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15 Best Rooftop Bars in Ho Chi Minh City — The Unfiltered Guide

Elevate your Ho Chi Minh City nights with 15 Reddit-backed rooftop bar recommendations, offering genuine views and vibes beyond the tourist traps.

Quick answer

Ho Chi Minh City's rooftop bars range from ultra-budget to luxurious, with cocktails from 30,000–450,000 VND, but Chill Sky Bar, known for its iconic status, is a top recommendation for experiencing the city's vibrant nightlife any time of year. This guide highlights the best rooftop bars, catering to various tastes and budgets, perfect for enjoying the city's skyline.

Best overall
Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
Price/value range
250,000 – $3.20)
Top-ranked pick
Chill Sky Bar — 250,000–400,000 VND/cocktail
Last verified
2026-03

Top verdicts

  • Chill Sky Bar: The one rooftop bar everyone has to visit at least once.
  • Social Club Rooftop Bar: The grown-up's rooftop bar.
  • Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar: The rooftop bar with the most soul.

Ho Chi Minh City's rooftop bars range from ultra-budget to luxurious, with cocktails from 30,000–450,000 VND, but Chill Sky Bar, known for its iconic status, is a top recommendation for experiencing the city's vibrant nightlife any time of year. This guide highlights the best rooftop bars, catering to various tastes and budgets, perfect for enjoying the city's skyline.

Ho Chi Minh City's skyline has exploded in the last decade — and the rooftop bar scene has kept pace. But not every spot with a view is worth your money. Some are tourist-trap cocktail mills charging 400,000 VND for a mediocre mojito with a nice backdrop.

We combed through dozens of Reddit posts from r/VietNam, r/saigon, and r/hochiminhcity to find out which rooftop bars actual expats, residents, and repeat visitors recommend — and which ones they say you can skip. From the iconic Chill Sky Bar to hidden gems the guidebooks miss.

Rooftop Bar Map

1. Chill Sky Bar

How we built this list

We analyzed 60+ Reddit posts and 300+ comments across r/VietNam, r/saigon, r/hochiminhcity, and r/travel — spanning 2022 to 2025. Bars were ranked by recommendation frequency and weighted by commenter credibility (long-term expats vs. first-time visitors). We cross-referenced with local sources like The Dot Magazine and Vietnam Coracle.

1Chill Sky Bar

Iconic 4.4 · 5,518 reviews
💴 250,000–400,000 VND/cocktail 📍 AB Tower, 76A Lê Lai, District 1 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The one rooftop bar everyone has to visit at least once.
sunset drinks / late-nighttourist-magnet
360-degree viewslive DJsdress code

Quick comparison

Best for
Iconic in AB Tower, 76A Lê Lai, District 1 with a 250,000–400,000 VND/cocktail spend range
Strengths
4.4★ from 5,518 Google reviews · Known for 360-degree views, live DJs · Iconic
Limitations
not extraordinary
Price / value
250,000–400,000 VND/cocktail · 4.4★
Why it made the list
The one rooftop bar everyone has to visit at least once. Yes, it's pricier and touristy. Yes, the cocktails are decent but not extraordinary. But the 360° view of Saigon at night is genuinely breathtaking. Go once, take it in, and then explore the rest of this list for your second night.
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Mon5:30 PM – 1:30 AMTue5:30 PM – 1:30 AMWed5:30 PM – 1:30 AMThu5:30 PM – 1:30 AMFri5:30 PM – 1:30 AMSat5:30 PM – 1:30 AMSun5:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Chill Sky Bar in AB Tower, 76A Lê Lai, District 1
"Chill Skybar is a really popular place in the heart of the city, but drinks can get quite expensive. The view, however, is one of the best ones in the city!" — r/VietNam · Rooftop bars in Saigon thread
"Some people like Vietnamese rooftop bars like Zion or Chill, others like western places like Obs and Lighthouse. It really depends on your taste." — r/saigon · NYE recommendation thread

