Fortuna Hostel in Taipei … I simply cannot say enough good things about this hostel! It has a convenient location (quick walk to MRT stop), in a fun neighborhood, is clean enough to eat off the floors, no curfew/lockout, hot water, tons of local info, English speaking owner (hi Chris!), and attracts VERY friendly travelers. I could go on and on. I have stayed there twice already, and would go back in a second.
- Debra - http://meintaiwan.diaryland.com My website on Taiwan
Cozy House Taipei in Taipei … Had a good stay in this hostel. Room and toilet was clean. Overall was value for money. the in charge Sam was helpful in providing the info on taipei's night attractions. Would definitely stay in this hostel on my next taipei trip.
Taipei Ximen BackPackers in Taipei … This hostel is really great. It's all new, nice, clean, and tidy. The owner is really cool. She speaks english and mandarin chinese fluently and is totally uncomplicated regarding everything (I managed to pay the room rent only after my second night there and she still told me not to rush). Showers and toilets are also very good, compared to others in eastern Asia and even in Europe. Storing your luggage is possible for free and without problems, even if you are checked out (my flight was at 8 in the evening, so I left my bag there during daytime, as well as my friends, who left theirs there for three days). I just recommend this hostel for your stay in Taipei!
Camels' Oasis, Taipei in Taipei … This is a great hostel in a great location. It's near the MRT (subway) so you can go anywhere in Taipei easily. The hostel is clean and safe, with free lockers. There are free maps and other useful resources available.
World Scholar House in Taipei … I booked a single room at this hostel, intending to stay there temporarily until I found an apartment and a job teaching English. The hostel has weekly and monthly rates, making it convenient for that purpose. Around 50% of the guests are either long-term residents or repeat visitors, so advance reservations are a must. The rooms are rather spacious, compared to the closet-sized single rooms at other hostels. There's a comfortable living room, where everyone hangs out. World Scholar House is a very social place, so be prepared to make new friends! The people are the main reason I ended up staying there for five months, long after I'd found a job. The residents are very cool and fun. They're a pretty close-knit group, but are welcoming to new guests and English teachers. This is a big relief for someone first arriving in a foreign country, when you urgently need friends and reliable advice. The bad? The area around MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng is a business district, so there aren't as…
Chocolate Box Backpackers in Taipei … This was the first Hostel I visited in Taiwan, during early May 2008, and was fairly impressed. It was better than any one of more than a dozen I have been to in U.S. and Canada, in terms of cleanliness and condition of all the
accommodations -- beds, furnitures, bathroom, kitchen, living room. Not
surprisingly since this hostel was just opened after a major remodeling
effort and most things are new. The owners/staffs were very knowledgeable and helpful in providing me not just where the nice places to visit based on my preference, but also advice on the planning such as schedule and transportation. You can pretty much assume you get the professional tourist guide entering a city you are little familiar with. They are also quite informed with the tourist attractions in rest of Taiwan. They helped me with planning part of my round the Taiwan trip. One of the owners actually was a columnist for the tourism/food section of a Taiwan newspaper. But the best part of Hot Chocolate is its…
Eight Elephants Hostel, ShiDa in Taipei … I definitely rate it as the best hostel I ever stayed. It locates in a convenient neighborhood for food, fun, and transportation. The decor is posh and funky, but cozy like a home, people friendly just like family. I met some really cool students and travelers from all around the world, including some open-minded locals. It's just an awesome experience! will definitely come back!
Taiwan Hostel Happy Family in Taipei … I traveled by myself to Taipei for the first time from California, U.S.A. from July 01 to July 09, 2006. I originally booked a private room with air conditioning for two nights, but I ended up staying in Happy Family 3 for eight nights in a row. I loved the location, convenience, and low cost of staying at Taiwan Hostel Happy Family. Happy Family has three facilities. They are all in the same general area within five minutes' walk from the Taipei Station. HF1 is closest to the Taipei Station. It is literally across the street from it. You would walk past it if you look too far away. HF2 and HF3 are a little farther away down on North Zhong San Road, Section 1. HF2, which also serves as the office, is in the alley behind the OK convenient store north of the Civic Highway. There is no clear signs pointing to HF2. Many people get stuck once they have arrived at the OK store area, including me. A kind person showed me the way to the Happy Family 2 facility the first night I got there. If…
Hostel of Taiwanmex in Taipei … 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.
Formosa Hostel in Taipei … We were a party of four (two married couples) who stayed at Formosa Hostel in March 2005. These are very simple, but very adequate, accommodations. Your host, Roman, does everything possible to may make your stay enjoyable. The location is relatively easy to find, located only about two hundred meters from the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and an easy walk from the MRT (subway) station. The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall MRT station is on the west side of the Memorial. Walk to the east side of the Memorial, find Hang Zhou S. Rd. (The address as written on the street sign is "No. 13 Lane 25 Hang Zhou S. Rd. Sec. 2." This same road is written "Hangjhou S. Rd." on the popular "TaipeiMap" tourist map.) Continue east about two hundred meters on Lane 25. The hostel, at No. 13, is on the north side of the street.
HI - Hostelling International Taipei in Taipei … I stayed at this hostel for 3 days. Staff are really kind and helpful and friendly. And the location is very good. The room is pretty good and clean. There is a big private locker and desk with light. But they have a problem with the bathroom; the shower is inside the toilet. So I think this hostel is pretty good. I may stay here if I visit Taipei again!
Formosa Backpackers Hostel in Hualien … Skip the double bedroom on this one. Not worth the money. The dorms looked adequate and it would save you the money of staying in a room that is loud, center of the hallway, and made of paper walls. The water was freezing. Don't know what was up with that. They only take cash.
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