Nightlife Guide: Saigon
Saigon is home to some of the best nightlife in all of Southeast Asia. In fact, it is famous the world over as a destination to have a great time and party hard. It is continually evolving and growing more eclectic year on year, so it’s good to have an idea what's on offer. Though the city and its nightlife can seem daunting at first, the huge amount of people, local and tourists alike in D1 can put off a lot of people, many find it can get pretty stressful!
So today we will look at some of the top destinations to get you started on your journey in Saigon’s hip nightlife!
Pham Ngu Lao Street
This iconic street is the beating heart of Saigon nightlife located in the backpacker’s area of D1. With many bars and clubs on this street and many more in the lanes and alleys that surround you are never far away from a good time. This is a great place to go when you first visit Saigon, if you are a backpacker you will love the great happy hour deals that the various bars run and if you are looking for something more upmarket you can take to the skies in a cool rooftop bar.
This is the place to go clubbing, watch sport and have some late night food, The bustling streets and bright lights are intoxicating and the beer is too!
Ben Thanh Market
I feel it's a disservice to call Ben Thanh Market just a market, it's more like ten markets in one, although open throughout the day, at night it becomes an even more interesting destination with a great many food stalls opening up. With many souvenirs and treasure’s of Vietnam to get this is a perfect stop to get those gifts for family and friend back home. Remember haggling is almost expected so don’t feel bad to turn down the first price offered to you!
Head to D2
District 2 is a great place to experience a piece of Saigon that is less touristy, considered very much an expat district it has a great many modern bars and restaurants serving crafts beers and great wines from all over the world. The area around Thao Dien has some of the hippest spots in all the city.
These are just some ideas to get you started on your journey through Saigon’s nightlife, remember to stay safe and party hard!
