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Rooftop Bars Hanoi

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Rooftop Bar Hanoi
Courtesy of Lighthouse Sky Bar

Hanoi Rooftop Guide

Updated:March 3, 2024

This complete and up-to-date guide will help you find the best rooftop bar Hanoi, packed with all info you need about each venue: opening hours, dress code, pictures, maps and much more.

The capital of Vietnam mixes modern high-rise buildings with centuries-old architecture, and most of the Hanoi rooftop bars can be found around the buzzing Old Quarter. And while the rooftops Hanoi might charge a bit more than the regular street level bar, you can still get fantastic views and luxurious settings at great value. So, which is the best rooftop bar Hanoi? Scroll down and find the Hanoi rooftop bar best suited for you.

The list

13 best rooftop bars in Hanoi

Rooftop bar Hanoi Botan Bar & Dine in Hanoi
1

Botan Bar & Dine

$$$ | 9th floor | Hoan Kiem
  • Highlights
  • Harmonious
  • Sunset views
  • High garden

Floating on top of Meritel Hanoi, right in the center of the Old Quarter, you find the rooftop oasis Botan Bar & Dine. The name is inspired by botanical, and the beautiful rooftop is filled with lush greenery and fresh like a high garden. Since the terrace is west-facing, is offers splendid and panoramic sunset views over Hanoi. Exuding a gentle, chilling and healing vibe, here you can can indulge in a fantastic signature cocktail menu that draws inspiration from the culture of Hanoi's Old Quarter and Vietnam.

Rooftop bar Hanoi Lighthouse Sky Bar in Hanoi
2

Lighthouse Sky Bar

$$$$ | 10-11th floor | Hoan Kiem
  • Highlights
  • Stunning views
  • Modern & lush
  • Crafted cocktails

Occupying the top floors of La Siesta Premium Hang Be on the historic Hang Be Street, Lighthouse Sky Bar is one of Hanoi's most stylish rooftop bars. Lush and open-air, the terrace(s) are equipped with both comfy lounge sofas and front-row bar stools, and up here you get fantastic views over the city skyline and the Red River. Enjoy unique and well-made signature cocktails, Asian and Western bites, all served in a sophisticated and trendy vibe.

Rooftop bar Hanoi Moonlight Sky Bar in Hanoi
3

Moonlight Sky Bar

$$$$ | 11th floor | Hoan Kiem
  • Highlights
  • 360° views
  • Crafted signature cocktails
  • Dramatic design

Moonlight Sky Bar offers a dramatic and impressive rooftop experience, with amazing 360° views over Hanoi. Covering the top floor of La Siesta Classic Ma May, the terrace comes with a monochromatic color palette, softened with plenty of vibrant greenery. From the octagon-shaped and sleek rooftop bar you can order from a wide selection of crafted classic and signature cocktails, fine wines and spirits, served in a friendly yet vibrant atmosphere.

Rooftop bar Hanoi Terraço Sky Bar in Hanoi
4

Terraço Sky Bar

$$$$ | 8th floor | Hoan Kiem
  • Highlights
  • Royal elegance
  • 360° views
  • Flavours of Hanoi

Mixing the elegant with the glamorous, Terraço Sky Bar offers a lovely rooftop experience above above Hanoi's Old Quarter. Covering the top floor of La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel & Spa, the rooftop terrace comes with a sophisticated and beautiful design, surrounded with panoramic 360° views over Hanoi. The rooftop bar offers a selection of signature cocktails inspired by Hanoi’s heritage, along with a fine range of beers, spirits, wines and international bites.

Rooftop bar Hanoi Top of Hanoi in Hanoi
5

Top of Hanoi

$$$$ | 65th floor | Cong Vi
  • Highlights
  • Open-air kitchen
  • 360° views
  • Highest

Top of Hanoi is by quite a distance Hanoi's highest rooftop bar. Located on the 65th floor of the Lotte Hotel Hanoi, the recently renovated terrace comes surrounded with a stunning 360° view of the entire Hanoi and its surroundings. But jaw dropping vistas is far from the only reason to visit. From the rooftop bar you can order tasty cocktails along with premium spirits and fine wines, and the open-air kitchen offers with tasty and classic brasserrie-style cuisine, ranging from Western to Asian dishes.

Rooftop bar Hanoi Ignite Sky Bar in Hanoi
6

Ignite Sky Bar

$$$$ | 9th floor | Hoan Kiem
  • Highlights
  • Elegant
  • 360° views
  • Luxury cocktails

A new and stylish addition to the Hanoi rooftop heaven, found on top of the Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel, right in the hustle and bustle of Hanoi Old Quarter. With a beautiful and elegant decor, as well as panoramic 360° views over the Old Quarter and the Hanoi skyline, the impressive rooftop menu includes a wide range of both classic and luxury cocktails, a global wine list, and a food selection of international appetizers, light meals and shareables.

Rooftop bar Hanoi AIRA Sky Bar & Lounge in Hanoi
7

AIRA Sky Bar & Lounge

$$$ | 10-11th floor | Hoan Kiem
  • Highlights
  • Dual-level
  • Panoramic views
  • Weekend music

The expansive rooftop AIRA Sky Bar & Lounge covers the 10th and 11th floors Aira Boutique Hanoi Hotel & Spa, mixing dining tables, bar seats and comfy lounge spots with plenty of greenery. From pretty much every seat, you get panoramic views over Hanoi. Enjoy creative, artisan and local cocktails crafted by talented mixologists, a full wine collection, and a generous food menu, ranging from charcuterie and cold cuts, to Vietnamese cuisine.

