Backpackers Hostel-Changchun vs Cavemen Hostel Taipei Station Youth Branch

Same City · Taipei Distance: 2.7km
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Backpackers Hostel-Changchun

★★★ 3-Star
8.4 3,725
Taipei
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Cavemen Hostel Taipei Station Youth Branch

★★ 2-Star
8.2 5,741
Taipei
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.4 (3,781)
8.2 (5,794)
Booking.com
7.6 (2,652)
7.2 (2,423)
Expedia
8.4 (249)
8.0 (267)
Overall Average
8.4 (6,682)
8.2 (8,484)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Backpackers Hostel-Changchun Cavemen Hostel Taipei Station Youth Branch
Strengths Strengths
+ Reviews often praise proximity to subway and convenience stores for easy travel and shopping + Many reviews praise the convenient location near Taipei Main Station and MRT
+ Beds are repeatedly called comfortable and clean + Staff are friendly and good at English communication, repeatedly mentioned
+ Common lounge and laundry areas are cozy and well-used + Common lounge and kitchen are comfortable and clean
+ Staff noted as friendly and helpful across reviews + Plenty of bathrooms, no waiting around
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Poor soundproofing lets next-door or curtain noises through - Dorm curtains offer little privacy and noise from others is common
- Multiple reviews mention mold or urine smells in showers - Top bunk ladder is awkward and risky to descend
- Rooms feel cramped with odd vibe from long-term locals - Bathrooms narrow and dated with visible grime

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Short-term visitors

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Young travelers

Guest Reviews

Backpackers Hostel-Changchun

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Convenient near subway, shower amenities complete, clean comfortable bed

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Well-managed away from street noise, great staff and location

Booking.com 3.6

Good location and beds, common area with laundry convenient

Not exceeding hostel expectations

Expedia 10.0

Great location, quiet AC, hot clean showers

Agoda 6.8 Solo traveler

Poor soundproofing, dusty bedding, rude staff

Cavemen Hostel Taipei Station Youth Branch

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Very convenient area, staff always available and speak English

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Convenient location, clean rooms. Shower ok

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Good location near station and park, chill common space

Beds separated by curtain, noise issue

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

On main road near station, clean, friendly staff

Agoda 8.4 Solo traveler

Walk to HSR/MRT, staff tour, good WiFi

No towels

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.7km

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