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.
District 8 Hotel Deals
Hotel Nikko Saigon
The staff is so helpful making me feel like I am a real VIP to them
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Located very convenient spot in the district 1 it could be explored very easily. While leaving very early in the morning they even provided a carry on breakfast bag. The offered breakfast was excellent with a lot of choices warm, and cold dishes. You could easily avoid the private transportation ...
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Caravelle Saigon
Great hotel in a great location in the city
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
New World Saigon Hotel
I enjoy my stay every time I visit Ho Chi Minh City. New World hotel is my first choice. Mr Quoc help me feel like a VIP. He helped me with reservations at a local restaurant and also set me up at a barber to get my haircut. What an experience. I love New World. The waitresses Thy Linh and Ann. and ...
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Hotel Grand Saigon
Everything was great. Check in was quick. Was able to exchange US dollars for Dong at time of check in with exceptional exchange rate. Room was clean and spacious. Buffet breakfast was fantastic. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Very spacious comfortable rooms/suites. Staff extremely helpful. Historic hotel right on the river.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Other neighborhoods around District 8
District 5
Discover the vibrant Chinese community in District 5, where you can explore Cholon (Chinatown) and the historic Hải Thượng Lãn Ông quarter, known for its Chinese and Vietnamese herbs. Shop at Kim Biên and An Đông markets for unique finds.
District 10
District 10 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Thong Nhat Stadium and Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
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.
District 3
Bustling heart of Ho Chi Minh City, District 3 boasts French-style villas, Xá Lợi Pagoda, and Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda. Easily accessible via Saigon railway station, the largest railway hub in the country.
Nguyen Thai Binh
While visiting Nguyen Thai Binh, you might make a stop by sights like Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and Pham Ngu Lao Street.
District 8
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Dong Khoi Street
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Landmark 81
- War Remnants Museum
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Independence Palace
- Vinhomes Central Park
- An Dong Market
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- AEON MALL Tan Phu Celadon
