District 1 Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
Ben Thanh Market
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Ben Thanh Market, a favourite shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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
During your visit to Ho Chi Minh City, you can do some window-shopping at Pham Ngu Lao Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Dong Khoi Street
During your visit to Ho Chi Minh City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dong Khoi Street. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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
You can make plans for a show at Ho Chi Minh City Opera House during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in District 1
Rex Hotel
Staff courteous, room clean, gym in poor state
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Customer service desk
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
After arriving after 22 of travel and being a platinum Expedia member the lady takes my payment and then says oh you only booked for one person so now you must pay 500,000 dong each day more. It was a total oversight when I booked but seriously my membership should be giving me an upgrade to a suite. ...
Reviewed on 2 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
Spa looks great but I didn’t try so I don’t know yet.
Reviewed on 2 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 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.
