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Rooftop Bars Ho Chi Minh City

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Rooftop Bar Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City Rooftop Guide

Updated:September 2, 2023

Find the best Ho Chi Minh rooftop bars, with all info you need about each venue: opening hours, dress code, photos, maps and much more.

Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon) is one of the most genuine cities in Asia. Great culture, friendly people and superb prices. The Saigon rooftop bars also live up to all these criteria’s. Not only that, many of the top floor venues also offer suberb Ho Chi Minh rooftop swimming pools.

So, which is the best rooftop bar Saigon? Just scroll down and find the Saigon rooftop bar best suited for you.

The list

22 best rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh City

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Le Café des Stagiaires - Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City
1

Le Café des Stagiaires - Saigon

$$$ | 3rd floor | Thao Dien/District 2
  • Highlights
  • European style
  • River & skyline views
  • Open everyday

Located in the lively and cosmopolitan Thao Dien neighborhood, the modern Le Café des Stagiaires brings a slice of European vibes to Saigon. With a cool interior living room, the prime spot is the lush and charming open-air rooftop, surrounded with panoramic views over the Saigon river and skyline. Offering a large and colorful menu, here you can enjoy everything from modern European cuisine perfect to share, to plenty of Belgian beer and crafted cocktails. Enjoy chill-out sessions with friends during the weekday happy hour, or more vibrant nights with live DJs spinning eclectic tracks.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Zion Sky Lounge & Dining in Ho Chi Minh City
2

Zion Sky Lounge & Dining

$$$$ | 14th floor | Nguyen Thai Binh Ward/District 1
  • Highlights
  • Luxurious & futuristic
  • Panoramic views
  • Sunset Hours

Located in the heart of bustling Saigon, Zion Sky Lounge & Dining offers a sophisticated, stylish and futuristic sancturay, elevated high above it all. The rooftop terrace comes with a unique architecture, framed by amazing panoramics over the Saigon river and cityscape. Open daily, Zion invites everyone to enjoy the finest of evenings, as well as the most vibrant of nights. During Sunset Hours you can not only gaze upon amazing sunset views, but also enjoy special promotions on food and drinks. As darkness falls, the rooftop turns into a buzzing and fun-filled venue, where live music and live DJs keep the atmosphere sky-high.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Cocoon Rooftop in Ho Chi Minh City
3

Cocoon Rooftop

$$$ | 8th floor | Cô Giang/District 1
  • Highlights
  • Urban jungle
  • Skyline views
  • Hidden gem

Found on the 8th floor of the PLS Tower in downtown Saigon, Cocoon Rooftop is a modern and elevated urban escape, made for drinking, chilling and wild-ing. Mixing the lush with the elegant, the covered terrace is a jungle haven, opening up to panoramic and amazing views over the city skyline. Up here, the friendly staff will guide you through the menu, featuring crafted signature cocktails, as well as delicious sushi created by Sushi Tiger. Vibrant yet relaxing, Cocoon invites to both chill nights and weekends filled with DJ session and sky-high vibes.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Mad Cow Wine & Grill / Rooftop Bar in Ho Chi Minh City
4

Mad Cow Wine & Grill / Rooftop Bar

$$$$ | 30th & 31st floor | Nguyen Cu Trinh/District 1
  • Highlights
  • Restaurant + Bar
  • Panoramic views
  • Urban wine bar

The luxurious Pullman Saigon Centre comes with a dual and fantastic rooftop setting, including rooftop restaurant, wine bar and rooftop bar. The very top and 31st floor is home to the Rooftop Bar, the highest hotel rooftop bar in Ho Chi Minh, and a great spot for open-air drinks with amazing panoramics over the city skyline. One floor below is the Mad Cow Wine & Grill, which combines the best of an edgy grill with a casual urban wine bar. Make a combo-visit at the Pullman Saigon Centre rooftop, with a meal at Mad Cow and a pre- or post dinner drink on the terrace at the Rooftop Bar.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Twilight Sky Bar in Ho Chi Minh City
5

