How to Choose a Massage in Hanoi Old Quarter: 7 Things to Check (Prices, Booking, Tips)

Hanoi's Old Quarter and the streets around Hoan Kiem Lake are full of massage shops and spas. With so many options, it can be hard to know where to go, and many visitors are unsure about prices and tipping. Here, Urban Oasis Spa, a 2-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake, shares the points worth checking before you book a massage on your trip.

1. Choose a place with a clear menu and prices

First, check that prices are clearly listed on the website or at the shop. Knowing the price for each duration lets you plan your budget and avoids surprises when you pay.

For reference, here are some of Urban Oasis Spa's main prices (as of October 2026):

• Aroma massage: 60 min 530,000 VND / 90 min 790,000 VND
• Thai oil massage: 60 min 590,000 VND
• Shiatsu massage: 60 min 590,000 VND
• Hot stone massage: 75 min 730,000 VND
• Aroma foot massage: 45 min 350,000 VND / 60 min 450,000 VND

20% off all day when you book online: prices in this article are regular prices. Book through online booking and you get 20% off at any time of day (for example, aroma massage 60 min: 530,000 VND → 424,000 VND). For other bookings, it is 20% off from 9:00 to 12:00 and 10% off in the afternoon (as of October 2026, no end date set).

See the full menu and current prices on our menu & prices page.

2. Choose by type of treatment

"Massage" covers many different treatments. Picking the right one for what you need makes a big difference.

• Aroma massage: gentle strokes with oil. Good for unwinding after a long day of travel.
• Thai oil massage: firmer pressure with stretching. Good if your body feels stiff.
• Shiatsu massage: pressure applied with fingers and palms. Good for tight shoulders and back.
• Hot stone massage: warm stones relax the muscles. Nice if you feel cold from air conditioning.
• Foot massage: for tired legs after a day of walking. It starts from 45 minutes, so it fits easily between sightseeing stops.

Details are on the body massage and foot massage pages.

3. Check whether you can book ahead

Time is short when you travel, so booking ahead helps you avoid waiting. At Urban Oasis Spa you can book online, message us on WhatsApp, LINE, KakaoTalk or Zalo, or call +84 24 3354 3333.

4. Check payment methods and tipping

It is worth checking whether cards are accepted and whether the price includes a tip.

• Urban Oasis Spa accepts card payment.
• Our prices do not include tips.

There is no rule that you must tip in Vietnam. Some guests leave a tip when they are happy with the treatment.

“This massage place is not only clean also makes me feel safe. (…) We did one hour leg massage and super enjoy it”

— Jocelyn (Google review)

5. Make sure you can explain what you want

Being able to ask for stronger or softer pressure, or to avoid certain areas, makes a big difference. Our staff speak English, and these simple phrases help:

• Stronger, please.
• Softer, please.
• This is good.
• My shoulders are stiff.
• Please avoid this area.

6. Choose by location

The Old Quarter is easy to explore on foot, so a spa along your sightseeing route is convenient. Urban Oasis Spa is at 39A Hang Hanh Street in the Old Quarter, a 2-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake, and is open every day from 9:00 to 22:00. See the map on our contact page.

7. Check that it fits your travel plans

After hotel check-out, or on the evening before a late-night flight, it can be hard to know where to spend your time. A spa where you can leave your luggage and take a shower lets you travel light until the end. At Urban Oasis Spa you can leave your luggage and use the shower. We also have a dry sauna, a steam sauna and a herbal bath in a Jacuzzi.

Summary

When choosing a massage in Hanoi, check seven things: the price list, the type of treatment, booking, payment and tipping, language, location, and how it fits your travel plans. When you want to rest in the Old Quarter, we hope you will stop by Urban Oasis Spa.

Once you know your date, book online to get 20% off at any time of day.