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.
District 8 Hotel Deals
Hotel Majestic Saigon
V clean, v friendly, v efficient
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Amazing
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
very excellent service and good fresh fruit juice all day morning. Staff are kind and polite. Highly recomended to rebook next time. Good location with a hugh shopping market around the area. Also, at the entrance of the MTR terminal.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Chambre propre, terrasse avec piscine sympa. Les photos sont prises avec grand angles qui trompent un peu les choses. Je m attendais à mieux au prix de la chambre
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
New World Saigon Hotel
Excellent in every way. They had the best breakfast we experienced on our 3 week trip to Vietnam. The staff were very helpful, our room was extremely comfortable. I wish we could have stayed another night. We'll definitely book with New World again.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
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 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
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.
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.