2Social Club Rooftop Bar

Hotel Luxury 4.5 · 2,176 reviews
💴 280,000–450,000 VND/cocktail 📍 Hôtel des Arts Saigon, 76-78 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, District 3 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The grown-up's rooftop bar.
Go around sunsetsunset drinks / late-nightmixed-leaning-touristy
sunset cocktailslive DJsdress code

Quick comparison

Best for
couples and groups who appreciate craft drinks over spectacle
Strengths
4.5★ from 2,176 Google reviews · Known for sunset cocktails, live DJs · Hotel Luxury
Limitations
the cocktails are genuinely excellent, the crowd is civilized, and the sky bridge to Shri means you can make an evening of it
Price / value
280,000–450,000 VND/cocktail · 4.5★
Why it made the list
The grown-up's rooftop bar. If Chill Sky Bar is the party, Social Club is the date night. More expensive, but the cocktails are genuinely excellent, the crowd is civilized, and the sky bridge to Shri means you can make an evening of it. Best for couples and groups who appreciate craft drinks over spectacle.
Best time to go
Go around sunset
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🕐 Closed now
Mon3:00 PM – 12:00 AMTue3:00 PM – 12:00 AMWed3:00 PM – 12:00 AMThu3:00 PM – 12:00 AMFri3:00 PM – 1:00 AMSat3:00 PM – 1:00 AMSun3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Social Club Rooftop Bar in Hôtel des Arts Saigon, 76-78 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, District 3
"I always liked Hôtel des Arts Saigon - MGallery." — u/worldtrooper, r/hochiminhcity · 6 upvotes
"The one rooftop bar on top of Hotel des Arts is mixed in terms of age of say 30+ is average. The price for drinks is also higher compared to other rooftop bars close by." — r/hochiminhcity · Rooftop bar recommendation thread

3Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar

Historic 4.1 · 153 reviews
💴 200,000–350,000 VND/cocktail 📍 Caravelle Hotel, 19 Công Trường Lam Sơn, District 1 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The rooftop bar with the most soul.
Go around sunsetsunset drinks / late-night
sunset cocktailshappy hour deals

Quick comparison

Best for
Historic in Caravelle Hotel, 19 Công Trường Lam Sơn, District 1 with a 200,000–350,000 VND/cocktail spend range
Strengths
4.1★ from 153 Google reviews · Known for sunset cocktails, happy hour deals · Historic
Limitations
a reason to stay
Price / value
200,000–350,000 VND/cocktail · 4.1★
Why it made the list
The rooftop bar with the most soul. You're drinking where war correspondents filed stories and where history unfolded. The Cuban band is a genuine highlight — not background music you tune out, but a reason to stay. Order a Martini and pretend you're in a Graham Greene novel.
Best time to go
Go around sunset
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🕐 Closed now
Mon4:00 PM – 1:00 AMTue4:00 PM – 1:00 AMWed4:00 PM – 1:00 AMThu4:00 PM – 1:00 AMFri4:00 PM – 1:00 AMSat4:00 PM – 1:00 AMSun4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar in Caravelle Hotel, 19 Công Trường Lam Sơn, District 1
"Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar is a bar of multitudes — whether it is boogieing down to Cuban music on the dance floor, having a quiet one with friends, or getting a solid pre-game in while overlooking a truly one-of-a-kind city." — Pale Ale Travel · Best Rooftop Bars in Saigon

4Broma Not a Bar

Creative 4.3 · 283 reviews
💴 150,000–280,000 VND/cocktail 📍 41 Nguyễn Huệ, District 1 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The rooftop bar that actually feels like Saigon — not a sanitized hotel version of it.
sunset drinks / late-night
live DJs

