The story
Once housing for officials, the block at 42 Nguyen Hue organically filled with independent coffee shops, fashion boutiques, and creative studios. Each floor and balcony has a different personality — exploring the stairwells is half the fun.
Its lit-up facade of mismatched cafe balconies is one of the most photographed frames in Vietnam. Pick a balcony cafe, order a coffee, and watch the walking street below.
Don’t miss
Coconut coffee at a balcony cafe
Any balcony-facing cafe works — the view is what you're paying for.
65,000₫Vietnamese egg coffee
Several floors do a solid rendition of the Hanoi classic.
60,000₫Local tips
Best facade photo is from directly across Nguyen Hue after dark when every balcony is lit.
Say it in Vietnamese
“Em chụp ảnh được không ạ?”
May I take a photo?Plan your visit
Opening hours
- Monday
- 08:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00–22:00
- Thursday (today)
- 08:00–22:00
- Friday
- 08:00–22:30
- Saturday
- 08:00–22:30
- Sunday
- 08:00–22:30
Getting there
Mid-way down Nguyen Hue Walking Street — arrive on foot; there is no parking at the building itself.
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