Guidebook for Quận 1
Food Scene
Cuc Gach Quan Restaurant
10 Đặng Tất Traditional Vietnamese meal!
PHỞ 24 - 85 ĐỒNG KHỞI
85 Đồng KhởiEat local food: Pho!
Cơm Niêu Sài Gòn
75 Xuân ThủyTraditional Vietnamese Meal!
Phở Hiền
269A Đường Nguyễn TrãiEat Pho like a local!
Nep restaurant
141 Nguyễn TrãiTraditional Vietnamese meal!
Nhà Hàng Bánh Xèo Ăn là ghiền
11A Tú XươngEat local food: Banh Xeo!
Ben Thanh Market
Đường Lê LợiAll street foods in Saigon
Bún Đậu Homemade
1 Nguyễn Văn TrángLocal food you can eat when you go to Vietnam
Pho Quynh
323 Phạm Ngũ LãoEat local food: Pho!
Cơm Tấm Mộc
85 Lý Tự TrọngEat local food: broken rice!
Pizza 4P's Le Thanh Ton
15 WardDelicious Japan Pizza!
Pizza 4P's Hai Ba Trung
151b Hai Bà TrưngDelicious Japan Pizza!
Drinks & Nightlife
Pasteur Street Brewing Co.
Craft beer in Saigon
BiaCraft Artisan Ales
1 Lê Ngô CátCraft beer in Saigon
Malt Saigon
46-48 Mạc Thị BưởiCraft beer in Saigon
East West Brewing
181 Lý Tự TrọngCraft beer in Saigon
Qui Dining Lounge
22 Đường Lê Thánh TônBest bar in Saigon
Sightseeing
Bach Dang Wharf is in the centre of District 1, near the Monument of General Tran Hung Dao which was built on Ton Duc Thang Street to commemorate the glorious victory against the Yuanmeng invaders in 1288 on the Bach Dang River
49 locals recommend
Bến Bạch Đằng
Bach Dang Wharf is in the centre of District 1, near the Monument of General Tran Hung Dao which was built on Ton Duc Thang Street to commemorate the glorious victory against the Yuanmeng invaders in 1288 on the Bach Dang River
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
01 Công xã ParisFamous church in Saigon
Parks & Nature
September 23rd Park
Đường Phạm Ngũ LãoWalking in Saigon park
Arts & Culture
Independence Palace built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, is a landmark in HCM City, Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War
1160 locals recommend
Independence Palace
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaIndependence Palace built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, is a landmark in HCM City, Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War
Blue Space Art Gallery was founded in 1995. The gallery’s main objective is to promote the highest quality of contemporary Asian art by Vietnamese artists to the art world both in Vietnam and abroad
Blue Space Art Gallery
97 Phó Đức ChínhBlue Space Art Gallery was founded in 1995. The gallery’s main objective is to promote the highest quality of contemporary Asian art by Vietnamese artists to the art world both in Vietnam and abroad
Formerly known as the Musée Blanchard de la Brosse, built by Auguste Delaval in 1926, and The National Museum of Viet Nam in Sai Gon
268 locals recommend
Museum of Vietnamese History
99 Nguyễn Bỉnh KhiêmFormerly known as the Musée Blanchard de la Brosse, built by Auguste Delaval in 1926, and The National Museum of Viet Nam in Sai Gon
War Remnants Museum contains exhibits relating to the Vietnam War and the first Indochina War involving the French colonialists
1053 locals recommend
War Remnants Museum
28 Võ Văn TầnWar Remnants Museum contains exhibits relating to the Vietnam War and the first Indochina War involving the French colonialists
Saigon Opera House was custom built in 1897 by the French architect Eugene Ferret. In 1955 it was transformed into South Vietnam's Assembly House and has undergone several refurbishments since. It is only open to the public during events
687 locals recommend
Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City
07 Công Trường Lam SơnSaigon Opera House was custom built in 1897 by the French architect Eugene Ferret. In 1955 it was transformed into South Vietnam's Assembly House and has undergone several refurbishments since. It is only open to the public during events
Shopping
Vincom Center
Good place for shopping
TTTM Takashimaya
92-94 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaGood place for shopping
The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of Hồ Chí Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, áo dài and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine
1702 locals recommend
Ben Thanh Market
Đường Lê LợiThe market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of Hồ Chí Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, áo dài and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine
Essentials
ministop
101 Nguyễn Thái Bình