
Posted: November 25, 2023Experienced: October, 2023Rachel
Singapore
It’s very affordable to travel here and you will enjoy it if you like the hustle and bustle of the city. One main problem is that people here do not speak English at all, or if they do, it’s very minimal so please have Google Translate with you at all times! The service tends to be over the top since they are vying for tips, but there is no compulsory tipping culture.
Posted: October 12, 2023Based on 4 local experiences
Based on 4 local experiences
Ho Chi Minh city generally is safe for solo travelers. People are so friendly and hospitable. I dont feel being in danger in public or even in the countryside. But maybe you will be looked a bit because you are foreigners but dont worry, people just curious
Posted: July 9, 2024Van
The only thing you need to care walking or going on the street in HCMC is paying more attention to your bags. The city is almost busy so less dangerous than other quite places. However we don’t encourage you to go to the empty area after midnight.
Posted: April 19, 2024Mal
Im a travel lover. Also, a foodie. Been to 63 provinces in Vietnam and 16 countries. Hope i can be of your help!
Fumi
I am Fumi from Japan! I am a digital nomad and working online as a Japanese teacher.
Mal
Ho Chi Minh City
2 days
Im a travel lover. Also, a foodie. Been to 63 provinces in Vietnam and 16 countries. Hope i can be of your help!
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 :)