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Yasaka Rooftop
Rooftop

Yasaka Rooftop

4.9
(95 reviews)
Tran Phu Beach, Nha Trang

Yasaka Rooftop occupies the top floor of the Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel with the Red Onion restaurant beside it, running as a budget-friendly rooftop alternative to Skylight and Altitude with similar bay views and significantly lower pricing. The setup is simpler than the headline rooftops, with the bar program running standard cocktails, beer, and basic mixers at fair prices. The food side runs through Red Onion, which handles Vietnamese and Western standards at mid-tier pricing. The crowd skews toward mid-range tourist groups, hotel guests, and travelers who want the rooftop view without the headline-rooftop spend. The view profile is genuinely comparable to the more expensive options, making this the value choice on the strip.

Where to stay near Yasaka Rooftop

Hotels and rentals within walking distance.

What to Expect

A budget rooftop with bay views, simpler service than the headline venues, and an early-closing format.

Atmosphere

Budget rooftop with reasonable service and decent views. The value choice on Tran Phu.

Music

Lounge electronica, pop, kept low

Dress Code

Casual to smart casual; the dress code is less strict than the headline rooftops

Best For

Budget-conscious travelers wanting rooftop views, mid-range tourist groups, and dinner-and-drinks evenings under a controlled budget.

Payment

Cards, Vietnamese dong, USD accepted

Price Range

Cocktails 80,000-180,000 VND, beer 50,000-100,000 VND, mains 150,000-400,000 VND

Cocktails ~$3-7/~3-6 EUR, beer ~$2-4/~1.80-3.50 EUR

Hours

Daily 5 PM to 11 PM

Insider Tip

The view is genuinely comparable to Skylight at a fraction of the cost. The Red Onion restaurant handles dinner well. Closes earlier than the club rooftops; plan to move elsewhere after 10 PM if you want to continue.

Full Review

Yasaka Rooftop sits on top of the Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel at 18 Tran Phu, in the northern cluster of the Tran Phu strip. The view from the rooftop covers the bay, the curving beachfront, and the city extending inland. The lower altitude compared to Skylight produces a different visual profile but the bay view itself is comparable and unobstructed.

The Red Onion restaurant operates beside the rooftop bar, handling food service for visitors who want a meal with the view. The menu runs Vietnamese standards (pho, banh mi, banh xeo, seafood dishes) alongside Western mains (burgers, pasta, grilled meats) at mid-tier pricing of 150,000-400,000 VND. The food quality is solid without being spectacular, which is fair for the price point.

The bar program runs standard cocktails, beer, and basic mixers at fair prices: cocktails 80,000-180,000 VND, beer 50,000-100,000 VND. The pricing sits significantly below Skylight, Altitude, and Vue, making this the value option for visitors who want the rooftop view experience without the headline-venue cost. Service is functional rather than polished.

The 11 PM closing time means this isn't a late-night venue. Visitors planning longer nightlife should treat Yasaka as the dinner-and-early-drinks venue before moving to Skylight or Sailing Club. The crowd skews toward mid-range tourist groups, hotel guests, and travelers who prioritize value over headline production. The dress code is less strict than the upmarket rooftops; casual choices read as acceptable throughout.

The Neighborhood

Yasaka Rooftop sits inside the Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel at 18 Tran Phu, in the northern cluster of the beachfront strip. Skylight at the Premier Havana is a short walk south. The InterContinental rooftop is nearby.

Getting There

Grab or Xanh SM from central Nha Trang costs 30,000-80,000 VND. Hotel access through the lobby. Walking from any Tran Phu hotel takes 5-15 minutes.

Address

18 Tran Phu, Loc Tho Ward, Nha Trang

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