Rooftop bar Hanoi The Summit bar at Pan Pacific in Hanoi
8

The Summit at Pan Pacific

$$$$ | 20th floor | Truc Bach
  • Highlights
  • Crafted cocktails
  • Panoramic views
  • Intimate

Located on top of the Pan Pacific Hanoi, this is one of the most luxurious and intimate rooftop bars Hanoi has to offer. From the roof terrace you get panoramic views of the city skyline, the lakes and the Red River. Both indoor lounge and rooftop terrace, Summit Bar offers a wide variety of tasty and well crafted signature cocktails and even Pan Pacific Hanoi own classics, along with a nice set set of Asian gourmet bar bites.

Rooftop bar Hanoi Cloud Sky Bar in Hanoi
9

Cloud Sky Bar

$$$$ | 9th floor | Hoan Kiem
  • Highlights
  • Cocktail bar
  • Panoramic views
  • Sleek terrace

Cloud Sky Bar is described as 'a mesmerizing rooftop destination for sky lovers, stargazers, and those who like to dream'. With a sleek dress of dark wood, marble and striped cushions, the rooftop is like a minimalistic opposite to the panoramic views over the colorful and sprawling Hanoi. Surrounded with cool music, here you can indulge in crafted signature cocktails with tastes of Hanoi. One floor below, Viet Restaurant serves Vietnamese dishes as both lunch and dinner.

Rooftop bar Hanoi Skyline Hanoi in Hanoi
10

Skyline Hanoi

$$$ | 11th floor | Hoan Kiem
  • Highlights
  • Charming rooftop oasis
  • 360° views
  • Restaurant & bar

Skyline Hanoi, nicknamed 'Rooftop of the Old Quarter', is a charming and beautiful rooftop restaurant and sky lounge, offering impressive 360-degree views over the city skyline. Equipped with both stylish indoor restaurant and spacious outdoor terrace, here you can enjoy tasty local Vietnamese dishes and International classics, along with well-made and smart cocktails. A calm and lovely rooftop oasis, topped with friendly service.

Rooftop bar Hanoi Northern Soul Rooftop Bar in Hanoi
11

Northern Soul Rooftop Bar

$$$ | 5th floor | Hoan Kiem
  • Highlights
  • Urban
  • Vibrant
  • Soul music

A bit hard to find, but well worth the search, the funky and urban Northern Soul is the only rooftop bar in the heart of Hanoi’s Beer Corner. Promising vibrant nights filled with hits and rare gems spanning the entire history of Soul, Funk and Motown music, the rooftop bar also offers an excellent craft beer collection, as well as crafted cocktails. Enjoy views over the Old Quarter from the two spacious outdoor patios, or challenge your friends in a game of fussball or beer pong.

Rooftop bar Hanoi SOL SKY BAR in Hanoi
12

SOL SKY BAR

$$$ | 10th floor | Hoan Kiem
  • Highlights
  • Intimate
  • Panoramic views
  • Crafted cocktails

Perched on top of Solaria Hanoi Hotel, right next to Hoan Kiem Lake, SOL SKY BAR offers one of best view inside the Old Quarter. The intimate and beautiful terrace mixes front row bar stools and comfy loungers with a very sleek bar, where you can order a colorful and crafted selection of seasonal signature cocktails and mocktails, as well as a full array of beers, wine and spirits. Usually surrounded with a sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere, SOL also offers vibrant events.

Rooftop bar Hanoi Starlight Skybar in Hanoi
13

Starlight Skybar

$$$ | 10th floor | Hoan Kiem
  • Highlights
  • Airy
  • 360° views
  • Rooftop restaurant below

The 80 seats Starlight Skybar offers a beautiful and airy setting to enjoy a great mix of fine drinks and smashing Hanoi views. Found at Aurora Premium Hotel & Spa, the rooftop holds both comfy lounge sofas, and a long line of front-row bar stools stretching around the terrace. Surrounded with fresh air and catchy modern music, here you can indulge in handcrafted cocktails, as well as mocktails, spirits and cold beers. Just below you also find the Comet Restaurant, serving Vietnamese and fusion food with a view, both indoors and outdoors.

Hans Ebenman
Hans Ebenman

Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.

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Rooftop bar Hanoi

Rooftop-grade: 8/10

Prime season: all year

Residents: 6,5 million

Climate: Tempered climate

Hanoi has some amazing rooftop bars. Most of them have magnificent views of the city skyline and the surrounding rivers and lakes.

The prices on the rooftop bars in Hanoi are more expensive than most bars on street level, but cheap if you compare it with rooftops in other Western countries - which is a big plus for everyone visiting these venues.

Which are the best rooftops in Hanoi? You can find something for everyone here. Rooftop bars with grand views, rooftops with party, rooftop bars with good food and so on.

The very best time of year to head up to one of the Hanoi terraces is between March and October. When the climate is fairest and on a really fine and clear day you get an absolutely stunning view in front of your eyes while sitting and sipping your drink.

The rooftop bars serves most things in the way of beverages, but the most common to order here are the cocktails and at most of the rooftops you get really good and special drinks. What time during the year is best to visit Hanoi? You can find out that in this great article.

About Hanoi

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, and the name itself means "inside the rivers". The city is the country's second largest, after Ho Chi Minh City, with a population of about 6.5 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area, of which about 2.4 million of these live in the city center. Hanoi is very vulnerable to flooding, so it has built up high blast walls at the waterfront from the rivers and lakes adjacent to the city here. Climate-wise, it is said that Hanoi has four seasons when the city is located in northern Vietnam where the winters are colder than in the rest of the country. However, the average temperature is between 15-36 degrees all year round.