District 8 Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping and markets

Ben Thanh Market

4/5(253 reviews)

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.

Ben Thanh Market
Bui Vien Walking Street

Bui Vien Walking Street

4/5(168 reviews)

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.

Bui Vien Walking Street
Saigon Square

Saigon Square

4/5(199 reviews)

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.

Saigon Square
Pham Ngu Lao Street showing night scenes, street scenes and shopping

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.

Pham Ngu Lao Street
Dong Khoi Street which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

Dong Khoi Street

This character-filled street’s many transformations sum up Ho Chi Minh City’s history, which is pretty impressive.

Dong Khoi Street
War Remnants Museum

War Remnants Museum

4/5(203 reviews)

A sobering collection of artillery, documentation and graphic exhibitions depict the effects of the Vietnam War.

War Remnants Museum

Activities

Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience

AU$93
per adult
Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

AU$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Picture 8 for Activity Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

AU$87
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet
Tour boat at night in Saigon

Saigon By Night featuring Vietnamese Water Puppets & Dinner

AU$111
per traveller
Saigon By Night featuring Vietnamese Water Puppets & Dinner
Ho Chi Minh City: Panoramic City Bus Tour

Ho Chi Minh City: Panoramic City Bus Tour

AU$11
per adult
Ho Chi Minh City: Panoramic City Bus Tour
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

AU$16
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
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Our pick of the best District 8 Hotel Deals

Hotel Nikko Saigon
Hotel Nikko Saigon
5 out of 5
235 Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$213 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$213
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,107 reviews)
"Second time with hotel Nikko. Staff is always friendly and great. Hotel suite was spacious and separate space for the toilet. Only critics is that wish they had a mirror and a towel rack in the toilet room. Will definitely be back for a third."

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

Hotel Nikko Saigon
New World Saigon Hotel
New World Saigon Hotel
5 out of 5
76 Le Lai Street, District 1, Ben Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$203 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$203
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Consistently great place to stay with wonderful staff, location and amenities."

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

New World Saigon Hotel
Rex Hotel
Rex Hotel
5 out of 5
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$173 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
AU$173
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Friendly staff, the room is very nice. One thing I don’t like is music too loud."

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024

Rex Hotel
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
4 out of 5
59 - 61 Pasteur Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$183 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$183
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"this is 5th time to use this hotel. location is convenient. room is quite clean. toilet doesnt have washlet and I dont like those asian thing,"

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Caravelle Saigon
Caravelle Saigon
5 out of 5
19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$249 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
AU$249
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"Really enjoyed the stay here and its location is amazing! I would come back again"

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Caravelle Saigon
ibis Saigon Airport
ibis Saigon Airport
4 out of 5
2 Hong Ha Street, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$82 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$82
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Overall hotel is clean, comfortable and convenient for short stay and transit as near to airport, bus shuttle is also provide."

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024

ibis Saigon Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around District 8

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District 5

District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and Hoa Binh Market while in the area.

District 5
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District 10

District 10 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine and Hoa Binh Theater.

District 10
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Ben Thanh

If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Tao Dan Park and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.

Ben Thanh
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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 4
War Remnants Museum which includes interior views

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 Tan Dinh Church.

District 3
Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

4/5(259 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Benthanh Street Food Market or Ben Thanh Market while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

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