Hostels
Eight Elephants Hostel
Rated best hostel in Taiwan for 2008 by HostelWorld.com. A very clean and stylish hostel. Helpful info for travelers and job-seekers.
Camels' Oasis Hostel
Cheap but decent, clean hostel in a good location, only 5 mins walk from MRT C.K.S memorial hall station.
Taipei Visitors Hostel
100 roosevelt rd, wanlong, taipei. this hostel is more like a shared accommodation than a hostel. visitors are able to choose the duration of their stay. the company has two locations and unlike normal hostels, all rooms are separate, each containing a double bed. prices start at 3000nt per week.
The Meeting Place
Tel: +886-02-2782-6056. A new hostel near Songshan Station and Houshanpi MRT, with a very large common area, free internet and guest computers, and other amenities.
Taipei Hostel
Well-known for its numerous facilities, helpful staff, and excellent rates. Ideal location near the MRT station and several restaurants.
Amigo Hostel
. An old favorite, though it is no longer in its old location. Closest MRT: Dingxi. Cheap, basic hostel that has 24hr wi fi access.
Happy Family Hostel 1 & 2
2, lane 56, zhongshan north road sec. 1. tel:+886 2 2581-0176; mobile: 0937-195-075. (http://happyfamily.tripod.com/). happy family is an old favorite in the city and it's managed by the very friendly and helpful john lee. a shared room goes for nt$300 per night, while rates for a single run from nt$400-nt$700. cheaper rates are available for long term stays.
Taipei Key Mall Traveler Hostel
15f-2, 50 zhongxiao w. rd. sec. 1. tel:+886 2 2331-7272, 2381-2550. this hostel is located opposite the taipei main station on the 15th floor of the building where the k-mall is located, next to the tall mitsukoshi building. nt$490 per night per person and includes breakfast, nt$250 for children under 12.
Taiwanmex
One block north of Taipei station, closer to Zhongshan station, exit R4 of the shopping mall. Clean rooms, multiple bathrooms, internet PCs and showers at NT$450 per night. No real community room like other hostels, but quiet and great for actually sleeping. Toll free number 0800-060-468. Run by an awesome Mexican ex-pat named Raul. Spanish and English spoken.
World Scholar House
38, lane 2, songjiang road. tel:+886 2 2541-8113 (http://www.worldscholarho...). a clean and conveniently located hostel. dorm and private rooms available, with the rates running nt$350-nt$500.
| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | below NT$2,500 |
| Mid-range | NT$2,500-5,000 |
| Splurge | NT$5,000+ |
Taipei is a huge city, so all individual listings should be moved to the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. Please help to move listings if you are familiar with this city.