4D3N itinerary in HCMC 🇻🇳
D-1
landed in HCMC around 9am, booked a grab to our hotel, stored luggage
🥘 breakfast at buncha hanoi, super tasty and flavourful
🥤visited cong cafe opposite the pink church, go up to the roof for the iconic photo spot of the church
🧶 venne land - diy keychain, luggage tag, fridge magnet unique experience but a lil pricey
🏨 check in to silverland may hotel 4/5⭐️,
service and staff were excellent, clean and aesthetic with buffet breakfast and tea that has a wide variety. explored and rested in the hotel for abit.
🍱dinner at bep cuon, a vietnam restaurant. We ordered the combo platter with vietnam pancake and spring roll, it’s so good! 3/5⭐️
🚶 bui vien walking street, nightlife bar and drinks street.
D-2
🥞 Had our hotel breakfast
🏚️ cafe apartments, did not went up, just saw from the outside
📮post saigon central office, a place to buy souvenirs, fridge magnet and post card
🥖 mille mille cafe, ordered matcha latte & crossaint 3/5 ⭐️
💆 sen trang massage, went for hair and body massage combo for only 850k
🍕4P Pizza, ordered half seafood-half prosciutto buratta, salmon miso pasta and burrata ham pie 4/5⭐️
🌉 blank lounge landmark, 75 story high bar with city view. cocktail and tiramisu 3/5 ⭐️
D-3
🍳 started our day with the hotel breakfast again
🥪little hanoi coffee, ordered mango toast with creamy egg coffee 3/5 ⭐️
🛍️ walked around district 3 (kido, bunnyhill concept, secodee, cara club and many more shops that sell trend clothes)
🥖 banh mi 362 4/5⭐️, overloaded ingredients and crispy bread
🛒 lotte mart, one stop station for all the vietnam snacks and drinks
🥗dinner at michelin restaurant ‘bep me in’, vietnam pancake, crispy toufu and fried pork 3/5 ⭐️
🚶 box concept market, small night market with clothes, accessories and food
🍸 social club rooftop, chill open space rooftop bar
D-4
last day of our breakfast buffet 😢
🍵 random matcha near our hotel 3/5 ⭐️
✈️ head to the airport early as the immigration queue is very long
During my 4-day trip to Ho Chi Minh City, I learned a few practical tips that made the experience smoother and more enjoyable. Firstly, traffic can be busy, so using Grab rides saved plenty of time compared to walking or buses. Booking Grab right on arrival helped me reach the hotel quickly with luggage stored safely. If you love authentic Vietnamese food, don’t miss the iconic Bun Cha and the Michelin-listed Bep Me In restaurant mentioned in the itinerary. Also, trying local cafes like Mille Mille and Little Hanoi Coffee gave me a fresh take on traditional and modern flavors. For shopping, District 3 proved to be a hidden gem with trendy clothing stores and boutiques like Kido and Bunnyhill Concept, where I found unique souvenirs. Lotte Mart was perfect for stocking up on snacks and local drinks to take home. A bonus tip: The rooftop bars like Blank Lounge and Social Club offer amazing city views that are perfect for evening relaxation with a cocktail. Finally, be sure to allow extra time for airport immigration queues when departing, as they can be surprisingly long. Overall, Ho Chi Minh City’s mix of culinary delights, cultural spots, and vibrant nightlife made this an unforgettable 4-day adventure.
