District 1 is considered to be the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

✅ Many restaurants, bars and shopping malls

✅ Close to most of the city's museums and historical sites

✅ Offering the high living standard with a range of serviced apartments

✅ A large community of foreigners lives here.

However,

❌ Price is quite high for a student budget

❌ The traffic can be heavy during the rush hour

Advantages:

✅ Price varies depending on the type of accommodation

✅ Many housing options: rooms, apartments (serviced or non-serviced), houses tucked down alleys

✅ Easy to access district 1 for working or for entertainment.

✅ Offering many recreational activities (swimming pools, cafe and fitness center)

✅ Convenient store and Supermarket locate everywhere

✅ Great chance to enjoy local food

Disadvantages:

❌ Traffic can get pretty congested due to the small streets and dense population

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