Title: District 1 Travel Guide: Best of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in District 1](https://expedia.co.uk/District-1-Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Hotels.0-n6252011-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Ho Chi Minh City](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ho-Chi-Minh-City.d178262.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ho-Chi-Minh-City.d178262.Travel-Guide-Activities)[District 1 Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-District-1.d6252011.Car-Hire-Guide)[District 1 Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/District-1.d6252011.Holidays-City-Breaks) # District 1 Travel Guide ## Ho Chi Minh City ![Guerrero](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252011/46035dde-b6e9-4a1b-9e0c-3551c15c9b16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Guerrero](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252011/46035dde-b6e9-4a1b-9e0c-3551c15c9b16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pham Ngu Lao featuring street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252011/328aa02b-7ea1-4f91-bb52-cfa02edf13dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pham Ngu Lao showing art, interior views and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252011/6a32103a-d21e-4810-a3b6-696e6094186d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![District 1 showing outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252011/1e3bbbca-c048-4f9d-8c13-f21fe669ee48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit District 1 Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ho Chi Minh City travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-City.dx178262) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ben Thanh Market showing shopping and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229744/dd83c9c1-3577-4501-a3f3-f59079e60528.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ben Thanh Market 4/5(119 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ben-Thanh-Market-District-1.d6229744.Attraction) ![Aerial view of downtown Ho Chi Minh City and the illuminated Bui Vien party street at night, Vietnam.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634141441227/5ff78c4e-2fd4-4348-8150-8865e8dd9fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bui Vien Walking Street 4/5(80 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bui-Vien-Walking-Street-District-1.d553248634141441227.Attraction) ![Dong Khoi Street which includes heritage architecture and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256310/27bbd203-040a-4bc0-8e41-5aae9d891e1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dong-Khoi-Street-District-1.d6256310.Attraction) ![Pham Ngu Lao Street which includes shopping, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256328/ef923317-a049-4a89-87be-355fe43581e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pham-Ngu-Lao-Street-District-1.d6256328.Attraction) ![Lion dance on lunar new year in saigon vietnam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256606/7db0dd91-21ec-4c21-860a-c3cdad17ebcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saigon Square 4/5(82 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saigon-Square-District-1.d6256606.Attraction) ![Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden which includes a park and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115762/8817cc8b-e40e-4d6f-ac6e-c841415223cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden 4/5(29 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saigon-Zoo-And-Botanic-Garden-District-1.d6115762.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/364900/e5780236-3e3b-40da-9185-4a647dc06a4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City £35 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cu-chi-tunnels-morning-or-afternoon-tour-from-hcm-city.a364900.activity-details) ![Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1282154/745bd8f6-4aa7-40e2-8ccd-80bdd634f627.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option £14 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cu-chi-ben-duoc-tunnels-tour-max-12-people-with-private-option.a1282154.activity-details) ![Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45037467/296f842b-4e73-42ce-8843-154cc7e11896.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours £19 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ho-chi-minh-city-full-day-tours.a45037467.activity-details) ![Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Small-Group Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1282144/4baef977-d464-4b1f-a2b6-320f55745f0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Discover Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full-Day £30 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-cu-chi-tunnels-mekong-delta-full-day.a1282144.activity-details) ![Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47258138/78d8e24a-0f87-4e8a-b15e-9906ef1e6a06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat (SGN) International Airport Fast Track Service £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vietnam-tan-son-nhat-sgn-international-airport-fast-track-service.a47258138.activity-details) ![Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47153299/010b6e93-696f-463c-a2f3-bf672c7e8ff1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City £6 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/night-bus-tour-in-ho-chi-minh-city.a47153299.activity-details) [See all activities in Ho Chi Minh City](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ho-Chi-Minh-City.d178262.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in District 1 ![Rex Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/481700/481670/c57eeb6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rex Hotel 141 Nguyen Hue Blvd Ho Chi Minh City £87 23 Feb - 24 Feb 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews) Courteous staff, but lacking timely room service. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=481670&PinnedHotelID=481670&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6252011) ![Hotel Majestic Saigon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/481700/481665/81e1fbb4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Majestic Saigon 01 Dong Khoi, Sai Gon Ward Ho Chi Minh City £88 23 Feb - 24 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews) Large suite, comfy pillows, impeccable service. My second visit and won’t be the last. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=481665&PinnedHotelID=481665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6252011) ![New World Saigon Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18170/74d75ac9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### New World Saigon Hotel 76 Le Lai Street, Ben Thanh Ward Ho Chi Minh City £144 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Great and clean Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=18170&PinnedHotelID=18170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6252011) ![Hotel Grand Saigon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/481700/481662/e2a6132b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Grand Saigon 8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City £99 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=481662&PinnedHotelID=481662&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6252011) ![GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114930000/114925200/114925117/bcc7a7e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon 40 - 42 Phan Boi Chau, Ben Thanh ward,D1 Ho Chi Minh City £129 4 Mar - 5 Mar 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 Saigon Square ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (328 reviews) Spotless, comfortable room, great view, great staff, nice breakfast. Neighborhood around hotel is sort of a touristy hub, busy and "touristy" but it is so central and walkable to everything. Pool is tiny and commonly full. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=114925117&PinnedHotelID=114925117&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6252011) ![Hotel Nikko Saigon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4604700/4604698/bd7cf76d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Nikko Saigon 235 Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £120 19 Feb - 20 Feb 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,578 reviews) clean, staff courteous, Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=4604698&PinnedHotelID=4604698&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6252011) [See all 1,409 properties in District 1](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6252011) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check District 1 hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252011&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252011&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252011&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252011&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252011&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6252011&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around District 1 ![Saigon Central Post Office which includes interior views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160940/01d08aaa-94b5-40e9-b0dd-4ed73b5900f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dong Khoi 4.5/5(93 area reviews) The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Union Square or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Dong-Khoi.dx6054379) ![Ho Chi Minh City Hall at night - HCMC/Vietnam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3140/6828242b-3fe8-4176-8b3a-51b266f29c9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Nguyen-Hue-Walking-Street.dx553248633981708840) ![Beautiful scenery in the early sun of Khanh An Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam - little Japan in Saigon. Travel and landscape concept.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664688/667ec36a-2163-4264-8e66-ee02824b6dd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Little Japan 4/5(44 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Little-Japan.dx3000664688) ![Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229744/2c437c3d-6b5a-4811-a9f4-0ea876c6cc05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Ho Chi Minh City 4/5(153 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Downtown-Ho-Chi-Minh-City.dx553248633981712889) ![HCM City from the hotel #OrbitzTravel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3140/b2dc4099-a45f-4e10-8e0b-aad85acb8a38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nguyen Thai Binh 5/5(2 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Nguyen-Thai-Binh.dx553248635974587405) ![Well worth doing the tour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3140/f39d3840-0847-4e7f-b5d0-c3d2770af717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ben Thanh If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing. 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