Saunen & Cruising in Taipei
The key addresses in Taipei — verified and regularly updated. Clicking takes you straight to the location page.
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City Mu Spa
Located near Taipei Main Station, City Mu Spa caters to men. In a calm, green-designed atmosphere, personalized full body massages are available, including deep tissue massages in Shiatsu style, aromatherapy with natural oils and Thai-style body-to-body treatments. In addition, waxing treatments are offered. To get started, there is a cup of tea or coffee, the focus is on individual needs.
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In Touch Humanities Spa
Located in Taipei's Xinyi District, In Touch Humanities Spa is minutes from City Hall MRT Station. Discreet and without a sign is the entrance at No. 20, just ring the bell. The offer ranges from aromatherapy to full body massages, body scrubs and wraps to facials, as well as Chinese stress relief and Thai herbal ball massages. Treatments take place in private rooms, advance reservation is recommended.
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Rainbow Spa
Located in Taipei's Wanhua District, Rainbow Spa caters to men and caters to sporty Taiwanese masseurs. The main services offered are out-call services, in which the masseurs come to the customer, as well as on-site in-call options. Full-body acupressure and oil massages are popular. Bookings can be made in advance by phone, WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat or e-mail.
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SPA EATS
Located in Taipei's Wanhua District, SPA EATS combines traditional Taiwanese bathhouse culture with modern comforts. The complex includes saunas, steam rooms, relaxation rooms and hot and cold pools; Massages are also offered. The facilities are considered clean, the atmosphere is discreet and appeals to an international audience.
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Taipei I/O
The Taipei I/O gay sauna is centrally located in Taipei and relies on a Japanese onsen concept with subdued lighting and aromas. Sauna rooms, herbal steam baths, whirlpools, a fitness center as well as private rooms, darkrooms and a lounge café are spread over three floors. Weekly theme nights such as fundoshi nights or nude parties bring variety; color-coded fundoshi indicate preferences.
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The Throne SPA
Located in Zhongshan District, The Throne SPA caters to gay men and is minutes from Xingtian Temple MRT Station. The spaces are clean, with private showers for comfort and intimacy. The offer includes Thai-inspired shiatsu massages as well as oil massages, and the therapists design the sessions individually. The environment is discreet and quiet.
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Yen Spa (formerly MenQ)
Yen Spa, formerly MenQ, is located in Datong District on the third floor of an inconspicuous yellow building, just two minutes from Shuanglian Station. Aromatherapy massages are offered at fair prices with oil themes such as 'relaxing', 'fulfilling' or 'forest', plus body wraps and scrubs. Treatment is carried out in separate bathrooms, with an emphasis on privacy.
Finding a gay sauna in Taipei is not a problem, because the city has a solid offer in this area. There are several houses in or near Ximending, so within walking distance or a short metro ride from the bar and club scene at the Red House. This makes it easy to combine a visit to the sauna with an evening in the district. The offer ranges from classic bathhouses over several floors to more modern houses with steam baths, relaxation areas and bar area.
The audience is mixed with locals, guests from the region and travellers, plus men who are stopping by for the first time. While some houses focus more on relaxation with a whirlpool and sauna, others are clearly about cruising. Before visiting, pay attention to the opening hours and possible theme evenings, as some saunas have fixed days with a special program. You can usually get a towel and locker on site. Because Taipei is hot and humid, especially in summer, the air-conditioned houses are also a pleasant place to go during the day. If you want to be out and about away from the commercial saunas, you should know that the scene in Taipei remains comparatively discreet, even though the city is legally one of the most open in Asia. The following addresses will show you which sauna suits your day or evening.