Best Rooftop Bar in Hanoi

by Footprint Team (19 August, 2019) - Destinations Blog

Here you’ll find the best Hanoi rooftop bars with all info you need about each place. Opening hours, dress code, pictures, maps and much more. A big and classic Asian city with high-rise buildings and very good prices. Something that’s also evident when visiting the roof terraces here. The price is good, the view spectacular and the service top notch. Classic for Asia. So, which is the best rooftop bar in Hanoi? Look down and find the Hanoi rooftop bar best suited for you.

1. Summit Lounge

Summit Lounge, Hanoi

Located on the 20th floor of Sofitel Plaza Hotel, the summit Lounge is considered as the most beautiful and expensive rooftop bar in Hanoi.  From the Summit Lounge, you will be able to see the entire scenery of West Lake, Truc Bach Lake, Red River, and Thanh Nien Street. The Summit Lounge is the perfect combination between the liberty of the outside nature and a modern breath that is both luxurious and delicate. Therefore, this is also the place chosen to be the ideal place for many couples. The outside space of The Summit Lounge gives customers the comfort, convenience, and feeling like a resort with wooden floors, lounges, beds … The whole panorama of West Lake, Thanh Nien street shimmering yellow lights at night will be retracted in your eyes. The inside of Summit Lounge is completely different from its outside, it has warm interior color but still holds its personality. You can come to this rooftop bar anytime to enjoy that wonderful feeling.

However, the difference is still a bit inconvenient because Summit Lounge is only open from 16h every day. If you want to enjoy tea or coffee, you should arrive before 8.00pm, because after that time, the Summit Lounge will only serve wines and cocktails. But with the same time, you will be watching the quiet the sunset in West Lake or the dreamy lights on the road of Thanh Nien.

  • Address: 20th floor, Sofitel Plaza Hotel, Thanh Nien Street, Ba Dinh district, city of Hanoi
  • Opening hours: Every evening 4.00pm-12.00 pm.

2. Top Of Hanoi

Top Of Hanoi

Located on the top floor of the 65-story Lotte Hanoi Center is the Top of Hanoi – which guarantees your unlimited views of the entire city. Enjoy modern cuisine, enjoy the youthful atmosphere, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking open space of Hanoi at night at Top of Hanoi.

Top of Hanoi is by quite a distance Hanoi’s highest rooftop bar. The roof terrace is located on the 65th floor of the fantastic Lotte Hotel Hanoi, which gives a stunning 360-degree view of the entire Hanoi and its surroundings. It is thought that to be the best views to watch the entire panorama of the city. This rooftop restaurant& bar is minimalist decoration with elaborate details, only retaining the main interior is luxurious with pure white color and transparent glass panels. It is very unique from every angle; you always find yourself a beautiful backdrop to get the best image, youthful and unique. So, for jaw-dropping views, Top of Hanoi is the best rooftop bar in Hanoi. But that is not the only reason to visit. From the rooftop bar, you can order tasty cocktails along with premium spirits and fine wines. It has also a restaurant, with tasty and classic bistro-style cuisine from the open kitchen which is located on the rooftop. The interior of the roof terrace is stylish and towards minimalistic, where cool lighting and the view does most of the work. The ambiance is sophisticated but relaxed and it is a great spot for both dinner and drinks with close ones. Enjoy fantastic service and the feeling of touching the sky. However, the only minus for this place is a very high price, all dishes and drinks are more expensive at least 5 times than the same ones in other restaurant & bar.

  • Address; 65th floor, Lotte Center, 54 Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
  • Opening Hours: 17: 30 ~ 23: 00 (5:30pm – 11.00pm)

3. The Rooftop Hanoi

The Rooftop Hanoi

Considered by the “virtual living” people to have a unique architecture, this rooftop has different style corners such as warm romantic with bright but deep colors, luxurious corner with red- wine color and brown and dark green color of modern European style. Large glass panels are replaced for brick-walls, making Rooftop filled with light and airy atmosphere. Towards luxury and high-class, the restaurant is sophisticated to every detail in furniture and has a Western-style. The Rooftop Bar & Restaurant is highly appreciated for its variety of cocktails and dishes, also including office rice. A piece of romantic, warm jazz music, golden candlelight, cool night weather, beautiful sightseeing, and a nice conversation will make you feel full of romance. Or another choice with a large space outdoors, enjoy a Cocktail, melodious melody, or immerse yourself in the vibrant music from the DJ in the evening, Rooftop Hanoi will help you enjoy those moments… Besides, this is also a place to welcome many famous singers, you must follow regularly to book. seat for the show with your favorite singer. One thing you should note that the price will be something you should consider a little bit, quite pricey, but for vibes and views this is a great “drinks with a view” place.

  • Address: 19th Floor, Pacific Place, 83B Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem
  • The bar’s open time: 21h-24h.

4. Diamond Sky Bar

Diamond Sky Bar, Hanoi

In the chain of restaurants and hotels owned by EHG Group, Diamond Sky Bar is opened, following the success of Twilight Sky Bar – one of the most luxurious rooftop bars in the Old Quarter. Like its name, Diamond Sky Bar stands out and shines like a diamond under the sky of Hanoi. Diamond Sky Bar is an urban oasis set on the 13th, 14th and 15th floor of the exceptional Hanoi La Siesta Diamond Hotel & Spa, right in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Diamond Sky Bar, which can accommodate up to 70 guests, designed in the shape of a piano, cleverly combined with green spaces to create a very unique charm. Not only impressing customers with its luxurious and modern space, but Diamond Sky Bar also give to customers the opportunity to admire an amazing 360-view over Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake, five bridges spanning the mighty Red River, and on a clear day, also the Ba Vi Mountain range 70km west of Hanoi. The three beautiful and overlapping terraces are at angles crafted from glass, metal, and wood, where the first (13th) contains the bar, spacious open kitchen and seating areas, the second (14th) some more chill-out seating and the top (15th) is an exclusive space reserved for special occasions. All three are very stylish, all three offering fantastic vistas. And even more amazing when at Diamond Sky Bar, diners can enjoy unique drinks such as Signature Cocktails: La Vie En Rose, Stair Way to the Heaven, The Rooster, Sapa …; Classic Cocktails; Cra Beer; …

  • Address: Floor 13th-15th, No.32 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem District, City of Hanoi
  • The bar- open time: 9.00pm-12.00pm.

5. Cielo 13 Sky Bar & Restaurant

Cielo 13 Sky Bar & Restaurant, Hanoi

Cielo 13 is located on the rooftop of Sun City Building, on Hai Ba Trung Street, possessing beautiful natural space, especially the view overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake, Large Opera House, Hilton Hotel … Cielo 13 Sky Bar & Restaurant is a combination of classic and modern style, inspired by famous Italian paintings. Cielo 13’s slogan is to bring customers quality products commensurate with international standards, not only for dishes but also for space. Coming to Sky Bar of Cielo 13, you will feel the luxury, charisma and attractive atmosphere. Customers can enjoy European and Asian dishes cooked in a style that blends tradition and modernity, tasting with unique wines selected by wine experts. The freshest fruits and vegetables of each season combined with high-class foods imported from Europe and Australia will bring you great moments with your family and friends… The large glass panels connecting the space inside and outside both create closeness and give privacy, which is a very suitable place for business and partners.

  • Address: Sun city building, No.13 Hai Ba Trung street, Hoan Kiem district, City of Hanoi
  • The bar –open time: Weekday: 10 am till late- Weekend: 4 pm till late