Phường 1 Travel Guide
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
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. 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.
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
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat (SGN) International Airport Fast Track Service
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Small Group Mekong River Experience from Ho Chi Minh City
Top hotels in Phường 1
Garden Plaza Saigon (Formerly PARKROYAL Saigon)
After a small mishap with the housekeeping which was rectified immediately we throughly enjoyed our stay. Pool was refreshing and quiet. Area around hotel was busy with main road to airport right outside but could not hear any traffic noise. Hotel curtesy shuttle at different times into the city ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
ibis Saigon Airport
Water and coffee/tea complimentary in-room. Smallish room & bathroom but good enough for one night before flight. Quiet. Did not have breakfast or use facilities (rooftop pool & restaurant). Starbucks onsite. Seemingly many food options but didn't try. Good location 5 mins from airport with free ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Rex Hotel
Fantastic experience from start to finish. The location is absolutely perfect and made getting around incredible easy. What truly made the stay, however, was the staff. Every team member was professional, attentive, and went out of their way to ensure a comfortable stay. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Le Saigon Hotel
Everything was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Great location. Hotel lobby was stunning. We had a room on the 4th floor which was a really spacious room, sort of designer old fashion, but the downside was the noise of chairs dragging across the 5th floor restaurant and bar above. Ok, it was quiet between about midnight and 6am but was still a ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Nikko Saigon
HighLy recommended
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Phường 1
Phu Nhuan
Visitors to Phu Nhuan appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Tan Son Nhat Market and Jade Emperor Pagoda might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Tan Binh
Tan Binh 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 Pico Plaza or Vietnam People's Air Force Museum.
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 The Most Holy Redeemer Saigon.
District 10
District 10 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saigon South and Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine.
Phường 6
While visiting Phường 6, you might make a stop by sights like War Remnants Museum and Co.opmart Nguyen Dinh Chieu.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
