Name: Backpackers Hostel - Ximen
Address: No. 13, Lane 25, Kangding Road, Wanhua District , 108 Taipei, Taiwan, No. 13, Lane 25, Kangding Road, Taipei Area, 108, Taiwan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $11 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Backpackers Hostel - Ximen

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, night markets and street food – Check location No. 13, Lane 25, Kangding Road, Wanhua District , 108 Taipei, Taiwan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, night markets and street food – Check location

*7.6* The Red House: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

*8.2* Taipei Qingshui Temple: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

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I love the friendly staff. The facilities also good. the location is near the MRT station, halal food and shopping district. there also laundry and convenience shop near by

Sfeeona, Malaysia

Very good staff and the location fits every traveler’s dream!

Paulina, Philippines

Located near almost everything (7/11, Eslite mall, bike shop and a lot more)

Owhness, Philippines

Location of the hostel was perfect and the stuff was really nice. The room was clean. No problem with Wi-Fi.

Patrycja, Poland

Nice area, MRT reasonably near. Free coffee and free laundry Friendly staff

Martin, Germany

The toilet was litterally in the shower. I was not expecting that!

Andrew, Canada

Staff are all very friendly. Overall comments- clean and nice environment place to stay with. Will be back to stay again for the next trip to taipei😊

Mina, Malaysia

It was a pleasant stay! I love the location of it, very near to the Ximen Shopping Center. The 2 girls staffs.were very nice and accomodating! She even helped me packing up my stuff. Too bad I forgot their names 😢 i'll definitely go back here! P.s. the staffs speaks English, korean and Japanese very well 😊

Kristine, Philippines

The facilities is good. Provided the safe in the room and water dispenser at the GF and basement. The hostel even provide the refrigerator for the backpacker to keep their food or drink. Washing machine is provided and good internet connection.

Travel, Malaysia

So good very practical. Friendly staff..you can ask anything they will accomodate you.

Jovelyn, Philippines

8.8

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What guests loved the most:
“I love the friendly staff. The facilities also good. the location is near the MRT station, halal food and shopping district. there also laundry and convenience shop near by”

Sfeeona Malaysia
“Very good staff and the location fits every traveler’s dream!”

Paulina Philippines
“Located near almost everything (7/11, Eslite mall, bike shop and a lot more)”

Owhness Philippines
“Location of the hostel was perfect and the stuff was really nice. The room was clean. No problem with Wi-Fi.”

Patrycja Poland
“Nice area, MRT reasonably near. Free coffee and free laundry Friendly staff”

Martin Germany
“The toilet was litterally in the shower. I was not expecting that!”

Andrew Canada
“Staff are all very friendly. Overall comments- clean and nice environment place to stay with. Will be back to stay again for the next trip to taipei😊”

Mina Malaysia
“It was a pleasant stay! I love the location of it, very near to the Ximen Shopping Center. The 2 girls staffs.were very nice and accomodating! She even helped me packing up my stuff. ”

Kristine Philippines
“The facilities is good. Provided the safe in the room and water dispenser at the GF and basement. The hostel even provide the refrigerator for the backpacker to keep their food or drink. ”

Travel Malaysia
“So good very practical. Friendly staff..you can ask anything they will accomodate you.”

Jovelyn Philippines

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Backpackers Hostel - Ximen offers simple and affordable accommodations in Taipei. It is only 1,300 feet from The Red House and steps away from Ximengting District.

The hostel is located a 10-minute walk from Ximenting MRT Station (Exit 6) and a 20-minute walk from Longshan Temple. It will take only 3 minutes by MRT to Taipei Train Station. Taoyuan Aiport is about 40 minutes' car journey away.

All rooms are air conditioned and are fitted with hardwood flooring. Guests staying at dorms can use shared toilet and shred bathroom.

Luggage storage and safety deposit box are available upon request. A shared lounge/TV area is fitted for guests' recreation. Laundry service is also provided.

There are a number of dinning options in Ximenting.

Wanhua District is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, night markets and street food.

This is our guests' favorite part of Taipei, according to independent reviews.

This property is also rated for the best value in Taipei! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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An Inside Look at Backpackers Hostel - Ximen

Backpackers Hostel – Ximen is situated near the busy Ximending Shopping Area. We are a youth hostel designed for both local and foreign backpackers. The interior design combines modern art and local culture. The murals are painted by renowned artist Candy Bird including the large pieces in the lobby, common room and the hallways. It brings out an artistic, young and energetic atmosphere.

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, night markets and street food – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Wannian Commercial Building
0.2 miles
Taipei Tianhou Temple
0.2 miles
The Red House
0.3 miles
Taipei Qingshui Temple
0.3 miles
MRT Ximen Station
0.3 miles
Qingshan Temple
0.4 miles
Huaxi Street Tourist Night Market
0.4 miles
Armed Forces Museum
0.4 miles
Taipei Zhongshan Hall
0.5 miles
Bopiliao Old Street
0.5 miles

Restaurants & Markets

7-ELEVEN 新峨嵋門市 Supermarket
0 miles
全家便利商店峨嵋店 Supermarket
0 miles
馬辣麻辣鍋 Restaurant
0 miles
阿忠麵線 Restaurant
0.1 miles
美觀園 Restaurant
0.1 miles

Closest Airports

Taipei Songshan Airport
3.4 miles
Taoyuan Airport
17 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Nice and clean place near of the Ximen which is the major center of Taipei.”

