Based on 4 experiences
Margaux (27)
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 (28)
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 (35)
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, 2023Based on 3 reviews the women safety index in Ho Chi Minh City is 3.3/5. On average women living in Ho Chi Minh City raises moderate concerns about women's safety.
Based on 3 reviews the crime rate index in Ho Chi Minh City is 1.8/5. On average women living in Ho Chi Minh City raises relatively low concerns about crime and violence against women.
Van
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, 2024Ho Chi Minh City is a bustling place with friendly people, this is a place many tourists choose to visit. Even late at night, it is still quite busy because there are many entertainment activities, restaurants operating late at night and early in the morning.
Posted: April 10, 2024based on 4 experiences
Rachel
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, 2023Van
Hello everyone, I’m Van Anh from Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. I joined Couchsurfing community from 2010 as a host in my city & then being a guest at many countries with super kind hosts till covid-19. I’d like to connect with local people to understand more about the place I’m visiting. Furthermore, cultural exchanges are always interesting me to enjoy a such community. I’m exciting to share you my lovely city & country. I do hope to meet you in the near future at your countries soon. Warm regards, Ann.
Mal
Im a travel lover. Also, a foodie. Been to 63 provinces in Vietnam and 16 countries. Hope i can be of your help!
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!
Phương
Ho Chi Minh City
3 days
hi I'm pretty sure people travel around the world would know the best what is the true meaning of being, as language sometimes doesn't work, welcome to any exchanges, be open-minded 💓
Cristal
Hello, I'm Cristal and I'm interested in animals, books, cinema, dancing, digital nomad, diving, food & cuisine, games, languages, nature, sightseeing, solo travel, sunbathing, swimming, technology and writing