Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel vs Citic Hotel

Same City · Taipei Distance: 4.1km
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Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel

★★ 2-Star
8.2 2,939
Taipei
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Citic Hotel

★★ 2-Star
7.8 1,049
Taipei
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Live Price Comparison

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Agoda
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

Recommended For

Solo travelers Groups Budget travelers

Recommended For

Budget travelers Couples Families MRT users

Guest Reviews

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.

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

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.1km

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