Twilight Sky Bar

$$$$ | 13th floor | Bến Thành/District 1
  • Highlights
  • Sophisticated
  • 360° views
  • Creative drinks

Perched on top of the prestigious La Siesta Premium Sai Gon, Twilight Sky Bar invites to an elevated world of elegance and sophistication. Spread across two floors, the beautiful and sleek rooftop comes with an impressive decor, and even more impressive 360° views over Saigon. With top-notch service, chill-out music, a creative and extensive selection of drinks, and a trendy understated vibe, this is a prime spot for everything from happy hour drinks to fantastic sunsets, to romantic evenings or a fun night out with friends.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Social Club Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City
6

Social Club Rooftop Bar

$$$$ | 24th floor | Da Kao/District 3
  • Highlights
  • Infinity pool
  • Beautiful decor
  • Handcrafted cocktails

At the Hotel des Arts Saigon rooftop you find the beautiful Social Club Saigon. From the indoor 23rd level restaurant, a couple of stairs leads up to the 24th floor rooftop bar and terrace, offering breathtaking views of the Saigon skyline. With a unique and luxurious setting, lots of wooden details, the terrace really has the feeling of a very natural and clean oasis right in the buzzing city. All this completed with one of the world's most smashing roofotp infinity pools. Enjoy well crafted and fine looking cocktails and light snacks in a great atmosphere.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Chill SkyBar Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City
7

Chill SkyBar Saigon

$$$$ | 26th floor | Bến Thành/District 1
  • Highlights
  • Crafted cocktails
  • Sunset views
  • Nightclub vibes

Situated on the 26th floor of the AB Tower, Chill SkyBar was the first and original sky bar in Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam. From here you get magical panorama views of the entire city and a fantastic sunset. Large, stylish and modernly furnished, with mainly standing tables and an oval and iconic glowing bar in the middle, where you can order well crafted classic and signature cocktails, wine / bubbles in both glass and bottle along with a large and tasty selection of bar bites. Come early for sunset and lounge vibes and later on for live DJs and party atmosphere.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Banana Mama Rooftop & Kitchen in Ho Chi Minh City
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Banana Mama Rooftop & Kitchen

$$$ | 10th floor | Pham Ngu Lao/District 1
  • Highlights
  • Beach-style oasis
  • Panoramic views
  • Relaxing

Banana Mama Rooftop Bar is somewhat of a hidden gem, located on the 10th floor of the WMC Tower in District 1. But this tropical and beach-style rooftop oasis is well worth the search. Filled with bohemian lounge spots, colorful cushions and plenty of greenery, the wooden decked terrace is a prime spot to escape the bustling city and chill, surrounded by amazing views over the Saigon skyline. Indulge in a juicy selection of burgers and French-isnpired bites, as well as refreshing signature cocktails and mocktails, 'DIY' Gin & Tonics, crafted beers and nice array of wine.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh The Muse in Ho Chi Minh City
9

The Muse

$$$ | 8th floor | Thao Dien/District 2
  • Highlights
  • Modern & sophisticated
  • River views
  • Unique drinks

On top of the luxury boutique hotel Mia Saigon in District 2 you find The Muse - Cocktail & Tapas Bar, an elegant and modern rooftop, overlooking the Saigon river. Part cosy and nostalgic interior lounge, the rooftop also holds two open air terraces, each featuring a landscaped garden and panoramic views over the Sagion skyline and river. Here you can enjoy a variety of fresh hand-made cocktails with gorgeous garnishing that are exclusively created for guests at The Muse, complemented with modern Indochine bites.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Blank Lounge in Ho Chi Minh City
10

Blank Lounge

$$$ | 75-76th floor | Binh Thanh District
  • Highlights
  • Day-to-night
  • Breathtaking views
  • Rooftop lounge, bar & café

One of the highest lounges in the world, which is not surprising as Blank is located on the 75th and 76th floor of the impressive and 472 metres tall Landmark 81 skyscraper. Beautiful and thoughtful in design, and surrounded by truly breathtaking and panoramic views over Saigon, most seating at the rooftop is inside, but there is also a smaller outside terrace where you can feel the breeze sky-high above the city. Open from morning to late night, here you can enjoy everything from local coffee and tea, to crafted cocktails and beer, wine, canapés, and pastries.

