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Ximen WOW Hostel

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel in Taipei

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Business centre
Terrace/patio
Interior
Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
No. 42, 8th Floor, Hanzhong Street, Wanhua District, Taipei, 108
  • The Red House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Taipei City North Gate
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Presidential Office Building
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Taipei (TSA-Songshan)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Single Bed)

Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Single Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 199 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Double Bed)

Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Double Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 279 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Single Bed, 17 guests shared dorm )

Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Single Bed, 17 guests shared dorm )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 199 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Double Bed)

Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Double Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 279 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Taipei

Ximen WOW Hostel puts you in the heart of Taipei, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Lungshan Temple and Taipei Main Station. Highlights at this Art Deco hostel include free in-room WiFi. .You can enjoy flat-screen TVs and coffee/tea makers, featured in all 75 soundproofed rooms. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a computer station. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Ximending hostel include Ningxia Night Market and National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall.
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What's nearby

  • The Red House - 3 min walk
  • Lungshan Temple - 17 min walk
  • Taipei Main Station - 19 min walk
  • Ningxia Night Market - 2 min drive
  • Huashan 1914 Creative Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Ximen Station - 3 min walk
  • Taipei Main Station - 16 min walk
  • Taipei (TSA-Songshan) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
  • ‪Saizeriya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪豪大大雞排 Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪美觀園日本料理 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪50嵐 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ximen WOW Hostel

Art Deco hostel in Taipei
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 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Ximen WOW Hostel offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Taipei hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers 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 transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 on-site 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.

Property is also known as

Ximen WOW Hostel
Ximen WOW
Ximen WOW Hostel Taipei
Ximen WOW Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ximen WOW Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Taipei

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ximen WOW Hostel?

Ximen WOW Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ximen WOW Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ximen WOW Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ximen WOW Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ximen WOW Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 480 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rameen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Share

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Smaller than what I preferred, but I am a bigger lady. Very convenient location and good crowd of people! Would come back for a shorter stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ximen WOW Hostel
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yannic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel, very clean. Location is superb!

4/10 Poor

KeZhi, Tornonto

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jamnanja

Liked: Staff & service
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 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Eugenio

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Remberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for a very affordable price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hair dryer can get better one in future
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and nice location near mrt ximen station
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location is convenient and the staff here are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Loo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

W, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

CZ, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located in the heart of Ximending shopping district. Provide all basics as usual hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018