Vietnam · SPA & MASSAGE IN HANOI
The good spa & massage in Hanoi sell out in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to hold early, what each includes and how they differ.
At Serene Spa Hanoi, you receive a 60 or 90-minute deep tissue massage with slow pressure, elbow work, Serene oils, and a warm salt-and-herb foot soak. The Old Quarter location is easy to reach, and showers, fruit, cookies, tea, and coffee are included.
“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 private four-hour relaxation program for one group: oat milk scrub, oat wrap, herbal steam, a 90-minute signature treatment, mature-skin facial, and Jacuzzi or herbal bathing. Tea, coffee, juice, and soda are included.
“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, and a smoothie or juice. Therapists such as Jessica, Emma, Anna, and Kimberly are praised for careful, adjustable massages.
“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!”
At Serene Spa Hanoi, you get 90 minutes of Thai Royal Massage using passive stretching, acupressure, and coordinated body movements. The Old Quarter location is less than five minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake. Therapists including Ruby, Jay, Pam, Anna, Moon, Lisa, and Jenna have drawn praise for attentive service and firm technique.
“Excellent massage and facilities. Ruby and Jay were great! Had an excellent time and experience!”
At Hoang’s Spa on Hàng Điếu, you’ll begin with a welcome drink before choosing a 30, 60, or 75-minute treatment. The short option is a regular foot massage, while the longest adds a scrub and foot wrap. Staff members including Jun and Chi are noted for careful pressure control.
“I had quite a few massages in Vietnam… This one definitely stood out as the best.”
Escape Hanoi’s Old Square for a one-hour Hoang Spa treatment combining organic and herbal shampoo with scalp, shoulder, and face massage. You’ll receive a welcome tea or coffee, professional care in a calm setting, and a treatment suited to tired sightseers. The service begins and ends at 3 Hàng Điếu.
“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 on Hàng Điếu in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, you can book a one-hour Thai massage using firm pressure, stretching, and cracking techniques. Choose oil or no oil, ask about therapists such as Lua or Loan, and enjoy tea or coffee before returning to the same location.
“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 minutes include tea, a consultation, herbal foot soak, a 60-minute body treatment, and chicken, corn, and mushroom soup in a private room.
“Very professional service from beginning to end. I fell asleep many times. I feel energised and relaxed after my massage and facial. I may return for a full facial treatment before I leave”
Travel from Hanoi in a comfortable D-car Limousine with up to seven other people. Visit Tam Coc, Thung Nham Bird Park, Mua Cave, and Hoa Lu, while adding cycling, a local family visit, two lunches, dinner, breakfast, and a 4-star hotel stay. Guides may include Tom, Nam, Phil, or Alex.
“We did so much in such a short space of time and yet it felt so easy! We rode motorbikes, cycled, hiked, rode in boats and also travelled in a really nice limousine bus to and from the activities and sights. It was such a nice nature escape! ThRead more”
Spend eight days combining Hanoi sightseeing, a Heritage Cruises voyage through Lan Ha Bay, and three nights at Alba Wellness Valley near Hue. Expect herbal treatments, yoga, cycling, juicing, hiking, ziplining, and guided visits to Hanoi’s key landmarks.
“The tour exceeded my expectations. Everything was well organized, and the experience was exactly as described. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and the atmosphere was enjoyable throughout. I felt the time spent was just right, and it was definitely worth the visit.”
Travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City on a 20-day, small-group Vietnam tour with private-room hotels, domestic flights, meals, guides, and entry fees included. You will trek in Sapa, sleep two nights on Halong Bay, explore Hue and Hoi An, relax in Nha Trang, and visit 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.”
Pick a bay, a kitchen, a tunnel or a road.
