Taiwan Youth Hostel & Capsule Hotel

Unfortunately, my experience at this hostel was quite disappointing, mainly due to the lack of service and the very poor sleep quality. Communication both before arrival and on site felt unfriendly and insufficient. I arrived late at night and had been told in advance that the night guard would assist me with my luggage, as the elevator was not working. This didn't happen at all. The night staff stayed behind the reception desk, did not help, and did not even show me to my room. I got lost twice before finding it on my own. No explanations were given about how the hostel works, including the fact that the key card is required for electricity inside the capsule. The staff’s English was also difficult to understand, which made basic communication challenging. I barely slept. The air conditioning was extremely loud and could not be adjusted, and the large mixed dorm was very noisy throughout the entire night, with constant movement in and out. Although the facilities themselves are fine, especially if you have an upper bunk, I had requested a lower bed in advance and did not receive one, which made handling luggage quite inconvenient. There is a simple self-service breakfast (toast, jam, coffee), which I appreciated. However, the hostel enforces many strict rules, and even luggage storage requires an extra fee. As friendly service and a quiet night are very important to me, this stay did not meet my expectations at all. I would not return and cannot recommend this hostel.

The staff were friendly, and they spoke English well, so communication was easy. They allowed me to leave my luggage both before check-in and after check-out. The capsule was surprisingly spacious! I was able to fit my small luggage inside, and there was also a large storage area. The room and capsule temperatures were comfortable. You can also leave your luggage in the room if it doesn’t fit inside the capsule. The kitchen offers free water, coffee, biscuits the whole day, and toast from 7–10 AM. You can also heat your own food. In the men’s bathroom, there were three toilets with bidets and Japanese-style bowls, as well as four shower areas. It wasn’t crowded, and I never had to wait for my turn. They also cleaned it every day. The hostel is just a one-minute walk from Taipei Main Station, right in front of a bus stop and next to a convenience store. Overall, I had a wonderful stay and will definitely book again. 💯

I had a wonderful experience staying here! The staff were kind and spoke English very well. I booked the wrong date, but they went above and beyond to help me, which I truly appreciate. The room was clean and nice for me (not too small, still had space to keep my things). Plus, it looked exactly like in the photos. The bathroom was clean and even better than some studio hotels. If I ever visit Taipei again, I’m definitely going to stay here. !

It is a nice place to stay for solo travellers. The location is perfect for those who want to move a lot around the city as it is near Taipei main station which is the center of transportation hub. Free coffee and water. First towel is free of use, pay for another if you want a clean one which is reasonable. As for service, there was a regular cleaning in the bathrooms every morning. The receptionst was a bit anxious when I was checking in. She had a bit of panic dealing with two separate guests. I do understand it though maybe because I was checking in late at night it was all good 😅. I mean queueing to check in/out is normal even in hotels. Guests can wait for their turn, I was a bit taken a back and startled when I had just arrived to queue when suddenly she with a loud voice told me "sit down, sit down" when I was about to go and sit down less than 1 second she asked me which name did I reserve the room for while she was sitting down just peaking between spaces on her counter. I then had to stand again to go closer to tell her the name and hand over my passport because I don't want to yell accross the room while talking to her because it was late and quiet, some people are also working at the lobby. A bit weird to experience in Taiwan, most Taiwanse people I had dealt with can do multitasking and handle pressure. Nonetheless, it is a good accommodation for solo travellers on the go and only for short term stay, would not recommend it for long stays 😊

Clean environment, washrooms are clean, bedsheets are quite clean also. Drawback is that since it's at basement so it will be a bit damp. Very convenient and strategic location, just 3mins walk from M8 exit of Taipei Main Station. 7-11 and Family Mart are just nearby, 20 minutes walk to Ximending. Another drawback is a lot of people are sharing the same room, you get your own space in your own capsule but whenever people are sorting out their luggage, it would be very noisy and difficult to sleep.

Awesome staff, Joe was super helpful throughout my stay. I left my belongings at the Hotel and they kept them for me! Facilities are great, lounge area feels very homey. Kitchen has coffee, tea and cookware.

The location is great for tourist Close to train station and lots of food nearby The “room” is so good for a solo stay and privacy good enough It has a shower area for those who leave at late which is so sweet and good The only sad thing was the air dryer was so loud and unfortunately i was sleeping next to it

stayed one night, man I had to say this place is goated. clean room and quiet, with warm welcome from the reception that runs 24/7. highly recommend for someone who is seeking for short term stay. the common area is also emitting peace and chilling vibe.