District 8 Travel Guide
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 search for that perfect souvenir at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels Full-Day Excursion
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta - VIP Tour
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Customer service desk
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean and comfortable. Great location!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 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 2 Mar 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 1 Mar 2026
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Staff are helpful and kind
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 8
District 5
District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda while in the area.
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
Binh Tan might not have many top sights, but Aeon Mall Binh Tan and Dam Sen Water Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
District 3
District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to War Remnants Museum or The Most Holy Redeemer Saigon.
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.
