Night Markets in Ho Chi Minh City | A Guide to the Top 10

Ho Chi Minh City has more than a dozen night markets spread across its districts, from the tourist-facing stalls around District 1 to the wholesale food markets in Binh Tan and Hoc Mon that locals use every day. The best ones combine street food, local goods, and the kind of street energy that no restaurant or shopping mall replicates. This guide covers the 10 night markets worth visiting, with opening hours, addresses, what to eat, and how to get to each one.

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10 best night markets in Ho Chi Minh City

The night markets below are listed by district and character, from the most central to the most local. Opening hours are standard operating hours and can vary on public holidays.

1. Ho Thi Ky Flower Market — District 10

Ho Thi Ky is a flower market by day and a street food market from 3:00 PM onward. Located in District 10, 4 km from the city center, the market has over 100 food vendors operating in the lanes between the flower stalls. The food here draws from across Vietnam: Nha Trang jellyfish noodles, Hue-style rice cakes, An Giang papaya salad, and Dong Nai mini pancakes all appear on the same stretch of lane. The flower section runs all day with roses, orchids, sunflowers, and imported tulips and peonies. It is one of the few markets in Ho Chi Minh City where the food and the setting are equally worth the visit.

• Address: 52 Ho Thi Ky Street, Ward 1, District 10
• Opening hours: All day (food stalls from 3:00 PM)
• Getting there: Bus route 27 from An Suong or route 14 from University of Transport. Motorbike parking near Ho Thi Ky Primary School, 5,000 VND after 5 PM.
• Best time to visit: Weekday afternoons before 6 PM to avoid peak crowds. Popular food stalls sell out early.

2. Ben Thanh Market — District 1

Ben Thanh Market is the most recognized market in Ho Chi Minh City and sits 1.5 km from Notre Dame Cathedral in District 1. The building has four main gates and 12 smaller entrances. During the day the market sells handcrafted goods, textiles, lacquerware, ceramics, silk scarves, conical hats, and local spices. From early evening the surrounding streets around the market convert to an outdoor night market with food stalls, clothing vendors, and souvenir sellers operating under lights until around 10:00 PM. It is the most tourist-oriented market on this list, which means prices are higher and bargaining is expected. Coffee beans, dried spices, and packaged local foods are the most consistently good-value purchases here.

• Address: Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1
• Opening hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM (night market stalls from around 6:00 PM)
• Getting there: Bus routes 03, 04, 152, and 19 stop in front of the market. Motorbike and car parking 10,000–20,000 VND during peak hours.
• Best for: Souvenirs, packaged foods, silk goods, first-night orientation in the city.

3. Ba Chieu Market — Binh Thanh District

Ba Chieu Market is 5 km from the city center in Binh Thanh District and operates as a working local market rather than a tourist destination. The day section sells fresh produce and seafood sourced from Da Lat and Hoc Mon. By evening the lanes around the market fill with second-hand clothing stalls, street food vendors, and locals shopping after work. Prices across Ba Chieu are lower than District 1 markets because the customer base is almost entirely local. The second-hand clothing section in particular has a consistent supply of vintage and surplus items at prices well below what the same goods sell for in the city center. Street food here runs to grilled items, noodle soups, and the kind of simple cooked food that neighborhood markets across Vietnam are built around.

• Address: Ward 1, Binh Thanh District
• Opening hours: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
• Getting there: Bus route 08 from District 8. Routes 104 and 146 also stop nearby.
• Best for: Second-hand clothing, fresh produce, local street food at local prices.

4. Hanh Thong Tay Market — Go Vap District

Hanh Thong Tay Market is 8 km from Notre Dame Cathedral in Go Vap District and has over 200 stalls selling clothing, accessories, and bags sourced directly from local workshops. Prices are at the lower end of Ho Chi Minh City’s market range because the market caters primarily to local buyers rather than tourists. Many items are available at wholesale rates, particularly T-shirts, basic clothing, and fabric accessories. The market accepts cash only, smaller bills make transactions faster. It is one of the better markets in the city for clothing at volume, which is why it draws buyers from outside Saigon on weekends.

• Address: Go Vap District (near Nam Ky Khoi Nghia area)
• Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 11:55 PM
• Getting there: Bus route 18 from Ben Thanh. Routes 24, 55, and 95 also stop nearby. Motorbike parking 5,000–15,000 VND.
• Best for: Affordable clothing, accessories, wholesale fabric goods. Cash only.

5. Ben Nghe Street Food Market — District 1

Ben Nghe Street Food Market is 500 meters from the Saigon Opera House in District 1 and is one of the more accessible street food markets for visitors staying in the city center. The market combines Vietnamese street food with international options: grilled pork noodles, sushi, pizza, fried chicken, and Thai milk tea operate alongside each other in an open-air format. The food quality is consistent rather than exceptional and the prices sit between local market rates and restaurant prices. It is a good option for groups with mixed food preferences or for an easy first evening in the city. Open-air seating makes it more comfortable than the tighter lane markets.

• Address: 134 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
• Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 11:55 PM
• Getting there: Walking distance from Nguyen Hue Walking Street. Bus routes 02, 03, 19, and 36 stop nearby.
• Best for: Mixed groups, first-night street food, central District 1 location.

