EliteVerified listingAmara Okafor
Mayfair, London
Deep tissue and hot stone in a private Mayfair treatment room
4.7 · 3 reviews
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from £95IncallMobile
Swedish Massage in London
3 therapists · Greater London
The classic full-body treatment: long strokes, kneading and gentle pressure. London has the widest choice of massage therapists in the country and the sharpest differences between neighbourhoods.
3 therapists currently offer swedish massage in London, all identity-verified. Listed rates run from £60 to £220, with an hour typically around £95. Sessions are booked at 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 2 treat clients at their own premises and 2 offer mobile appointments to your home, hotel or office. Availability is spread across Canary Wharf, Mayfair and Paddington. Besides English, therapists here speak French.
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PrimeVerified listingThe Paddington Rooms
Paddington, London
Day spa with six treatment rooms, couples suite and steam room
5.0 · 1 review
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from £85Incall
Verified listingCity Mobile Massage
Canary Wharf, London
Team of twelve therapists for hotels, offices and events across Zones 1–3
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from £60Mobile
What is swedish massage?
Swedish massage is the treatment most people picture when they hear the word massage, and the foundation on which most Western techniques are built. The therapist works with oil or lotion over the whole body using five classic movements: long gliding strokes (effleurage), kneading (petrissage), friction, rhythmic tapping (tapotement) and vibration. Pressure is light to medium and adjusted as the session goes on.
The aim is general rather than clinical. It eases everyday muscle tension, improves circulation and lymph flow, and settles the nervous system, which is why it is the usual recommendation for a first massage or for anyone whose main complaint is stress rather than a specific injury.
Sessions run 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Sixty is the standard for a full body; thirty covers back, neck and shoulders; ninety leaves time for the legs and feet to get proper attention. It is offered by almost every therapist and venue in the directory, in both studio and mobile formats.
Read the full guide to swedish massage — what it involves, who it suits and what it costs. Also known as classic massage, relaxation massage and full body Swedish massage.
Where to find it in London
Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Chelsea hold the high-end clinics and hotel spas, where ninety-minute treatments and a few days' notice are the norm and rates run a third above the rest of the city. Soho and Shoreditch are younger and later, with studios open until ten and a strong showing of Thai and deep tissue work for people coming straight from the office. Kensington and Paddington have the largest number of independent therapists working from their own treatment rooms, and Canary Wharf is almost entirely a weekday market: mobile massage to offices and hotels, sports and back treatments booked at lunchtime, and very little at weekends.
More on massage in London as a whole — areas, pricing and how booking works locally.
For swedish massage specifically, the therapists listed here work out of Canary Wharf, Mayfair and Paddington. You can also browse everything in London.
Frequently asked questions
How much does swedish massage cost in London?
Listed rates run from £60 to £220, depending on duration and on whether you visit the therapist or they come to you. An hour typically costs around £95.
Can I book a mobile swedish massage in London?
Yes. 2 of the 3 therapists listing swedish massage in London offer mobile appointments, and 2 treat clients at their own premises. Some offer both.
Which areas of London have swedish massage?
Therapists are currently listing in Canary Wharf, Mayfair and Paddington.