Overview
The Cafe Apartments (42 Nguyen Hue Street) is a 1960s nine-story former government housing block that's been reinvented as Ho Chi Minh City's hottest vertical cafe-and-boutique destination. About 80 small cafes, shops, and galleries plaster the balconies with colorful signs, creating an unmistakable facade. Each cafe has its own concept — Vietnamese vintage, minimalist Japanese, pink Instagram aesthetic — making it perfect for cafe-hopping. Star spots like Saigon Coffee Roastery, Partea, and Mango Tree Cafe offer balcony views over Nguyen Hue Walking Street. Elevator fee VND 3,000 (about KRW 200); drinks around VND 50,000-80,000. Right on Nguyen Hue Walking Street.
Opening Hours
Varies by cafe (typically 09:00-23:00)
Travel Tips
Pay the VND 3,000 elevator fee at the ground floor entrance. Weekends evenings are very crowded — weekday afternoons or around sunset are best. Arrive early to grab a balcony seat.
Hotels near Cafe Apartment (The Cafe Apartments)
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