Hotel Hải Thanh stands in Binh Thanh, the district that lies across the canal north-east of the city centre, 3.3 km from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Within a few minutes on foot you reach the Đài tưởng niệm Liệt sỹ Bình Thạnh monument, 250 m away, and the Công viên Văn hóa Phú Nhuận park, 400 m away. Ba Chieu Market is 550 m from the hotel, a local market for everyday shopping.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 2.8 km from the hotel, and Saigon Railway Station is also 2.8 km away, both within a short taxi ride. The railway station is the terminal for long-distance trains, while the airport is the main gateway for flights. Private parking is available at a nearby site, reservation is not needed, and it costs VND 50,000 per day. For a quick meal, Ben Mì Trôn and Gin Togo Coffee & Tea are each 50 m away.
The Vietnam History Museum, 1.9 km away, traces the country's history from early times to the present, while the War Remnants Museum, 2.5 km away, documents the Vietnam War. Both museums are in the central area, so they can be combined in a single morning. The Zoo and Botanical Garden Ho Chi Minh, 2.1 km away, is a large green site with animals and plants, and Tao Dan Park, 3 km away, is a central park with paths for walking.