Sax N Art Jazz Club

Living up to its name, the place is a small jazz paradise in this bustling city. Mr. Tran Manh Tuan, also the owner of the club, is one of the greatest saxophone musicians that we pleasurably have here, in Saigon. There are many great performances every night. Come early to save you a spot and enjoy the atmosphere.

Price: 150.000 VND or more (including entrance fee and drink.)
Opening hours: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Address: #28 Le Loi Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Website: Sax n’ Art Facebook Page

Hard Rock Café

Talking about popularity, “Rock” is at the bottom 20% of words that are frequently used in this country. But worry not, this big guy “Hard Rock” is already there with us. To be honest, this chain is not the best but it is better than nothing. Good food, good music, and good drinks are what I’m sure you won’t miss whilst visiting this place.

Price: 100.000 VND or more.
Opening hours: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Address: #39 Le Duan Street, District 1, Saigon. (Kumho Asiana Plaza)
Website: Hard Rock Cafe Facebook Page || Hard Rock Cafe Website

Acoustic Bar

Acoustic performance is a hot trend recently, isn’t it? (Or at least within my knowledge, it is quite trendy here. Just kidding! Don’t be fooled by this place’s name. It has more than just acoustic sets, such as rock n’ roll nights, or occasionally, jazz or blues.

Price: 60.000 VND to 160.000 VND
Opening hours: 07:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Address: #6E Ngo Thoi Nhiem, Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
Phone: 08 3930 2239
Website: Acoustic Bar Facebook Page

Mix and Paint Bar

Located right on the main street, this place is a must-check one for all the art admirers. Mix and Paint is a cultural venue bringing together different artists from graphic urban culture, pop culture and contemporary art. Live art performances and interesting workshops are held here frequently. If not, you can always come at any time in a day to enjoy the snacks and the place’s art gallery. You shouldn’t miss a chance to visit such a cool venue like Mix & Paint.

Address: #93 Xa Lo Ha Noi, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City.
Phone: 0120 363 3164
Website: Mix And Paint Facebook Page | Mix And Paint Website

Yoko Cafe

Yoko is an extraordinary venue with a mix of both evening screenings and excellent performances from local and foreign musicians. The only downside seems to appear when you are allergic to cigarettes as the place allows smoking inside. Other than that, I have nothing to say about this place but praises: warm, cozy, and good music.

Price: 60.000 VND – 150.000 VND
Opening hours: 07:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Address: #22 Nguyen Thi Dieu, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
Phone: 0120 363 3164
Website:  Yoko Cafe Facebook Page

Seventeen Saloon

In an old style of western saloons, the place surely brings you stimulating memories. The whole bar is decorated with wooden features, where you will be met by cowboys and cowgirls. Moreover, they are among few good places left that offer rock music! If not, no worries. Seventeen Saloon offers the second stage with softer music. Let’s heat up our heart with music and liquor.

Price: 160.000 VND or more.
Opening hours: 05:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Address: #103 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Phone: 099 301 70 17
Website: 17 Saloon Facebook Page || 17 Saloon Website

Thi Bar

Feeling down but you are too lazy to wander too far off your hood? Check out this place. The bar is conveniently located inside the tourist downtown and constantly filled up with good music. This is a perfect location for friends to gather, for dancers to release their inner energy.

Price: 50.000 VND – 300.000 VND
Opening hours: 06:00 PM – 02:00 AM
Address: #224 De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Phone: 08 2210 2929
Website: Thi Bar Saigon

La Fenetre Soleil

La Fenetre Soleil is a hidden gem of this hectic city, whose morning camouflage is an amazing Indonesian restaurant. After 9:00 PM, the true essence of a nightclub arises. There are jazz nights, piano nights, jam sessions, poetic events, and much more outstanding live performances.

Price: 40.000 VND to 150.000 VND
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Address: #44 Ly Tu Trong, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Phone: 08 3824 5994
Website: La Fenetre Soleil

Indika Saigon

Indika Saigon is one of the places that feel like home at your first step inside. The place itself is a masterpiece of architecture. Each corner conveys a different story to tell. There is a perfect harmony of decorative furniture inside and the small garden outside. Choose your lovely spot to enjoy the night with good music, decent drinks, and delicious dishes.

