Spa & massage in Ho Chi Minh City in 2026
An hour of massage in Ho Chi Minh City runs from about $4 at a "blind" spa to $65 at a five-star hotel. Between those extremes sit dozens of vetted places offering Vietnamese, Thai and Korean massage. Below: real addresses, 2026 prices in VND with USD, and a map of every spot.
Prices current as of July 2026. Rate: ~25,000 VND = $1. Most small spas are cash only, so carry small bills; hotel spas take cards.
- Golden Lotus Spa (Golden Lotus Spa & Massage Club): 15 Thái Văn Lung, D1 — From 210,000 VND (~$8.50), ~200 therapists
- MiuMiu Luxury Spa (MiuMiu Luxury Spa): 5 branches in D1 — From 200,000 VND (~$8), personalised session
- Temple Leaf Spa (Temple Leaf Spa & Sauna): 5/7 Nguyễn Siêu, D1 — From 150,000 VND (~$6), Korean sauna
- Saigon Heritage Spa (Saigon Heritage Spa): 69 Hai Bà Trưng, D1 — 220,000–700,000 VND (~$9–28)
- Mộc Hương Spa (Mộc Hương Spa): 61 Xuân Thủy, Thao Dien — Garden eco-villa with birdsong
- Mido Luxury Spa (Mido Luxury Spa): 160 Lê Thánh Tôn, D1 — From 350,000 VND (~$14), private rooms
- AN's Spa (AN's Spa): 3 branches in D1 — Traditional Vietnamese massage
- Le Spa des Artistes (Le Spa des Artistes): Hotel des Arts, D1 — Premium from 1,350,000 VND (~$54)
- Golden Lotus Healing World (Golden Lotus Healing World): 139 Tôn Dật Tiên, Phú Mỹ Hưng — Jjimjilbang, entry ~330,000 VND (~$13)
Types of massage and spa treatments in Ho Chi Minh City
A one-hour session at a mid-range spa averages 350,000–450,000 VND (~$14–18). That is cheaper than Bangkok and on par with Nha Trang, though pricier than smaller resort towns like Mui Ne.
Traditional Vietnamese massage
Known as Dưỡng Sinh — "nurturing life force." Its roots are in Chinese medicine: the therapist works energy channels and pressure points. Oil or aloe juice is part of the deal. There are no aggressive stretches like in Thai massage. The body is worked from feet to crown, pausing on key points. Gentle, but it does wonders for a back that has seized up after a 12-hour flight.
Thai massage
Everything here is more intense: stretches, twists, pressure with elbows and knees. Loose clothing, no oil. Flamingo Spa in the city sends its therapists to train in Thailand, and you can feel it. An hour runs 460,000–700,000 VND (~$18–28). You get off the table feeling reassembled.
Aroma massage and hot stones
Aroma massage is gentle work with essential oils — lemongrass, lavender, ylang-ylang. Relaxing, but it does not reach deep muscle. It is more about mood than therapy.
Hot stones are a separate treatment. Basalt stones are heated to 50–60 °C and laid along the spine and on the palms. The heat sinks into layers hands cannot reach. Price: 500,000–900,000 VND (~$20–36). Not suitable if you have varicose veins.
Foot reflexology
Vietnamese take foot massage seriously — therapists train for years. It is pressure work on reflex zones tied to the organs. 30–60 minutes cost 270,000–350,000 VND (~$11–14). After a full day walking around the city's main sights, it is exactly what you need.
Couples massage
Two therapists, a private room, candles. Le Spa des Artistes at Hotel des Arts charges 1,350,000 VND (~$54) for 90 minutes, and the Indochine-styled setting is worth every dong. On a smaller budget, MiuMiu and Golden Lotus start from 1,000,000 VND (~$40).
Korean scrub
Its own thing — the therapist scrubs your skin with a coarse mitt, sloughing off dead skin. It comes as part of the Korean sauna experience (more on that below). It runs 290,000–340,000 VND (~$12–14).
Facials and nails
A cleanse, mask and face massage start from 400,000 VND (~$16). A manicure from 150,000 VND (~$6). Many spas offer a discounted "massage + manicure" combo.