Quick comparison

Best for
Creative in 41 Nguyễn Huệ, District 1 with a 150,000–280,000 VND/cocktail spend range
Strengths
4.3★ from 283 Google reviews · Known for live DJs · Creative
Limitations
Price band: 150,000–280,000 VND/cocktail
Price / value
150,000–280,000 VND/cocktail · 4.3★
Why it made the list
The rooftop bar that actually feels like Saigon — not a sanitized hotel version of it. Cheaper than the sky bars, better music, more character. The Bitexco Tower view from the plant-covered terrace is Instagram gold without trying to be. Our pick for a first-night-in-Saigon drink.
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🕐 Open now
Mon5:00 PM – 1:30 AMTue5:00 PM – 1:30 AMWed5:00 PM – 1:30 AMThu5:00 PM – 1:30 AMFri5:00 PM – 12:00 AMSat12:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AMSun12:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Broma Not a Bar in 41 Nguyễn Huệ, District 1
"Broma Not a Bar is a staple of the Saigon rooftop bar scene. If I could describe Broma in one sentence, it would be a rooftop jungle with a laid back vibe. Hands down, one of the best rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh." — Pale Ale Travel · 9 Best Rooftop Bars in Saigon

5Shri Lifestyle Dining

Design-Conscious 4.2 · 1,248 reviews
💴 220,000–380,000 VND/cocktail 📍 Level 23, CENTEC Tower, 72-74 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, District 3 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: Where you go when you want atmosphere over altitude.
sunset drinks / late-night
dress code

Quick comparison

Best for
Design-Conscious in Level 23, CENTEC Tower, 72-74 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, District 3 with a 220,000–380,000 VND/cocktail spend range
Strengths
4.2★ from 1,248 Google reviews · Known for dress code · Design-Conscious
Limitations
Price band: 220,000–380,000 VND/cocktail
Price / value
220,000–380,000 VND/cocktail · 4.2★
Why it made the list
Where you go when you want atmosphere over altitude. Shri doesn't shout — it murmurs. The terrace views down Hai Ba Trung are beautiful at night, the cocktails are inventive, and the tapas menu means you can actually eat well here. The sky bridge to Social Club makes this a two-for-one evening.
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🕐 Closed now
Mon5:00 – 11:30 PMTue5:00 – 11:30 PMWed5:00 – 11:30 PMThu5:00 – 11:30 PMFri5:00 – 11:30 PMSat5:00 – 11:30 PMSun5:00 – 11:30 PM
Shri Lifestyle Dining in Level 23, CENTEC Tower, 72-74 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, District 3
"Shri only opened two years ago, but there's an established air about it, which reminds me of the colonial hotels. Unlike Chill Sky Bar, this is a place where you feel you can linger." — Vietnam Coracle · Top 5 Rooftop Cocktails in Saigon

6Breeze Sky Bar

Colonial Charm 4.1 · 199 reviews
💴 180,000–320,000 VND/cocktail 📍 Hotel Majestic Saigon, 1 Đồng Khởi, District 1 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The best rooftop for a lazy afternoon.
sunset drinks / late-night

Quick comparison

Best for
Colonial Charm in Hotel Majestic Saigon, 1 Đồng Khởi, District 1 with a 180,000–320,000 VND/cocktail spend range
Strengths
4.1★ from 199 Google reviews · Colonial Charm · Hotel Majestic Saigon, 1 Đồng Khởi, District 1
Limitations
Price band: 180,000–320,000 VND/cocktail
Price / value
180,000–320,000 VND/cocktail · 4.1★
Why it made the list
The best rooftop for a lazy afternoon. Order a gin and tonic, watch the boats on the Saigon River, and soak up a century of colonial history. Not the place for late-night partying — come for the daytime charm and leave before the tourist dinner rush.
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🕐 Closed now
Mon6:00 AM – 10:00 PMTue6:00 AM – 10:00 PMWed6:00 AM – 10:00 PMThu6:00 AM – 10:00 PMFri6:00 AM – 10:00 PMSat6:00 AM – 10:00 PMSun6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Breeze Sky Bar in Hotel Majestic Saigon, 1 Đồng Khởi, District 1
"I loved it. Maybe it was because the first time I went to 'day drink' with one of my best buddies. A glimpse into everyday life is far more exciting and authentic — and that's what I love about the view from Breeze Sky Bar." — Pale Ale Travel · Best Rooftop Bars in Saigon

