15 Hostels and Budget Hotels in Taipei

If you’re visiting Taipei and just need somewhere to crash while you’re here and don’t care about fancy hotels with pools and spas etc., why not consider a budget hotel or a hostel? There is a wide range of hostels and cheaper hotels all across the capital that will suit all of your accommodation needs. Here is a rundown of some of the city’s best by area.

Hotels and Hostels in near Taipei Main Station

Staying near Taipei Main Station will give you access to the city’s main transport hub. The MRT Red Line will take you to places such as CKS Memorial Hall and the Beitou hot spring district, while you can also catch the HSR to cities all across the island, as well as take the express train to Taoyuan Airport. A very convenient base for your stay. (You might also like: Flight School: The Taiwan Scene Guide to Taiwanese Air Travel)

– Taipei M Hotel: Main Station (台北摩莎精品旅店)

With rooms starting at less than NT$1,000 per night, and a particularly popular choice with solo travelers, Taipei M Hotel has everything you need for an affordable, comfortable stay in Taipei. Just a ten-minute walk from the station, the hotel has a fitness center and a sun terrace, while there is also a business center should you need to work during your stay. There is also an airport shuttle service should you not want to take the airport MRT.

– Star Hostel Taipei Main Station (信星青年旅館)

Share rooms starting at below NT$600 and private rooms at NT$1,400, Star Hostel also has co-working area with free-flow coffee and tea. There are kitchen facilities, as well as free breakfast, and even a mini store where you can buy snacks and supplies to help make your stay even more comfortable.

– Finders Hotel

Single rooms where you can pay buy the hour and deluxe rooms for families, Finders Hotel is another decent option in the Main Station area. Arcade games, an area for screening movies and a children’s play area the hotel is incredibly family friendly and just a short walk from 228 Peace Memorial Park where you and the kids can stretch your legs and take in some history and culture.

Hotels and Hostels in Ximending

A bustling shopping district packed with bars and restaurants, staying around Ximending will have you right in the middle of the action of downtown Taipei. You’ll also be near the iconic Ximen Red House, as well as Ximen MRT Station which is one of the city’s major stations. (Read more: 8 Awesome Things to Do on American Street, Ximending, Taipei)

– Hotel Papa Whale

At Papa Whale, rooms start at NT$700 as singles and range all the way to six-person sleepers. There’s free self-serve tea and coffee and a communal area with large comfortable sofas, while they can help get you a table at Japanese-style hot pot restaurant TAKAO 1972.

– Fun Inn Taipei Hostel (瘋台北青年旅店)

A fun social hostel with a kitchen, dining area, sofas and a big screen TV, Fun Inn Taipei is a great option for solo travelers and backpackers in particular. There are female-only and mixed dorms, with rooms sleeping between 2 and 12 people. Cooking facilities, vending machines, coin-operated laundry etc., Fun Inn has all the things you need for a convenient stay in Taipei.

– Roaders Hotel

68 guest rooms, a gym, a game zone and self-serve snacks and drinks, Roaders Hotel is great for solo travelers and families alike. Children can enjoy the dedicated children’s play area and parents can enjoy a beer or two, on sale round the clock daily. The hotel cam help make restaurant reservations for you and there is even free umbrella rental if you get caught out by the often-wet Taipei weather.

Hotels and Hostels in Dadaocheng

Taipei’s historic port area and home to the famous Dihua Street where you can find all kinds of local delicacies, Dadaocheng is another great neighborhood to stay in when visiting Taipei. The nearby wharf is a hive of activity, packed with bars and restaurants, as well as people taking a relaxing riverside stroll, while the city’s popular Ningxia Night Market is also nearby. (Read also: Why Dadaocheng should be your first stop in Taipei)

– We Come Hostel (北門臥客青年旅舍)

Just up the road from Beimen MRT Station, We Come Hostel offers single rooms all the way up to eight-person dormitories. The hostel has comfortable and inviting communal areas and a kitchen where you can help yourself to instant noodles, as well as offering tours and airport pick-up and transfer.

– Beimen WOW Poshtel (北門窩泊旅)

An upmarket hostel, Beimen WOW Poshtel is a converted old hotel building that adds a touch of poshness to backpacking. Female dorms, mixed dorms, twin rooms and double rooms, there are plenty of options here for different types of travelers. Ningxia Night Market and Dadaocheng Pier Plaza are all within walking distance as is Zhongshan MRT Station on the red and green lines. (Read also: 15 suggestions for a day in Dadaocheng)

– City Suites Beimen

A popular chain, at City Suites you can expect an open plan communal area for working and relaxing, as well as free-flow coffee and tea. A ten-minute walk from Beimen Station, rooms aren’t overly fancy but are comfortable and come with a double bed or two twin beds and all the expected amenities. The hotel is not far from the pier of Ningxia Night Market and is conveniently located near popular bar Mikkeller Bar.

Hotels and Hostels near Dongmen & Yongkang Street

The Dongmen area is best known for being home to the popular tourist pull Yongkang Street. Lots of tasty food options, attractive boutiques and coffee shops, as well as iconic restaurant Din Tai Fung, Dongmen is a great choice when looking for somewhere to stay in Taipei.

– Dongmen 3 Hostel (東門三號)

On busy Xinyi Road, Dongmen 3 Hostel is perfectly located, a minute away from Dongmen MRT Station. Offering a capsule bed option, it is particularly popular with solo travelers, receiving a whopping 9.6/10 rating from them on Booking.com. Dongmen 3 Hostel is also a cool coffee shop, where you can purchase all kinds of tasty drinks and use the free Wi-Fi.

– Ark Hotel Dongmen

Named after Noah’s Ark, rooms at Ark Hotel are simple and cozy and there is the option to face a quiet alley making for a great night’s sleep. The hotel is located a stone’s throw away from the famous Yongkang Beef Noodles store right off Yongkang Street and is right by Yongkang Park and also not too far from the wonderful Da’an Forest Park.

– Dongmen Hotel

Right by Dongmen Station, Dongmen Hotel offers double rooms, family rooms, six-person rooms and even dorms, catering to all kinds of travelers’ needs. They offer airport pickup and also have tour options ranging from one to five days.

Hotels and Hostels Near Night Markets

– NK Hostel (Raohe Night Market)

Cube rooms, buddy rooms, classic rooms and more, NK Hostel near the very popular Raohe Night Market is a great choice for backpackers and travelers looking for both comfort and convenience. A shared kitchen, a communal area with a bar and an outdoor balcony area. The hostel is not far from Songshan Airport and is a short hop from various park areas along the Keelung River. (Read more: Taiwan Knows Food: A Guide to Taipei’s Michelin-Worthy Night Markets)

– Five Elements Hostel (Shilin Night Market)

Near the major-tourist-trap-but-still-fun-to-visit Shilin Night Market is Five Elements Hostel. Also not far from Yuanshan Park and the always buzzing Maji Square, the hostel is popular with solo travelers and has a cozy communal area. There are various types of dorm room available and a shared kitchen space should you want to cook rather than eat at the night market.

– C U Hotel (Ningxia Night Market)

Single-sex rooms as well as quadruple mixed rooms, C U Hotel has its own restaurant, mini bar area and even a gym. Very close to one of Taipei’s best night markets, Ningxia, it is also a short walk from Dadaocheng Pier. A very solid choice for your stay in Taipei.

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