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Spa & Massage Guide
The different types of massage on offer, typical pricing tiers, and how to spot a reputable spa.
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Spa & Wellness in Hanoi
Between the heat, the traffic and the sensory overload of the Old Quarter, a good massage isn't a luxury in Hanoi — it's practically part of the itinerary. Here's how to find one.
Spa culture runs deep in Vietnam, and Hanoi has options at every price point — from a no-frills foot massage parlour tucked down an Old Quarter alley, charging a few dollars for an hour, to full-service spas in restored French villas offering half-day packages. Given how physically intense a day of walking, heat and traffic can be, most visitors end up building at least one massage or spa visit into their trip, and locals treat it as a completely normal part of daily or weekly life rather than an occasional treat. If you're only trying one wellness experience in Hanoi, a traditional Vietnamese massage is the most distinctly local place to start — see the guide below for what to expect and roughly what it costs at each price tier.
Good to know: for specific spa or yoga studio recommendations beyond this guide, ask at your accommodation — options open and close often enough that on-the-ground, current recommendations tend to beat any fixed list.