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Markets
Binh Tay Market
Ho Chi Minh City
The wholesale market in Chinatown. Where locals buy everything. Less tourist pricing and genuine Saigon commerce. More authentic than Ben Thanh.
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Bars & Nightlife
Broma Not a Bar
Ho Chi Minh City
The best cocktail bar in Ho Chi Minh City. Creative program and excellent atmosphere. Consistently rated the top craft cocktail experience in Vietnam.
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Bars & Nightlife
Chill Skybar
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City's most famous rooftop bar. District 1 skyline views from the 26th floor. Go at sunset for the full effect. Always busy on weekends.
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Cafes
Cộng Cà Phê HCMC
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam's most distinctive café chain. Communist aesthetic and excellent coconut coffee. The cà phê cốt dừa is extraordinary. Multiple HCMC locations.
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Restaurants
Cục Gạch Quán
Ho Chi Minh City
Traditional Vietnamese home cooking in a converted heritage house. The most romantic restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. Book well ahead.
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Medical Clinics
FV Hospital
Ho Chi Minh City
French-Vietnamese private hospital. International standard and the top expat hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. English throughout.
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Hotels
Park Hyatt Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City
The finest hotel in downtown Saigon. Colonial elegance and pool on Lam Son Square. Outstanding service and the best central address in HCMC.
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Restaurants
The Deck Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City
Best waterfront dining in Saigon. Elevated Vietnamese cuisine overlooking the river. Excellent wine list. Top choice for client dinners.
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Coworking
Toong Coworking
Ho Chi Minh City
Best coworking chain in Vietnam. Multiple HCMC locations including Thao Dien. Fast fiber and excellent community. Monthly from $80.
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Markets
Ben Thanh Market
Ho Chi Minh City
The iconic Saigon market. Fabric clothing souvenirs and Vietnamese street food. Tourist prices — negotiate hard or shop at Binh Tay instead.
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Gyms
California Fitness HCMC
Ho Chi Minh City
Premium gym chain with multiple HCMC locations. Full equipment and group classes. English-speaking staff. About $40-60/month.
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Coworking
Dreamplex Thao Dien
Ho Chi Minh City
Well-designed coworking in Thao Dien. Strong expat community and reliable fiber. Monthly from $100. Popular with the District 2 international crowd.
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Restaurants
Nhà Hàng Ngon
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese street food in a beautiful colonial villa courtyard. 25 food stalls covering regional Vietnamese cuisine. The best single-venue food tour in HCMC.
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Restaurants
Pizza 4P's
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese-Japanese pizza concept. House-made mozzarella and creative toppings. Consistently the most popular restaurant among expats. Multiple locations.
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Gyms
Pure Fitness HCMC
Ho Chi Minh City
Premium fitness club with pool access at select locations. The highest-end gym option in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Medical Clinics
Raffles Medical HCMC
Ho Chi Minh City
International medical clinic for expats. English throughout and direct billing with major international insurers.
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Bars & Nightlife
Saigon Saigon Rooftop
Ho Chi Minh City
Classic rooftop bar at the Hotel Caravelle. Historic setting overlooking Lam Son Square. The classic Saigon sundowner experience.
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Cafes
The Coffee House
Ho Chi Minh City
HCMC's best work café chain. Fast WiFi and power outlets throughout. Open late. The most reliable daily work café for HCMC-based nomads.