District 1 Travel Guide

Ho Chi Minh City

A street food vendor grilling food on a street at night.
A narrow street lined with various shops and motorcycles parked along the sides.
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A wall with graffiti, a motorcycle, and a metal gate.
A variety of colorful beaded necklaces.

Stay near popular District 1 attractions

A building with the sign "CUA-TAY" above the entrance.

Ben Thanh Market

7.8/10 (6,130 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

฿837
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Ho Chi Minh City Saigon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿703
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Tan Son Nhat Airport - Ho Chi Minh City - Fast Track Service

Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport

฿1,171
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Ho Chi Minh Fast Track Service at Tan Son Nhat Airport

Ho Chi Minh Fast Track Service at Tan Son Nhat Airport

฿855
per adult
Ho Chi Minh Fast Track Service at Tan Son Nhat Airport
Vietnam Airports Fast-Track: Skip The Line On Arrival

Vietnam Airports Fast Track: Skip The Line On Arrival

฿780
per adult
Vietnam Airports Fast Track: Skip The Line On Arrival
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

฿335
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
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Top hotels in District 1

Rex Hotel

Rex Hotel

5 out of 5
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿3,944 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿3,944
฿4,472 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Very clean room in a good location"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Rex Hotel
The Reverie Saigon

The Reverie Saigon

5 out of 5
22 - 36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard Ho Chi Minh City
Fully refundable
The price is ฿9,720 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿9,720
฿11,023 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Turn down service and house cleaning weee 10 out of 10! Staff (except check in reception) were very friendly and lovely!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

The Reverie Saigon
Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh

Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh

4 out of 5
7 Ngo Van Nam Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿1,692 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿1,692
฿1,918 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon

5 out of 5
40 - 42 Phan Boi Chau, Ben Thanh ward,D1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿3,375 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿3,375
฿3,827 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien Walking ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (562 reviews)
"Very well located hotel in district 1. Hotel and staff are excellent. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Hotel Nikko Saigon

Hotel Nikko Saigon

5 out of 5
235 Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿4,493 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿4,493
฿5,095 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,612 reviews)
"Nice hotel, staff are helpful & friendly, short trip so didn’t use other facilities, good breakfast."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Hotel Nikko Saigon
Park Hyatt Saigon

Park Hyatt Saigon

5 out of 5
2 Lam Son Square Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿8,186 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿8,186
฿9,282 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (499 reviews)
"Service and staff excellent. Location and rooms perfect."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Park Hyatt Saigon
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Where to stay in District 1

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A large brick church with arched windows and a prominent clock tower.
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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.

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District 3

District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to War Remnants Museum or The Most Holy Redeemer Saigon.

A spacious, ornate interior with a high, arched ceiling and green and yellow accents.

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.

A night-time view of a building with a clock tower and the inscription "CHÔNG BÌN THÀNH" at its entrance.

Ben Thanh

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

Traditional architecture with ornate roofs, a stone monument, and lush greenery.

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.

District 1 Travel Guide