Bui Vien street, where there are restaurants, massage parlors, boutique hotels, cheap hostels, vibrant pubs, unique souvenir shops, go-go bars and the best travel agencies, is such a not-to-be-missed destination in the neighborhood. Let’s explore now!
Where is Bui Vien street?
Just less than 10-minute walking from the city center and you find the most famous backpacker’s street of Ho Chi Minh City. Love Bangkok’s Khao San Road? I bet you will find yourself falling in love with Bui Vien street location (here).
“Where is Bui Vien street” is among the most common questions from first-time travelers to Ho Chi Minh city. Indeed, the trio of Bui Vien, De Tham, and Pham Ngu Lao street as the famous “Backpacker District”. Don’t miss that!
In district 1, Bui Vien street is accessible by taxi or bus. From Bui Vien to Tan Son Nhat airport, you can book a drive from Grab/Be apps for no rip-off issues or take a taxi for 150,000 VNĐ (prices in 2022).
For the cheapest option, let’s take the Bus 152 at Tran Hung Dao street (pick up here). The trip should be around 35-45 minutes depending on the traffic.
Tips to know:
- On weekends, You cannot go into the walking street after 9 PM with a vehicle. Sorry!
- The street is always crowded at night. Get ready for a massive influx of tourists.
- Dare to join the locals & make friends! Fun triples
Check Bui Vien street google map here!
Nightlife activities to explore
I super recommend you to walk and immerse yourself in the vibrant Bui Vien nightlife. Yup! Take it slow and explore the vibrant road. Let the colorful billboards and panels mesmerize your eyes.
You may run into young children performing street art like fire breathing. The loud music and hot girl dancing with poles, while the “security” men inviting you to have a seat and chill. A very bustling vibe, like Khao San Road. when the residents celebrate halloween in Bui Vien,The fun grows more and more
Most of Bui Vien street review recommend travelers to join the crowds sitting on tiny plastic chairs on the sidewalks, and immerse in the loud music with overlapping beats from a range of pubs, bars and clubs lining the street
Culinary experience
It’s such a radical challenge to pick what is the best restaurant in Bui Vien’s best food landscape.
Truth be told. Bui Vien food is various and delicious. The best of both worlds.
For Vietnamese cuisine in Bui Vien, you can try Nông Thôn Đại Việt – The Rice Restaurant (here) for tasty fresh seafood and chef’s performance in an open kitchen for amazingly instagrammable photography.
I even freely touched those living creatures before deciding which ones were the best for dining. The sauce is good, tasty and elevates the dishes.
Other Bui Vien street restaurants serves various intercontinental delicacies: curated Japanese culinary experience in Jo Sushi Bar, little bites of Greek food at Greek Souvlavki (here).
You may run into other 3-4 Indian restaurants in the area with top tastes like Chandni Chowk (here) or Namaste (here). Curry lover? Check-in Halen Indian’s curry (location here).
A mood for craft beers? I drank Rooster Beer (here). You may be attracted by the store’s red-yellow theme. The space is often crowded and quickly occupied so you may find a little rush in finishing your glasses! Take your time, as the menu lists so many choices to explore. Remember, Bui Vien beer street lovers are always welcomed here.
Cheap beers & cocktails with amazing views from the above? Check-in Le’Fê Rooftop Bar (here). Friendly staff, cool arcade games and trendy music selection awaits!
How delicious street food is will drive you mad. Let’s go with plates of snails and other seafood in food stalls sided on the pavement. And don’t be afraid to try various style of cooking: steamed, sautéed, coated in chili and salt, or grilled. You name it!
For sweet tooth, let’s pass by a street vendor and opt for a small bowl of tofu. Fill your stomach with good food now! Bui Vien night market is worth a try even once.
Tips to know: Ask the staff for the ideal parking area. You might even get free-of-charge for parking fee after paying the bill.
Is Bui Vien street safe?
The street is kept secured for tourists by undercover police & local businesses. However, be aware of the pick-pocket risks when the street gets more and more crowded at night. Here are some useful tips to keep you out of troubles and have fun safely:
- Hide your valuables to avoid the wild robbery.
- Ignore the sellers if you don’t want to buy something (say “no” is useless sometimes)
- Staffs at pubs & restaurant will get your back when you’re in trouble
- Check the price before ordering anything
- People smoke Marijuana is technically illegal,
Note: Most of the locals in this area can speak English in case you need any help.
What is Bui Vien street closing time?
Bui Vien street opening hours may depend on weekdays or weekends. The bars and restaurants often start around 6 PM, get most crowded at 10 PM and dozens of bars or pubs stay open until 2:00 AM or even later. The street never sleeps during the festive seasons. Explore yourself!
