District 1
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.
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.
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.
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 Zoo and Botanic Garden
Whether you want to see exotic animals or enjoy a stroll through colorful gardens, this park transports you from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks
Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc Small-Group Tour or Private Tour
Top hotels in District 1
Hotel Nikko Saigon
The staff is so helpful making me feel like I am a real VIP to them
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
New World Saigon Hotel
I enjoy my stay every time I visit Ho Chi Minh City. New World hotel is my first choice. Mr Quoc help me feel like a VIP. He helped me with reservations at a local restaurant and also set me up at a barber to get my haircut. What an experience. I love New World. The waitresses Thy Linh and Ann. and ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Caravelle Saigon
Top to bottom a wonderfull stay
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Nice location literally opposite the Ben Thanh market. Walked to all the major tourist sites.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Pleasant stay in the heart of district 1. Would consider them again for future stays
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Grand Saigon
Room clean, staff are nice, especially Elvis the restaurant manager is very friendly and nicely
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around District 1
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Benthanh Street Food Market while you're exploring the area.
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.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Union Square or Dong Khoi Street while you're exploring the area.
Little Japan
Travellers come to Little Japan for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House while you're in town.
Nguyen Thai Binh
If you're spending some time in Nguyen Thai Binh, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and Pham Ngu Lao Street are top sights worth seeing.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
District 1
- Places of interest
- District 1 Star Rating Hotels
- District 1 Theme Hotels
- Nearby Ho Chi Minh City Neighborhood Hotels
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Dong Khoi Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Independence Palace
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Saigon Skydeck
- Tao Dan Park
- Diamond Plaza
- Galaxy Nguyen Du
- Children Hospital 2
District 1 Star Rating Hotels
District 1 Theme Hotels
Hotels Near District 1
- Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotels
- District 3 Hotels
- Dong Khoi Hotels
- Ben Thanh Hotels
- Little Japan Hotels
- District 5 Hotels
- Binh Thanh Hotels
- District 4 Hotels
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street Hotels
- District 2 Hotels
- Phu Nhuan Hotels
- District 10 Hotels
- Nguyen Thai Binh Hotels
- Bach Dang Riverside Hotels
- Thu Duc Hotels
- Ben Nghe Hotels
