Phường 8 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. Visit 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.
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.
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 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.
Activities
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
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
Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Ride & Coconut Village Visit
Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option
Small Group Mekong River Experience from Ho Chi Minh City
Our pick of the best Phường 8 Hotel Deals
La Vela Saigon Hotel
The staff was absolutely amazing! Everyone was extremely welcoming and accommodating. They brought us free water bottles at every request, the room was perfect, and the pool had amazing views.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Rex Hotel
In the middle of the city with abundant shops in walking distance! Rex hotel is really King!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Windsor Plaza Hotel
The breakfast was good. Room size is good. Overall decent hotel but in old area. I would book next time in district 1 which is modern area.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
ibis Saigon Airport
Great and ended with a terrific breakfast
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
The Reverie Saigon
We experienced a serious safety issue during our stay. The shower head was not securely fastened and fell off without me even touching it. When it detached, it broke part of the ceramic fixture, which then fell onto my foot and caused a bleeding injury. I am currently pregnant, which made the situation ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Excellent
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Phường 8
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.
Phường 6
While visiting Phường 6, you might make a stop by sights like War Remnants Museum and Co.opmart Nguyen Dinh Chieu.
Phu Nhuan
Visitors to Phu Nhuan appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Tan Son Nhat Market and Jade Emperor Pagoda might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien Walking Street, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House Station to see more of the city.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Vincom Center Shopping Mall or Dong Khoi Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.
