The rooftop bars named
| Bar | Where | Floor | Quoted hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top of Hanoi | Lotte Hotel, Ba Dinh | 65th | 17:00 to 24:00 | The highest view, brasserie cooking |
| The Summit Bar | Pan Pacific Hanoi, Ba Dinh | 20th | 14:00 to 24:00 | West Lake and Red River, cocktails |
| Terraço Sky Bar | Hang Dau street, Hoan Kiem | 8th | 17:00 to 24:00 | View of Hoan Kiem Lake |
| Lighthouse Sky Bar | Hang Be street, Hoan Kiem | 10th | 17:00 to 24:00 | Old Quarter and Red River, lounge sofas |
| Moonlight Sky Bar | Ma May street, Hoan Kiem | 11th | 17:00 to 24:00 | Lively atmosphere, classic cocktails |
| Skyline Hanoi | Gia Ngu street, Hoan Kiem | 11th | 11:00 to 23:00 | Vietnamese dinner with a view |
| AIRA Sky Bar & Lounge | Tran Phu street, Hoan Kiem | 11th | 16:30 to 23:00 | View of the French Quarter |
| Botan Bar & Dine | Hang Bong street (Meritel Hanoi) | 9th | 16:30 to 23:00 | Sunset, faces west |
| Starlight Skybar | Hang Be street (Aurora Premium Hotel) | 12th | 16:00 to 24:00 | A beer with a view |
Source for floors and hours: a Hanoi rooftop guide consulted in October 2026; they change, so check before going. A bar listed as "Ignite" is shown twice with two different hotels: we leave it out.
How to choose
- For the wow effect and height: Top of Hanoi and The Summit Bar, two bars in big hotels in Ba Dinh district. Book for sunset if possible.
- For an evening on foot from the Old Quarter: the bars around Hang Be, Ma May and Hang Dau, a few minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter.
- For sunset: Botan is the only one described as facing west. The sun sets around 17:30 to 18:45 depending on the season (estimate): arrive 30 to 45 minutes before.
- For dinner: Skyline Hanoi (Vietnamese cooking) and Top of Hanoi (brasserie cooking).
A full evening: the night tour
If you prefer to organise nothing, a guided evening food tour lets you eat and pass through the district; see also the train street and street food in Hanoi. We found no precise rooftop activity to recommend; the one we suggest is the closest: a food tour with the train street.
Practical tips
- Hotel bars usually expect decent dress; we found no precise dress code, so ask before going.
- Sources give no prices: look at the menu at the entrance and ask whether there is a minimum spend.
- Go home by Grab rather than a street taxi: see Grab taxi scams in Vietnam and alcohol in Vietnam.
- For West Lake, see also Tay Ho and West Lake.
FAQ
What is the highest rooftop bar in Hanoi?
Top of Hanoi, on the 65th floor of the Lotte Hotel, according to a guide consulted in October 2026.
Do I need to book?
We found no rule: book for sunset at the big-hotel bars.
Where can I see the sunset?
Botan Bar & Dine is described as facing west; the high bars in Ba Dinh also give a wide view.
How much does a cocktail cost?
The sources consulted give no prices: check the menu on the spot.
