Cavemen Hostel Taipei Station Youth Branch vs Ximen Wow Hostel

Same City · Taipei Distance: 0.8km

Overview

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Cavemen Hostel Taipei Station Youth Branch

★★ 2-Star
8.2 5,741
Taipei
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Ximen Wow Hostel

★★ 2-Star
8.4 4,423
Taipei
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.2 (5,794)
8.4 (4,443)
Booking.com
7.2 (2,423)
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Expedia
8.0 (267)
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Overall Average
8.2 (8,484)
8.4 (4,443)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Cavemen Hostel Taipei Station Youth Branch Ximen Wow Hostel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the convenient location near Taipei Main Station and MRT + Central Ximending location with shopping, food, and transit nearby—reviews rave about convenience
+ Staff are friendly and good at English communication, repeatedly mentioned + Great value and high cleanliness praised repeatedly
+ Common lounge and kitchen are comfortable and clean + Cozy common lounge and TV area great for mingling
+ Plenty of bathrooms, no waiting around + Reliable Wi-Fi and friendly staff mentioned often
+ Safe, comfortable vibe, especially for solo travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Dorm curtains offer little privacy and noise from others is common - Noise from downstairs karaoke at night mentioned
- Top bunk ladder is awkward and risky to descend - No towels or toothpaste provided—bring your own
- Bathrooms narrow and dated with visible grime - Some complaints about bathroom cleanliness, esp. toilet edges

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Young travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Young backpackers Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

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

Ximen Wow Hostel

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Great location and value. Near Ximending market and stores.

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Met many people, felt safe. Convenient spot.

Slight karaoke noise below.

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Most staff friendly.

One rude staff.

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Convenient location, good elevator.

Agoda 8.8 Solo traveler

Clean with nice common areas.

Ladders tricky.

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.8km

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