Ximending stay.Your stay at this Ximending hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ningxia Night Market and Lungshan Temple. The Red House and Taipei City North Gate are also within half a mile (1 km).
As a guest of Ximen WOW Hostel, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Ximen WOW Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.
This Art Deco Taipei hostel is smoke free.
75 guestrooms or units
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Terrace
Computer for guest use
Television in lobby
Elevator
No smoking on site
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Ximen WOW Hostel offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers. This Taipei hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Japanese, Korean
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Slippers
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Starting January 1, 2025, this property does not provide disposable personal items, such as comb, loofah, shaver, nail file, and shoe mitt.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Airport shuttle fee: TWD 1200 per vehicle
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, and cash.
We should mention
Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
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I found this hostel to be "a posh hostel" and it has a very good location, due to it being situated in the middle of the entertainment district in Taipei.
There is a karaoke venue in the building and light sleepers would be wise to bring some quality earplugs with them. Even though I stayed at the hostel during a weekend, I was not in any way bothered by noise from other guests coming back from a night out on the town.
The staff kept the hostel clean.
Overall experience was okay. Love that it’s located in the center of Ximen and near subway and bus station.
Heads up for those who cannot sleep with loud noise. I dont have sleeping problem so it’s okay but it’s quite loud at night, just like how others have reviewed it.
Perfect for those who needs only a bed to sleep like me.
Stayed for two nights. Overall is a comfort place to stay. Balcony is nice. Toilet smells really bad tho. Drain was blocked at the shower area. Consider the price and environment still a bargain. Easy check out and check in processes. Everything at the floor step.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
30 Sep 2019
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Down stair is karaoke...
the hostel was in the center of Ximen and very easy to access to the area. However downstair was a karaoke place and people were singing all night. Too noisy. No more for me.
The location is 10/10, the shared space is pleasant, bathrooms are well kept and clean, breakfast is basic but fine and free water and tea/coffee is a good touch.
They keep the air con to Arctic conditions during the night though and make sure you bring good ear plugs because the kareoke down stairs goes on till past 1am and it can clearly be heard from bed.
Location is good and convenient but the bathroom and toilet is dirty. This place is very noisy as well both out side and inside. I had one terrible night that someone came in very late and make loud noise open and close door so louder after midnight. Also the last night room was too hot like no air. I return to my hometown with sickness. I really cannot recommend this play to friends or anyone.
Hostel staff were amazing and extremely helpful throughout my 5-night stay with them. Hung out with them and some even showed me around the city :)
The location of WOW Hostel is perfect. Ximending is filled with good food, drinks, shops and pubs. A mere 3mins walk from Ximen MRT Station is the key here. With 2 major lines intersecting at Ximen MRT Station, it makes it convenient to travel anywhere in Taipei.
The common is a great place to meet other travelers and hang out when you need a break. I love the outdoor area that overlooks the bustling crowds of Ximending. Provides a good respite from all the buzz on the streets.
Rooms were clean and sheets were freshly made. The pathway might get a little crammed but it isn't too much of an issue because there're plenty of bed space. Wouldn't feel claustrophobic at all. There are also curtains for personal privacy.
Toilets and showers are shared but still clean at all times. Soap and shampoo are provided too!
Already missing the hostel staff. Would highly recommend travelers traveling in Taipei to stay with them!
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Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
29 Nov 2018
The bed was pretty spacious, unlike many hostels I've stayed, the bunk beds were stable and did not make any annoying squeaky noises that was a huge plus. However, downstairs runs a karaoke place and you could hear people sing, there were free ear plugs provided at the front desk but if you are a sensitive sleeper than this not be your ideal place to stay. It was a bearable noise to me and I didn't use the ear plugs.
The downside of the hostel was the lack of the restroom and shower rooms, you might have to wait for shower in the morning. If the restrooms are full, I'd just bring everything I need for the day and head out to use the restroom in the MRT, I've done that a few times, luckily MRT isn't far.
Very convenient location, and friendly staff, the wifi seemed not always steady for me but overall it's worth the price.