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.
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
Christianity may not be the dominant religion in Vietnam yet this stunning cathedral is considered by many to be Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic landmark.
Things to do
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Limousine Transfer
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
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
Room was very large staff were very attentive. Location excellent price was good value pool was cold but clean and handy to have as was quite hot in the city would stay here again on my next visit
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean and comfortable. Great location!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Reverie Saigon
A destination in itself. Nothing could have been better. We thoroughly enjoyed all the opulence this hotel had to offer.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Nikko Saigon
Everything here is truly worth 5 star: very clean, spacious room, great bedding material, room decor, excellent restaurants and very customer oriented staff.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Staff are helpful and kind
Reviewed on 28 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 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 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.
