Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel vs Ximen Citizen Hotel

Same City · Taipei Distance: 1.2km
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Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel

★★ 2-Star
8.2 2,939
Taipei
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Ximen Citizen Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
8.0 4,724
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)
8.0 (4,770)
Booking.com
7.9 (1,285)
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Expedia
8.2 (151)
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Overall Average
8.2 (5,766)
8.0 (4,770)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel Ximen Citizen Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the easy walk to Taipei Main Station and Airport MRT + Walkable to Ximen MRT and night market for easy transport and shopping, repeated in reviews
+ Rooms and common areas are consistently called clean + Clean, spacious rooms with comfy beds and good showers praised often
+ Staff are friendly and speak English, as mentioned often + Friendly staff and free lobby coffee/water highlighted
+ Cozy lounge and kitchen get positive feedback + Good value for money with nearby convenience stores
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Dorm noise from other guests' snoring or chatting is a common complaint - Rooms feel dark and dated in some reviews
- Some reviews mention humid or smelly bathrooms - Central AC too cold, caused colds
- Upper bunks feel too close to the ceiling - Two buildings confuse check-in

Recommended For

Solo travelers Groups Budget travelers

Recommended For

Solo Travelers Couples Groups Budget 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.

Ximen Citizen Hotel

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Great Ximending location, free lobby coffee, sturdy in earthquake

Two buildings confusing

Booking.com 2.8 Solo

Spacious room comfy bed good location

Dated room taped switch

Agoda 8.0 Solo

Good sleep stable hot water convenient transport clean

Agoda 8.4 Solo

Walk to Ximen MRT bus stops dining nearby daily clean water

Agoda 10.0 Group

Clean cozy perfect location friendly staff

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.2km

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