Buzz
Apartment 42 Nguyen Hue is the haven for some of the most famous cafes in Saigon.
The famous apartment complex, packed with coffee shops in Saigon.
Despite the grandeur of many coffee shops in modern buildings or beautiful intersections in the city, the coffee culture in old apartment complexes still carries a distinctive and truly Saigonese charm. Among the mentioned complexes, number 42 Nguyen Hue stands out prominently due to the gathering of many beautiful cafes, strategically located in the city center.
Even before the pedestrian street Nguyen Hue was formed, apartment 42 was known as the venue for numerous renowned cafes, restaurants, tea shops, and fashion stores. With the emergence of this pedestrian street, it has become a vibrant gathering place on weekends for the youth of Ho Chi Minh City.
Some travelers have asserted that if you only have one hour to explore Saigon, you should visit this famous apartment complex. Here, you can not only admire a panoramic view of the city from above but also experience the quiet and lively rhythm of Saigonese life in a youthful and artistic space.
Common among condominium cafes is their modest size; balcony seating is often cozy but tastefully decorated with diverse styles. Presently, there are over 10 cafes spread across 9 floors, each adorned in various themes, mostly renowned in the vibrant Saigon. However, visiting these condominium cafes requires embracing a stair climb of a few floors or paying a fee of 3,000 VND for an elevator ride, as seen in number 42.
Here, you'll find a plethora of choices for cafes and clothing shops such as Sài Gòn Ơi, Thinker and Dreamer, Trà sữa Bông Gòn, Partea, Buihaus, The Market Concept, Mango Tree, Boo, Saigon – Vieux, The Letter, Mêlee, Orientea, Met Sign, Delight kafe and tea...
Images of some notable cafes:
Sài Gòn Ơi
Thinker and Dreamer
Partea English teahouse
Boo Coffee Hub
The Correspondence Café
Celestial Star Café
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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour
MytourOctober 21, 2016
