During my 3rd day in Ho Chi Minh City, after visiting Bitexco Tower, I finally dropped by the famous Café Apartment ✨
Since it was already late afternoon, I decided to have an early dinner at Madam Quyen — one of the cafés located inside the building.
What I loved most was how cozy and relaxing the place felt after walking around the city all day. And the best part? It was only a short walk from where I stayed at Palace Saigon Hotel.
QUICK INFO
📍 Floor 5, The Café Apartment
⏰ 9AM–10PM
💵 Cash only (Vietnamese Dong)
🛗 Elevator Fee: ~3,000–5,000 VND
ABOUT THE CAFÉ APARTMENT
The Café Apartment is one of the most popular spots in Ho Chi Minh City. It’s an old apartment building transformed into cafés, restaurants, boutiques, and creative spaces.
Every floor has something different to explore which makes it one of the most Instagram-worthy places in Saigon 🇻🇳
One interesting thing about visiting here is the elevator. Visitors usually pay a small fee to use it, although some cafés may reimburse the fee if you dine there.
WHAT I ORDERED
Rice Noodles with Grilled Pork
Spring Rolls
Egg Coffee (Must-Try!)
If it’s your first time in Vietnam, you definitely need to try egg coffee at least once ☕✨
Creamy, rich, and slightly sweet — one of the most unique coffees I’ve tried while traveling.
TRAVEL TIPS FOR VISITING THE CAFÉ APARTMENT
✔️ Bring cash in Vietnamese Dong
✔️ Wear comfortable shoes because there’s still a lot of walking
✔️ Explore the different floors of the building
✔️ Great stop after visiting Bitexco Tower or Nguyen Hue Walking Street
WHERE I STAYED
🏨 Palace Saigon Hotel
One thing I liked about staying here was the location. Many tourist spots including Bitexco Tower, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, and the Café Apartment were all within walking distance.
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“Sometimes the best travel memories are made in small cafés after long walks around the city.”
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