Name: Solo Female Travel in Ho Chi Minh City
Address: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Rating: 3.84209199346425

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Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the bustling metropolis located in southern Vietnam. This thriving city presents a fusion of old-world charm and modern development. Ho Chi Minh City, renowned for its pivotal role in the Vietnam War, attracts visitors with iconic landmarks such as the Cu Chi Tunnels, War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace. The city's vibrant culture is reflected in its bustling street markets including the famous Ben Thanh Market. Known for its colonial French architecture, especially highlighted in the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, the city also boasts an impressive culinary scene, with its flavorful street food and Vietnamese coffee being a must-try for travelers. Ho Chi Minh is a blend of history and culture that offers a unique travel experience for any wanderer.

3.8 /5

Based on 4 experiences

4 /5

Based on our research

3 /5

Based on safety reports

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Safety:Safe

Ho Chi Minh City is generally a safe destination for solo female travelers. Local people are friendly, helpful, and respectful towards tourists. Violent crimes are rare although petty crimes like pickpocketing and bag snatching can occur mainly in crowded places. As with any destination, it's important to stay vigilant, avoid empty streets at late hours, keep your valuables secure, and trust your instincts. Local laws and customs are quite strict, so respect them to avoid any problem.

Transport:Moderate

Ho Chi Minh City's bustling streets can be a bit overwhelming at first, but the city is generally safe and easy to navigate once acclimated. There are various modes of travel including walking, biking and catching a ride. Signs are in Vietnamese and English, which is helpful. But crowded public transportation and heavy traffic during peak times can be challenging. It's recommended to have a map or GPS handy, especially while exploring less touristic areas.

Things to do:Interesting

Ho Chi Minh City is a hub of cultural, historical, and modern attractions. Consisting of iconic landmarks like the Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum which reflect its poignant history. The city's culinary scene is also worth exploring, with remarkable street food stalls and upscale restaurants. Bustling markets such as Ben Thanh offer a wide array of goods and crafts, enabling immersive cultural experiences. The city's nightlife is lively, with numerous rooftop bars offering panoramic city views. However, it can be overwhelming due to the traffic and noise.

Food:Excellent

In Ho Chi Minh City, the food scene is highly diverse and full of flavor. You can explore a variety of delicious Vietnamese cuisine as well as international dishes. Street food is a staple here, offering a rich blend of flavors, from the famous Pho to the local Banh Mi sandwiches. Vegetarian and vegan options are also easily available. Whether its a hawker stall on the side of the road, a bustling food market, or an upscale eatery in District 1, the gastronomical diversity is truly commendable. The freshness of ingredients, the balance of flavors and the overall affordability make the food scene a delightful experience.

Budget:Affordable

Ho Chi Minh City is fairly budget-friendly for a solo female traveler, thanks to the abundance of affordable accommodation options, local food choices that don't break the bank, and reasonable costs for attractions and transportation. While it won't be as cheap as some rural areas in Southeast Asia, you can certainly make the most out of your stay without spending a fortune.

Overall rating

3.8 /5

based on 4 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

2.8/5

Safety

3/5

Food

4/5

Budget-friendly

3.5/5

Margaux (27)

Singapore

Solo travel experience

• 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, 2024

Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 4/5

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Nele (28)

Germany

Couple travel experience

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, 2024

Things to do: 3/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 3/5

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Lien (35)

Vietnam

Solo travel experience

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, 2023

Things to do: 4/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 4/5

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Rachel

Singapore

Group travel experience

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, 2023

Things to do: 3/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 3/5

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Mal

About Me

Im a travel lover. Also, a foodie. Been to 63 provinces in Vietnam and 16 countries. Hope i can be of your help!

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Van

About Me

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.

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Mal

Ho Chi Minh City

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2 days

About me

Im a travel lover. Also, a foodie. Been to 63 provinces in Vietnam and 16 countries. Hope i can be of your help!

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Phương

Ho Chi Minh City

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3 days

About me

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 💓

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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