Major cities around the world feature high vantage points that allow viewing their architecture and geography. From Paris to Hong Kong, these spaces are located in hotels, cultural centers, or private establishments. The Ozone Bar is on the 118th floor of a Hong Kong tower, while the Sky Garden in London offers a public garden with views of the Thames and surrounding neighborhoods. These facilities are at varying altitudes, from the seventh floor of the Terrass' Hotel in Montmartre to towers over 200 meters in Asia. Visitors access restaurants, bars, pools, or gardens depending on the location. In Barcelona, the roof of the Mandarin Oriental combines a pool and lounge with views of Passeig de Gràcia. In Madrid, the Cercle des Beaux-Arts includes a terrace as part of its cultural offerings above Gran Vía. Budapest, Bangkok, Istanbul, and other cities also feature similar spaces, each providing a different perspective on the urban fabric, historic monuments, or waterways crossing these destinations.
Paris, France
Located in Montmartre district, this hotel features a seventh-floor terrace with views of the Eiffel Tower and Paris skyline.
Gothenburg, Sweden
This bar atop Gothia Towers offers city views from 83 meters high, with indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Istanbul, Turkey
This private club occupies a 19th century palace and offers views over the Bosphorus and the historic center.
Barcelona, Spain
The hotel rooftop features a pool and lounge with panoramic views over Passeig de Gràcia shopping avenue.
Paris, France
Located on the sixteenth floor, the rooftop garden provides direct views of the Eiffel Tower 300 meters away.
Budapest, Hungary
This rooftop terrace offers views of Budapest, including the Royal Palace and the Parliament building from an elevated position.
Bangkok, Thailand
The bar on the 63rd floor provides views of Bangkok's skyline and the Chao Phraya River.
Madrid, Spain
The cultural center houses art exhibitions, theater halls and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Gran Vía.
Los Angeles, USA
Perch is a French restaurant with an outdoor terrace on the fifteenth floor that provides views over downtown Los Angeles.
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
This rooftop venue serves Mexican dishes with regional ingredients and provides views of the historic old town.
The Hague, Netherlands
This restaurant is located on the 40th floor and offers views over The Hague, the North Sea and Scheveningen harbor.
Hong Kong
This bar is located 484 meters above sea level and offers views of the island and the city skyline.
London, UK
This public garden is located on the 43rd floor of the Walkie-Talkie building and features observation decks and a restaurant overlooking the Thames.
Los Angeles, USA
This bar occupies the 73rd floor of the InterContinental Hotel and offers panoramic views across Los Angeles.
São Paulo, Brazil
The bar at Hotel Unique offers views over Ibirapuera Park and the towers of São Paulo.
Athens, Greece
This bar occupies the top floor of the Hilton Hotel and offers views of the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill.
Bath, United Kingdom
The rooftop pool contains mineral water from the thermal springs and provides views over the Roman architecture of the city.