District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
Bui Vien Walking Street
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
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 enjoy retail therapy 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
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks
Mekong Delta Small-Group Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta Experience: Small Group Adventure
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Top hotels in District 1
Hotel Nikko Saigon
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025
Fusion Original Saigon Centre
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025
Park Hyatt Saigon
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
The Reverie Saigon
Reviewed on Sep 28, 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 Bui Vien Walking Street 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
Little Japan is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House while in the area.
Nguyen Thai Binh
While visiting Nguyen Thai Binh, you might make a stop by sights like Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and Pham Ngu Lao Street.
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
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Ben Thanh Market
- Dong Khoi Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Independence Palace
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Bach Dang Wharf
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Saigon Skydeck
- Tao Dan Park
- Jade Emperor Pagoda
- Notre Dame Square
Hotels Near District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotels
- District 3 Hotels
- Dong Khoi Hotels
- Ben Thanh Hotels
- Little Japan Hotels
- District 5 Hotels
- Binh Thanh Hotels
- Phu Nhuan Hotels
- District 4 Hotels
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street Hotels
- District 2 Hotels
- District 10 Hotels
- Thu Thiem Hotels
- Thu Duc Hotels
- Phường 6 Hotels
- Bach Dang Riverside Hotels
- Bui Thi Xuan Hotels
- Ben Nghe Hotels
- Hang Xanh Hotels
