District 8
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
You can enjoy retail therapy at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Check out 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.
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.
Saigon Square
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
Whether you want to see exotic animals or enjoy a stroll through colorful gardens, this park transports you from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
Things to do
Ho Chi Minh Street Food & Sightseeing By Motorbike (Safe & Fun)
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta - VIP Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta - Small Group Tour
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta VIP Tour by Limousine
Top hotels in District 8
Hotel Grand Saigon
Excellent hotel, great location, amazing breakfast. Will be staying here again
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Perfect in every way. Thank you for a fab stay.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Room was large and clean, the staff were very polite.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Hotel Nikko Saigon
Hotel stay was good. It is clean but not as new as I thought .The service was impeccable and shuttle bus was good and convenient.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
I had booked a room with no external windows, which isn't terrible but I missed having daylight wake me up. The location of the hotel is great, staff are wonderful, bed was very comfortable. Bar and pool area is very small but very pretty. It's probably more of a 3 star hotel but very nice all the ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 8
District 5
Travelers come to District 5 for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like An Dong Market and Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda while you're in town.
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.
Binh Tan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Binh Tan and surrounding area, you can visit Aeon Mall Binh Tan and Dam Sen Water Park.
District 3
Travelers come to District 3 for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like War Remnants Museum and The Most Holy Redeemer Saigon while you're in town.
District 4
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in District 4. You might want to make time for a stop at Saigon River or Vinh Khanh Food Street.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