Treatments and prices at a glance
| Treatment | Time | Price (VND) | Price (~USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese body massage | 60 min | 350,000–450,000 | ~$14–18 |
| Thai massage | 60 min | 460,000–700,000 | ~$18–28 |
| Aroma massage | 60 min | 600,000–1,200,000 | ~$24–48 |
| Hot stone massage | 60 min | 500,000–900,000 | ~$20–36 |
| Foot reflexology | 30–60 min | 270,000–350,000 | ~$11–14 |
| Couples massage | 90 min | 1,000,000–1,500,000 | ~$40–60 |
| Korean scrub | 30 min | 290,000–340,000 | ~$12–14 |
| Facial | 60 min | 400,000–800,000 | ~$16–32 |
| Manicure / pedicure | 30–40 min | 150,000–300,000 | ~$6–12 |
| Luxury spa package | 2–3 h | 1,350,000–2,250,000 | ~$54–90 |
The best spas in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City has hundreds of massage spots, and quality swings from therapists with a decade of experience to random staff cashing in on tourists. Below are only vetted places with strong ratings on TripAdvisor and Google Maps.
Golden Lotus Spa & Massage Club
Address: 15 Thái Văn Lung, District 1 (plus branches in District 3, District 7, Thao Dien)
Hours: 9 am–11 pm, daily
Prices: 210,000–550,000 VND (~$8.50–22)
The city's largest chain. Around 200 therapists on staff — this is less a spa than a whole complex. Sauna (dry and wet), jacuzzi, a snack bar — you can spend half a day here. The massage is standard, no frills, but the hands know what they are doing. Calm interior, dim lighting.
Downside: it gets crowded in the evening (7–9 pm). Come before 6 pm or book by phone.
💬 "200 therapists on staff, calm interiors — one of the oldest established spas in HCMC. Steady, no-surprises massage." — TripAdvisor, 2025
MiuMiu Luxury Spa
Locations: 5 branches in District 1
Hours: 9 am–11 pm, daily
Prices: 200,000–1,550,000 VND (~$8–62)
Before the session you fill in a form: where it hurts, how much pressure you like, which oils you prefer. It is not a formality — the therapist genuinely adapts. With five spots in District 1, one is almost certainly near your hotel. The price range is wide: from a basic foot massage to two-hour luxury programmes.
The non-obvious upside: MiuMiu is great if you dislike cookie-cutter menus. Here the massage is tailored to you, not the other way round.
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Address: 5/7 Nguyễn Siêu, Bến Nghé, District 1
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
Prices: 150,000–340,000 VND (~$6–14)
The best value in the centre. A quiet lane a two-minute walk from the riverfront. Besides massage, there is a full Korean sauna (jjimjilbang) for 330,000 VND (~$13) — hot and cold baths, a steam room, a dry sauna. More on Korean saunas in the section below.
The catch: at that price the place is popular. On weekend afternoons expect a wait.
Saigon Heritage Spa
Address: 69 Hai Bà Trưng, District 1
Hours: 10 am–11:30 pm, daily
Prices: 220,000–700,000 VND (~$9–28)
Traditional Vietnamese massage is what people come here for. It sits two minutes from Notre-Dame Cathedral and Vincom Center, handy to drop into after a walk around the centre. Colonial-style interior, therapists working with oils and herbal balms. No fuss.
Mộc Hương Spa (Thao Dien)
Address: 61 Xuân Thủy, Thao Dien, District 2
Second branch: Villa 13, Saigon Pearl, Binh Thanh District
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
A villa with a garden. Natural wood, birdsong — the centre of the city feels like another planet. There is a changing room with shower and sauna, and you can pick your therapist (male or female). Expats in Thao Dien come here so they don't have to trek into District 1 for a proper massage.
💬 "Garden villa setting, birdsong, natural wood — the best massage in Thao Dien. Chose a female therapist, 90-minute signature — walked out a new person." — TripAdvisor, 2025
Mido, AN's Spa, Flamingo
Mido Luxury Spa (160 Lê Thánh Tôn, District 1) — private rooms, two-hour combo programmes, from 350,000 VND (~$14). A good pick if you want a luxury feel without the hotel price tag.
