Looking for the best shopping near Ben Thanh Hotel? The Hammock Hotel Ben Thanh puts you in the middle of District 1, close to the energy of Ben Thanh Market and the streets around it, close enough to reach on foot in about 10 minutes or less. For a wider shopping day, the other places below are a short taxi ride away, starting at around 5 minutes from the hotel. Think of them as stops worth adding to your plans when you have time to explore beyond the immediate neighbourhood.
Whether you want to browse a market, spend time in a shopping centre or make a longer trip across the city, these spots give you different ways to spend an afternoon in the city. Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square are close enough to walk to, Takashimaya is a quick walk too, and Vincom Center is a short taxi ride away, so they can all fit easily into a day with other plans. Crescent Mall is different, at around 30 minutes away by taxi, and is better treated as a half-day destination.
Ben Thanh Market Shopping and Central District 1 Stops
Ben Thanh Market
About a 10-minute walk or less from The Hammock Hotel Ben Thanh
Ben Thanh Market is the closest shopping stop on this list, an easy 10-minute walk or less from The Hammock Hotel Ben Thanh. It is one of the places guests can build into a wider District 1 outing, especially if they want to combine shopping with exploring the surrounding streets.
Ben Thanh Market is known for its packed rows of stalls selling clothing, souvenirs, coffee, and street food, all under one roof. Prices are rarely fixed here, so bargaining is expected and part of the experience.
Saigon Square
Around a 5-minute walk from The Hammock Hotel Ben Thanh
Saigon Square is around a 5-minute walk from our hotel, making it another central District 1 stop to consider when planning a shopping-focused afternoon. It works well as part of an itinerary that includes other nearby places, or as a quick stop on its own.
Saigon Square is known for clothing, shoes, and accessories at lower prices than the malls. Come ready to haggle. It’s part of the fun, and few prices here are fixed.
Takashimaya
Around a 5-minute walk from The Hammock Hotel Ben Thanh
Takashimaya is around a 5-minute walk from the hotel, giving guests another option in central District 1. Its location on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia makes it easy to include alongside other stops in the city centre. If you are planning to spend several hours exploring, this is one of the shopping destinations to keep on your list.
Takashimaya is a cool, air-conditioned escape from the Saigon heat, with fixed prices throughout, so there’s no need to bargain if you’d rather not.
Vincom Center
14 min taxi fromThe Hammock Hotel Ben Thanh
Vincom Center is around a 14-minute taxi ride from the hotel. It is another central District 1 option for guests who want to turn their time in the city into a longer shopping outing. Rather than trying to fit everything into one quick trip, consider grouping this with other stops in the area and giving yourself a few hours to explore.
Vincom Center is known for international and Vietnamese fashion brands, a supermarket, a food court, and a cinema, all at fixed prices — no bargaining needed. Give yourself enough time for the journey rather than treating the shopping trip as something to squeeze into a short gap.
The useful thing about these central options is that you can choose your pace. A shopping trip does not have to take over your entire day. Pick one or two places, leave some room for lunch or coffee, then head back to your nest when you are ready for a break. The Hammock Hotel Ben Thanh gives you a base for taking in the local culture while still having a place to return to.
Crescent Mall: Make It a Half-Day Trip
Crescent Mall
30 min taxi from The Hammock Hotel Ben Thanh
Crescent Mall is the furthest shopping option on this list, at around 30 minutes by taxi from our hotel. Because of the longer journey, this is better suited to guests who have a free half day rather than those trying to fit in a quick shopping stop between other plans.
The difference in travel time is significant compared with the central District 1 recommendations above. Crescent Mall is known for upscale, fixed-price international and local brands, a canal-side dining strip, and family-friendly extras like a cinema. No bargaining here. For that reason, it makes more sense to plan Crescent Mall as a dedicated part of the day rather than adding it between nearby stops.
The longer ride can be part of the plan rather than something to rush. Give yourself enough time to travel there, explore at your own pace and make the return journey without squeezing it between other bookings. For guests with a quieter afternoon, it can be a way to see another part of Ho Chi Minh City beyond the streets immediately around Ben Thanh.
If shopping is only one part of your trip, the central District 1 options may make more sense because they take less time to reach from The Hammock Hotel Ben Thanh. If you have a larger block of free time, Crescent Mall gives you another destination to consider. Thinking about the stops in terms of travel time can make it easier to build a realistic itinerary without trying to cover too much in one afternoon.
The main thing is to plan around the distance. Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square and Takashimaya are all a short walk from The Hammock Hotel Ben Thanh, but Vincom Center and Crescent Mall are a taxi ride away, so there is no need to rush out the door expecting to reach everything on foot. Choose the stop that fits naturally into your plans, and treat any taxi ride as part of your day exploring the city.
For more ideas on what to see, eat and do during your stay, check the The Hammock Hotel Ben Thanh Guest Guide before heading out.
When you are ready to make the hotel your base, book your stay and start planning your shopping day from here.