About this tour
When Noah from our team checked out Amare in central Hanoi, we found a proper wellness compound doing something a bit different for Vietnam. It's a Japanese onsen and Korean jjimjilbang setup under one roof—mineral baths, saunas, restaurants, hair and nail services all in the heart of the city. Three hours gets you a solid taste of the relaxation menu without the trek to a countryside spa. The crowd's mixed: locals grabbing a quick wind-down after work, tourists after an alternative to the usual temple-and-street-food grind.
Highlights
- Japanese onsen baths with mineral water in Hanoi's city centre
- Korean jjimjilbang saunas—proper heat therapy setup
- Food and drink on-site; no need to leave the complex
- Hair and nail services if you want the full pamper
- Saves hours compared to spa resorts outside the city
- Mixed crowd keeps it real; not a tourist bubble
- Accessible by public transport nearby
- Three hours enough for a proper reset without half a day lost
What to expect
You'll walk into a slick, modern complex that feels worlds apart from Hanoi's usual buzz. The onsen area is genuinely clean and well-maintained—the mineral baths are the star, and you'll spend a good chunk of your three hours soaking and moving between temperatures. The jjimjilbang saunas are no joke: dry heat rooms, steam rooms, and spots to lie down and sweat it out properly. Between dips and saunas, the restaurants are casual but decent, so you can refuel without leaving.
The pacing works well. You're not rushed, but three hours means you'll pick your main draw—either lean into the baths or the saunas—rather than doing everything. Noah found the facilities genuinely relaxing; the vibe is functional and health-focused rather than Instagram-fancy, which is refreshing. Hanoi's chaos feels genuinely far away once you're inside.
What travellers say
- All-in-one wellness setup saves hours of Hanoi travel time
- Japanese onsen and Korean sauna—rare combo in Vietnam
- Food and drink included; no need to venture out
- Real local crowd; genuine vibe, not tourist theatre
- Three hours is realistic length; doesn't eat your whole day
- Central location; public transport nearby, easy access
- Not suitable if you have cardiovascular concerns; heat demands real effort
- Gets rammed during early evening; timing matters
- Infants must sit on adult's lap—limits pool enjoyment for families
- Three hours means picking baths or saunas, not both leisurely
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This is a legit wellness experience, not a gimmick. If you're running on empty in Hanoi, three hours here genuinely resets you. It's affordable compared to resort spas and you lose zero travel time. Locals use it, so it's got real credibility. Good for couples, solo travellers, and groups. All fees and taxes are included upfront.
Not ideal if you have dodgy cardiovascular health—the temperature swaps and sauna heat are proper workouts for your system. The complex can get busy during evening commute hours (locals love it post-work). Infants have to sit on a parent's lap in the pools, so families with tiny kids need a strategy. Bring cash or check if cards work; some areas might be local-payment only. No heavy exercise experience needed, but you should be comfortable with heat exposure.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.