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Looking for a hostel near Shilin Night Market? Find the best and cheapest hostels near Shilin Night Market in Taipei, sorted by distance. Because this is useful for you!

Hostels near Shilin Night Market, Taipei

61 hostels in Taipei. Prices start from NT$77 for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.
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Approx. 3 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (0.3 km / 0.2 miles)
Digital NomadsSolo Traveller

Just 1-minute from Shilin Night Market, Fun Taipei is an ideal place to stay for this very reason. It’s a safe and quiet area even though it’s so close to the market.There’s a

from NT$153.84
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Fun Taipei Hostel

Shilin District
Approx. 3 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (0.3 km / 0.2 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…Plus, Shilin Sport Centre, Yuanshan Sports Complex, bowling centre, game centre, pool room, foot massage, swimming pool, movie theater are all only a block away. Services you need such as a

from NT$141.53
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Happy Taipei

Shilin District
Approx. 4 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (0.3 km / 0.2 miles)
Digital NomadsSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

Enjoy the many cozy spaces in the hostel, and revel in the buzzing neighborhood area. Freebies include tea, hot/cold water refill and toiletries. It’s possible to stay here long-term with a

from NT$153.84
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Corner Hostel & Cafe

Datong District
Approx. 27 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (2.3 km / 1 miles)
Solo Traveller

Five Elements is a social hostel that has put a lot of effort into the rooms and social areas. Every bed comes with a private locker, reading light & sockets. There are even toiletries in the

from NT$376.75
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Taipei Discover Hostel

Jhongshan District
Approx. 35 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (2.9 km / 2 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

Discover Hostel has used a lighthouse theme to represent an important way of finding your way home. You’ll certainly feel at home here. Capsule beds offer privacy and a great night’s

from NT$344.29
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Approx. 39 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (3.2 km / 2 miles)
Groups (10+ people)Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…It's a wonderful place, clean, safe, great people good location and it gives everyone a home feeling. It's easy from and to International airport. the bus goes to International airport can be rode

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CU Hotel Taipei Branch

Datong District
Approx. 43 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (3.6 km / 2 miles)
Solo Traveller

“CU means “See You” showing the host's hospitality and expectation to meet the guests again.” This is a youth hostel, with a total of 87 rooms including 4 rooms for the

from NT$357.37
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Approx. 45 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (3.8 km / 2 miles)
Capsule HotelsParty HostelSolo Traveller

8F, 1, Section 2, Chongxin Road

from NT$519.98
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晶城青年旅館

Datong District
Approx. 48 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4 km / 2 miles)
Digital NomadsSolo Traveller

Privacy led dorm beds, an onsite bar and a nice big common room to hang out in - welcome to Starbox Hostel. Breakfast is also included, yet not for male bunk beds.. The famous NingXia Night Market

from NT$733.66
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Approx. 49 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.1 km / 3 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

Some of the amenities at Backpackers Hostel include a lounge area with TV, computers and a big projector screen for movies. There are big family rooms here with upto 12 beds, plus female-only dorms

from NT$305.53
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Beimen WOW Poshtel

Datong District
Approx. 50 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.1 km / 3 miles)
Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

“Beimen WOW Poshtel is the home we built to host the world.” The rooms are stunning! Whether you opt for a shared dorm or deluxe private, you’ll be super comfortable. Female dorms

from NT$393.52
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Approx. 50 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.2 km / 3 miles)
Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

No. 32, Lane 86, Zhengyi S. Road

from NT$498.29
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We Come Hostel

Datong District
Approx. 50 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.2 km / 3 miles)
Digital NomadsFemale Solo Traveller

We Come Hostel is located near the oldest street in Taipei, Dihua Street. The air-conditioned rooms are stunning. All dorm beds come with a privacy curtain, lamp, shelf and power sockets. There are

from NT$439.67
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Homey Hostel - Taipei Main Station

Datong District
Free Breakfast
Approx. 51 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.2 km / 3 miles)
Solo Traveller

The specialty of Home Hostel is fun hostel events. Join swing dance, local food tours, chef dinners, tea culture experiences and more. And also, random parties! The Ningxia Night Market is just 10-