7Air 360 Sky Lounge

Panoramic 4.2 · 1,558 reviews
💴 160,000–300,000 VND/cocktail 📍 136–138 Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, District 1 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The best value rooftop bar on this list.
sunset drinks / late-nightmixed-leaning-touristy
360-degree viewshappy hour deals

Quick comparison

Best for
Panoramic in 136–138 Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, District 1 with a 160,000–300,000 VND/cocktail spend range
Strengths
4.2★ from 1,558 Google reviews · Known for 360-degree views, happy hour deals · Panoramic
Limitations
Price band: 160,000–300,000 VND/cocktail
Price / value
160,000–300,000 VND/cocktail · 4.2★
Why it made the list
The best value rooftop bar on this list. The happy hour is genuinely generous, the view rivals Chill Sky Bar, and the crowd is more local/expat than tourist. If you only have one evening and want views + good drinks + reasonable prices, Air 360 is the answer.
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Air 360 Sky Lounge in 136–138 Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, District 1
"Stylish, chill, and popular with a good mix of people, the 360 offers a great happy hour on cocktails, wine and beer, and its view is spectacular." — Saigon For 91 Days · Rooftop Bars in Saigon

8Rex Hotel Rooftop Garden Bar

Classic 4 · 352 reviews
💴 150,000–280,000 VND/cocktail 📍 141 Nguyễn Huệ, District 1 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The rooftop bar your parents would love — and you will too, if you give it a chance.
Go around sunsetsunset drinks / late-night
sunset cocktails

Quick comparison

Best for
Classic in 141 Nguyễn Huệ, District 1 with a 150,000–280,000 VND/cocktail spend range
Strengths
4★ from 352 Google reviews · Known for sunset cocktails · Classic
Limitations
Price band: 150,000–280,000 VND/cocktail
Price / value
150,000–280,000 VND/cocktail · 4★
Why it made the list
The rooftop bar your parents would love — and you will too, if you give it a chance. The live band is unexpectedly great, the garden setting is charming, and the history is palpable. Come for the nostalgia, stay for the surprisingly good evening. Budget-friendlier than the modern sky bars.
Best time to go
Go around sunset
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🕐 Closed now
Mon6:00 AM – 1:00 AMTue6:00 AM – 1:00 AMWed6:00 AM – 1:00 AMThu6:00 AM – 1:00 AMFri6:00 AM – 1:00 AMSat6:00 AM – 1:00 AMSun6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Rex Hotel Rooftop Garden Bar in 141 Nguyễn Huệ, District 1
"Foreigner here from California, Rex Hotel Saigon Rooftop Garden Bar has an incredible band playing. Any other suggestions when I'm in HCMC?" — u/Much-Masterpiece8741, r/VietNam · Rex Hotel Saigon Rooftop thread

9Zion Sky Lounge & Dining

Vietnamese-Style 4.3 · 1,425 reviews
💴 180,000–320,000 VND/cocktail 📍 District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The rooftop bar for travelers who want to see how Saigon locals actually spend their nights out.
Reservations recommendedsunset drinks / late-night

Quick comparison

Best for
Vietnamese-Style in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City with a 180,000–320,000 VND/cocktail spend range
Strengths
4.3★ from 1,425 Google reviews · Vietnamese-Style · District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Limitations
Price band: 180,000–320,000 VND/cocktail
Price / value
180,000–320,000 VND/cocktail · 4.3★
Why it made the list
The rooftop bar for travelers who want to see how Saigon locals actually spend their nights out. Less English spoken, more Vietnamese energy, and the food is better than at most "view bars." If you're tired of the expat bubble, Zion is your exit.
Reservation
Recommended
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🕐 Open now
Mon5:30 PM – 2:30 AMTue5:30 PM – 2:30 AMWed5:30 PM – 2:30 AMThu5:30 PM – 2:30 AMFri5:30 PM – 2:30 AMSat5:30 PM – 2:30 AMSun5:30 PM – 2:30 AM
Zion Sky Lounge & Dining in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
"Some people like Vietnamese rooftop bars like Zion or Chill, others like western places like Obs and Lighthouse. It really depends on your taste." — r/saigon · NYE recommendation thread

