Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel vs Hub Hotel Ximen Inn

Same City · Taipei Distance: 0.8km
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Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel

★★ 2-Star
8.2 2,939
Taipei
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Hub Hotel Ximen Inn

★★★ 3-Star
8.6 2,613
Taipei
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.2 (4,330)
8.6 (3,618)
Booking.com
7.9 (1,285)
8.3 (917)
Expedia
8.2 (151)
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Overall Average
8.2 (5,766)
8.6 (4,535)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel Hub Hotel Ximen Inn
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the easy walk to Taipei Main Station and Airport MRT + Many reviews praise the walkable distance to Ximending night market and MRT for easy shopping and transit
+ Rooms and common areas are consistently called clean + Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and quick to help
+ Staff are friendly and speak English, as mentioned often + Free coffee, bread, and snacks available 24/7 in the lobby get high praise
+ Cozy lounge and kitchen get positive feedback + Comfortable beds, clean rooms, and good soundproofing are frequently mentioned
+ Laundry machines are cheap at 50NTD, per reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Dorm noise from other guests' snoring or chatting is a common complaint - Rooms are small, inconvenient with lots of luggage per reviews
- Some reviews mention humid or smelly bathrooms - Entrance stairs and small elevator make dragging bags tough, repeatedly mentioned
- Upper bunks feel too close to the ceiling - Some rooms feel dark or dated

Recommended For

Solo travelers Groups Budget travelers

Recommended For

Couples Groups Late check-in travelers

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.

Hub Hotel Ximen Inn

Booking.com 8.3 Solo

Convenient location near night market. Quiet room, comfy bed. Great shower pressure. Helpful staff.

Booking.com 9.0 Solo

5-min walk to Ximending. Lots of restaurants and stores. Good transit.

Had to call front desk often for TV remote.

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Easy walk to Ximen MRT, friendly staff. 7-11 nearby. Many eateries.

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Cozy room with good facilities. Perfect location, 24/7 staff.

Agoda 9.6 Group

Free water snacks coffee. Great shower. Walk to Ximending.

Mold smell and dated feel.

Location Comparison

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