Price: 40.000 VND to 150.000 VND
Opening hours: 09:00 AM – 00:00 AM
Address: #43 Nguyen Van Giai, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Phone: 0165 658 1648
Website: Indika Saigon

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Saigon Outcast

Saigon Outcast was born in the form of 3 stacked retrofitted shipping containers in District 2, Saigon. It is a hot spot for all the night lovers and outdoor enthusiasts from different generations. This is where you can enjoy craft beer with good food and amazing music. Many interesting events are hosted here frequently. Check out its websites to find out the best-suited options.

Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Address: #188 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, District 2.
Phone: 090 236 57 80
Website: saigonoutcast.com | facebook.com/saigonoutcast

Phoco Resto Bar

A gloomy day is no longer when it ends at this restaurant, where you can enjoy both Vietnamese or Western cuisine with great soft drinks and other alcohol options within 80s music tunes. Don’t worry if your stomach rumbles at night as the place stays open until very late (usually, around 2 AM).

Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Address: #97 A, Thao Dien, District 2.
Phone: 08 6658 7172
Website: facebook.com/phocoresto/

Buddha Bar

Put aside all the controversy about its name, this bar is still a good stop. Actually, they are very famous among expats here in Saigon. Also, you should come here in happy hours (after 11 pm), since it offers cheap prices for many options including drinks and snacks. Moreover, the bar also offers leisure corners with board games for its customers. Yet sometimes it is not really a customer-oriented bar because some staff is not gentle and nice.

Opening hours: 02:00 PM – 04:00 AM
Address: #07 Thao Dien, An Phu, District 2.
Phone: 08 3744 2080
Website: facebook.com/buddhabarsaigon/

Mix & Paint Restaurant Bar

Located right on the main street, this place is a must-check one for all the art admirers. Mix and Paint is a cultural venue bringing together different artists from graphic urban culture, pop culture and contemporary art. Live art performances and interesting workshops are held frequently. If not, you can always come at any time in a day to enjoy the snacks and the place’s art gallery. You shouldn’t miss a chance to visit such a cool venue like Mix & Paint.

Address: #93 Xa Lo Ha Noi, Thao Dien ward, District 2.
Phone: 0120 363 3164
Website: facebook.com/MixandPaint/ | mix-and-paint.com

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Long Hai – Secluded Private Beach

From a long time ago, Long Hai was well known as an attractive but remote resort area. It recently gains its fame from a few articles about its seclusion but in overall, the town is still less crowded than its nearby brothers. Tourist attractions are scarce but there are many resorts lying alongside the beach not only here in Long Hai, but also Bình Châu, Hồ Cốc, and Hồ Tràm.

I’ve been to Alma Oasis and An Hoa and they are absolutely ideal for a sloth-man like me. Every morning and night I swallowed a great deal of food and then I went swimming, relaxing on the shore and enjoying the sun. That was one of the rare cases which I offer those pools, beaches, and gyms a chance to function.

Here are a few resorts that might catch your eyes:

Besides fancy resorts, beach villas, and awesome beaches, let’s take a look at a few places of interest that you might want to check them out.

Ngoc Xuong Ecotourism Site

Photo via dulichbrvt.com

It is hard to find such a beautiful green palette like this place, Ngoc Xuong ecotourism site. You can take a seat in a wooden hut built next to a small stream and watch animals herds passing by while enjoying your coffee cup (or almighty coconut!). When I was there, a drink only cost about 15.000 VND and there was no entrance fee.

All these awesome ideas came from a candid and naive farmer whose name is Năm Ngọc. He used to run an orchard here but “got enough of it. I want to try something new.” Unless he started learning some capitalist’s tricks, the place would be still as pure as wild cows’ milk which is not heavily drained.

Minh Dam Guerilla Bases

 

In the area of Long Hai Townlet, there is  Minh Dam Mountain whose length is 9 kilometers and altitude at about 350 meters. The whole mountain with its massive cave system was a menacing threat to France and United States’ soldiers back then since local militias captured the place and used it as an advantage point to ambush them. Initially, local residents called this mountain Thuy Van as the peak is usually embraced by clouds. In Vietnam Wars, this place was renamed Minh Dam in remembrance of two officers whose names are Bui Cong Minh – the secretary of Long Dien District Committee, and Mac Thanh Dam – the vice secretary. During the wartime of Vietnam against the United States, Minh Dam took a critical role as a supply point for Vietnam units and hence suffered sanguinary battles and many intense bombing waves. But those days are over. The mountain is once again replete with bright colored flowers. Minh Dam now becomes an enjoyable historical site for tourists and local residents to learn about the past wars.