AN's Spa — 3 branches in District 1 (near Bến Thành, Nguyễn Huệ, Bùi Viện). Traditional Vietnamese massage. Handy if you're in the tourist core and want to walk in without a long search.
Flamingo Spa — Thai massage from therapists trained in Thailand. 460,000 VND (~$18) an hour. Open 11 am–11:30 pm. They use Thai products — oils and balms.
Korean saunas — jjimjilbang
Ho Chi Minh City is home to one of Southeast Asia's largest Korean communities, and that has given the city a format you won't find in Phu Quoc or Nha Trang — full-blown jjimjilbang. The idea: you pay an entry fee and stay inside as long as you like.
What's inside:
- Hot pools (various temperatures, from warm to scalding)
- A cold pool — for contrast plunges
- Dry sauna, steam room
- Korean scrub (for an extra fee) — the skin scrubbed with a coarse mitt until it squeaks
- A rest area with mats
- A snack bar (rice, ramen, drinks)
Golden Lotus Healing World (District 7)
Address: 139 Tôn Dật Tiên, Phú Mỹ Hưng, District 7
Entry: ~330,000 VND (~$13) — no time limit
A multi-storey complex. Several types of sauna, pools, a rest area. You can spend 3–5 hours here, especially when it is rainy season outside and walking has no appeal. Phú Mỹ Hưng is the city's Korean quarter, so the authenticity is real.
Temple Leaf Sauna (District 1)
Attached to Temple Leaf Spa (address above). Entry is 330,000 VND (~$13). Smaller than Golden Lotus Healing World, but right in the centre. Handy after a day of walking — pop in, steam, get a massage and head out for dinner.
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A hotel spa is another league. Private rooms with city views, signature programmes, La Mer and Elemis skincare instead of no-name oils. Prices run 3–5 times higher than a street spa. In return you get a guaranteed standard with no "will I get a good therapist" lottery. Cards accepted, no scramble for cash.
Le Spa des Artistes (Hotel des Arts Saigon)
Third floor of Hotel des Arts in District 1. The interior nods to Indochine art — paintings, ceramics, warm wood. The best couples massage in the city: 90 minutes for 1,350,000 VND (~$54). If you've come with a partner and want to give them a special evening, this is the place.
Park Hyatt Spa and The Reverie Saigon
Spa packages from 2,000,000 VND (~$80) for 2–3 hours. Internationally certified therapists. For those who care about every detail — from the oil temperature to the thickness of the towels.
When it is worth paying up: a special occasion (birthday, anniversary), or you simply don't want to gamble. A mid-range spa might hand you a genius therapist — or yesterday's student. Here that never happens.
Where to look for a massage — the districts
| District | What you'll find | Good for | Price level |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 (centre) | Golden Lotus, MiuMiu, Temple Leaf, Saigon Heritage, Mido, AN's | Travellers, easy access | Mid to high |
| Thao Dien (District 2) | Moc Huong Spa, Golden Lotus Thao Dien | Expats, peace and quiet | Mid to high |
| District 3 | Local spas, Golden Lotus | Less touristy | Budget to mid |
| District 7 (Phu My Hung) | Golden Lotus Healing World (jjimjilbang) | Korean sauna, families | Mid |
District 1 is the obvious choice: the most spas packed into the smallest area. But it is also where you'll meet the most touts grabbing your arm on the street. Don't fall for it — go to a specific address.
Thao Dien is for you if you live here or don't mind the ride for the atmosphere. Mộc Hương Spa in a garden villa is a different experience, nothing like a basement spa downtown.
District 7 is worth the trip only for the Korean sauna. Golden Lotus Healing World earns the journey if the jjimjilbang format appeals to you.
For more on districts and getting around, see the Ho Chi Minh City guide.
