20+ best budget & good hostels in Taipei with creative designs

Are you planning a trip to Taiwan and the specific destination this time is the bustling, luxurious city of Taipei but your budget is limited? The cheap Taipei hostels with creative designs that we suggest below will dispel your worries!

Taipei is a famous city in Asia, formed by the combination of many cultures from China, Southeast Asia, to Japan and America. This has made Taipei an interesting tourist destination that anyone would like to visit once. After experiencing many activities in the city, you need a place to rest at night, the criteria given are that it needs to be affordable, good quality and safe. And luckily, the Taiwanese hostels in the list below meet these requirements well.

With countless accommodations in Taipei city, it is not easy to find a good place. You will have a vacation that is not too expensive because it only costs a surprisingly small amount of money when choosing one of the accommodations that we suggest below!

Staying at Taipei hostels with a youthful, modern and creative design and appearance is a poetic pleasure of many backpackers as well as budget travelers.

Below is a list of cheap Taipei hostels that are most popular with backpackers for your reference. Each Taipei hostel has its own advantages, such as spacious rooms, beautiful space, balcony, delicious meals or enthusiastic, friendly staff. Choose a place to stay according to your style and book now through Klook, Agoda or Booking!

NK Hostel (#best cheap hostels in taipei)

NK Hostel is located in Taipei city, close to train stations and Taoyuan airport, so it is not only economical but also very convenient for traveling to other locations and cities. This Taipei hostel will bring you a comfortable, clean resting space, a cozy bed after a long journey. You will be served buffet breakfast during your stay here. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $54.74/night
• Address: 5F, No. 399, Section 5, Nanjing East Road, Songshan District, Taipei, Taiwan

DONGMEN 3 Capsule Inn

Dongmen 3 Capsule Inn Hostel is a 2-star hotel with 26 rooms, offering accommodation in Daan District, Taipei. For those who do not care too much about a luxurious place to stay but want to spend that money on experiential activities, this is the ideal choice. Inside the hostel there is a kitchenette equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and cooking utensils for you to cook by yourself if the local food is not to your taste. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $31.28/night
• Address: No. 110, Section 2, Xinyi Road, Daan District, Taipei, Taiwan

101 Amici Hotel Six Star Hostel

101 Amici Hotel Six Star Hostel is a hostel in Taipei surrounded by restaurants, shopping areas with convenient transportation making it extremely easy to travel around Taipei. 101 Amici Hotel Six Star Hostel offers affordable, independent rooms for backpackers with great facilities. 101 Amici Hotel Six Star Hostel will bring you a comfortable stay and quality service at a reasonable price. 101 Amici Hotel Six Star Hostel is very close to Taipei 101 Tower – One of the great places to see Taipei at night, so you can get here very quickly! (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $70.38/night
• Address: 4F, ​​No. 1, Lane 126, Section 1, Fuxing South Road, Daan District, Taipei, Taiwan

Meander Taipei Hostel – Ximending (#good hostels in taipei)

3-star hostel Meander Taipei Hostel – Ximending near Snake Alley Market – A unique place where you can shop for items such as wine, medicine, and handicrafts made from snakes. This hostel has 27 rooms, a shared kitchen for guests, and on-site car rental services. Meander Taipei Hostel – Ximending is close to Ximending Shopping District, Taipei Museum of Contemporary Art, Maokong Gondola… You can visit the nearby Yuan Xiang Sha Cha Hot Pot Restaurant to enjoy Taipei dishes. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $66.47/night
• Address: No. 163, Chengdu Road, Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwan Youth Hostel & Capsule Hostel

Taiwan Youth Hostel & Capsule Hostel is located in the center of Taipei City. When you come here, you will be able to participate in unique music, art and cultural activities. This Taipei hotel has created a comfortable, clean, affordable and safe accommodation space for backpackers from all over the world. Inside the hostel, there are dormitory bunk beds, double rooms with 2 bunk beds and rooms with one double bed for you to choose from. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $43.01/night
• Address: B1, No.11, Qingdao West Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan

May Rooms Taipei Main Station Hostel

May Rooms Taipei Main Station Hostel is a new hostel brand in Taipei, located near the transportation hub of Taipei Main Station and YanPing S. Rd. May Rooms Taipei Main Station offers you a refreshing and cozy space to recharge after a long day of activities.

