A historic open-air rooftop bar at the Caravelle Hotel on Lam Son Square, once a haunt of wartime journalists.
Saigon Saigon Bar sits on the 9th floor of the Caravelle Hotel, whose earlier rooftop bar was a gathering point for foreign correspondents during the Vietnam War. The current bar combines an indoor lounge with an open terrace facing the Saigon Opera House and the Dong Khoi skyline, and a house band plays in the evenings. It is one of the easiest historic-hotel drinks in the city for a first-time visitor because it is central, relaxed and open to non-guests.
| Price | Cocktails 250,000-400,000 VND / USD 9.51-15.21; beer from 120,000 VND / USD 4.56 |
|---|---|
| Cover | No cover |
| Hours | Daily, roughly 11:00-01:00; live band most evenings (confirm current schedule at the hotel) |
| Address | Caravelle Saigon, 19-23 Lam Son Square, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City |
Good to know
- Signature
- Historic hotel rooftop bar with live band
Location
Caravelle Saigon, 19-23 Lam Son Square, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
10.7768, 106.7031 View on map
Highlights
- Historic hotel bar associated with Vietnam War correspondents
- Open terrace over the Opera House and Lam Son Square
- Evening live band
- Central location five minutes' walk from Dong Khoi
Tips for visiting
- Go at golden hour for terrace tables with the best light over the Opera House
- Smart casual dress is the norm at the hotel
- Check the signature cocktail list for Vietnam-inspired drinks
- Combine with a walk down Dong Khoi and dinner nearby
When to visit
Late afternoon to early evening, 17:00-19:30.
Accessibility
Lift access; the terrace is largely level.
Frequently asked questions
Is Saigon Saigon Bar open to non-guests?
Yes. Visitors can enter through the hotel lobby on Lam Son Square and take the lift.
Is the bar expensive?
It is priced as a five-star hotel bar: cocktails roughly 250,000-400,000 VND / USD 9.51-15.21.