Most visitors use Hanoi as a base for Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh and Sapa. That means a lot of hours on buses and trains — and a stiff back, tight shoulders and swollen feet by the time you’re back in the city. A well-timed massage fixes that.
When you’ll be back — and what’s still open
| Trip | Typical return to Hanoi | What to book |
|---|---|---|
| Ha Long Bay day tour | Around 7–9 PM | Body or foot massage at a spa open until 11 PM or later |
| Ha Long overnight cruise | Early to mid-afternoon | Sauna + body massage before dinner |
| Ninh Binh day trip (cycling, boats, Mua Cave climb) | Around 7–8 PM | Foot massage + neck & shoulders |
| Sapa by sleeper bus or train | Late evening or very early morning | A spa open late (Mr. Spa until 4 AM) or first thing next day |
Return times vary by operator and traffic — check with your tour company.
Which massage after which trip?
- Long bus ride: neck, shoulder and back massage, or a full-body oil massage.
- Trekking in Sapa or climbing Mua Cave: deep-tissue or Thai massage for legs, plus a foot massage.
- Cruise with kayaking: shoulder and arm focus; a sauna helps loosen up.
- Cold, rainy winter trips: hot stone massage or a Red Dao herbal bath.
Spas open late
MF Spa Hanoi
Good for: Late arrivals, couples
- 11 Bao Khanh Alley, near Hoan Kiem Lake
- 9:30 AM – 1:00 AM
- VND 170,000 – 800,000; sauna packages VND 1.23 – 1.65 million
- 0966 939 918
- ★ 4.9 1,164 Tripadvisor reviews · checked 14 Oct 2026
Body, foot and back-neck-shoulder massage plus couple rooms. Open until 1 AM.
Alisa Bella Spa
Good for: Budget-friendly Old Quarter stop
- 2–4 Ma May St, Old Quarter
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- VND 170,000 – 700,000 (~US$7 – 27)
- 0901 523 866
- ★ 4.9 Google reviews (compiled)
Right by the weekend walking street; affordable and open until 11 PM.
Trang An Foot Massage
Good for: Foot massage fans
- 26 Trieu Viet Vuong St, Hai Ba Trung
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Ask for the menu
- 083 686 5996
Dedicated 9-step foot massage with herbal soak, hot stones and acupressure.