6. Xom Chieu Market (200 Market) — District 4

Xom Chieu Market, known locally as 200 Market because 200,000 VND covers a full meal with room to spare, is 3 km from downtown in District 4. The market has over 500 food stalls operating from 4:00 PM and specialises in Vietnamese street food: chao long (pork offal porridge), banh cuon nong, bot chien, and spicy snail dishes are the dishes the market is known for. It is one of the more densely packed markets in the city and gets crowded after dark. The food is the reason to come here, not the shopping. For visitors who want to eat well on a tight budget in a genuinely local environment, Xom Chieu is the most consistent option on this list.

• Address: Dinh Le Street, Ward 12, District 4
• Opening hours: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Getting there: Taxi or Grab recommended due to crowds. Parking available at the end of the street.
• Best for: Budget Vietnamese street food, local atmosphere, evening eating from 200,000 VND per person.

7. Hoa Binh Market — District 5

Hoa Binh Market is 4 km from Ben Thanh in District 5, the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinese-Vietnamese community. The market sells Chinese specialty goods: dried seafood, mooncakes, herbal medicine, incense burners, and ceramic goods that reflect the district’s long-established Teochew and Cantonese heritage. The food section from evening includes hu tieu mi, dumplings, pork buns, and Chinese desserts. Bargaining is standard on the handicraft and ceramic stalls. The layout is more spacious than the lane markets in other districts, which makes it easier to navigate.

• Address: 37 Bach Van Street, Ward 5, District 5
• Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Getting there: Motorbike parking available on the surrounding streets. No direct bus stop at the market entrance.
• Best for: Chinese-Vietnamese specialty goods, herbal products, ceramic handicrafts, Chinese street food.

8. Ba Hom Night Market — Binh Tan District

Ba Hom Night Market has been operating in Binh Tan District for over 100 years and has more than 1,000 stalls selling fresh produce, dried goods, clothing, shoes, and household items. Prices across the market are lower than most night markets in Ho Chi Minh City and the clothing stalls in particular offer better value than the central markets. The street food section at Ba Hom covers grilled rice paper, crab noodle soup, pha lau (braised offal), and fresh spring rolls. The market stays busy until 10:30 PM but the atmosphere is manageable rather than overwhelming even at peak hours.

• Address: 45 Street No. 5, Tan Tao A Ward, Binh Tan District
• Opening hours: 5:00 AM – 10:30 PM
• Getting there: Bus routes 81, 139, and 150 stop nearby. Motorbike access is straightforward.
• Best for: Budget clothing, local street food, authentic non-tourist market experience.

9. Tan Dinh Market — District 1

Tan Dinh Market sits 2 km from Notre Dame Cathedral in District 1 and has a reputation among locals for higher-quality goods than the average district market. The fabric section is the market’s main draw: silk, cotton, lace, and premium linen at prices below what tailors in the tourist areas charge. The food available from the sidewalk stalls around the market includes frog porridge, crab soup, pork rib porridge, and Vietnamese desserts. The building has a French colonial structure with arched walkways that keeps it well-ventilated even when the stalls are busy. It attracts local buyers rather than tourists, which keeps vendor pressure low.

• Address: 336 Hai Ba Trung Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1
• Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Getting there: Bus routes 03, 31, and 36 stop nearby. 2 km from Notre Dame Cathedral by motorbike or taxi.
• Best for: Fabric and textiles, tailoring supplies, local food stalls, non-tourist District 1 shopping.

10. Hoc Mon Wholesale Market — Hoc Mon District

Hoc Mon Market is one of the three largest wholesale markets in Ho Chi Minh City, covering 100,000 square meters in Hoc Mon District. It operates overnight from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM and focuses on vegetables, tropical fruits, and pork supply for the wider city. Approximately 5,000 pigs pass through the market each night, making it the city’s primary pork distribution point. It is not a tourist market. Visiting Hoc Mon after midnight gives a direct view of how Ho Chi Minh City’s food supply operates: wholesale buyers, bulk produce, and a pace of commerce that the daytime markets do not show. The Tet period, when demand increases sharply, is the most active time to visit.

• Address: 14/7A Nguyen Thi Soc Street, Xuan Thoi Dong Ward, Hoc Mon District
• Opening hours: 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Getting there: Bus routes 4, 94, or 122. Taxi or Grab recommended for late-night visits.
• Best for: Wholesale food supply experience, late-night visit after midnight, off-tourist-path.

Which Ho Chi Minh City night market is right for you

The market that suits you depends on what you are looking for. Ben Thanh is the most central and easiest to navigate but the most tourist-facing. Xom Chieu and Ba Hom have the best street food at the lowest prices in a local environment. Tan Dinh is the best market for fabric and textiles. Hoa Binh covers Chinese-Vietnamese specialty goods that none of the other markets stock. Hoc Mon is the only market on this list that operates as pure wholesale infrastructure rather than retail. For a first visit to a Saigon night market, Ho Thi Ky combines flowers, food variety, and a local atmosphere in a single location 4 km from the city center.

Practical information for visiting night markets in Saigon

Most markets in Ho Chi Minh City accept cash only. ATMs are available near Ben Thanh and in District 1 but less common near the outer-district markets. Bring smaller bills, 10,000 to 50,000 VND notes, for food stalls and smaller purchases. Bargaining is expected on clothing, accessories, and souvenir stalls. Food prices are generally fixed. Grab (the local ride-hailing app) is the most reliable way to reach markets in Binh Tan, Hoc Mon, and other outer districts after dark. Petty theft in crowded markets is the main risk: keep phones and wallets in front pockets or a bag worn across the body.

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