EEA Central Saigon Hotel is on Calmette street in District 1, the central district of Ho Chi Minh City, where most of the centre's sights are within a short walk. The Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is 150 m from the property and Ben Thanh Station 200 m, so the first stretch of any day out is on foot. Highland Coffee and the Santina restaurant are only 50 m from the entrance, and the Gringo Tacos restaurant is in the same short strip of cafés and eateries.
Saigon Railway Station, the main railway station, is 2.7 km away and Tan Son Nhat International Airport 5.8 km, and the property offers an airport shuttle for the transfer. Places a little further out, such as the Nha Rong Wharf at 950 m, are a walk of about ten to fifteen minutes, while longer journeys across the city are easier by taxi.
For a first afternoon, Ben Thanh Market is the natural choice: a covered market for food, clothes and souvenirs, 400 m from the hotel. The Chợ Cô Giang market, 800 m away, is a traditional market for food and everyday goods. The September 23 Park is a quieter place to sit, and Tao Dan Park, 850 m away, is a larger green space. The Ho Chi Minh City Museum covers the history and culture of the city, while the Ho Chi Minh Museum, 950 m away, is devoted to the life of Ho Chi Minh.