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You may order vegan food using the word “chay” or “đồ ăn chay” (Literally: vegetarian food). But how do we pronounce that though? A way to say the word “chay” is to combine the first syllable of the word “chayote” and the vowel of the word “say”. And, “đồ ăn”, which means food, is “do” and the first syllable of “ankle”. Hope this could help you pronounce the full word correctly!

By the way, here are two tips when you speak Vietnamese, use just a little amount of air and do not compress the words when pronouncing.

Healthy Farm

You choose your favorite ingredients, Healthy Farm’s chefs make delicious noodle dishes out of them. Ingenious concept, isn’t it? That is what I thought when I first got here. There is a great variety of options for customers to pick including noodles, vegan meats, and vegetables. Moreover, the restaurant offers vegan burgers, ice creams, and many more good drinks. A breakfast or lunch here to me is an absolutely great idea.

Opening hours: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Address: #42 Tran Hung Dao St., Pham Ngu Lao ward, district 1, Saigon.
Phone:+84 8 3838 6668
Website: facebook.com/healthyfarmvegan/

Loving Hut Hoa Đăng Restaurant

Loving Hut is a vegan restaurant chain with more than 100 outlets in Asia, Europe, South America, North America, and Australia. Among the places I recommend here, this one is where a proper man in a suit and tie may get his proper full course dinner.

Opening hours: 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM and 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Address: #38 Huynh Khuong Ninh St., district 1, Saigon.
Phone:+84 8 3820 9702
Website: lovinghuthoadang.com/

Phương Mai Vegan Restaurant

Don’t be fooled by the restaurant’s small size look! It offers a lovely atmosphere and an amazing menu. I once stumbled across this small shack and now I have to come back every (almost) week because of the delicious dishes. Moreover, this place has a small meditation room and a reading room with a few charity bookshelves. You can read, take any titles that you like or consider making donations to enrich it.

Opening hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Address: #7 Phan Chu Trinh St., District 1.
Phone: +84 8 38 223 166 – +84 8 88 339 257
Website: facebook.com/pmvegetarian/

Liên Hương Vegan Restaurant

Lien Huong is a decent vegetarian restaurant in a quiet and comfortable setting that you should not miss when you are here in Saigon although it is quite an adventure to get here as the restaurant is located in an alley. However, it is really not that hard if you simply follow our map.

Opening hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Address: #149/31A Le Thi Rieng St., Ben Thanh ward, District 1.
Phone: +84 8 3925 0547
Website: facebook.com/pmvegetarian/

Tib Vegan Restaurant

Established in 1993, Tib Restaurant was among the pioneers in Vietnam to revive rustic Hue dishes such as Jellyfish noodle (Vietnamese: Bún giấm nuốc), Steamed rice pancake with shrimp in banana leaves (Vietnamese: Bánh nậm tôm), Romaine lettuce roll (Vietnamese: Cuốn diếp) into luxurious settings. One interesting point that helps Tib stands out from its competitors is that the restaurant mainly focuses on food made from fresh vegetables and fruits instead of offering fake flavors or vegan meats.

Besides the main courses, Tib also serves breakfast with coffee and snacks. Don’t forget to check it out!

Opening hours: (Mon to Sat) 11:00 AM – 02:00 PM and 05:00 PM – 10:00 PM
(Sunday) 11:15 AM – 02:00 PM – 05:15 PM – 10:00 PM
Address: #89-91 Phan Ke Binh St., Ben Thanh ward, District 1.
Phone: +84 8 3911 5455
Website: tibrestaurant.com/

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La Villa French Restaurant

To visit La Villa restaurant is to “enter a world of true fine dining.” You can either enjoy a spectacular lunch in its outdoor garden or step inside for a refined dining experience. And, to be honest, giving more praises here is just redundant. We have already known that France is awesome with a full course dinner. Before you go, to ensure everything, please consider making a reservation.

