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
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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.
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
Whether you want to see exotic animals or enjoy a stroll through colorful gardens, this park transports you from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
Top hotels in District 1
Hotel Grand Saigon
Great staff, clean room, and great location
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Excellent service, delicious food, great location.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Rex Hotel
Good location!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
New World Saigon Hotel
You get exactly what you pay for. You want a LV hotel experience, safe, upscale, and hospitality like second to none, then this is the hotel to come to. You’re not saving money but the experience is something you can only get here.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Park Hyatt Saigon
Located in a very convenient central loaction. Hotel rooms were spacious and the staff provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Great staffs
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around District 1
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Benthanh Street Food Market while you're exploring the area.
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.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Union Square or Dong Khoi Street while you're exploring the area.
Little Japan
Travellers come to Little Japan for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House while you're in town.
Ben Nghe
If you're spending some time in Ben Nghe, Saigon Japan Town and Vincom Center Shopping Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Nguyen Thai Binh
If you're spending some time in Nguyen Thai Binh, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and Pham Ngu Lao Street are top sights worth seeing.
District 1 Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- More trip options
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Dong Khoi Street
- Saigon Square
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Independence Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Saigon Skydeck
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Tao Dan Park
- September 23 Park
- Jade Emperor Pagoda
- Thai Binh Market
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Hotels Near District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotels
- District 3 Hotels
- Dong Khoi Hotels
- Ben Thanh Hotels
- Little Japan Hotels
- District 5 Hotels
- Binh Thanh Hotels
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street Hotels
- District 2 Hotels
- District 4 Hotels
- Nguyen Thai Binh Hotels
- District 10 Hotels
- Phu Nhuan Hotels
- Thu Thiem Hotels
- Ben Nghe Hotels
- Bach Dang Riverside Hotels
- Phường 6 Hotels
- Thu Duc Hotels
- Bui Thi Xuan Hotels
- Hang Xanh Hotels
