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Hostel of Taiwanmex

Taipei

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Address	2F No.18-1 Lane 18 Nanking W. Road, Taipei Taiwan Map
Price	low prices TWD$300 high prices TWD$600 Check Current Prices by Date Here

Location/Contact

Location	• We are at Taipei center is very near....... • 1 min to metro ChungShan • 1 min to bus stop • 1 min to supermarket • 1 min to department store Mitsukoshi • 10 min to distance bus station • 10 min to main station • by walking. • 9 min to presidential office building • 10 min to Ching Kai Shek Memorial Hall • 20 min to Taipei World Trade Center • 20 min to Pei-Tou Hot Spring • 20 min to 101 building • 20 min to Tamshui seashore • by metro. • 20 min to domestic airport • 30 min to Yangming Mountain • 40 min to international airport • by bus. • DIRECTIONS to Taiwanmex Hostel • The Hostel is located next to the ZhongShan underground train stop. (MRT) (In English say JongShan) • Address: 2-F No.18-1 Lane 18 Nanjing W. Rd,Taipei. • All contact details will be on the confirmation email that you will get after you book. • ------Directions from Airport to Taiwanmex Hostel------ • After you leave the passport check. • 1. Walk to the left to the bus desk. • 2. Choose "KwoKuang Motor Transport Company Ltd" Buy a ticket to he Taipei Main Station.Cost is about 120 Taiwan Dollars or about 5 dollar U.S.(The station is for above ground and below ground • trains, inside the station is also the Subway or Metro. (MRT ) • 3. You stay on bus till the end or when it stops at • the Taipei Main Station. • 4. Board the Subway going to ZhongShan EXIT NUMBER ONE. • 5. Leave when you get to the ZhongShan Exit numberone. You will see it written in English. • 6. Leave the ZhongShan station.Look in front of you, there will be a Starbucks Coffee Shop. Look at it, then turn around 180 degrees or opposite and walk the opposite direction of Starbucks. • 7. You are now on street NAMED: Lane Nanjing W. Rd • 8. The Hostel has a sign in English "Taiwanmex" Number 18 . • 9. Ring bell for at gate, they will answer and ring you in. • 10. Hostel is on the second floor. • Welcome • -------------------------------------------------- • NOTES: • The underground train is could be called Metro,Subway, • Train, in your language, in Taipei they call it the MRT. • METRO OR SUBWAY • The metro, MRT or Subway does NOT go to the Airport. • You must take a bus to city. Taxi would cost 40-45 U.S. Dollars.and do not pay anything more to taxi driver. • ATM or bank machine in inside the Airport Terminal. • One dollar equals 30 Taiwan dollars more or less. • TOURISM COUNTER • There is a tourist counter where they can give you free maps • and help you to understand Taipei. They speak English. • This is a great place to have the address written into • the Chinese language. • TAXIS • The taxis are metered and start at 70 Taiwan dollars.
Website	www.taiwanmex.com (to make a reservation click here)
Telephone	886-2-5552-9798

Details

Description

Features

Kitchen
Lockers
Lounge / Common space
TV
Book Collection/Exchange
Washing Machine (laundry)
Clothes Dryer
Elevator/Lift
Travel information provided
24 Hour Free Hot Showers
Phones (public or in room)
Currency Exchange
Air Conditioning

Ratings & Comments

4 Average from 7 Ratings

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Comment by waxor

May 2009

Taiwanmex is the worst!
Lots of mosquitoes! Air conditioning available during summer only. Sometimes it gets hot during spring time and you have no choice but to suffer. The bathroom is in the balcony. The bathroom by the way are those portable plastic types. I booked for a few weeks but had to leave after two nights. i couldnt stand it. There are better hostels in taipei.

Comment by Mikko, Finnish

September 2008

Great hostel, no worries
Free amenities, everything worked out very well. During my month stay I think I only had two problems (air-conditioner leaking water and Wi-Fi down for a moment) and both of these were fixed right away, great job by the owners. I definitely recommend this place to any and all travelers either staying a night or more like I did.

Comment by David E.

May 2006

If you're looking for a safe, clean, fun place to stay in Taipei, then make reservations for Taiwanmex. I stayed there for an extended period of time and I am so glad I did. Margos and Raul (the owners) are the kindest people you'll ever meet. They made me feel at home and helped me in countless ways. I came to Taiwan to be an English teacher. I booked a room at Taiwanmex for a few nights so that I could look for an apartment after I arrived. I liked the hostel so much, that I stayed there for several months! The atmosphere is very friendly and it's quiet, which is important because after the long flight from the U.S., I needed some sleep. The owners go to extremes to ensure you're happy. A perfect location, cleanliness, safety, and friendly ownership make Taiwanmex the best option for those looking for a place to stay in Taipei.

Comment by Tiffany, luke, eugene

April 2006

Taiwanmex is owned by the friendlest people. We stayed for five weeks in Taipei and only had the best treatment and overall great vibe from everyone there! I recommend any visitors to stay a while at Taiwanmex!

Comment by W.Z.W.

December 2005

I stayed at this hostel...and loved everything about it except for one thing. It's owned by a husband and wife couple, but the husband (Raul) can really screw things up for you. i contacted him, and he said he had a room for me, but when i got there, it wasn't available. And when I ordered a ride to the airport from him, he showed up 30 mins late, almost made me miss my plane, and stilll charged me the full price. Margos, his wife, on the other hand, is one of the greatest, kindest, nicest Taiwanese women you'll ever meet, and the best teacher of everything from how to speak Mandarin or Taiwanese to how to get along with your Taiwanese girlfriend's parents. When Raul's bungling lost me my room the first night, Margos found me a room in a friend's hotel, and even paid for it! Then for the rest of my stay, gave me a room twice the size of what i ordered, for half price, and often made me meals, all free of charge. She is a sweetheart, whom I will never forget. If you are planning on possibly living in Taiwan, or returning oftne, its worth staying at the Texmex, even if just once, so you can make friend like her in Taiwan. P.S. There are 2 Texmex's, and if you can, stay in the one furthest from the station, near the convenience store. Why? Because believe it or not, the showers are on the roof. YES. THE ROOF. And believe it or not, its the coolest thing ever. You will love it. The view is fantastic, esp. at night. You will be hard pressed to go back to showering in your own place ever again. - W.Z.W.

Comment by Daniela

May 2005

I stayed here in May 05. It's a really nice place to stay. It was clean, friendly, and felt like home. :) Great location. Very nice owner. I strongly recommend it! PS: There are only 12 beds so make sure to book in advance.

Comment by R.J. Burton

April 2005

I stayed at this guesthouse in April 2005. I reserved a single private room, which was small but clean. The owner was very kind and helpful. The shower water was hot and the other facilities were clean, also. It's a very reasonable choice if you're on a budget. The location is also highly convenient.

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