Hotels near Opera House

Exploring Opera House

Also known as the Municipal Theatre, this building was built to entertain Saigon's growing middle class in French Colonial times. Today, you can head over there to watch a show and also see for yourself the beautiful and opulent architecture of French colonial times.

Accommodations near Opera House

There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Ho Chi Minh City is the New Boutique, which has been booked &TravellersChoiceBooked1 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Lancaster Le Thanh Ton Free3G 15th in Ho Chi Minh City as it has been reserved &TravellersChoiceBooked2 times.

Sightseeing near Opera House

- Ho Chi Minh City Notre Dame Cathedral

This cathedral was built in the late 1880s by French colonists and is made from red bricks imported from France. It is the last remaining stronghold of Catholicism in the largely Buddhist Vietnam.

- Ho Chi Minh City Museum

Also referred to as the Gia Long Palace, the City Museum is housed in a beautiful building. It contains artefacts such as weapons, uniforms, medals and old photos, from the period of Communist struggle against the French and the Americans. Outside of the museum you will find a collection of military hardware including a tank and a helicopter.

Transportation near Opera House

The compact nature of the city's tourist area means most sights can be accessed on foot. However a number of interesting sights, markets and attractions are located outside of District 1, so transport is required.

Cyclos are the cheapest, easiest and most fun way to travel, especially for short distances. Taxis are also cheap and are the most comfortable way to travel.