Massage prices in Ho Chi Minh City — summary table
The city sits mid-range on price among Vietnam's cities — pricier than Nha Trang, but cheaper than the hotel spas on Phu Quoc.
| Treatment | Budget spa | Mid-range spa | Premium / hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body massage 60 min | 100,000–200,000 VND (~$4–8) | 350,000–450,000 VND (~$14–18) | 800,000–1,500,000 VND (~$32–60) |
| Foot massage 60 min | 100,000–150,000 VND (~$4–6) | 270,000–350,000 VND (~$11–14) | 500,000–700,000 VND (~$20–28) |
| Spa package 2 h | — | 700,000–1,200,000 VND (~$28–48) | 1,500,000–2,250,000 VND (~$60–90) |
| Korean sauna (entry) | — | 330,000 VND (~$13) | — |
How it compares to other cities in Vietnam
| City | Body massage 60 min (VND) | In USD |
|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | 350,000–450,000 VND | ~$14–18 |
| Hanoi | 300,000–400,000 VND | ~$12–16 |
| Nha Trang | 250,000–400,000 VND | ~$10–16 |
| Da Nang | 300,000–450,000 VND | ~$12–18 |
| Phu Quoc | 300,000–500,000 VND | ~$12–20 |
Ho Chi Minh City isn't the cheapest option, but the choice is wider than anywhere else in Vietnam. And Korean saunas only exist here and in Hanoi.
Practical tips
Tipping
Tipping isn't required in Vietnam, but at spas it is expected. The norm is 50,000–100,000 VND (~$2–4) per session. If the massage was good, leave 100,000 VND. That is roughly 20–30% of a budget session, but the therapist will appreciate it. Keep small bills on hand, since many spas are cash only.
Booking
You can walk into most spas. But if you're going in the evening (after 7 pm) to a popular spot like Golden Lotus or MiuMiu, it is better to call ahead. Hotel spas require a booking, ideally a day out.
Blind massage
"Blind massage" (massage người mù) is a service by visually impaired therapists. It costs from 100,000 VND (~$4) an hour. Quality can be excellent — visually impaired therapists often have a keener sense of touch. The setting is spartan, though: a plain room, air-con and a table. If you want a massage without the "spa" atmosphere, it works.
What to avoid
Touts on the street, especially around Bùi Viện and Bến Thành Market. They grab your arm and promise the "best massage." Quality is unpredictable and prices are marked up for tourists. Go to a specific place from the list above.
FAQ
How much does a massage cost in Ho Chi Minh City?
A one-hour body massage at a mid-range spa is 350,000–450,000 VND (~$14–18). The budget option (blind massage) starts around 100,000 VND (~$4). Hotel spas run from ~$32 an hour. A Korean sauna is ~$13 for unlimited time. Rate: ~25,000 VND = $1 (July 2026).
Where is the best massage in Ho Chi Minh City?
It depends on your budget. Mid-range: Golden Lotus (the largest chain, consistent quality) and MiuMiu (personalised approach). Budget: Temple Leaf Spa (from ~$6). Premium: Le Spa des Artistes at Hotel des Arts. Eco atmosphere: Mộc Hương Spa in Thao Dien — a garden villa with birdsong.
How is Vietnamese massage different from Thai massage?
Vietnamese massage (Dưỡng Sinh) is gentler: it works energy channels and pressure points, with oil or aloe juice. Thai is more intense: stretches, twists, no oil, loose clothing on. Vietnamese relaxes you; Thai resets you. Both are widely available here, at roughly the same prices.
Do I need to book a spa in advance?
For mid-range spas you can usually walk in. But in the evening (after 7 pm) Golden Lotus and MiuMiu get busy, so call a couple of hours ahead. For hotel spas (Le Spa des Artistes, Park Hyatt) book at least a day in advance. Mornings and afternoons have more openings.
Do you tip for a massage in Vietnam?
Tipping isn't required but is expected at spas. The norm is 50,000–100,000 VND (~$2–4) per session. Hand it to the therapist directly in cash rather than at the desk, so it actually reaches them. At hotel spas a service charge is sometimes on the bill.
Is it safe to get a massage at street spas?
The vetted spas in our list are safe. Avoid touts on the street, especially around Bùi Viện and Bến Thành Market. Blind massage (by visually impaired therapists) is also a safe option, though the setting is basic — a plain room without any spa atmosphere. The golden rule: go to a specific address, not on the "recommendation" of a random person on the street.
Prices current as of July 2026. Prices and conditions can change — confirm on the venue's official channels before you go.