Opening hours: Lunch is 11:45 to 16:00 (last order is 13:30). Dinner is from 18:30 to late (last order is 21:30). Closed Sunday.
Address: #14 Ngo Quang Huy, Thao Dien ward, District 2.
Phone: +84 8 3898 2082 / +84 9 0771 9879
Website: lavilla-restaurant.com.vn/
Prices: Approx. 2,000,0000 VND/ 2 people.

Mekong Merchant & MM Bistro

This location offers a vintage setting where many western food options are used to please the customers’ eyes plus appetites. Have you ever dreamt about eating a pizza in a tropical forest? It is here! Right here! Overall, food and service are great although it seems the bistro needs to hire more staffs. They have great corners with privacy that I’d love to dip into my books in an entire morning.

Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Address: #23 Thao Dien, Thao Dien ward, District 2.
Phone: (08) 3744 7000
Website: facebook.com/MMsaigon/ or mekongmerchant.com/
Prices: 50,000 – 550,000 VND

Miku Sushi & BBQ

What can a small restaurant that nestles behind Saigon Bridge have to offer? It is the light breeze from the nearby river which cools down the hot temperature of Saigon. It is the enticing sushi and flavored grilled meat. Moreover, this location is like a little hideout for those who do not accustom to bustling lifestyles.

Opening hours: 05:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Address: #82 Street 20, Tran Nao, District 2.
Phone: 090 462 91 11
Website: facebook.com/MikuSushi.vn
Prices: 100,000 – 200,000 VND/ 1 person.

Kokoïs – Cafe Bistro & Store

Kokoïs is a unique mixture of open space design and industrial style which seems quite impressive from the first glance. Its menu is filled with good options including food and drink whose prices are a little bit above average. The service is really good and the staff is attentive. In a nutshell, this is a good stop for a time of relaxation.

Opening hours: 09:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Address: #24 Thao Dien, Thao Dien ward, District 2.
Phone: 090 144 48 40
Website: facebook.com/kokois.saigon/
Prices: 30,000 – 300,000 VND

Villa Royale Antiques & Tea Room

Let’s sit here and enjoy the flow of time with a sip of tea, shall we? Villa Royale not only offers bold-flavored teas but also many sweet desserts for an awesome tea time. Moreover, as suggested by the name, this whole place is replete with luxurious antiques. It sometimes reminds me times I spent with my grandma cleaning up her longcase clock. A warm pleasure for sure every time I drop by. You won’t be disappointed I am sure!

Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Address: #03 Tran Ngoc Dien, Thao Dien ward, District 2.
Phone: (08) 3744 4897
Website: facebook.com/VillaRoyaleAntiques or villaroyaletreasures.com/
Prices: 50.000 VND or more

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Artinus – 3D Art Gallery
Possessing more than 4000 square meters and hundreds of 3D artworks, Artinus 3D Art Gallery is probably one of the largest and the most interesting “museums” in Vietnam. The whole gallery is split into nine zones with different themes and different experiences such as Aqua Zone where you immerse yourself into the deep ocean with bizarre creatures; Masterpiece Zone where you may interact with characters or become the main one in popular paintings of Van Goth, Botticelli, and Michelangelo; Vietnam Zone where you can admire the most majestic nature picture and soar into the air alongside eagles, et cetera. Therefore, don’t forget to bring cameras with you!

Prices: (Weekdays) 9 USD; (Weekends & Holidays) 11 USD
Opening hours: (Weekdays) 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM; (Weekends & Holidays) 09:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Address: 02 – 04 Street 9, Him Lam New Urban Area, Tan Hung ward, District 7, Saigon.
Phone: (08) 629 837 67
Website: http://artinusvn.com/

Vietopia
“Vietopia is a small city for our kids’ dreams”, said a young father in a review about this place. At this center, your kids will participate in role-playing activities whereby they earn some Vidos (Money of Vietopia), which can be used to attend some games or purchase some cool stuffs there. There are more than 70 occupations with about 100 activities for your kids to choose such as news editor, electrical engineer, flight attendant, milk factory worker, et cetera. If your kids are older than 8, you can leave them to explore the city on their own. There are cafeteria, restaurants, coffee shops, and a shopping mart nearby. Otherwise, it seems to be the only downside that you, the parents, cannot join the games with your children and have to wait. But this waiting is worthwhile, isn’t it?

