Piu Piu
Piu Piu has been the home of hip-hop and bass culture in Saigon since 2016, growing from a party collective into a full record label and club operation. The rooftop venue at 11A Thi Sach Street (12th floor of KiN Hotel) runs weekly parties with a lineup of Vietnamese and international DJs who actually know what they're doing. Wednesday LGBT nights and the monthly Girl Gang series for women DJs have made this the most culturally progressive club in HCMC.
What to Expect
A rooftop dancefloor with Saigon skyline views, a crowd of Vietnamese creatives and expats who take the music seriously, and a production quality that outstrips most of what's nearby. Not a tourist bar.
Creative, progressive, and loud in the best way. The rooftop setting with city views gives it an edge that ground-floor clubs can't replicate.
Hip-hop, bass, house, and RnB. Genre varies by event, but quality is consistent.
Street fashion and club wear. The crowd sets a high bar.
Electronic music fans, LGBTQ+ travelers, anyone wanting a Vietnamese club scene that isn't built around foreigners.
Cash and cards accepted.
Price Range
Free-flow session (noon to 3 PM) 499,000 VND++. Regular night entry varies by event. Cocktails 150,000-250,000 VND.
Free-flow: ~€19. Cocktails: ~€5.70-9.50.
Hours
Event-based, typically Thursday to Saturday evenings from 9 PM. Day pool parties from noon on select dates.
Insider Tip
Follow @piupiusaigon on Instagram for event dates. Wednesday LGBT nights are usually free or low entry. The rooftop pool party events sell out, so book in advance through their website.
Full Review
Piu Piu has grown from a party collective into a record label and club operation since 2016, and the rooftop venue at 11A Thi Sach Street on the 12th floor of KiN Hotel reflects that ambition. The setup is rooftop clubbing with Saigon skyline views, a proper sound system, and DJ bookings that prioritize skill over celebrity. Wednesday LGBT nights and the monthly Girl Gang series for women DJs make this the most culturally progressive club in HCMC.
The crowd is Vietnamese creatives, expats who follow the music, and travelers who found the venue through Resident Advisor rather than a hostel recommendation. The energy is genuine and music-driven. The rooftop setting with city views gives every night a cinematic quality that ground-floor clubs lack. Day pool parties on select dates sell out in advance, which says something about the demand the brand has built.
In Saigon's club landscape, Piu Piu holds the progressive position. Heart of Darkness does craft beer with a club edge. Lush does big-room production. Piu Piu does community-building through music, with LGBTQ+ nights and women-focused programming that no other venue in the city consistently offers. The quality of the DJs elevates it above what the rooftop-party format typically delivers.
Follow @piupiusaigon on Instagram for event dates. Wednesday LGBT nights are typically free or low entry. Pool party events sell out; book through their website. The rooftop location means weather matters.
The Neighborhood
Despite its Bui Vien listing, Piu Piu actually operates from a hotel rooftop on Thi Sach Street, positioning it between the backpacker strip and District 1's more upscale nightlife zone. This geographic ambiguity reflects its cultural position: too good for Bui Vien, too informal for the luxury bars.
Getting There
At KiN Hotel, 11A Thi Sach Street, District 1. Grab from Bui Vien takes five minutes. Walking from the backpacker area takes 10-15 minutes.
Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City
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