Hanoi has a wide variety of spas, from luxury hotel spas to affordable, authentic massage parlors. Mugi, a travel photographer who travels to wellness resorts in Japan and abroad with the theme of retreat, will introduce recommended spas and massages that you can choose according to your travel style.
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As a photographer, he takes advertising photos for various domestic hotels and cosmetic brands, and also reports both domestically and internationally as a travel writer.
In addition, she is currently engaged in a wide range of activities, including sharing information about quality retreat trips and wellness experiences for adult women on her own blog and social media, which she started in 2014, with the theme of "travel and wellness."
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Vietnamese massage is characterized by combining traditional techniques such as oil massage, shiatsu, and stretching with relatively new techniques such as hot stones to relax the whole body. Prices are also more reasonable than in Japan, making it an attractive option for casually refreshing yourself during your trip. We have picked out unique spas and massages from a variety of genres, including luxurious spas, shops offering unique treatments, and convenient spots.
*Prices are based on the current rates as of January 2025.
More luxurious than usual! The ultimate spa massage at a luxury hotel
One of the great attractions of Vietnam is that prices are relatively low, so you can easily enjoy luxurious experiences that would be difficult to get in Japan or other countries.
Why not make the most of your dream by enjoying a luxurious spa at a high-class hotel? We will introduce you to some of the most desirable hotel spas in Hanoi, where you can enjoy a superb relaxation time while immersing yourself in an extraordinary atmosphere.
Spend some quiet time in a luxurious, exotic space. Capella Hanoi "Auriga Spa"
Located on a quiet boulevard along Hoan Kiem Lake, close to the Old Quarter and Hanoi Opera House, Capella Hanoi is a prestigious hotel that incorporates Art Deco style and was inspired by the Hanoi Opera House during the French colonial period of the 1920s.
Located in the basement is Auriga Spa. The moment you step into the treatment room, you'll be transported to an extraordinary, exotic space, decorated with luxurious décor and vibrant Vietnamese colors such as red and green.
This beautiful spa offers holistic treatments that combine Vietnamese tradition with modern wisdom to harmonize the body, mind and spirit.
The hotel offers a variety of unique menus inspired by nature and the phases of the moon, including "New Moon" (120 minutes, 7.5 million VND, approximately JPY 46,000), which is themed around regeneration and introspection, and "Full Moon" (120 minutes, 5.9 million VND, approximately JPY 36,000), which is themed around balance and recharging.
Another attractive feature is the extensive menu, including treatments specifically designed to help you sleep, body scrubs, and foot massages.
Why not enjoy the ultimate relaxation in our luxurious treatment rooms and take a trip back in time to the good old days of Vietnam?
Capella Hanoi Auriga Spa
| address | ： | 11 Le Phung Hieu Hoan Kiem, Hanoi |
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| business hours | ： | 10:00～22:00 |
| web | ： | Capella Hanoi official website (foreign language site) |
Enjoy the ultimate relaxation with a great view. JW Marriott Hanoi "SPA by JW"
"JW Marriott Hanoi" is a 5-star hotel adjacent to the National Convention Center, Hanoi's main business hub. This urban hideaway resort blends lush gardens with sophisticated spaces, allowing you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing time.
"SPA by JW" is located on the hotel's 8th floor wellness floor, "Wellbeing on 8." In addition to spa massages, you can also use the sauna and jacuzzi, so we recommend taking plenty of time to enjoy your stay outside of treatments. You can fully enjoy the relaxing space of a luxury hotel.
There are also treatment rooms for couples and menus for men, so families and couples traveling together can enjoy the spa.
Recommendations include the "VIETNAMESE HERBAL POULTICE" (90 minutes, 1.45 million VND, approximately 9,000 JPY), a body treatment using herbal balls, and the "SANCTUARY FOR TWO" (240 minutes, starting from 6.5 million VND, approximately 40,000 JPY for 2 people), which includes 60 minutes of aromatherapy, 120 minutes of body and facial, and 60 minutes in a private jacuzzi for two.
