District 1 Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Visit District 1
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
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. 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.
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.
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.
Vincom Center Shopping Mall
Two buildings packed with some of the finest designer brands in the world make up the city’s largest shopping hub.
Things to do
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Top hotels in District 1
Rex Hotel
"No longer stay at older property"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
"We loved the hotel, the staff and the location. Awesome place to stay in. KUDOS to every staffs working there. Thanks for making the stay so pleasant."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Fusion Original Saigon Centre
"Lovely place to stay, convenient and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Park Hyatt Saigon
"Service and staff excellent. Location and rooms perfect."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Hotel Nikko Saigon
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City
"Principle of services is not right due to hear than listen"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in District 1
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 Southern Vietnam Women Museum.
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.
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.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Galaxy Nguyen Du are top sights worth seeing.
District 5
District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and The Garden Mall while in the area.