Please remember to have a look at Vietopia’s website to check whether the place opens or not on a specific day.

Opening hours: (Weekdays) 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; (Weekends) 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Address: #02 – 04, Street 9, Tan Hung ward, district 7, Saigon.
Website:http://vietopia.com.vn/

Crescent Lake Park & Starlight Bridge
Crescent Lake Park & Starlight Bridge are two new popular spots of Saigon. After a long day at work, isn’t it the best to take a stroll in this lovely park? The park is located right next to a river so the air is always cool and fresh. On the weekends, the lights from the bridge come on and sometimes there are light and water shows which attract a lot of locals and tourists. Moreover, there is a grand flower festival being held here every Tet holiday.

Address: #111 Ton Dat Tien, Tan Phong ward, District 7, Saigon.

South Saigon Park
This is a small, narrow but beautiful park which is surrounded by many coffee shops and restaurants. In the center, there is a long lake that meanders gently through the park. Take a stroll then sit down by the lake to enjoy this peaceful atmosphere.

Address: Street C, Tan Phu ward, District 7, Saigon.

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You can visit some places of interest early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the blazing sun, especially Jesus Christ Statue, or Cannon Fort. Since those two places are located on mountains and the roads are crooked and rugged, going when the weather is cloudy will save you from unwanted sweats. I really mean it, save them.

There are better places for you to let them go. Bai Truoc (Front Beach), Bai Sau (Back Beach), Bai Dua, and Bai Dau Beach are the options that you can consider. Check out the post I wrote Must-Visit Places for more information. In short, Front Beach is the heart of this city where all activities converge. Back Beach and Thuy Van Street area are places where you would love to spend your nights. If you and your partners prefer quiet areas, there are Bai Dau and Bai Dua which are less crowded than other beaches but are still close to the main area. They are small beaches with a lot of rocks, hence it is less favorable.

How about seafood and where are the restaurants that can fulfill your appetite? Check out my article about What and Where to Eat in Vung Tau. There are many great places around Front and Back Beach area. Tourist scams and rip-offs, sadly, still exist in Vung Tau. Therefore, for your own sake, I advise you to avoid peddlers unless you are good at bargaining and you know the prices well. Therefore, the strategy is to stick to such places that are big and crowded. Moreover, one small tip for you to note down is “always double-check”, especially when you pay and before you leave somewhere.

About transportation, hydrofoil has a limited timetable in which the earliest trip is at 08:00 AM and the last hydrofoil departs at 04:00 PM. Therefore, I don’t recommend using hydrofoil for a 1-day trip to Vung Tau. If you drive there by yourself, consider checking our guide How to Get to Vung Tau.

These are a few simple notes. Let us know if you have any more questions. Below is an example for trip planners.

2-day Trip Planner Example:

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HOMESTAY

Offering a garden and outdoor pool, OSC Land Residence is situated in Vung Tau, 1.2 km from Back Beach. Front Beach is 1.6 km from the property. Homestay Vung Tau offers luxury apartments where can be your ideal room during your trip in Vung Tau. Best suit for a group of 5 or more. Here are the options:

+ One-bedroom Superior Apartment: 40m² with maximum guests: 5

– 1 bedroom with 1 double bed.
– 1 living room.
– 1 toilet.
– 1 floor bed.
– 1 kitchen.
– Weekdays: 400.000 VND / night.
– Weekends: 850.000 VND / night.

+ One-bedroom Deluxe Apartment: 40m² with maximum guests: 5

– 1 bedroom with 1 double bed.
– 1 living room.
– 1 toilet.
– 1 floor bed.
– 1 sofa
– 1 kitchen.
– Weekdays: 500.000 VND / night.
– Weekends: 950.000 VND / night.

+ Two-bedroom Superior Apartment: 58m² with maximum guests: 8

– 2 bedrooms with 1 double bed each room.
– 1 living room.
– 2 toilets.
– 2 floor beds.
– 1 sofa
– 1 kitchen.
– Weekdays: 650.000 VND / night.
– Weekends: 1100.000 VND / night.

