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 Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

฿986
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

฿821
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Tan Son Nhat Airport - Ho Chi Minh City - Fast Track Service

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

฿1,150
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Saigon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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

฿690
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

฿953
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour

Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City

฿460
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
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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 ฿3,913 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿3,913
฿4,438 total
17 Jul - 18 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! (1,010 reviews)
"Good services and very nice hotel! I really like it!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Rex Hotel
Hotel Nikko Saigon

Hotel Nikko Saigon

5 out of 5
235 Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿4,282 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,282
฿4,856 total
10 Aug - 11 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! (1,615 reviews)
"Second time stay here and never disappoint. Reasonable price, professional staff and convenient to everything."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hotel Nikko Saigon
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 ฿2,908 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿2,908
฿3,298 total
31 Jul - 1 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! (542 reviews)
"Great service and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
The Reverie Saigon

The Reverie Saigon

5 out of 5
22 - 36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿6,944 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
฿6,944
฿7,874 total
11 Jul - 12 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice hotel with spacious room."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

The Reverie Saigon
Park Hyatt Saigon

Park Hyatt Saigon

5 out of 5
2 Lam Son Square Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ฿8,122 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿8,122
฿9,210 total
9 Aug - 10 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! (498 reviews)
"Service and staff excellent. Location and rooms perfect."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Park Hyatt Saigon
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City

Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City

5 out of 5
67 Le Loi Street Ho Chi Minh City
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,018 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿5,018
฿5,691 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (594 reviews)
"very close to shop foods and transport"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City
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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.

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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 Benthanh Street Food Market 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