The hostel has a 12-person bunk bed dorm room, a 4-person bunk bed room for women only, a double or twin bed room for a small family of 3 and a Friend Bunk Suite for a family or group of 5. In addition, the hostel also has a fully equipped kitchen, a common room with a computer, TV, guitar and music, a laundry room, a mini library and many bathrooms. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $70.38/night
• Address: 100, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan

We Come Hostel

Are you coming to Taipei to experience the culture and want to be closer to the daily life here? We Come Hostel will be the perfect choice for your trip. This budget hostel offers you a comfortable place to rest after a long journey. In addition to 10 types of rooms for you to choose from, there is also a kitchen area, library, and entertainment room for guests. The hotel is close to Songshan Airport, Beimen MRT Station, Q Square Shopping Center, Taiwan Miniature Museum. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $39.10/night
• Address: 2F, No 26, Gangu Street, Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan

Beimen Wow Poshtel

Located in Datong District is Taipei Beimen Wow Poshtel. Backpackers highly appreciate the quality of this accommodation. The hostel has 10 types of rooms for you to choose from, from dorm rooms to luxury double rooms. The rooms are decorated in a classic style with the main material being wood, which creates a pleasant harmony for a relaxing space. The hotel is close to Taipei Astronomical Museum, Ningxia Night Market, Dihua Street, Taipei City North Gate, Lin-Sen Park, Taipei 228 Memorial Park and local restaurants. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $21.90/night
• Address: No. 2-1, Lane 92, Taiyuan Road, Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan

OwlStay Flip Flop Hostel Garden

OwlStay Flip Flop Hostel Garden is located right in the center of Taipei city, helping you save a lot of time and money on travel. For the comfort and health of guests staying here, the hostel has banned smoking throughout the premises.

All rooms at OwlStay Flip Flop Hostel Garden are decorated in a cozy style, creating a familiar feeling like being at home, some rooms also have balconies for you to enjoy the cool breeze. This hostel in Taipei offers you free breakfast with a diverse menu. If you love cooking, there is a convenient kitchen for you to show off your cooking skills. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $43.01/night
• Address: No. 122, Changan West Road, Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan

Fun Inn Taipei Hostel

Why don’t you choose Fun Inn Taipei Hostel when experiencing a true backpacking trip to Taipei city? With almost the lowest price in the general level of accommodation in Taipei, Fun Inn Taipei Hostel will help you save a “fair” amount of money for your travel budget.

Rooms at Fun Inn Taipei are comfortable with minimalist design but still fully equipped with necessary amenities such as air conditioning, private bathroom, some rooms also have balcony and tea table. Are you a picky eater? Go to the kitchen to cook your favorite dish to recharge your energy. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $18.69/night
• Address: 2F, No. 21, Yanping South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan

Corner Hostel & Cafe

Make your days in Taipei truly special with Corner Hostel & Cafe. When choosing this hostel as your accommodation for your journey, you will experience the best cultural features of the city. Corner Hostel & Cafe’s rooms, from dormitory to double rooms, all use simple, convenient bunk beds. The room space is also airy, fully equipped with necessary amenities. It serves extremely delicious breakfast for backpackers at a very affordable price. Hostel near Shilin Night Market, Ximending, Raohe Street Night Market, Longshan Temple, National Palace Museum. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $37.30/night
• Address: No. 33, Minzu West Road, Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan

109 Hostel Taipei

109 Hostel Taipei offers hostel-style accommodation for travelers from all over the world with many outstanding advantages. This hostel in Taipei offers great amenities for guests such as kitchen, entertainment room, elevator, TV, working space and more. Not only that, the hostel is also in a great location close to Taipei Children’s Amusement Park, Taipei Botanical Garden, Huaxi Street Tourist Night Market, Taipei Songshan Airport, Red House Theater, Dihua Street, Bopiliao Old Street, Futai Street Residence Taipei. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $58.65/night
• Address: No 36, Bo’ai Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan

