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.
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.
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.
Saigon River
Gain a fresh perspective of the city skyline with a boat ride. Venture along the twisting waterways to small villages and an immense set of wartime tunnels.
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.
Things to do
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta - VIP Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike
Ho Chi Minh Historical Guided Walking Tour – 2 Hours
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Top hotels in District 8
Rex Hotel
Staff courteous, room clean, gym in poor state
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Room was very large staff were very attentive. Location excellent price was good value pool was cold but clean and handy to have as was quite hot in the city would stay here again on my next visit
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean and comfortable. Great location!
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
The Reverie Saigon
A destination in itself. Nothing could have been better. We thoroughly enjoyed all the opulence this hotel had to offer.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Hotel Nikko Saigon
Everything here is truly worth 5 star: very clean, spacious room, great bedding material, room decor, excellent restaurants and very customer oriented staff.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Staff are helpful and kind
Reviewed on Feb 28, 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 Thong Nhat Stadium.
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.