Janne

Finland

9.5

“Well located, walking distance to Ximen station, plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Room is very clean - as a couple ...”

Silver

United Kingdom

8.3

“Staff speaks good English and is very helpful. The dorms have their own, private bathroom which is very clean and soap and shampoo is provided. Stayed here 3 ti...”

Anouk

Netherlands

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3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Backpackers Hostel - Ximen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that the property will pre-authorize guests' credit card after booking.

For environmental purposes, the property does not provide free toiletries.

Kindly note that the property does not have a elevator.

In-room dining is not encouraged.

Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas.

To maintain a pleasant stay for all guests, please keep the volumes down after 22:00.

Please note that the bed length is 71 in.

License number: 219-1

“It was a pleasant stay! I love the location of it, very near to the Ximen Shopping Center. The 2 girls staffs.were very nice and accomodating! She even helped me packing up my stuff. Too bad I forgot their names 😢 i'll definitely go back here! P.s. the staffs speaks English, korean and Japanese very well 😊”

Kristine

Philippines

“The facilities is good. Provided the safe in the room and water dispenser at the GF and basement. The hostel even provide the refrigerator for the backpacker to keep their food or drink. Washing machine is provided and good internet connection.”

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Malaysia

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Newest Reviews for Backpackers Hostel - Ximen

Reviewed: November 15, 2018

Anonymous
Malaysia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The 4 female dorm is next to road, so a bit noisy during afternoon.
Receptionist are helpful and friendly, about 6-10 mins walk to mrt station.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 14, 2018

Lim
Malaysia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hostel toilet big. Near ximenting

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 12, 2018

sfeeona
Malaysia
9.6

“Comfortable stay value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
The room is a bit small. No locker or wardrobe in the room and no lift as well.
I love the friendly staff. The facilities also good. the location is near the MRT station, halal food and shopping district. there also laundry and convenience shop near by

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: October 31, 2018

Katherine
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The second room I stayed in was on 6th floor without elevator! Yoo much for me to carry my luggage :/ Other than this, everything is good

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 27, 2018

Paulina
Philippines
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room keys do not open the door immediately. We had to try several times.
Very good staff and the location fits every traveler’s dream!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 19, 2018

Owhness
Philippines
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Located near almost everything (7/11, Eslite mall, bike shop and a lot more)

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 17, 2018

Patrycja
Poland
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Special Offer - Triple Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Eating and drinking were not allowed in the room. Who wants to go from the fourth floor to the basement to drink water or eat a snack?!
Location of the hostel was perfect and the stuff was really nice. The room was clean. No problem with Wi-Fi.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 14, 2018

Owhness
Philippines
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Limited toiletries like no towel provided.
Great location, clean facilities with artwork!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 13, 2018

Anonymous
Canada
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The place had no elevators. Had to carry everything upstairs. This place had 6 floors and it should be equipped with elevators

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 6, 2018

Paulina
Philippines
9.6

“Superb hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The roaches outside. But the hostel staff takes care of them anyway in the morning.
The location is great.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 3, 2018

Martin
Germany
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Could be nearer at the Main Station;) Bed a little bit to short for me as a 1.84m tall guy.
Nice area, MRT reasonably near. Free coffee and free laundry Friendly staff

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 30, 2018

Andrew
Canada
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilet was litterally in the shower. I was not expecting that!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 29, 2018

Mina
Malaysia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff are all very friendly. Overall comments- clean and nice environment place to stay with. Will be back to stay again for the next trip to taipei😊

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 27, 2018

Kristine
Philippines
9.6

“Very nice!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a pleasant stay! I love the location of it, very near to the Ximen Shopping Center. The 2 girls staffs.were very nice and accomodating! She even helped me packing up my stuff. Too bad I forgot their names 😢 i'll definitely go back here! P.s. the staffs speaks English, korean and Japanese very well 😊

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 23, 2018

Tereza
Czech Republic
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff is very helpful.

Stayed in September 2018

Sleeps	Room Type
	Quadruple Room with Bathroom 4 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content This quadruple room has 4 bunk beds, air conditioning, clothes rack, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Safe • Air conditioning • Soundproof • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Hypoallergenic • Linens • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content This room has 2 bunk beds, air conditioning, clothes rack and a private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Safe • Air conditioning • Soundproof • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Hypoallergenic • Linens • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This bed in dormitory has air conditioning. Please note the rate is for 1 bed in the room. Room Facilities: • Safe • Air conditioning • Shared bathroom • Shared toilet • Soundproof • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Hypoallergenic • Linens • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This bed in dormitory has air conditioning. Please note the rate is for 1 bed in the room. Room Facilities: • Safe • Air conditioning • Shared bathroom • Shared toilet • Soundproof • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Hypoallergenic • City view • Linens • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content This twin room features a tile/marble floor and air conditioning Room Facilities: • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Desk • Heating • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Hypoallergenic • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Special Offer - Triple Room with Bathroom 3 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content This triple room features air-conditioning. Room Facilities: • Safe • Air conditioning • Soundproof • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Hypoallergenic • Linens • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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