+ Three-bedroom Suite Apartment: 90m² with maximum guests: 10

– 3 bedrooms with 1 double bed each room.
– 1 living room.
– 2 toilets.
– 2 floor beds.
– 1 sofa
– 1 kitchen.
– Weekdays: 1.500.000 VND / night.
– Weekends: 2.200.000 VND / night.

Address: #110 Vo Thi Sau, Thang Tam ward, Vung Tau, Ba Ria – Vung Tau.
Phone: +84 90 164 47 68 | +84 90 336 27 98
Website:http://osc-land-residences-vn.book.direct/en-gb/
https://www.facebook.com/homestayvungtau/

Hoang Gia Villa

This is one of the most beautiful villa in Vung Tau situated on Bai Dau Beach. The villa possesses an amazing sea view and the beach is so close that can be described as “5 feet to the beach”. You just need to open your bedroom’s windows, the vast sea lies before your eyes. Just lying on your bed, you may enjoy the most picturesque sunrise and sunset.

Address: #49 Tran Phu, Vung Tau, Ba Ria – Vung Tau.
Phone: 090 833 22 10
Website:https://www.facebook.com/villaHoangGia/

Resorts & Hotels

Ha Long Street (“Bai Dua” Beach)

If you like quiet and less crowded places, you should consider many beautiful resorts on this street. There are a few restaurants and coffee shops nearby for a breakfast and lunch but you may need to take a cab or motorbike taxi (xe om) to downtown streets at night to enjoy the vivid Vung Tau, which seems to be the only downside if you stay here.

• Leman Cap Resort & Spa: #60 Ha Long St., ward 2, Vung Tau.
  Phone: +84 64 3513 136
  Website:http://lemancap.com/
• Lan Rừng Resort & Spa: #03 – 06 Ha Long St., Vung Tau.
  Phone:+84 64 3526 010
  Website:http://www.lanrung.com.vn/en/
• Anh Duong Hotel: #24 Ha Long St., ward 2, Vung Tau.
  Phone:+84 64 3601 255
• Ha Long Hotel: #102 Ha Long St., ward 2, Vung Tau.
  Phone:+84 64 6255 501

Thuy Van Street (“Bai Sau” – Back Beach)

Besides Front Beach, this is where you can also get the most out of Vung Tau. Great restaurants, great coffee shops and bars, and a grand beach are within a few steps from your hotel.

• The Imperial Hotel: #159 Thuy Van St., Thang Tam Ward, Vung Tau.
  Phone: +84 643 62 8888
  Website:http://www.imperialhotel.vn/
• Dic Star Hotel: #169 Thuy Van St. ward 8, Vung Tau.
  Phone: +84 64 3585 537
• Green Hotel: #147C Thuy Van St., Vung Tau.
  Phone: +84 97 902 71 17
• My Le Hotel: #57 Thuy Van St., ward 2, Vung Tau.
  Phone: +84 64 3852 177
  Website:http://www.mylehotel.com.vn/
• Romeliess Hotel: #33 Thuy Van St., ward 2, Vung Tau.
  Phone: +84 64 361 3366
  Website:http://romeliesshotel.com/

Front Beach

The heart of Vung Tau, where every amenities of which you can think are gathered, is probably your most ideal option if this is the first time you are here.

• Petro House Hotel: #63 Tran Hung Dao St., ward 1, Vung Tau.
  Phone: +84 64 3852 014
  Website: http://www.petrohousehotel.vn/
• Rex Hotel: #1 Le Quy Don St., ward 1, Vung Tau.
  Phone: +84 64 3852 135
  Website: http://www.rexhotelvungtau.vn/
• Royal Hotel: #36 Quang Trung St., ward 1, Vung Tau.
  Phone: +84 64 3859 852
  Website: http://royalhotelvungtau.vn/

Tran Phu Street

Driving alongside the beautiful shore, you may encounter a lot of outstanding hotels and resorts. One side is the mountain, and the other side is the blue ocean.