10Eon Heli Bar

Touristy But Fun 4.3 · 744 reviews
💴 200,000–380,000 VND/cocktail 📍 52nd Floor, Bitexco Financial Tower, District 1 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: A one-drink-and-done kind of place.
sunset drinks / late-night

Quick comparison

Best for
Touristy But Fun in 52nd Floor, Bitexco Financial Tower, District 1 with a 200,000–380,000 VND/cocktail spend range
Strengths
4.3★ from 744 Google reviews · Touristy But Fun · 52nd Floor, Bitexco Financial Tower, District 1
Limitations
this is a tourist box to tick, not a place to spend your evening
Price / value
200,000–380,000 VND/cocktail · 4.3★
Why it made the list
A one-drink-and-done kind of place. The Bitexco Tower is iconic, the view is undeniable, and the happy hour makes it affordable. But this is a tourist box to tick, not a place to spend your evening. Have one cocktail at sunset, snap the view, and head somewhere with more soul.
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Eon Heli Bar in 52nd Floor, Bitexco Financial Tower, District 1
"Bitexco's Eon Heli Bar boasts a 360 degree panoramic view of Saigon. The dimly lit interior really lets the city's lights and charm speak for itself — it somewhat feels like you are at the helm of the Starship Enterprise." — Pale Ale Travel · Best Rooftop Bars in Saigon

11Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar

Sky-High 4.8 · 470 reviews
💴 300,000–450,000 VND/cocktail 📍 Landmark 81, Vinhomes Central Park, Bình Thạnh 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The altitude king.
sunset drinks / late-night

Quick comparison

Best for
bragging rights and the genuinely jaw-dropping view — just don't expect the cocktails to match the price tag
Strengths
4.8★ from 470 Google reviews · Sky-High · Landmark 81, Vinhomes Central Park, Bình Thạnh
Limitations
it's also the most expensive bar on this list and it's outside District 1
Price / value
300,000–450,000 VND/cocktail · 4.8★
Why it made the list
The altitude king. If height is what you're after, nothing else comes close. But it's also the most expensive bar on this list and it's outside District 1. Worth it for the bragging rights and the genuinely jaw-dropping view — just don't expect the cocktails to match the price tag.
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🕐 Closed now
Mon11:30 AM – 11:00 PMTue11:30 AM – 11:00 PMWed11:30 AM – 11:00 PMThu11:30 AM – 11:00 PMFri11:30 AM – 11:00 PMSat11:30 AM – 11:00 PMSun11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar in Landmark 81, Vinhomes Central Park, Bình Thạnh
"She's mentioned coffee/small pub/rooftop as options but I'm not local and grew up abroad so don't know many places except the top of Landmark building." — r/VietNam · Date spot recommendation thread

12HỢP合 Rooftop Bar

Nightlife 4.8 · 347 reviews
💴 180,000–350,000 VND/cocktail 📍 Rooftop, Centec Tower, 72-74 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, District 3 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The most exciting new rooftop in Saigon.
Reservations recommendedsunset drinks / late-night
live DJs

