Backpackers Hostel Ximen vs The Koos Hotel

Same City · Taipei Distance: 7.9km
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Backpackers Hostel Ximen

★★ 2-Star
8.3 3,021
Taipei
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The Koos Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
7.2 2,727
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)
7.2 (2,739)
Booking.com
7.6 (1,227)
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Overall Average
8.3 (4,278)
7.2 (2,739)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Backpackers Hostel Ximen The Koos Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the convenient location, 10-min walk to Ximending and MRT + Reviews repeat subway convenience with 3-4 min walk to Dapinglin Station
+ Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful + Staff friendly despite language barriers
+ Beds are comfortable with clean sheets + Nearby convenience stores, restaurants, malls practical
+ Shared laundry and lounge are useful per reviews + Quiet at night, good value for money
+ Good cleanliness, stable AC and Wi-Fi + Thoughtful housekeeping like leaving water bottles
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator makes stairs tough with luggage, common complaint - Cleanliness issues with hair on floors, dirty toilets frequent
- No shower curtain floods the bathroom - Humidity causes ceiling drips and damp floors
- Poor soundproofing lets noise and bed creaks through - Outdated facilities: rough shower floors, AC too cold

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget backpackers Short-stay visitors

Recommended For

Budget travelers Subway users Solo/Couples Shoppers

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

The Koos Hotel

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Convenient near station, friendly staff, clean room

Agoda 8.0 Couple

Easy sightseeing via subway, good staff

Rough shower floor

Agoda 6.4 Family

Good location and nearby food/shopping

Dirty

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Excellent service and location, helpful staff

Rooms/toilets need update

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Very helpful and patient staff

Location Comparison

Distance: 7.9km

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