Where to stay in District 1, Saigon?

Already planned to travel to Saigon but having no idea where to stay? Don’t worry, I am here to suggest you the greatest areas to stay in Saigon with the aim of fulfilling your stay.

Lý Tự Trọng & Lê Thánh Tôn Street

(*****) – New World Hotel Saigon
(****) – Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa, Golden Central Hotel Saigon, Liberty Central Saigon Center Hotel, Norfolk Hotel, Alagon D’antique Hotel & Spa, Central Palace Hotel
(***) – Sanouva Saigon Hotel, Lavender Boutique Hotel,Avanti Hotel, Bali Boutique Ben Thanh Hotel, Lan Lan II Hotel, GK Central Hotel, 
(**) & (*) – Ellyse Nga Khanh Hotel, Nguyen Shack Saigon, Phan Long Hotel, 

As two one-way and paralleled streets, the area around Lý Tự Trọng & Lê Thánh Tôn streets is one of the most busiest area in Saigon where not only you can find several quality hotels but you can also look for many restaurants and shops. Moreover, these street is also near those central spot such as the Independence Palace, Nguyễn Huệ Pedestrian, Bến Thành Market and so on.

The Riverside Area

Nguyễn Huệ-Đồng Khởi-Hai Bà Trưng-Thái Văn Lung-Thi Sách-…

(*****) – Rex Hotel, The Reverie Saigon Hotel, Caravelle Saigon, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower, Hotel Majestic Saigon, Park Hyatt Saigon, Grand Hotel Saigon, Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon, Le Meridien Saigon,v.v.
(****) – Saigon Prince Hotel, Silverland Jolie Hotel & Spa, Royal Hotel Saigon, Hotel Continental Saigon, Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint, Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel, Millennium Boutique Hotel,  Sunny Service Apartment, Paragon Saigon Hotel,v.v.
(***) & (**) – Au Lac II Hotel, Asian Ruby Central Point Hotel, Camelia Saigon Central Hotel, Huong Sen Hotel, Catina Saigon Hotel, Roseland Point Hotel, v.v.

The area is a combination of more than ten streets which are near the bank of Saigon River. This area is right inside the center of Ho Chi Minh City where you can find everything you want from high-class hotel, restaurants, shopping mall to common hostels, food stalls, shops, ect. You can easily get to those famous spots such as the Independence Palace, Nguyễn Huệ Pedestrian, Notre Dame Cathedral  and you can even walk along the bank or have a cruise on the Saigon River.

Bui Vien Street and nearby area

Meraki Hotel(**), Beautiful Saigon Boutique Hotel(**), Gia Vien Hotel(**),v.v.
New Saigon Hostel, Diep Anh Guest House, Townhouse 373 Saigon, Sigoong Hostel, The Hangout-Vietnam Hideout Hostels, Sunny Guest House,v.v.

Bui Vien, crowded from day to night, is the most popular street among foreign tourists in Saigon. Not only this street but the Phạm Ngũ Lão and Đề Thám street nearby also has a great number of  western-style restaurants,pubs, galleries, and most important, backpacker hostels with appropriate prices and high quality.

 Here are typical hostels in the area:

1.     New Saigon Hostel

Located on Bui Vien street, the most well-known street for expats, New Saigon Hostel is featured with its cleanliness, safety, and especially the enthusiastic and friendly staff who are willing to suggest places for you to go, as well as help you book tours and bus tickets. Although the hostel doesn’t have any bar or lounge area to meet people, its location is on one of the most busiest streets in Saigon where you can find several pubs or bars instead. This place is highly recommended by hundreds of foreign tourists.

Address: #270 Bui Vien Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city

2.     Diep Anh Guest House

Diep Anh Guest House, situated in an alley between Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lao street, is one of the most famous guest houses in the city. Its reputation comes from the owners, a lovely and helpful couple (Anh & Diep). They can recommend many places to go, help you book appropriate tours, introduce ways to buy high-quality goods and even chat about lots of things in Saigon with you. These will make you feel the warmth of a family and the soul of people here.

Address: #241/31, Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city

3.     Town House 373 Saigon

Do you want to have the best breakfast at a hostel in Ho Chi Minh city? So you can not miss Town House 373 Saigon. Highly recommended for its breakfast. The hostel will serve you a buffet with fruits (typically “dragon fruit” and “passion fruit”), salad, tea and so on. Besides, it is also featured with the friendly and helpful staff, safety and good wifi.

Address: #373/45 Pham Ngu Lao Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city

4.     Sigoong Hostel

Sigoong Hostel, located on De Tham street but not at the crowded part, will help you rest well with its clean and comfortable beds. It also has professional service, good prices, decent breakfasts and even a rooftop loungue where you can have beer and meet other travelers.

Address: #92 De Tham Sstreet, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city