StarBox Hostel

Star Box Hostel is located in Datong District, close to Taipei Presidential Office Building. This budget hostel has dormitory rooms for backpackers, fully equipped standard private double rooms for you to choose from, a private kitchen area with full cooking utensils and very clean. StarBox Hostel serves buffet breakfast from 07:00 to 11:00 for a small additional fee. From the hostel, you can easily travel to the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Shilin Residence, Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Lungshan Temple, Dalongdong Baoan Temple, Huayin Street. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $19.59/night
• Address: 1F, No. 288 Nanjing West Road, Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan

Bouti City Capsule Inn Hostel

Bouti City Capsule Inn Hostel has a very convenient location in the center of Zhongzheng District. This Taipei hostel is rated as a stylish hostel, an ideal place to stay for a backpacking trip to Taiwan.

The attentiveness of the Bouti City Capsule Inn Hostel staff will make you feel happy and comfortable during your stay. The buffet breakfast here is completely free with a menu including: Fresh bread, whole wheat toast, dumplings, milk tea, fruit juice and Taiwanese fruits, … served from 07:30 to 10:00 am. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $33.43 / night
• Address: No.7, Section 1, Chongqing South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan

May Rooms Taipei NTU

A backpacking trip to Taipei is not only limited to exploring the tourist attractions but also experiencing the culture and life of the local people. To delve deeper into the local culture here, you should choose May Rooms Taipei NTU – A comfortable hostel in Taipei for your upcoming trip. Waking up in the morning at May Rooms Taipei NTU, you will be served a free Taiwanese-style breakfast in the restaurant or in your room upon request. Resting and interacting with friends from all over will help you understand many new things. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $43.01/night
• Address: No. 208, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan

Angels’ Hostel – Taipei Ximen

Angels Hostel Taipei Ximen is located in the city center, allowing you more time to explore everything in Taipei. You will have a memorable time with your companions when staying at Angels’ Hostel – Taipei Ximen. The hostel has its own bar, a common room for everyone to chat, exclusive room delivery service, comfortable and convenient rooms. Please note that smoking is not allowed in the hostel area, if necessary, please go to the designated smoking area. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $33.43/night
• Address: 2F-2, No. 51, Hengyang Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan

Mr Lobster’s Secret Den Design Hostel

Mr Lobster’s Secret Den Design Hostel will help you make the most of your vacation with many interesting experiences. Spend time chatting happily with your companions and meeting new friends in a comfortable, casual space. The hostel includes 53 rooms with separate toilets, convenient facilities, and spacious space. You can enjoy Japanese-style snacks and meals at the nearby Shin Yeh Japanese Buffet. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $46.92/night
• Address: 9F, No. 22, Section 1, Chongqing North Road, Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan

Miniinn

Guesthouse in Taipei Miniinn is located in Zhongzheng District, the guesthouse has up to 62 rooms for you to choose from including double rooms, 4-room rooms, dormitories for men and women, very convenient. Miniinn has a 24-hour reception service, ready to serve you whenever you need, free wifi system on site, air conditioning for each room. Miniinn is close to many interesting attractions in Taipei such as: Taipei Museum of Contemporary Art, Nanmen Park of the National Taiwan Museum, National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei Main MRT Station. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $66.47/night
• Address: No.23, Section. 1, Zhongxiao West Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan

I Play Inn

I Play Inn is located in the central Ximending area, so it is very convenient for sightseeing and shopping activities in Taipei. The most impressive thing is that the staff at this motel can speak many languages, so you can communicate easily with a little English. The rooms at I Play Inn are simply decorated but stand out with many unique touches. The cozy mattresses and air conditioning in each room will give you a good night’s sleep after a tiring trip. The motel is close to the night market, so you can spend the evening going out to enjoy Taiwanese food. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $46.92/night
• Address: 12F., No.30, Xining South. Road, Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan

Cavemen Hostel Taipei Station Branch

Cavemen Hostel Taipei Station Youth Branch is located on Guanqian Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei. This hostel has a total of 74 rooms with dormitory types, you can choose single beds or double beds as you like. Some rooms have a private living area for you to relax and chat with your roommates, terrace, entertainment room, private kitchen are also the most popular amenities here. (agoda, booking)

• Price: From $18.77/night
• Address: 7F, No. 34, Guanqian Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan

It can be said that Taipei is a place with quite expensive hotels but there is still no shortage of other more affordable alternatives. The list of Taipei hostels above will definitely meet your resting needs.

