Citic Hotel vs Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel

Same City · Taipei Distance: 4.1km
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Citic Hotel

★★ 2-Star
7.8 1,049
Taipei
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Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel

★★ 2-Star
8.2 2,939
Taipei
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.8 (1,043)
8.2 (4,330)
Booking.com
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7.9 (1,285)
Expedia
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8.2 (151)
Overall Average
7.8 (1,043)
8.2 (5,766)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Citic Hotel Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 5-min walk to MRT Dingxi Station for easy transport + Many reviews praise the easy walk to Taipei Main Station and Airport MRT
+ Rooms are clean and beds comfortable for the price, repeatedly noted + Rooms and common areas are consistently called clean
+ Great access to nearby food stalls and markets + Staff are friendly and speak English, as mentioned often
+ Friendly staff often mentioned providing free drinks + Cozy lounge and kitchen get positive feedback
+ Solo and couple reviews commonly call it good value for a budget hotel
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Reviews note the building and facilities look dated - Dorm noise from other guests' snoring or chatting is a common complaint
- Weak AC or lack of heating in winter mentioned - Some reviews mention humid or smelly bathrooms
- Cases of bathroom vent noise or cigarette smell in rooms - Upper bunks feel too close to the ceiling

Recommended For

Budget travelers Couples Families MRT users

Recommended For

Solo travelers Groups Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Citic Hotel

Agoda 9.6 Group traveler

Room wider than photos, near MRT for easy transport, good budget hotel

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Great location and value, friendly staff

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Clean room good for price

No AC, only fan

Agoda 7.2 Couple

Great location and cheap

Cigarette smell and central AC issue

Agoda 9.2 Family

Free drinks and good cleaning, clean room

Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Clean basic room in quiet area. Friendly staff, convenient location.

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Great location, comfy beds, clean.

Possible dorm noise.

Agoda 10.0 Family with young children

Friendly staff, clean, good common areas.

Agoda 9.2 Group

Best location, clean rooms, cozy commons.

One room had smell.

Agoda 8.4 Solo

Near Taipei Station, easy access, 7-11 nearby.

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.1km

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