Rooftop bar WOW Skybar in Ho Chi Minh City
11

WOW Skybar

$$$$ | 14th floor | Bến Nghé/District 1
  • Highlights
  • Spacious
  • Great cocktails
  • Vibrant

Perched on top of the President Place building in the heart of Ho Chi Minh, WOW Skybar is a vibrant and stylish rooftop bar, perfect for mixing great cocktails with fantastic views. Usually open daily from 5.30pm, you should visit early for a more relaxing vibe, sunset views and enjoy exquisite and well-crafted signature cocktails. Later on the rooftop turns more and more into a vibrant club lounge, with live DJs and a larger crowd enjoying the great atmosphere.

Rooftop bar Rogue Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City
12

Rogue Saigon

$$$ | 4th floor | Nguyen Thai Binh Ward/District 1
  • Highlights
  • Craft beers
  • Happening
  • Two terraces

Found on the upper floors of an old building in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Rogue Saigon is a hidden gem to enjoy the best of vibes, craft beers and burgers. Set over several levels, the industrial and bare-brick venue comes with two rooftop terraces, where you can enjoy fantastic view of Saigon's sky towers. With a focus on the city's new and booming craft beer scene, Rogue Saigon comes equipped with 20 taps, as well as plenty of seasonal bottles, but also offers a range of cocktails, shooters and juicy burgers.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Shri Restaurant & Lounge in Ho Chi Minh
13

Shri Restaurant & Lounge

$$$$ | 23rd floor | Da Kao/District 3
  • Highlights
  • Lunch & dinner
  • Panoramic views
  • Lush terrace

A multi-concept rooftop that comes with dining room, bar & lounge, whisky library, glasshouse and (as main feature) a fantastic rooftop terrace, offering spectacular pamoramic views over the Saigon skyline. The terrace is large and lush with lots of dining tables, trees and even a 'mini-river'. Enjoy great lunch deals in the sun, go for a fine dinner and indulge in a wide á la carte menu or just drop by for some lounge vibes and a great selection of artful and crafted cocktails along with a very large wine menu.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh AIR Saigon in Ho Chi Minh
14

AIR Saigon

$$$$ | 22nd floor | Phạm Ngũ Lão/District 1
  • Highlights
  • Sky pool dinner
  • 360-view
  • Vibrant

AIR Saigon is one of the coolest and most fashionable rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh, located on top of the Ben Tanh Tower. With the large and airy terrace and lounge being the main destination, this is actually a multi-level and multi-space venue, with AIR Dining, an indoor lounge and an upper level VIP-area for more private get togethers also available. What all the spaces have in common is fantastic views over the Saigon skyline and an always present party vibe.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Liberty Central City Point in Ho Chi Minh
15

Above Sky Bar

$$$ | 19th floor | Bến Nghé/District 1
  • Highlights
  • Infinity pool
  • 360-view
  • Nice ambience

Located on the 19th floor of the modern Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint, Above is a chic and modern rooftop bar with a fabulous 360-degree view of the Saigon skyline. With a cool bar in the middle, the rooftop has a stylish setting with both comfy lounge sofas and a long stretch of bar stools right at the edge. Enjoy the nice and soft lounge vibe with modern tunes from a live DJ along with great signature cocktails and beer on draught. More of a pool bar during day, where guests at the hotel can enjoy a cocktail in the comfy sun loungers and swim in the fantastic infinity pool.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Broma: Not a Bar in Ho Chi Minh
16

Broma: Not a Bar

$$$ | 4th floor | Bến Nghé/District 1
  • Highlights
  • Bohemian & relaxed
  • Live music
  • Craft beers