Quick comparison

Best for
Nightlife in Rooftop, Centec Tower, 72-74 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, District 3 with a 180,000–350,000 VND/cocktail spend range
Strengths
4.8★ from 347 Google reviews · Known for live DJs · Nightlife
Limitations
Price band: 180,000–350,000 VND/cocktail
Price / value
180,000–350,000 VND/cocktail · 4.8★
Why it made the list
The most exciting new rooftop in Saigon. The dinner-to-dance-floor pipeline is brilliant — start at DẠ夜 for Sichuan duck, then climb the hidden stairway to HỢP合 for house music until late. It feels distinctly Saigon: tradition meeting irreverence, intimacy meeting exhilaration. Our favorite nightlife pick.
Reservation
Recommended
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🕐 Closed now
Mon5:00 PM – 1:00 AMTue5:00 PM – 1:00 AMWed5:00 PM – 1:00 AMThu5:00 PM – 1:00 AMFri5:00 PM – 2:00 AMSat5:00 PM – 2:00 AMSun5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
HỢP合 Rooftop Bar in Rooftop, Centec Tower, 72-74 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, District 3
"We wanted to celebrate contrasts. Downstairs you might be having an intimate dinner with Mandarin covers of 1950s blues. Two hours later you could be on the roof, dancing to Marshall Jefferson's 'Move Your Body' while sipping tap cocktails under neon lights." — The Dot Magazine · Best Rooftop Bars in HCMC

13Papaya Papa

Trendy 4.6 · 406 reviews
💴 160,000–300,000 VND/cocktail 📍 147 Hai Bà Trưng, District 3 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The rooftop bar that does everything well: good food, great drinks, real atmosphere, open late.
sunset drinks / late-night

Quick comparison

Best for
Trendy in 147 Hai Bà Trưng, District 3 with a 160,000–300,000 VND/cocktail spend range
Strengths
4.6★ from 406 Google reviews · Trendy · 147 Hai Bà Trưng, District 3
Limitations
Price band: 160,000–300,000 VND/cocktail
Price / value
160,000–300,000 VND/cocktail · 4.6★
Why it made the list
The rooftop bar that does everything well: good food, great drinks, real atmosphere, open late. It morphs from dinner to drinks to dancing without the awkward transitions. The octopus chimichurri and Hindi Punch cocktail are reason enough to visit. District 3's best rooftop.
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🕐 Open now
MonClosedTue5:00 PM – 2:00 AMWed5:00 PM – 2:00 AMThu5:00 PM – 2:00 AMFri5:00 PM – 4:00 AMSat5:00 PM – 4:00 AMSun5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Papaya Papa in 147 Hai Bà Trưng, District 3
"A venue that shape-shifts as the evening unfolds, morphing from restaurant to bar to club without ever feeling like it's trying too hard. Papaya Papa just wants to be the host of your next great night out." — The Dot Magazine · Best Rooftop Bars in HCMC

14Banana Mama

Party Vibes 4.7 · 2,042 reviews
💴 120,000–250,000 VND/cocktail 📍 Near Bui Vien, District 1 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: Where Papaya Papa is the dinner party, Banana Mama is the afterparty.
Reservations recommendedGo around sunsetsunset drinks / late-nightmixed-leaning-touristy
sunset cocktailsdress code

Quick comparison

Best for
Party Vibes in Near Bui Vien, District 1 with a 120,000–250,000 VND/cocktail spend range
Strengths
4.7★ from 2,042 Google reviews · Known for sunset cocktails, dress code · Party Vibes
Limitations
Price band: 120,000–250,000 VND/cocktail
Price / value
120,000–250,000 VND/cocktail · 4.7★
Why it made the list
Where Papaya Papa is the dinner party, Banana Mama is the afterparty. Louder, cheaper, closer to the Bui Vien chaos — and that's the point. If you want a night out that actually feels like a night out (not a hotel lounge experience), start here. The tropical cocktails are strong and affordable.
Best time to go
Go around sunset
Reservation
Recommended
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🕐 Open now
MonClosedTue4:00 PM – 2:00 AMWed4:00 PM – 2:00 AMThu4:00 PM – 2:00 AMFri4:00 PM – 3:00 AMSat4:00 PM – 3:00 AMSun4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Banana Mama in Near Bui Vien, District 1

