Hanoi · MASSAGE & RELAXATION
Good massage & spa days fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
At Serene Spa Hanoi, you’ll begin with a warm salt-and-herb foot soak, then choose a 60 or 90-minute deep tissue massage or another spa treatment. Expect slow, firm strokes, elbow work, Serene oils, shower access, and tea, coffee, fruit, and cookies at the Old Quarter meeting point.
“Very relaxing and staff are friendly. They are so honest with time so money you paid is really worth it.”
At L’essence Spa in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, you receive a four-hour private spa program with oat milk scrub, oat wrap, herbal steam, a 90-minute signature treatment, mature-skin facial, jacuzzi, herbal bath, and drinks. The central location makes it easy to fit into a busy Hanoi day.
“I had a wonderful 4-hour experience of being pampered: Vietnamese massage, Dead Sea salt scrub, Dead Sea mud wrap, facial and ended with a soak in a mineral bath. Definitely worth the cost - the price for walk-ins is a bit higher.”
At Serene Spa in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, you get about four hours of herbal soaking, coconut scrub and wrap treatments, golden signature therapy, facial care, drinks, and light snacks. Therapists named in guest feedback include Jessica, Emma, Anna, Kimberly, and Susan, though your assigned therapist may differ.
“Amazing experience. From the moment we walked in the service was welcoming and professional. My therapist, Jessica, was attentive and polite. She always made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire service. I will probably come back for another service with Jessica!”
Book a private 90-minute Thai Royal massage at Serene Spa Hanoi, near Hoan Kiem Lake. Expect passive stretching, massage, and acupressure, followed by herbal tea and snacks. Therapists named in feedback include Ruby, Jay, Pam, Anna, Moon, Jenna, and Lisa, though staff assignments can change.
“Very good four hand massage. The therapists were very strong and met our expectations. If you’re in Hanoi definitely go visit.”
At Hoang’s Spa on Hang Dieu Street, you’ll enjoy a welcome coffee or tea before a 30-minute foot massage. You can also choose 60 minutes, or 75 minutes with a foot scrub, massage, and foot wrap. Jun and Chi are among the named therapists praised for careful, adjustable pressure.
“Amazing. If you are in Hanoi you must to do a massage here. Beautiful and kind people, smiling & lovely. Rooms are very clean & the girls are professional. Definitely the best Beauty Spa in Hanoi.”
At Hoang’s Spa in central Hanoi, you receive an organic and herbal shampoo treatment followed by head, shoulder, and face massage. The one-hour visit includes a welcome drink, calm treatment rooms, and a return to the same address. Staff member Chi is praised for her careful, professional shampoo service.
“Hair wash was good. The staff was fast to react and place was relatively clean. They even offered drinks to at the start and end.”
At Hoang Spa in central Hanoi, choose a one-hour Thai massage using firm pressure, stretching, and optional cracking techniques. You can request oil or no oil, then enjoy tea or coffee. Therapists named in feedback include Lua, Loan, Chi, and Jun, with manicure and skin treatments also available.
“Just had one of the best mani-pedis I’ve had in a long time. The gel polish was done with real care—smooth, even, and not a single streak in sight. The shaping was spot-on, and they took their time without dragging the appointment out. My Read more”
At Ve'hanoi Wellness & Spa in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, choose Aroma, Vietnamese, Deep Tissue, or Hot Stone massage. Your 75-minute visit includes tea, snacks, a consultation, herbal foot soak, a 60-minute body treatment, optional warm herbal compresses, and chicken, corn, and mushroom soup.
“Ruby Ngo was my masseur (massage therapist) who I wish to commend for the best massage of my life - blending Vietnamese and Thai techniques sensitively and with strength as required - she spoke good English and established preRead more”
Travel from Hanoi in a comfortable D-car limousine with up to eight people. You will row through Tam Coc or Trang An, cycle rice-field lanes, visit a local family, climb Mua Cave, explore Hoa Lu, and stay one night at a four-star hotel or resort with meals included.
“The tour was fantastic! Tom was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Vietnam, and made sure we were always comfortable. The meals were delicious and our guide advocated for us with a challenging dietary restriction. The hotel wRead more”
Travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City on a 20-day Vietnam itinerary with private-room hotels, guided sightseeing, domestic flights, meals, and airport transfers. Cruise Halong Bay, trek near Sapa, visit Hue and Hoi An, relax in Nha Trang, and see the Mekong Delta.
“We did our Vietnam tour bookings for 9 people through Authentic. The staff is very polite and prompt in reply. They arranged the entire tour very meticulously & adhered to the given time for pickup & drop. The cost also was very reasonable though our stay was at 4 star hotels.”
At Hoang’s Spa in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, warm black stones and aroma oils ease tight muscles during a 60, 75, 90, or 120-minute massage. Ask for Ms. Chi or Jun if available, enjoy tea or coffee, and return to the same central meeting point.
“I had an amazing experience. My masseuse Ms. Chi knew exactly where the pain was and she took care of everything with so much skill. She kept on checking if the pressure was ok, if I was doing fine.”
Spend about an hour at Rosie’s Magical Spa in Hanoi Old Quarter for foot reflexology, massage, and a foot scrub. Pickup is offered, public transport is nearby, and therapists named Mai, Hang, Trinh, and Ni have received praise for careful, strong pressure.
“After a city tour in HaNoi i found out this spa center in HaNoi downtown. My first inpression in Rosie’s spa: not too big but very cozy and friendly staff. The grirl who did massage for me very nice. Sure i will come back”
At La Spa in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, you’ll receive a 90-minute Dao Duoc hair treatment with acupressure, herbal shampoo, steam, and traditional Thong Kinh Lac therapy. Choose from three Hoan Kiem locations, with a welcome drink and 10 to 15-minute herbal foot bath included.
Spend 60 minutes at La Spa in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a nourishing shampoo, facial and scalp acupressure, hot stones, horn energy bar treatment, and neck, shoulder, and hand massage. Choose among three Hoan Kiem branches, with evening appointments available until 11 pm.
At Hoa Anh Thao Spa, 35 Quan Thanh Street, you receive a one-hour Vietnamese body massage with foot-focused reflex work, natural herbs, essential oils, herbal tea, and calming music. An English-speaking host helps tailor the session to your needs.
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