based on 12 experiences from female travelers
Gaia
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, 2025Hong
Ho Chi Minh City
7 days
Hi there! I’m a friendly and open-minded person from Vietnam. I really enjoy cultural exchange and I’d love to support female travelers who come to stay. I used to be a freelance tour guide, so I know many hidden spots and interesting local places to share. I’ve also traveled solo myself, so I understand the joy and challenges of it. Nowadays I mostly teach, which can be a bit boring at times, so I’m always happy to meet new friends, share stories, and learn from each other. 🌸
Dương
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