A hip and quite small bar, located close to the Saigon River and overlooking the pedestrian street Nguyên Hue. And although the rooftop is open and airy and the views from the 4th floor over the surrounding sky scrapers are cool, this place is more about live music and atmosphere. Situated over three levels, Broma: Not a Bar offers themed evenings several days a week and is a perfect rooftop for a relaxed and fun ambiance right in the city center. Exciting signature cocktails and close to heaven for the beer lover, with over 30 quality brews to choose from.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Saigon, Saigon Bar at the Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
17

Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar

$$$ | 10th floor | Bến Nghé/District 1
  • Highlights
  • Great ambience
  • Classic spot
  • Live music

Situated at the classic Hotel Caravelle, right opposite the Opera House. Loads of history surrounds both the hotel and the rooftop, as this where many American reporters lived and socialized during the Vietnam War. Old-style rustic in décor, with large wooden chairs and tables on the main terrace and on the "balconies" surrounding the inside bar, along with spectacular views of the skyline. Enjoy a large drinking menu, including their own brew, well crafted signature cocktails and a food menu with delicious sharing plates, along with friendly service, sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere and live music five days a week.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh La Moon Rooftop in Ho Chi Minh City
18

La Moon Rooftop

$$ | 4th floor | Binh An/District 2
  • Highlights
  • Casual
  • 360° view
  • Accoustic sessions

La Moon Rooftop is a casual and chill-out rooftop bar, located in the Binh An area in District 2. Beautiful and charming in a rustic and low-key way, this Saigon rooftop is a great spot to relax with a couple of friends, above the hectic streets below, overlooking the city skyline. Up here you can enjoy crafted signature and classic cocktails, beers and tasty bites, all offered at budget prices but with a 5-star service. Visit during the beautiful sunset, or for the recurring live accoustic sessions.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Rooftop Grand Lounge in Ho Chi Minh City
19

Rooftop Grand Lounge

$$$$ | 20th floor | Bến Nghé/District 1
  • Highlights
  • Morning to night
  • Panoramic views
  • Filipino music band

Perched 20 floors above the hustle below, the Rooftop Grand Lounge is found on top of the Grand Hotel Saigon, and mixes covered and open-air seating in a setting that is both classic and luxurious, yet very cozy. And the ambience sure is helped by the amazing panoramics over the Saigon skyline and river. Open from morning to late night, here you can enjoy both authentic Western and Vietnamese cusine, as well as a large drink list, including everything from refreshing cocktails to fine wines and cold beers.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh M Bar at Hotel Majestic Saigon in Ho Chi Minh
20

M Bar at Hotel Majestic Saigon

$$$ | 8th floor | Bến Nghé/District 1
  • Highlights
  • River views
  • Live music
  • Refurbished 2018

Located on top of the very classic and luxurious Hotel Majestic Saigon, this is really a magnificent Ho Chi Minh rooftop bar for soothing river views and comfy time with friends and family. While the M rooftop bar, just as the hotel, is a classic place, it was refurbished during 2018 and now offers a new setting and a new decor. Open from early morning to late night, offering all day á la carte dining & drinks, you can visit M Bar for both rooftop breakfast and lunch, or come later at night and enjoy crafted cocktails and live music.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
21

Vertical Sky Bar

$$$ | 25th floor | Bến Nghé/District 1
  • Highlights
  • Infinity pool
  • River view
  • Relaxing

The modern Liberty Central Saigon Riverside has a rooftop terrace equipped with a luxurious and cool infinity pool. And while the pool is only for hotel guests, the terrace also comes with a great rooftop bar, called Vertical Sky Bar, open for everyone and offering a stunning view over the Saigon River. The atmosphere on the terrace is relaxed pool lounge during day and more festive and fun later on, with different live bands five nights a week. Enjoy signature cocktails, wine and local draught beers with a mix of fantastic views, casual conversations and a bit of vibe.

