Villa 32vsFlip Flop Hostel - Main Station
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, Villa 32 scores slightly better than Flip Flop Hostel - Main Station. Villa 32 comes in at 78 with praise from 3 reviews such as Michelin Guide, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
Villa 32
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
Tablet
The Telegraph
Frommer's
No.32 Zhongshan Road, Beitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
From $749/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"This exquisite five-room retreat is a one-hour drive from the international airport. ... The adjacent open-air public baths overlook mist-covered Yangming Mountain." Full review
Michelin Guide "Originally a private club, this hot springs hideaway still feels exclusive. Water, stone and wood blend harmoniously in expansive rooms with private springs and LOccitane bath products."
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For a taste of the good life, you can pay to use the public hot springs for four hours (gender-segregated public bathing is nude), or pamper yourself with a spa treatment.
Tablet "Geographically, it’s only an hour from the airport; figuratively, though, Villa 32 is just about as far as you can get from the clamorous urban cityscape of downtown Taipei. While the..." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Villa 32 was designed as a tycoon’s ideal hotel rather than a straightforward money-making enterprise." Full review
Frommer's "Twenty minutes from downtown, Beitou offers mountains, fresh air, hot springs and a taste of Japan. A dip in a hot spring is a great way to end the day, and choices range from the..." Full review
New York TimesFlip Flop Hostel - Main Station
Lonely Planet
No.103 Huayin Street, Datong District, Taipei 103, Taiwan
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Board games / puzzles
- Refrigerator
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Flip Flop is one of the best hostels in town, with a marmalade-painted reception and square wooden bar and lounge area." Full review