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Flip Flop Hostel - Garden

Datong District
Free Breakfast
Approx. 51 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.3 km / 3 miles)
Boutique HostelCouplesSolo Traveller

This hostel is remodelled from a building dating back to the 1940’s-1950’s. You’ll love the ceiling skylight, spacious & breezy courtyard and sunny common area. It’s

from NT$525.36
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Meander 1948 Hostel - Taipei Main Station

Datong District
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 52 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.3 km / 3 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelQuiet Rest

The 70 year old architecture of this charming Japanese building offers a clean and bright space for travellers. TA HO JA is an attached bar and restaurant serving up great food and coffee. It's a

from NT$524.59
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Star Hostel Taipei Main Station

Datong District
Free Breakfast
Approx. 52 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.4 km / 3 miles)
Boutique HostelFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo Traveller

One word: wow. This sustainability hostel has so much on offer: famous green lounge, weekly/monthly activities, free freshly made breakfast & coffee, mini gift/convenience shop, guest kitchen

from NT$510.75
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Approx. 52 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.4 km / 3 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo Traveller

The common room at Mr. Lobster’s Secret Den Hostel is beautiful. There’s tons of light flooding in, plenty of space to work, chill out and socialise. A handy kitchenette is attached to

from NT$377.68
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Main Inn

Datong District
Approx. 53 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.4 km / 3 miles)
Youth Hostel

Once a historical hotel, Main Inn is now a modern & cultural hotel/hostel fusion. There are both standard hotel rooms, and dorm rooms with 2, 4 and 6-beds. Up on the top floor there is a large

from NT$321.37
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Old Door Hostel & Bar

Datong District
Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 53 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.4 km / 3 miles)
Boutique HostelFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo Traveller

The design of this hostel will blow your socks off. Each dorm bed is superb and comes with a privacy curtain, safe, shelves, light, plug sockets, clothes hangers and ample space. Even the ladders

from NT$515.21
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PlainStay 城西時光

Datong District
Free Breakfast
Approx. 53 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.4 km / 3 miles)
Quiet Rest

An intimate and minimalistic, yet comfy stay awaits you at PlainStay. This is an adults-only accommodation with a lovely little cafe onsite. There are single, triple and shared dorms available,

from NT$252.30
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Approx. 57 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.8 km / 3 miles)
Youth Hostel

2F, 23, Section. 1, Zhongxiao West Road

from NT$606.44
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Approx. 57 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.8 km / 3 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

The refined Japanese architecture at May Rooms is beautiful. It’s a refreshing and cosy space to relax and recharge. It’s located in a quiet spot amidst a bustling area in Taipei, not

from NT$357.68
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Approx. 58 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.8 km / 3 miles)
Solo Traveller

"…It seems clean but if you have a look under the beds in the dormitory you'll notice lots of dust. Place is sometimes overcrowded, with maybe up to fifty people using common facilities made for ten

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Work Inn

Zhongzheng District
Approx. 58 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.8 km / 3 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

This natural and unique youth hostel has a real sense of art and culture in its design. It’s a warm and vital atmosphere that’s value for money. Whether you’re a backpacker,

from NT$239.22
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Approx. 58 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.8 km / 3 miles)

"…In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in from 15:00 to 22:00 . Check out from 00:00 to 11:00 . Taxes included. Breakfast not included

from NT$300.60
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Approx. 58 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.8 km / 3 miles)
Party Hostel

No. 8, Guanqian Road

from NT$486.29
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Approx. 58 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.8 km / 3 miles)
Solo Traveller

12F., 2, Section 1, Kaifeng Street

from NT$385.06
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Approx. 58 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.9 km / 3 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Cancellation policy: 7Days before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in from 15:00 to 22:00 . Check out before 12:00 noon

from NT$305.68
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Approx. 59 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.9 km / 3 miles)
Quiet RestSolo Traveller

Get ready for epic capsule beds that come with a personal TV, curtain, shelf and in some cases; double bed. The atmosphere here is both cozy and fun. There is often live music, cooking classes and

from NT$475.52
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109 Hostel Taipei

Zhongzheng District
Approx. 59 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.9 km / 3 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

