District 1 Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City





Popular places to visit

Ben Thanh Market
No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring this bustling market where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish or purchase souvenirs.

Bui Vien Walking Street
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Dong Khoi Street
One of two major commercial centers in Ho Chi Minh City, this street has high-end shops, cafés and restaurants as well as some of the city’s finest architecture.

Pham Ngu Lao Street
Travelers on a budget flock to this area of Ho Chi Minh City, which offers up quality rooms, delicious food and a variety of goods for very reasonable prices.

Saigon Square
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Vincom Center Shopping Mall
Two buildings packed with some of the finest designer brands in the world make up the city’s largest shopping hub.
Top hotels in District 1

Caravelle Saigon
When we accidentally left some specialty food items behind, the staff were very nice to keep them in cold storage for us until we could arrange to get them. The location in HCMC could not be better, and the food and amenities are excellent. Always our first-choice "go-to" place in Ho Chi Minh ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Hotel Nikko Saigon
Pros: Staff are very nice! Special mention to Harvey who assisted us during check in. Nice pool, spa facilities, linens, towels are nice. The facial/massage services were amazing! The cafe restaurant downstairs is also good! Love the live piano every night. Cons: I don’t think this is a 5star hotel ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Rex Hotel
All as expected, great location
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

The Reverie Saigon
Absolutely beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Hotel Majestic Saigon
Great hotel centrally located
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Great location awesome food. Staff are super professional snd friendly!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 1

Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Union Square or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Walking Street is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nguyen Hue Walking Street and Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square while in the area.

Little Japan
Take time in Little Japan to visit attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Opera House Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien Walking Street, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House Station to see more of the city.

Nguyen Thai Binh
While you're in Nguyen Thai Binh, take in top sights like Pham Ngu Lao Street and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.

Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Galaxy Nguyen Du are top sights worth seeing.
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