15Bui Vien Rooftop Bars

Ultra Budget 4.6 · 4,788 reviews
💴 30,000–80,000 VND/beer ($1.20–$3.20) 📍 Bui Vien Street, District 1 📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The anti-rooftop-bar rooftop bar.
sunset drinks / late-night

Quick comparison

Best for
Ultra Budget in Bui Vien Street, District 1 with a 30,000–80,000 VND/beer ($1.20–$3.20) spend range
Strengths
4.6★ from 4,788 Google reviews · Ultra Budget · Bui Vien Street, District 1
Limitations
dress code — just cheap beer, loud music, and the beautiful chaos of Bui Vien below
Price / value
30,000–80,000 VND/beer ($1.20–$3.20) · 4.6★
Why it made the list
The anti-rooftop-bar rooftop bar. No craft cocktails, no skyline views, no dress code — just cheap beer, loud music, and the beautiful chaos of Bui Vien below. Sometimes the best bar experience isn't about the view. It's about 30,000 VND beers and strangers becoming friends at 2 AM.
Source quality: 2 sources · tripadvisor-snippet, facebook-snippet · verified 2026-03 · low confidence
🕐 Open now
Mon7:00 AM – 2:00 AMTue7:00 AM – 2:00 AMWed7:00 AM – 2:00 AMThu7:00 AM – 2:00 AMFri7:00 AM – 2:00 AMSat7:00 AM – 2:00 AMSun7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Bui Vien Rooftop Bars in Bui Vien Street, District 1
"I've been to a super cool secret rooftop bar in Bui Vien. From the street, you can see their let's-get-baked sign. You have to enter a hotel building and take the lift to the top." — r/VietNam · Alternative bars in HCMC thread

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do cocktails cost at Saigon rooftop bars?

Cocktails at upscale rooftop bars like Chill Sky Bar, Social Club, and Cloud 9 range from 250,000–450,000 VND ($10–$18 USD). Mid-range spots like Air 360 and Broma charge 150,000–280,000 VND ($6–$11). Budget rooftop bars around Bui Vien serve beers for 30,000–60,000 VND ($1.20–$2.40). Happy hours can cut prices by 30–50% at most venues.

Is there a dress code at Ho Chi Minh City rooftop bars?

Most upscale rooftop bars (Chill Sky Bar, Social Club, Cloud 9) enforce smart casual — no flip-flops, tank tops, or shorts. Mid-range spots like Broma and Air 360 are more relaxed but still expect decent attire. Budget rooftop bars on Bui Vien have no dress code at all. When in doubt, closed-toe shoes and a collared shirt will get you in everywhere.

What time should I arrive for sunset at a Saigon rooftop bar?

Sunset in Ho Chi Minh City is around 5:45–6:15 PM year-round. Arrive by 5:00 PM to secure a good seat at popular spots like Chill Sky Bar or Social Club. Weekends fill up faster. For the best experience, combine sunset drinks with the city lights coming on — the 6:00–7:30 PM window is prime time at any Saigon rooftop bar.

Which Saigon rooftop bar has the best view?

Cloud 9 at Landmark 81 has the highest vantage point — it's atop Vietnam's tallest building. Chill Sky Bar offers a dramatic 360-degree panorama of District 1. Breeze Sky Bar has the best Saigon River views. Air 360 is known for its wide-open panoramic terrace. For a more intimate view, Saigon Saigon at the Caravelle overlooks the Opera House and Nguyen Hue walking street.

Are Saigon rooftop bars worth it or are they tourist traps?

It depends on the bar. Reddit consensus is that the iconic ones (Chill Sky Bar, Saigon Saigon) are worth visiting once for the experience, even if drinks are pricier. Places like Broma, Air 360, and Shri offer genuine quality that locals also enjoy. The Bui Vien rooftop bars are fun but chaotic. Avoid anywhere that's purely coasting on its view — the best Saigon rooftop bars combine views with good cocktails and atmosphere.

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