District 8 Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
Ben Thanh Market
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Ben Thanh Market, a favourite shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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
During your visit to Ho Chi Minh City, you can do some window-shopping at Pham Ngu Lao Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Dong Khoi Street
During your visit to Ho Chi Minh City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dong Khoi Street. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Saigon River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Saigon River during your travels in Củ Chi. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
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.
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
After arriving after 22 of travel and being a platinum Expedia member the lady takes my payment and then says oh you only booked for one person so now you must pay 500,000 dong each day more. It was a total oversight when I booked but seriously my membership should be giving me an upgrade to a suite. ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Reverie Saigon
The Reverie looks great initially but on closer inspection is a bit tired. The pool area is showing signs of wear and tear and should really be refurbished. The hotel policy on room access is an excellent example of how to alienate your guests. We arrived on a flight from London and had booked one ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Staff are helpful and kind
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Windsor Plaza Hotel
Meet my expectations
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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.