• Binh an Village: #01 Tran Phu St., Vung Tau.
  Phone: +84 64 351 0016 | +84 64 351 0732
  Website: http://www.binhanvillage.com/
• Seaside Resort: #28 Tran Phu St., ward 1, Vung Tau.
  Phone: +84 064 3513 888
  Website: http://www.seasideresort.com.vn/
• Valley Mountain Hotel: #102/6 – 108/6 Tran Phu St., ward 5, Vung Tau.
  Phone: +84 064 355 3660
  Website: http://www.valleymountainhotel.com/index.php?lang=en

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Fang Pub

Fang Pub Vung Tau is a branch of a famous brand in Saigon. If you feel so bored and do not know where to go, let’s get here. Staffs and other people here are very friendly since when it comes to music, there is no border nor boundary. Everyone dances or sings along to the good tunes. The pub has live performances almost every night. Don’t hesitate! This place surely knows how to bright your boring night.

Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Address: #03 Ly Tu Trong St, ward 1, Vung Tau, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/FangPubVT/

Black Pearl Bar Vung tau

This one is a great bar that has awesome entertainment and pirate decoration style. The bar plays a wide variety of music genres here but occasionally, there are bands playing rock and metal music. They really know how to throw a great party. However, there are a few complaints about their music and drink prices. The music volume is sometimes too loud and beer price is ridiculously expensive. Drinking something before getting here might be a good idea.

Prices: 200.000 – 500.000 VND / 1 person
Opening hours: 05:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Address: #64 Ha Long, ward 2, Vung Tau, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/barngoctraiden/
Phone: 093 788 22 64

Gazebo Beach Front Lounge & Cafe

Being one of the coolest lounges in Vung Tau with a magnificent sea view and the stage of Hip Hop and Deep House music, this is a golden location in Vung Tau. They serve coffee and drink from the morning until evening then the real show begins at seven o’clock. The price is a bit high but if you compare with the quality and the scenery, that is totally acceptable. If I have to pick one favorite lounge or bar in Vung Tau, it’s hard to come up with a good decision but Gazebo is definitely worth considering.

Prices: 100.000 – 500.000 VND / 1 person
Opening hours: Cafe: 07:00 AM – 07:00 PM; Bar: 07:00 PM – 02:00 AM
Address: #90 Ha Long, ward 2, Vung Tau, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/gazeboloungecafe/
Phone: 093 875 18 68

Vung Tau Beach Club

Vung Tau Beach Club is not only a great bar to get relaxed by the beach but also a watersports venue, a kitesurfing school which is situated on the Back Beach in Vung Tau. It is a valuable gem but unfortunately, not many tourists hear about this place. Beach Club has a great spirit and alcohol list, great music and totally relaxed atmosphere which is so unique and cannot be found elsewhere.

Address: #8 Thuy Van Street | Opp Sammy Hotel, Vung Tau, Vietnam
Phone: +84 1258194646

Vung Tau Night Market

A perfect street for all the food lovers out there lies right here waiting for the one! Yes, it is you! There are many options for you to spend a few bucks and coins (and receive a full stomach that you can’t even walk back to the hotel.) You may get all kinds of food here but mostly they are seafood such as snails, shrimps, octopuses, and fishes. There is grilled octopus with okras for 70K per serving. There are wok-fried mud crab claws with tamarind dish which is 70K for 10 claws. There is grilled mussel sold for 10K each. There is stir fried razor clams dish which is about 60K each. And there are countless amazing dishes more that are waiting for you! Sounds interesting already, doesn’t it?

Opening hours: 03:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Address: Behind Imperial Hotel, ward Thang Tam, Vung Tau, Vietnam.

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Thành Phát Seafood Restaurant

One of the best local seafood restaurant you may find here, the restaurant is located on a beautiful shore at which you may want to stare all day long. First, you will be amazed by their grand big long menu filled with awesome fresh and high-quality seafood options such as crab, prawn, sweet snail, saltwater fish, oyster, etc. Second, fast services and smiling staffs even at the peak hours surely bring you pleasant surprises when you write this restaurant down on your must-visit list. Moreover, all dishes have a fixed price or price range so don’t be scared of being ripped off while dining here. While you enjoy your tasty dishes, pause sometimes to enjoy the pleasant winds, too.

Prices: 200.000 – 500.000 VND / 1 person
Opening hours: 08:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Address: #334 Tran Phu St, ward 5, Vung Tau, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam.
Phone: 064 383 63 45

Cây Bàng Restaurant

Cay Bang Restaurant is a reliable brand from the get-go of Vung Tau. It is built right on windy Bãi Dâu beach. Among all the reasons why I suggest this restaurant, you just need to know one important thing that helps Cay Bang bypass its rivals in my opinion: The view of this location. And to be honest, if you sit here at the right time with the good food, there is nothing much to complain.

