Saigon Nightlife: Best Clubs and Bars []. I lived in the city for a few months and this is my report about its best nightclubs and bars. I will also give more general nightlife tips for clubbing and having fun in Vietnam. Party street: Bui Vien street just walk there and you'll see over 50 cheap bars and clubs.
Bit of a tourist trap, but fun. Live music : Check the Instagram page Noise Saigon. Beware of dating scams! The dating scene in Ho Chi Minh City can be fun, but there have been many reports of scams. The most common is that of girls who suggest meeting in specific bars, then order expensive drinks from which they get a commission. It seems to happen especially in nightlife properties belonging to Han Group, such as Faham, Zion, Atmos.
Beware of bill scams! Always check the details of your bill at the end of the night. It is a common practice for the waiters to add drinks, laughing gas balloons, or bottles. Almost all the interesting nightlife venues in Saigon are within District 1 , which is also where most of the famous tourist attractions are located. It can be a bit noisy and dirty, though. The venues in that area are more upmarket and sophisticated, and they attract older locals and expats.
Beware that some hotels in Ho Chi Minh City will not allow you to invite a guest to your room, especially a Vietnamese lady. She will either need to be part of your initial booking, or your legal spouse. In particular, this happens in Government-run hotels even the 4 and 5 stars properties and family guest-houses. If this might be a problem for you, for instance if you have a Vietnamese girlfriend or boyfriend, it's better to check ahead with the hotel.
Many Vietnamese use transit or love hotels to meet with their partners. There are hundreds of them all over the city. I'm listing below the main nightclubs and bars in Saigon.
