Flip Flop Hostel - Garden

Cute hostel near Taipei main station and Taipei bus station. The hostel has very cool characteristics, decor is so hip. As usual, the room is small but it's worth the value that u paid. I stayed at the en-suite room , it's minimum but you got what u need. The bed is comfy, and nice decoration. The common areas are super cool. The extra point of this hostel is the golden location! It's closed to the main area of Taipei in walking distance.

IMPORTANT: Reasonable price, accommodating staff, and very strategic location especially if you don't want to stay in crowded areas like Ximending but can still access the Taipei Main Station easily. IMPORTANT: They are strict with the 3 PM Check-in. You may either wait at the common area or leave your luggage at their storage area. I tried to ask them for early check-in days prior to our arrival but no reply. IMPORTANT: The staff both onsite and online can understand and speak English so it is easy to communicate. IMPORTANT: There is a lift (elevator) at the front building. Friendly for elderly/PWD. They are very responsive to queries and booking processes via their website. If you are okay with sandwiches and drinks for breakfast, the breakfast vouchers they provide are very beneficial. The food is good (for us) and the voucher offers big discount. I just have hesitation using the kitchen/common area since it is located inside the bookstore within the hostel's compound which requires membership or you need to purchase to use the area. I haven't really clarified this since we only used the kitchen few times. Yes, the kitchen/common area is at a separate building from the main building. They also allow pets on a leash inside the bookstore :) Almost all toilets I went to in Taiwan, this hostel is no exception, uses toilet papers only (no bidets) so better manage your expectations.

OwlStay Flip Flop Hostel Garden is a fantastic choice for a quick trip to Taipei. Its location is a major plus, as it's just a short walk from Taipei Main Station, making it incredibly easy to get around the city. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. The hostel itself is clean and well-designed, with a unique garden and a cozy bookstore-cafe that adds a lovely touch to the stay. You'll find it's great value for the money, with a delicious breakfast provided to start your day off right.

I really enjoyed staying here despite the aesthetic overall design of the place. The rooms were clean. The free breakfast food is delicious. Aside from that it  friendly for new travelers because of its location. Walking distance from the Taipei main station. Plus its has a nice clean cute neighborhood were it also has so many convenient stores around the area.

Location is just steps away from 京站. Hostel is clean & comfortable, one of the better ones in Taipei which is reflected on its price. Breakfast is good too but if can be priced w/o bf even better. Bed is comfortable & towel is provided. What can be improved is the rather rigid check in/key collection time, only after 3pm & before 9pm iirc. Would be great if keys can be left for own collection if unable to make it back within stipulated time since documents has been checked at reception b4 3pm. A simple keypad lock for self check-in/key collection can easily solve this problem.

generally the room, toilet and public area are clean but small. The specialty of the hostel is actually the two-level public area that can allow you to have a sip of coffee and chill with reading some good books (they provide as there is a bookstore but you can lend it too). There is a good breakfast shop that provides warm and good breakfast! Is near to Taipei Train Station, surrounded by many restaurants, easy access to food and entertainment, also transportation.

It’s my first time staying at hostel, and I’m quite worried actually. After reached there, it was nothing I need to worried about! Location: it’s super duper near to Taipei Main Station (Bus interchange) within 5mins walking distance. You can exchange for metro, bus interchange, high speed rail or even airport MRT at this area, just make sure you do some homework before that to prevent lost 🤣 There’s some convenient mart nearby, and a small breakfast restaurant just right beside the hostel. You will get a breakfast voucher TWD 100 for each morning, just top up the difference after the deduction. You may save lots of money for breakfast, the food was great and have options,try it! Cleanliness: the thing I most worried, but overall it’s quite clean. For 2nd and 3rd floor the toilet and shower room is mixed use, 4th floor only for women. So far, I’m just using the 2nd floor as it’s just the same floor as my stays. Everything is good. 👍 There’s a bookstore inside the building, common area is at the same area with bookstore. You can pass your own sweet time reading books with minimum purchase of one drink inside the bookstore. I made some new friends too during the visit, next time will visit again.

It’s my 2nd time in flip flop hostel, but first time experience room with sharing basis. All i can say it’s really comfortable and meet my expectations. Room is super clean and cosy. At night, it might have a little noise from the street, light sleeper might need a pair of earplugs (and the hostel is very thoughtful to provide one for each of us). For me as muslim, it’s also very convenient to stay at 3-bed room, quite an ample space to perform my prayer without disturbing anyone. The water pressure in the shower room is good, the only downside is they don’t have bidet in toilet. Also, they provide breakfast voucher, the milk tea from the cafe is good and i didn’t know the combination of apple and tuna in the sandwich can be so good too. Anyways i hope it’s convince everyone to book this hostel, and i bet you won’t regret it! Happy travel everyone!