Rooftop bar Ho Chi Minh Rooftop Garden at Rex Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
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Rooftop Garden Bar at Rex Hotel

$$$$ | 5th floor | Bến Nghé/Disrict 1
  • Highlights
  • Classic spot
  • Large terrace
  • Live music

A very classical Ho Chi Minh rooftop bar and garden terrace, located on the 5-star Rex Hotel, at the top of the Nguyen Hue Walking Street. Large and spacious terrace with quite simple decor and lots of seating, both under a roof and out in the open air. Open from early morning to late night, here you can order snacks and drinks of the highest quality, however at quite steep prices. Live music every night to raise the atmosphere, usually old classic, which suits the more mature audience and ambience found at the rooftop.

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 Ho Chi Minh City

Rooftop-grade: 8/10

Prime season: all year

Residents: 7 millions

Climate: tropic

The temperature in Saigon is around 30 degrees celsius all year round, which means that you can enjoy your self at one of the rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh City whenever you want.

The rooftop bars in Saigon are often situated on a very high altitude in a skyscraper with a superb view. The city's size and climate means that there are lots of roof terraces in Ho Chi Minh.

Which are the best rooftops in Ho Chi Minh? There are both classic rooftop bars in Saigon that have existed a long time and it also opens up a lot of new rooftops periodically. Almost all sky lounges in Ho Chi Minh is within walking distance of each other. Ideal for those who want to visit several rooftops during their stay in Ho Chi Minh.

The position of most of the terraces is central and close to everything the city has to offer. Some Saigon rooftop bars are located amid the skyscrapers and some others in proximity to the river.

About Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City as it is now called, is Vietnam's largest city. The city is located in southern Vietnam by the Saigon River. For the western world, the city is best known from the Vietnam War. Saigon is the country's financial center, and 7.5% of the country's population represents almost 20 % of its GDP. As a tourist, one can live very well here at a low cost.

Food, drink and party on rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh City

In Ho Chi Minh you can eat good and cheap Asian and Vietnamese food at most of the city’s rooftop bars. What better than to enjoy this food with views over the Ho Chi Minh expanses from any rooftop. As for beverages, it is most beers and cocktails sold at the rooftops in Ho Chi Minh. But of course there are also wine, cider, alcohol-free alternatives and much more. For those who like to party on rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh there’s some good choices here to. There is not much that beats a nice party where you have views over the city while hanging out with friends in a festive atmosphere.

Alltitude and views from the rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh is a huge city with lots of skyscrapers, which makes many of the city's roof terraces located on very high altitude and with absolutely stunning views. Here you can find rooftop bars located only about 20 meters altitude all the way to over 150 meters. The view can vary quite a lot of it too. From some rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh you get views of the city and its environs, from other you get a mighty view amid skyscrapers and a few with views of the river. That said - there is something to suit most people here in terms of height and views of the city’s rooftop bars.

Other attractions in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh is ranked as the world's cheapest major city. Vietnam has really exploded in terms of tourism the last 20 years and every year lots of people from all over the world comes here to take part of the city's lovely atmosphere. For those who want to be a tourist, there are some historical sites and buildings here to visit. Most known from the Vietnam War. Otherwise, it's the shopping, good food and cheap goings that attracts here. Being able to live like a king and still barely spend any money is something most people dream of being able to do on their vacation. Here it becomes a reality.

Rooftop pools in Ho Chi Minh City

The warm climate, the amount rooftop bars and the large number of luxury hotels means that you can find really good rooftop swimming pools in Ho Chi Minh. You usually need to be a guest at one of hotels to get use rooftop pools. One of the best ways to experience Ho Chi Minh is from above, and what better than to do it with a drink in hand lying on an air mattress in a warm swimming pool. In short, Ho Chi Minh is a good city in terms rooftop swimming pools.

Flights and hotels in Ho Chi Minh City

Tan Son Nhat airport, which is Vietnam's largest airport and also the one with the most traffic. Lots of planes landing and taking off here every day. The airport also serves as a gateway for people traveling on. As for hotels, there are plenty of both luxurious and simpler hotels. Luxury hotels, however, is very affordable and for those who enjoy luxury at a cheap price, this is heaven. Book hotels at the best price directly through our site and take advantage of the best deals and prices on the market.