You can enjoy a special day in a luxury hotel, pampering yourself while taking in the city of Hanoi and nature spread out below you.
JW Marriott Hanoi "SPA by JW"
| address | ： | No 8 Do Duc Duc Road, Me Tri Ward, South Tu Liem District, Hanoi |
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| business hours | ： | 10:00～22:00 |
| web | ： | JW Marriott Hanoi official website, reservation site (Wellbeing on 8, foreign language site) |
Great value for money! Popular hotel spas and massages
The recommended spas in Hanoi are not only those in luxury hotels. Vietnam is a spa powerhouse, and even small boutique hotels often have high-quality spas.
Hanoi, the ancient capital, is home to many lovely boutique hotels that blend into the historic cityscape. We will introduce you to some hotel spas that allow you to enjoy affordable treatments while staying in a stylish hotel, making this a smart way to travel.
Experience a hotel spa at a great price during happy hour! "La énMay Spa" at La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel & Spa
La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel & Spa is a hotel located just a short walk from Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Hoan Kiem Lake.
The treatments at La énMay Spa combine the French skincare brand Sothys with locally produced organic ingredients, creating a treatment that is unique to Hanoi, a city that still retains strong traces of the French colonial era.
One of their signature massages, the Meridian body massage (60 minutes, 900,000 VND, about 5,500 yen), is a meridian massage based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. It is said to be effective in improving lymphatic flow and expelling waste products.
Fortunately, this spa has a happy hour where all menu items are 30% off from 10:00 to 14:00!
It's located in the center of Hanoi and is easy to stop by on your way to sightseeing, so you can relax your feet after walking around in the morning and head out for the afternoon sightseeing with a lighter step. It's a very satisfying hotel spa that's easy on the wallet and uses your time efficiently.
La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel & Spa "La énMay Spa"
| address | ： | no. 33 – 35 Hang Dau Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi |
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| business hours | ： | 10:00～22:00 |
| web | ： | La énMay Spa official website (foreign language site) |
City spas and massages offering unique experiences
Hanoi is a hotbed of spas, and there are many spas and massages in the city that are reasonably priced compared to hotels. Furthermore, to satisfy discerning travelers, spas have appeared that offer additional experiences such as meditation, yoga, Vietnamese cuisine, and traditional Vietnamese culture. Among these unique spas, we have picked out some particularly recommended facilities!
Experience the traditional herbal bath and massage of the ethnic minority group, Dao's Care
Dao's Care, located in a local area near West Lake a little outside of Hanoi's city center, offers herbal baths using the traditional techniques and medicinal herbs of the Red Dao people, an ethnic minority group living in Sapa, a mountainous region of Vietnam.
First, relax in a wooden barrel bathtub filled with 20 kinds of medicinal herbs. Then, relax and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese massage, which will take you into a state of deep relaxation.
The massage menu includes traditional Vietnamese massage, Dao massage (120 minutes 600,000 VND, about 3,730 yen in Japanese yen), massage combining hot stones and shiatsu (75 minutes 522,000 VND, about 3,230 yen in Japanese yen), oil, herbal compress, etc. "We want you to relax, so no tip is required," is a system that is appreciated by Japanese people who are not used to tipping culture.
In addition, 70% of the therapists at this facility are visually impaired. They are trained to become skilled therapists, and their skills are guaranteed. The facility aims to be a social enterprise that promotes employment for the visually impaired and supports the preservation of the traditions of ethnic minorities. This is the only place where you can enjoy a gentle spa experience that will light up both your body and mind.
Dao's Care
| address | ： | [Ba Dinh Store] 351 Hoang Hoa Tham Ba Dinh District, Hanoi [Tay Ho Store] 8b alley 20 Quang Khanh, Tay Ho, Hanoi |
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| business hours | ： | 9:00～21:00 |
| Closed Day | ： | Tuesday |
| web | ： | Dao's Care Official Website |
"Urban Oasis Spa" where you can enjoy sauna in VIP room
If you love saunas, we highly recommend Urban Oasis Spa, located just a two-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake. The luxurious interior, with its calming atmosphere and the pure scent of essential oils, is truly an oasis in the city.