This is a hostel meets hotel meets apartment type accommodation. Choose between mixed dorms, female dorms, a suite, duplex apartment (for upto 39 people!) and a quadruple room with a private

from NT$211.38
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Approx. 59 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (4.9 km / 3 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

台北市中正區漢口街1段45號6樓

from NT$373.06
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Approx. 59 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5 km / 3 miles)

懷寧街35號

from NT$161.84
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Fun Inn

Zhongzheng District
Approx. 59 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5 km / 3 miles)
Female Solo Traveller

If it wasn’t for the shared rooms, you would think this is a fancy hotel. Female dorms come with single and double beds! Note: there are no private rooms here. No matter which dorm you choose

from NT$288.60
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Approx. 60 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5 km / 3 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

No. 34-7, Guanqian Road

from NT$457.21
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Approx. 60 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5 km / 3 miles)
Party Hostel

9th Floor, No. 49, Section 1, Chongqing South Road

from NT$471.06
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Approx. 60 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5 km / 3 miles)
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2F., 63, Section. 1, Chongqing South. Road.

from NT$303.83
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I Play Inn

Wanhua District
Approx. 61 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5.1 km / 3 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

The capsule beds with roll down blinds are a big hit at I Play Inn. To top it off, everyone gets a big locker which can be opened with a keycard. On the 12th floor you’ll find the common area

from NT$371.52
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Approx. 61 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5.1 km / 3 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"…We're very proud to introduce our first branch hostel--Taipei City Hostel to all of our friends who have ever stayed in Taipei Backpackers Hostel before, and you who are now planning to come to

from NT$335.83
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Approx. 61 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5.1 km / 3 miles)
Capsule HotelsSolo Traveller

3F 56, Section 2, Hankou Street

from NT$384.14
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Approx. 61 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5.1 km / 3 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

2F. No. 56, Section 2, Hankou Street

from NT$351.52
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Ximen Wow Hostel

Wanhua District
Approx. 63 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5.2 km / 3 miles)
Boutique HostelDigital NomadsSolo Traveller

Located in lively Ximending, Ximen WOW Hostel offers loft designed rooms with inviting amenities and wonderful staff. The overall design of this hostel really does deserve a “wow”. Some

from NT$345.99
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Angels' Hostel

Zhongzheng District
Approx. 63 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5.3 km / 3 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

Part of a hostel chain group, Angels’ Hostel is elaborately designed in a loft-industrial-style. It’s cosy, warm and inviting for a different range of traveller types. There are male

from NT$226.45
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Approx. 65 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5.4 km / 3 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

Backpackers Hostel in Ximen combines modern art with local culture. The common room is pretty snazzy in design! Rooms are blacked out night and day, so it’s ideal if you’re jetlagged.

from NT$295.99
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Meander Hostel

Wanhua District
Approx. 65 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5.4 km / 3 miles)
Boutique HostelDigital NomadsFemale Solo TravellerParty Hostel

The sleek, modern interior of Meander Hostel looks like something from a magazine. Super cool: the private rooms come with a bathtub! Tuck into a free breakfast before joining a free walking tour.

from NT$351.06
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Dan Hostel

Wanhua District
Approx. 66 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5.5 km / 3 miles)
Party HostelYouth Hostel

Dan Hostel offers only shared dorm rooms, no privates. There’s a wonderful range, with 2, 4, 6 and 8-bed options, including female-only dorms. Each bed has a privacy curtain and large locker

from NT$379.22
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Approx. 68 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5.7 km / 4 miles)

"…She knows well all the needs of the backpackers and wants to help all of them make their stay the best as possible. The two apartments have no reception so please call or send SMS at 10 minutes

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Approx. 69 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5.7 km / 4 miles)
Capsule HotelsParty Hostel

7F, 107, Section 4 Zhongxiao East Road

from NT$385.52
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#1 Top Rated

Star Hostel Taipei East

Da'an District
Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 69 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (5.8 km / 4 miles)
Boutique HostelDigital NomadsFemale Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

Star Taipei East is modern, yet comfortable & affordable. The rooms range from bright, spacious dorms with electronic lockers, to private suites with an outdoor balcony attached. Travellers

from NT$500.44
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Dongmen 3 Capsule Inn

