Sky Bars - Sky Bar Guide

The world's best Sky Bars and Rooftop Bars

Sky Bars are becoming very popular all over the globe. Tourists and business travelers alike enjoy the amazing views that are offered. Is there a better place to hang out after sightseeing or work? Not really and it is romantic too, of course.   

Rooftop Bars vs. Sky Bars 

As the name suggests rooftop bars are usually located at the roof of a building, usually on hotel rooftops. In many cases a swimming pool can also be found there, as rooftop bars are usually located outside under the open sky.
Sky bars are sometimes exactly the same, but they can also be located on floors beneath the roof top. The main difference is however that at least some part of the sky bar is usually located inside.

Location of Sky Bars 

Sky bars are usually located at or close to a top of a building. Mostly they are found in hotels. A few are also located on non hotel high rise buildings such as TV towers. Usually hotel sky bars can be accessed by everyone, meaning that attendance is not limited only to hotel guests. 

What do Sky Bars offer their guests? 

Besides the spectacular view they all offer beverages of all kinds including cocktails. That can make the view even more enjoyable. In most sky bars you will also have at least some dining options, while others serve their best menus. 

What do Sky Bars cost?

Most sky bars will not charge a fee for entering the premises. But you should expect to pay more than in other bars nearby. As with everything else in life, good things have their price tag. But even with a smaller budget you should not miss those very special places, you could just stay a little shorter or sip your drink slower.  

The World's Highest Sky Bar

Currently the world's highest sky bar can be found in Shanghai. 100 Century Avenue (its name and location) is in the 92nd floor of the Park Hyatt Hotel and offers a spectacular view. You will aslo find the world's highest restautrant on the 91st floor. 

As sky bars can be found all around the world we want to present you the best ones not restricted to a continent, but really the most enjoyable ones. 

 Pictures: Travel Aficionado and Richard Moross on flickr