The massages offered here include traditional courses such as Thai massage, Scandinavian oil massage, Swedish massage, and hot stone massage, as well as massages that combine various techniques with shiatsu. There is also a luxurious course where you can receive a body treatment called the "Four Hands Massage" (60 minutes, 830,000 VND, about 5,100 yen) by two skilled therapists.
If you want to get a body treatment, make sure to reserve a VIP room. You can enjoy a luxurious and relaxing time in a private room with a dry steam sauna and herbal bath. It's a popular place, so we recommend you make a reservation early.
Urban Oasis Spa
| address | ： | 39A Hang Hanh., Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi |
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| business hours | ： | 9:00～22:00 |
| web | ： | Urban Oasis Spa Official Site |
City spas and massages open late at night
Hanoi is full of sights, from historic streets to stylish cafes, so you might end up sightseeing late into the night. Here are some convenient spas in the city that are open after 10pm, so you can end your day exploring.
Convenient location is also a plus. Serene Spa offers skilled treatments at your fingertips.
Serene Spa is a luxurious building that was renovated from a 30-year-old private house and is particularly eye-catching. It is a particularly popular hidden spa among the spas in Hanoi's Old Quarter, with three stores in the area alone.
The name of this spa means "very quiet and serene," and as soon as you step inside the building, you'll find yourself surrounded by a tranquil atmosphere that is a far cry from the hustle and bustle outside.
With a team of highly qualified and experienced therapists, renowned for their spa techniques, treatments focus on the three pillars of movement, breath and healing.
The signature menu of this spa is "SERENE GOLDEN SIGNATURE THERAPY" (120 minutes, from 1,080,000 VND, about 6,600 yen in Japanese yen), which uses oil containing gold leaf and luxuriously incorporates traditional treatments. There is also a menu that includes a traditional Vietnamese barrel bath, so why not try combining various experiences?
It's located on the main street of the old town, which is very convenient for sightseeing, and there are many spa and massage shops in the surrounding area. It's open a little late, until 10:30pm, so it's perfect for stopping by at the end of the day.
Serene Spa
| address | ： | 【Serene Spa Hanoi】68 Ma May str, Hoan Kiem dist, Hanoi 【Serene Impression Spa】58 Ma May street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi 【Serene Signature Spa】61 Ma May street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi |
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| business hours | ： | 9:30～22:30 |
| web | ： | Serene Spa Official Website |
Open until 12:30am! "MF Boutique Spa"
If you want to get a massage late at night, MF Boutique Spa, located in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter, is a convenient place to go. It's open until 12:30am and offers reasonably priced massages.
The spa uses techniques that combine the East and the West, the ancient and the new. A wide range of treatments are available, from body massages such as hot stone and sports massages (60 minutes from 450,000 VND, about 2,780 yen in Japanese yen) to neck massages, facial care, and package menus (30 minutes from 250,000 VND, about 1,540 yen in Japanese yen).
There is also a couples package available that includes a bath decorated with flowers and candles, making it a great choice for couples.
MF Boutique Spa
| address | ： | 5 Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi |
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| business hours | ： | 9:30～0:30 |
| web | ： | MF Boutique Spa official website (foreign language site) |
Enjoy a refreshing trip to easily accessible Hanoi!
Hanoi has a wide variety of reasonably priced spa and massage services, so you're sure to find a place that suits your ideals and travel style.
If you suddenly feel tired from your daily life in Japan, you can easily get to Hanoi, which is only a 5-hour flight away. Enjoy nature, gourmet food, and massages as you please, and fully relax and enjoy the exotic city... Why not go on such a greedy and relaxing trip?
Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant city in Asia that still retains strong influences of French culture, while Hanoi is an ancient capital with a history of approximately 1,000 years.
We will introduce you to tours of Vietnam that will allow you to enjoy your stay in the way that suits you.
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