Hans Sauna Review + XL Club & Soi 13 Review (Taiwan Pride Edition)

Taiwan is one of the most progressive countries in Asia — and visiting during Pride weekend? Iconic. Naturally, I had to explore some of the most talked-about gay saunas in Taiwan to see if they lived up to the hype.

After personal recommendations, Google reviews, and my own very scientific “vibes check,” I visited:

• XL Club

• Hans Sauna

• Soi 13

Important disclaimer: I went during Pride weekend, so the crowds were likely larger than usual. Your weekday Tuesday experience may differ.

Here’s my full breakdown of facilities, crowd, pricing, and whether each place is actually worth your money.

XL Club Review

Pricing & Entry

• 200 NTD entry

• 100 NTD deposit

• Underwear required (no full nudity allowed)

You’re given a key and padlock — very old school.

Out of the three, XL Club is definitely the smallest.

Facilities

• 1 steam room (no dry sauna)

• Showers

• Lounge area

• Small gym downstairs

• Private bathrooms with detachable shower heads

• Two small dark corridors

The space is compact. Functional, but compact.

If you’re staying in a hostel and need privacy to freshen up, the detachable shower heads are honestly a practical bonus.

The Crowd

This is where XL Club shines.

The highest proportion of gym-fit guys I’ve seen in any Asian sauna. Younger crowd. Athletic builds. Strong chest energy everywhere.

If your type is muscular, gym-going, thick boys — you’ll probably enjoy the visual buffet.

However… the vibe felt competitive and slightly cold.

During my visit, attempts to show interest were met with dramatic recoil energy. Not the polite “walk away” rejection. More like “how dare you.” It happened more than once.

That said, if you look like the crowd — you’ll probably thrive here.

Verdict

Best for:

• Gym lovers

• Younger athletic crowd

• Voyeuristic browsing

Not ideal if:

• You prefer warmer social energy

• You don’t fit the dominant body type

Hans Sauna Review

Pricing

• 400 NTD

• Large and small towel included

Immediately felt like the biggest and most spacious of the three.

Facilities

Hans Sauna wins for layout and comfort.

• Large steam room

• Spacious dark room (perfect level of lighting)

• Balcony access

• Lounge with TV and sofas

• Theater-style nap room with blankets

• Karaoke room

• Clean showers

• Easy single-floor navigation

This place is hygienic, well-designed, and easy to explore. Not deathly dark. Not maze-like chaos. Just comfortable.

Design-wise? My favorite.

The Crowd

Hans Sauna leans mature.

Think:

• Bears

• Daddies

• Bigger bodies

• 30s–50s dominant age range

There were other body types present, but the primary demographic was clearly mature, chubby, bear energy.

If that’s your type? You will be fed.

If not? You might admire the facilities more than the crowd.

Verdict

Best for:

• Bears & daddies

• Mature crowd

• Clean, spacious, comfortable sauna experience

If I could teleport a different crowd into this building, it would be unstoppable.

Soi 13 Review

Pricing

• 800 NTD (expensive)

• Two small towels included

Later, I learned some visitors were charged even higher. That inconsistency raises concerns. Transparent pricing matters.

Facilities

Soi 13 feels like XL Club and Hans fused together.

• Steam room

• Dry sauna

• Hot and cold jacuzzis

• Spacious dark room

• Private maze-style rooms

• Glory-hole style setups

• Lounge area

The dark room here is ideal lighting: enough to see faces, enough to maintain mystery.

It’s large, fun to explore, and structured well.

The Crowd

Best overall mix.

• Mid-20s to 30s dominant

• Muscular guys

• Some mature daddies

• Diverse body types

• Most ethnic diversity (likely Pride factor)

Out of all three, this had the best balance.

Also — I wasn’t treated like an insect for showing interest. Which, you know, is nice.

But… The Price

At 800–1000 NTD, it’s pushing it.

Especially when compared to other Asian saunas that offer more for less.

Facilities are good. Crowd is good. But pricing transparency matters. That affects my recommendation.

Verdict

Best crowd mix overall.

But price inconsistency makes it hard to fully endorse.

Final Comparison: Which Gay Sauna in Taiwan Is Best?

XL Club

✔️ Best for gym lovers
✔️ Youngest crowd
❌ Small space
❌ Can feel cold socially

Hans Sauna

✔️ Best facilities & layout
✔️ Cleanest feeling
✔️ Bear/daddy heaven
❌ Not youth-focused

Soi 13

✔️ Best crowd mix
✔️ Spacious dark rooms
❌ Most expensive
❌ Pricing concerns

If I had to pick purely based on personal enjoyment during Pride:

Hans Sauna wins for space.
Soi 13 wins for balance.
XL Club wins for muscle fantasy.

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