Backpackers Hostel Ximen vs OwlStay Flip Flop Hostel Garden

Same City · Taipei Distance: 1.7km
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Backpackers Hostel Ximen

★★ 2-Star
8.3 3,021
Taipei
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OwlStay Flip Flop Hostel Garden

★★★ 3-Star
9.1 9,881
Taipei
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.3 (3,051)
9.1 (9,937)
Booking.com
7.6 (1,227)
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Overall Average
8.3 (4,278)
9.1 (9,937)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Backpackers Hostel Ximen OwlStay Flip Flop Hostel Garden
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the convenient location, 10-min walk to Ximending and MRT + Many reviews praise the 5-10 minute walk to Taipei Main Station for easy access
+ Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful + Rooms and shared bathrooms are clean with comfortable bedding repeatedly noted
+ Beds are comfortable with clean sheets + Thorough security like card-key elevators is frequently mentioned
+ Shared laundry and lounge are useful per reviews + Staff friendliness and tasty breakfast coupons are highlighted
+ Good cleanliness, stable AC and Wi-Fi
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator makes stairs tough with luggage, common complaint - Complaints about few shared bathrooms and small sinks
- No shower curtain floods the bathroom - Road noise due to poor soundproofing repeatedly mentioned
- Poor soundproofing lets noise and bed creaks through - Strict 3pm check-in and lack of winter heating noted

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget backpackers Short-stay visitors

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Groups

Guest Reviews

Backpackers Hostel Ximen

Agoda 10.0 Solo

10-min walk to Ximending, clean bed and shower, good AC

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Clean and quiet, great location, useful laundry

No elevator

Booking.com 7.6 Couple

Good location and staff, convenient laundry

Small room, no storage

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Near MRT, comfy bed

No elevator, bed noise

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Right by Ximending, quiet and clean

OwlStay Flip Flop Hostel Garden

Agoda 8.8 Solo traveler

Good location, clean beds, decent breakfast

Small sinks, few showers

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Excellent cleanliness and quiet, great access

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Thorough security, clean rooms

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Easy common areas, good location

Poor soundproofing noise

Agoda 8.8 Group

Convenient location, tasty breakfast

No heating

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.7km

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