Da'an District
Approx. 73 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (6.1 km / 4 miles)
Digital NomadsParty HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

A modern, clean and easily accessible capsule hostel for those looking for a bit of privacy. The beds will surely impress! Each bed comes with a keycard locker, shelf space and of course, a privacy

from NT$690.74
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Approx. 73 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (6.1 km / 4 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelOlder travelers (+50)Quiet RestSolo Traveller

World Scholar House is a small, cozy space with a mix of short and long-term guests. Rooms are kept small, with just 3-4 beds, both mixed and female-only. Single and double privates are also

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Nk Hostel

Songshan District
Free Breakfast
Approx. 74 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (6.1 km / 4 miles)
CouplesFemale Solo TravellerQuiet Rest

Seriously spacious, luxurious and cosy; NH Hostel is set to impress. Some guest rooms come with a hot tub and kitchenette! Dorms come with pod-style beds, sofas and plenty of space to relax. There&

from NT$318.30
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MeetingMates

Wanhua District
Approx. 75 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (6.2 km / 4 miles)

"…3 Mins walk from MRT Longshan Temple Station. One of the famous tourist site, Ximending, around 10 mins chill walk or 1 station away form here. Start you fantastic journey from MeetingMates

from NT$289.68
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Ximen Duckstay Hostel

Wanhua District
Approx. 75 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (6.2 km / 4 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

Join a free local tour, play some darts, rent a free bicycle or chill with a beer in the common lounge - the choice is yours at Duckstay Hostel! Other events hosted by staff include movie nights

from NT$352.76
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Approx. 82 min walking time to Shilin Night Market (6.8 km / 4 miles)
Solo Traveller

Stay for a few nights or a few months and enjoy all the usual comforts and more at BOX of Chocolates. All the necessities are included: breakfast, linen, toiletries, WiFi and power/USB sockets by

from NT$189.53
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Hostels near Shilin Night Market: A Backpacker’s Guide

Shilin Night Market is the undisputed king of Taipei’s street food scene. This district is more than just a place to grab a snack—it’s a must-visit destination filled with local culture, late-night energy, and a mix of budget-friendly hostels. If you’re a backpacker looking for an authentic Taipei experience, staying near Shilin Night Market puts you right in the heart of the action.

Why Stay Near Shilin Night Market?

Choosing a hostel near Shilin Night Market means you’ll never go hungry, and you’ll have easy access to both Taipei’s bustling nightlife and its quieter cultural spots.

  • Ultimate Street Food Experience: Enjoy legendary Taiwanese eats like oyster omelets, stinky tofu, and giant fried chicken.
  • Budget-Friendly Hostels: Affordable accommodations that are perfect for social travelers.
  • Close to Attractions: Nearby sights include Yangmingshan National Park and the National Palace Museum.
  • Great Public Transport: Shilin MRT Station (Red Line) connects you to the rest of Taipei.
  • Local Vibes: Less touristy than Ximending but still full of character.

Transportation

Shilin Night Market is well-connected, making it an excellent base for exploring Taipei. The Red MRT Line runs directly through Shilin MRT Station, making access to key spots quick and easy.

  • MRT: The Red Line connects Shilin to Taipei Main Station and Ximending within minutes.
  • Buses: Direct bus routes to Beitou Hot Springs, Yangmingshan, and other attractions.
  • YouBike Rentals: Convenient for short trips around the district and beyond.

Culture and Local Tips

  • Arrive Hungry: The best way to experience Shilin Night Market is on an empty stomach.
  • Cash is Essential: Many food stalls don’t accept credit cards, so bring enough NT$.
  • Avoid Peak Hours: The market gets packed from 7 PM onwards—visit earlier for a more relaxed experience.
  • Explore the Side Streets: The best food isn’t always on the main paths—venture into smaller alleys for hidden gems.

Final Thoughts

Staying in a hostel near Shilin Night Market means having Taipei’s best street food and a buzzing nightlife right at your doorstep. With affordable accommodations, great transport connections, and an unbeatable atmosphere, this district is a top pick for backpackers who want to experience Taipei like a local.

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