Below are more best cheap, budget, mid-range and upscale hotels with good ratings and reviews you can refer to.

• Muzik Hotel – Ximen Station Branch: 3-star hotel with room rates from $34/night. (Agoda.com or Booking.com).
• Cityinn Hotel Plus – Fuxing N. Rd., Branch: 3-star hotel with room rates from $75/night. (Agoda.com or Booking.com).
• Taipei Garden Hotel: 3-star hotel with room rates from $79/night. (Agoda.com or Booking.com).
• Park Taipei Hotel: 4-star hotel with room rates from $78/night. (Agoda.com or Booking.com).
• YoMi Hotel: 3-star hotel with room rates from $53/night. (Agoda.com or Booking.com).
• WESTGATE Hotel: 4-star hotel with room rates from $131/night. (Agoda.com or Booking.com).
• Swiio Hotel Daan: 4-star hotel with room rates from $139/night. (Agoda.com or Booking.com).
• Hotel Relax 3: 3-star hotel with room rates from $70/night. (Agoda.com or Booking.com).
• Pacific Business Hotel: 4-star hotel with room rates from $91/night. (Agoda.com or Booking.com).
• Dandy Hotel – Tianjin Branch: 3-star hotel with room rates from $79/night. (Agoda.com or Booking.com).

You can find more, check rates, availability & book for Taipei hotels on Agoda.com or Booking.com or Klook.com.

Some best day tours, trips, activities and transfer services, tickets in, to and from Taipei you can refer to

• Taoyuan Airport Private Transfers (TPE) for Taipei
• Sedan Taoyuan Airport Transfers (TPE) for Taipei
• [SALE] Taoyuan Airport MRT Ticket & Exclusive Shopping Coupon
• Luxury Taoyuan Airport Transfers (TPE) for Taipei
• Explore Taipei City
• Taipei Free Walking Tour Historic Route
• Taipei Double Decker Bus Tour
• Taipei Popular Sightseeing Private Car Charter : Jiufen, Pingxi, and North Coast (Chinese/English/Korean)
• Northeast Coast Scenic Day Tour
• Jiufen Shuttle Bus from Ximen
• Yehliu, Shifen, and Jiufen Day Tour with Korean and English Speaking Guides
• Taipei: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen, and Golden Waterfall Day Tour
• EasyCard (TPE Airport Pick Up)
• Klook Pass Taipei (For international travelers)
• Taipei 101 Observatory Ticket
• Maokong Gondola Ticket
• Yeliou, Jinguashih, Juifen and Shihfen Join Day Tour
• Taipei Unlimited Fun Pass
• Taipei: Beitou and Yangmingshan One-Day Tour
• [10% Off + 1 Extra Free Day] 4G SIM Card (TW Airport Pick Up) for Taiwan from Chunghwa Telecom
• 4G SIM Card (TPE Airport Pick Up) for Taiwan from Far EasTone Telecom
• 4G WiFi (TW Airport Pick Up) for Taiwan
• 4G Portable WiFi for Taiwan from Uroaming (Unlimited Data)
• 4G Portable WiFi for Taiwan from WiFiBB (Unlimited Data)
• 4G LTE WiFi (TW Airport Pick Up) for Japan
• [Sale – Taiwan Food Promo] Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) Discounted Ticket from Taipei
• Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) Consecutive Unlimited Pass (2 or 3 Days)
• Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) Discounted Ticket from Taoyuan
• THSR Exclusive Discount One Way Ticket from Taoyuan (Two Tickets for the Price of One)

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