Prices: 200.000 – 500.000 VND / 1 person
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Address: #69 Tran Phu St, ward 5, Vung Tau, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam.

Bè Hào Hải Lưu Restaurant

Eating on a wooden floating house is going to be your strangest memory which you may never forget. Imagine that, you and your friends will be in the middle of nowhere, it is only the water and you, and the food, of course. This restaurant did a good job creating an outstandingly peaceful atmosphere.

Opening hours: 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Address: Hoang Sa St, Long Son, Vung Tau, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam.
Phone: 064 651 10 99

Bánh Khọt Gốc Vú Sữa

Vietnamese Savory Mini Pancakes are made from a mixed flour, shrimps, pork grinds, and scallion oil and eaten with fish sauce which is added a little sugar. Crispy they are if we only judge them by the look. However, when we take the first bite, we will know the sweet truth: crispy on the surface but soft and floppy inside. Add a little fish sauce and eat the pancakes with herbs, and count how many little guys that you can beat. I bet you to finish 40 of them! (Don’t worry this is feasible since my cousin and I did this for a contest and that is his record.

Prices: 40.000 – 100.000 VND / 1 person
Opening hours: 06:00 AM – 02:30 PM (weekdays); 06:00 AM – 10:00 PM (weekends)
Address: #14 Nguyen Truong To St, ward 2, Vung Tau, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam.

Sơn Đăng Coffee Shop

To go is to enjoy the landscape. To explore is to comfort your eyes. This spot is where such conditions converge. The shop lies on a slope of Mount Nho and from there the whole Vung Tau city heaves into sight so peacefully.

Prices: 30.000 VND – 60.000 VND / 1 person
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Address: #28A Hai Dang St, ward 2, Vung Tau, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam.

Mũi Đá Coffee Shop & Restaurant

Have you ever been this close to the sea, standing on a high headland that extends 100 meters out into the ocean and drinking your coffee cup with the taste of salty winds? There is one word for this place: awesome! One of the best locations in Vung Tau without a doubt. Have a breakfast or brunch at this place every day on vacation is always my choice when I am here.

Prices: 40.000 VND – 150.000 VND / 1 person
Opening hours: 07:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Address: Hydrofoil Dock, Ha Long St, ward 2, Vung Tau, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam.

Updated Oct 26, 2017

What & Where to Eat In Ba Ria City

Ba Ria City rarely has anything in common with its sibling, Vung Tau City, across the Co May river. It is less famous, less bustling, and less noisy. Sometimes we do want to explore peaceful parts of this Earth, don’t we? And while you’re busy exploring, here are a few hot spots left that may fulfill your appetite.

Long Huong Thuy Soup Cake
Are you hungry after your long trip on the highway? Stop by this hot spot and enjoy their delicious soup cake (bánh canh). But notice that they are extremely crowded during rush hours and meal times (7 to 9 AM, 11:30 AM to 1 PM, and 7 to 8 PM) because of their popularity.

Price: 30.000 – 60.000 VND
Opening hours: 06:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Address: #667 Highway 51A, Long Huong, Ba Ria.

Waterfront Restaurant
Waterfront restaurant truly lives up to its name. It is a decent-looking restaurant which is located on a riverside with a grand great view. Best suit for group visits.

Price: 100.000 – 400.000 VND
Opening hours: 08:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Address: # Highway 51A, Long Huong, Ba Ria.

Baris Tea & Coffee House
A short rest with a pleasant view downtown, won’t you come and have a seat? An attentive staff will bring a beautiful drink of your choice in just a moment. To be honest, sometimes the drinks are too "beautiful" to drink.

Price: 25.000 – 50.000 VND
Opening hours: 08:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Rice Noodle With Grilled Meat/Bamboo Shoot
Let us try a morning breakfast like a local with rice noodle and grilled meat/bamboo shoot, shall we? At this rustic shop, we will sit at a low table on the pavement.
Price: 20.000 – 40.000 VND
Opening hours: 06:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Address: #76 27 Thang 4 Street, Phuoc Hiep ward, Ba Ria.

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