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Hostels in Shilin District, Taipei

61 hostels in Taipei. Prices start from NT$77 for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.
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Happy Taipei

Shilin District
Approx. 7 min walking time to Shilin District (0.6 km / 0.4 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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Approx. 12 min walking time to Shilin District (1 km / 0.6 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. 12 min walking time to Shilin District (1 km / 0.6 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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Corner Hostel & Cafe

Datong District
Approx. 36 min walking time to Shilin District (3 km / 2 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. 43 min walking time to Shilin District (3.6 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. 47 min walking time to Shilin District (3.9 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. 52 min walking time to Shilin District (4.3 km / 3 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. 52 min walking time to Shilin District (4.4 km / 3 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. 56 min walking time to Shilin District (4.7 km / 3 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. 57 min walking time to Shilin District (4.8 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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Approx. 58 min walking time to Shilin District (4.8 km / 3 miles)
Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

No. 32, Lane 86, Zhengyi S. Road

from NT$498.29
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Beimen WOW Poshtel

Datong District
Approx. 58 min walking time to Shilin District (4.8 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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We Come Hostel

Datong District
Approx. 59 min walking time to Shilin District (4.9 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. 60 min walking time to Shilin District (5 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. 60 min walking time to Shilin District (5 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. 61 min walking time to Shilin District (5 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. 61 min walking time to Shilin District (5.1 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. 61 min walking time to Shilin District (5.1 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. 62 min walking time to Shilin District (5.2 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. 62 min walking time to Shilin District (5.2 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. 62 min walking time to Shilin District (5.2 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. 66 min walking time to Shilin District (5.5 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. 66 min walking time to Shilin District (5.5 km / 3 miles)
Youth Hostel

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

from NT$598.75
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Approx. 66 min walking time to Shilin District (5.5 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. 67 min walking time to Shilin District (5.5 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. 67 min walking time to Shilin District (5.6 km / 3 miles)
Party Hostel

No. 8, Guanqian Road

from NT$486.29
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Approx. 67 min walking time to Shilin District (5.6 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. 67 min walking time to Shilin District (5.6 km / 3 miles)
Solo Traveller

12F., 2, Section 1, Kaifeng Street

from NT$385.06
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Approx. 67 min walking time to Shilin District (5.6 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. 67 min walking time to Shilin District (5.6 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. 67 min walking time to Shilin District (5.6 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. 68 min walking time to Shilin District (5.7 km / 4 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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Fun Inn

Zhongzheng District
Approx. 68 min walking time to Shilin District (5.7 km / 4 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. 68 min walking time to Shilin District (5.7 km / 4 miles)

懷寧街35號

from NT$161.84
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Approx. 68 min walking time to Shilin District (5.7 km / 4 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

No. 34-7, Guanqian Road

from NT$457.21
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Approx. 68 min walking time to Shilin District (5.7 km / 4 miles)
Party Hostel

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

from NT$471.06
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Approx. 69 min walking time to Shilin District (5.7 km / 4 miles)
Capsule Hotels

2F., 63, Section. 1, Chongqing South. Road.

from NT$303.83
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I Play Inn

Wanhua District
Approx. 69 min walking time to Shilin District (5.8 km / 4 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. 69 min walking time to Shilin District (5.8 km / 4 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. 69 min walking time to Shilin District (5.8 km / 4 miles)
Capsule HotelsSolo Traveller

3F 56, Section 2, Hankou Street

from NT$384.14
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Approx. 70 min walking time to Shilin District (5.8 km / 4 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. 71 min walking time to Shilin District (5.9 km / 4 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. 72 min walking time to Shilin District (6 km / 4 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. 73 min walking time to Shilin District (6.1 km / 4 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. 73 min walking time to Shilin District (6.1 km / 4 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. 75 min walking time to Shilin District (6.2 km / 4 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. 77 min walking time to Shilin District (6.4 km / 4 miles)
Capsule HotelsParty Hostel

7F, 107, Section 4 Zhongxiao East Road

from NT$385.52
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Approx. 77 min walking time to Shilin District (6.4 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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Star Hostel Taipei East

Da'an District
Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 77 min walking time to Shilin District (6.4 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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Nk Hostel

Songshan District
Free Breakfast
Approx. 80 min walking time to Shilin District (6.6 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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Dongmen 3 Capsule Inn

Da'an District
Approx. 82 min walking time to Shilin District (6.8 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. 82 min walking time to Shilin District (6.8 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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MeetingMates

Wanhua District
Approx. 83 min walking time to Shilin District (6.9 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. 83 min walking time to Shilin District (6.9 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. 90 min walking time to Shilin District (7.5 km / 5 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 in Shilin District, Taipei: A Backpacker's Guide

Shilin District in Taipei is where you get the best of both worlds—urban convenience mixed with authentic local charm. Known for its legendary night market, beautiful parks, and easy transport connections, it’s a solid choice for budget travelers who want to experience Taipei beyond the tourist hotspots. The district is home to some of the city’s best social hostels, making it a great place to meet fellow backpackers.

Why Stay in Shilin District?

Shilin is one of Taipei’s most traveler-friendly districts, offering a mix of cultural landmarks, cheap eats, and excellent connectivity. Staying here means you’ll be close to one of Taiwan’s most famous night markets and within easy reach of Taipei’s green spaces and hiking trails.

  • Affordable and Social Hostels: Shilin has some of Taipei’s best budget accommodations, including hostels designed for backpackers who want a mix of comfort and social vibes.
  • Shilin Night Market: A backpacker’s dream—cheap, delicious street food, vibrant energy, and late-night bites at one of Taiwan’s largest and most famous night markets.
  • Great Transport Links: Shilin is well-connected via the MRT (Jiantan and Shilin stations), making it easy to explore Taipei without breaking the bank.
  • Culture & History: You’ll find historic sites like the National Palace Museum and Confucius Temple within a short ride.
  • Nature & Hiking: If you need a break from city life, Yangmingshan National Park and the hiking trails of Zhishan are close by.

Transportation

Shilin District is one of the easiest places in Taipei to navigate. The Red MRT Line (Tamsui-Xinyi Line) has stops at Jiantan and Shilin, both offering quick access to the city center in under 15 minutes. Buses run frequently to Yangmingshan National Park, Beitou Hot Springs, and other major attractions.

  • MRT: The Red Line connects Shilin to Taipei Main Station and Ximending within a few stops.
  • Buses: Direct buses to Beitou, Yangmingshan, and the National Palace Museum.
  • Bike Rentals: Taipei’s YouBike system has multiple stations around Shilin.

Culture and Local Tips

  • Eat Like a Local: The Shilin Night Market is famous for its massive fried chicken, stinky tofu, and bubble tea—perfect budget eats.
  • Early Bird Advantage: While the night market is lively, heading out early in the morning to explore nearby temples and parks lets you see a quieter side of Taipei.
  • Cash is King: Many street vendors only accept cash, so have some NT$ handy.
  • Be Mindful of Crowds: The night market can get packed, so visit on a weekday if you prefer a less chaotic experience.

Final Thoughts

Shilin District is an ideal base for backpackers looking to experience the authentic side of Taipei while still staying well-connected. The mix of budget-friendly hostels, unbeatable street food, and easy access to nature makes it one of the best areas to stay in the city. Whether you’re here to eat your way through the night market, explore historical sites, or take in Taipei’s green spaces, Shilin has something for every traveler.

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