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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
This stunning theater, with its glistening white architecture and curved lines, makes it easy to forget that you are in Ho Chi Minh City and not in Paris.
Things to do
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Morning Cu Chi Tunnels - Join Small Group By Van
Ho Chi Minh Historical Guided Walking Tour – 2 Hours
Top hotels in District 1
Rex Hotel
As always, the Rex has world-class service and well appointed room. I have stayed here many times.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
The hotel was fine, well located and adequate for a property of that age. But upon checkout there was an argument with the manager about extra charges. I was charged $84 for a second person, having only listed one person on the original reservation. Fair enough. They ran my card for the charge at ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Best doormen in Saigon
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Reverie Saigon
Just simply everything was fabulous Thank you the reverie A truly 5 star hotel in every way
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Nikko Saigon
Quiet
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Great location! Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and big enough for two with luggage (hard to get sometimes in city hotels). Free mini bar was appreciated after a hot day of walking. Breakfast was good with lots of choices buffet style. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 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 Vincom Center Shopping Mall or Dong Khoi Street 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 Benthanh Street Food Market, 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 Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts 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 Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
