Staying in District 7: Phu My Hung, wide avenues and the SECC

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Ngoc Loan Hotel

District 7 · 2.7 km from the centre

Ngoc Loan Hotel is a 1-star hotel in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms, a balcony room with city views and a family room for up to four gu...

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District 7, in the south of Ho Chi Minh City, is the city's showcase of planned development. Its best-known part, Phu My Hung, was laid out from the 1990s on former marshland as a new town of wide boulevards, landscaped parks, international schools, hospitals, malls and residential towers, and it has a large Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese community. The SECC exhibition and convention centre and Crescent Mall, by a lake with a curved pedestrian bridge, are its landmarks.

On this site District 7 covers the old district, including Phu My Hung, Tan Phong, Tan Quy and the areas towards Nha Be. Since July 2025 it has been divided into new wards, such as Tan My and Tan Hung, but residents, businesses and addresses still use the name District 7, or "Quan 7".

Who should stay in District 7?

District 7 suits business travellers attending events at the SECC, families who want wide pavements, parks and international restaurants, and longer stays in a calmer, more orderly part of the city. It is also popular with visitors from Korea, Japan and Taiwan, who find their own restaurants and supermarkets here.

The trade-off is distance from the centre: District 1 is about 5 km away, usually 20 to 30 minutes by car and longer at rush hour, and Metro Line 1 does not reach District 7. The district has little of the street life and historic sights of the centre, so most visitors combine a stay here with taxi rides into town.

Hotels and other places to stay in District 7

The 153 properties listed in this zone are mostly hotels, followed by apartments and aparthotels. Many hotels are mid-range three-star properties close to the SECC and in the residential streets of Phu My Hung, with a smaller number of upscale hotels; apartments are in the residential towers, often with pools and gyms. Guest ratings are good, with a median of about 8.3 out of 10 on this site.

Prices are generally lower than in District 1 for the same standard, but they rise when large trade fairs are held at the SECC, when hotels near the centre fill early. Many listings mention the distance to the SECC, which is useful for business travellers.

What is there to do in District 7?

District 7 is about modern Saigon: Crescent Mall and the lake beside it, with its pedestrian bridge and evening crowds, the landscaped parks and riverside paths of Phu My Hung, international restaurants of every kind and Korean and Japanese food streets. The SECC hosts trade fairs, exhibitions and conferences throughout the year. Sky Garden and the residential areas around it are full of cafés.

For the city's main sights, from Ben Thanh Market and Independence Palace to the War Remnants Museum, District 1 and District 3 are a 20 to 30-minute ride away. District 4 and its food streets are on the way, just north of District 7.

How do you get to District 7?

From Tan Son Nhat International Airport, about 8 to 11 km away, the ride takes 30 to 45 minutes outside the rush hours and up to an hour or more at peak times; a ride-hailing car costs more than to District 1. From District 1, Nguyen Huu Tho and Nguyen Van Linh avenues lead south, and the trip takes 20 to 30 minutes by car.

Metro Line 1 does not serve District 7. Ride-hailing cars and motorbike taxis are the usual way to get around, and the wide pavements of Phu My Hung make it one of the most walkable parts of the city within the neighbourhood.

When is District 7 at its best?

The dry season, from about December to April, is the most pleasant time for walking around the lake and the parks. During the rainy season, from about May to November, the afternoon showers are short, and the malls and covered walkways offer shelter. Check the SECC calendar if you are visiting during a major trade fair, when hotel rooms in the district are in demand. During Tet, in late January or February, the district is quieter as many residents travel.

What is Phu My Hung like to live in?

Phu My Hung feels different from the rest of Saigon. Its streets are wide and tree-lined, pavements are continuous and well kept, and traffic is calmer than in the older districts, so walking is pleasant within the neighbourhood. Residential towers and villas are grouped around parks, lakes and canals, with international schools, hospitals, supermarkets and malls close by, which explains why many foreign families and long-term residents choose to live here.

The district has a strong international flavour: Korean barbecue restaurants, Japanese izakaya, Taiwanese tea shops, Western bakeries and cafés stand next to Vietnamese eateries, and many shops have signs in several languages. Evenings around Crescent Lake and the parks are lively, with families walking, children playing and people exercising, and the malls stay busy until late.

For visitors, this makes District 7 a comfortable base, especially for longer stays, business trips and families with children. The trade-off is that it lacks the street life and historic charm of the centre, so most guests divide their time between quiet days in Phu My Hung and trips into District 1 and District 3 for sightseeing, food markets and nightlife.

Frequently asked questions

Is District 7 a good place to stay in Saigon?

Yes, for business at the SECC, families and longer stays: it is green, orderly and well equipped, with international restaurants and malls. It is about 5 km from District 1 and has no metro yet, so trips to the centre take 20 to 30 minutes by car.

How far is District 7 from the airport?

About 8 to 11 km: 30 to 45 minutes by car outside the rush hours, longer at peak times.

What is Phu My Hung?

It is the planned new town in District 7, built from the 1990s with wide boulevards, parks, schools, hospitals, malls and residential towers. It is home to many foreign residents, especially from Korea, Japan and Taiwan.

Is District 7 good for families?

Yes: it has wide pavements, parks, malls, international schools and restaurants, and calmer traffic than the centre. Apartments and aparthotels offer space and kitchens for longer stays.