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Reviews of Meander Taipei Hostel – Ximending

2 out of 5
Meander Taipei Hostel – Ximending
No. 163, Chengdu Rd.,Wanhua Dist., Taipei

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 544 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chieu Bao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good overall
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hostel, only thing lockers are tiny no point having them cant fit a backpack in there. Also whilst the mattress is very soft it is so thin its like sleeping straight on the wood. That being said would still stay again if I was in Taipei. Location also excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Shan on 6 May,2024
Thank you for sharing your valuable experience. We will take the soft and hard quality of the mattress into consideration. We are glad that you recommended our hostel.

10/10 Excellent

Pak Ming Camellia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Jing

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Regret my booking the moment I stepped into the ro
paint on the room wall is peeling off; loud traffic noise from outside of the building; can hear other visitors talking during night; very small, and it is very weird that staffs ask the visitors to change shoes to their slippers after arrival. I paid $300+ a night for my family of 4; regret my choice the moment I stepped into the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meander hostel has the best friendly staff who answered all my questions with useful info and quickly. It has the best Lobby area for social activities amongst residents who are mostly internationals. It is near the subway blue and green line in a 10 mins walk. It’s located in the famous Xiamen district therefore everywhere lots of happenings and Activities. Such as concert/ signing at the street. major stores are H&M, Adidas , Nike, etc I would recommend meander
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Kui Siong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Didn’t sleep well. I was given a bed next to the bath room. When someone is using the hair dry you could heard the noise. And the conversation from ppl talking in the corridor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Xun

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
第一次來到，透過Google Maps尋找10分方便。 工作人員好快咁幫我完成check-in程序，意想不到嘅係工作人員會帶我遊酒店嘅環境。 工作人員10分友善，有任何問題都好快幫我解決。 地下一樓，有一個很大的公共空間，可以俾大家食飯，飲咖啡，或是認識新朋友。 本人覺得很新穎，因為好少旅客會用到這公共空間。但這裏的情形不一樣，很多人會利用這空間傾談，認識新朋友。 有時候我有點不知所措，因為有一啲住客太熱情，比較喜歡說話。 這裏很休閒，晚上10分寧靜，並沒有任何習性和噪音。隔音的設備不錯。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Andy on 18 Sept,2023
Dear Guest, thank you for giving us your good comment! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay in the future. Thank you. Warm regards, Meander Taipei

8/10 Good

Carmen, Corte Madera

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s our first experience at a hostel. The staff spoke English and are super helpful. The property is a little old but it is well-equipped with everything we need. The best part was the bunkbeds in private room with a bathroom. My teens no longer want to share a bed so we chose to stay at a hostel with bunkbeds so we each get a bed for ourselves. There were also board games and cards in the lobby. The hostel is close to the eateries and shops at Ximen district. We walked down a few blocks to the famous Yong He for soy milk and pancake before we left for an early flight. It was a wonderful experience for the family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Gary on 20 Jul,2023
Thank you for your compliments, which give us the motivation to keep working hard and do better.Looking forward to your next stay, service you again and give you a better stay experience.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

SHUN LI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
8-10mins walk from Ximending station. No dining options, Staff were great though.

2/10 Terrible

Tay Sin Tee,

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Biggest issues for were the clogged drains in the shower cubicle. The cubicle floods within like 30 seconds of using the shower. Disgusting!!! Then there is the problem with the tap. One 3 occasions during my 3 days stay, there was no water coming out of the taps?! Like there is a VERY serious water pressure or water supply issue - which very strangely doesn’t affect the showers. And this hostel doesn’t provide free towels. I get the part on not providing toothpaste, toothbrushes and shavers - but not providing towels is really being very stingy. And please, it’s not being “environmentally friendly”, it’s just cost saving in disguise. The location is decent though it is a long walk to the mrt station if you are dragging a luggage. But really, this hostel is in dire need of a thorough renovation - especially its plumbing and drainage!
Response from Amy Liu on 15 Jan,2023
Dear Sin Tee, We are truely sorry to hear that you wasn't happy with your stay. We will re-check every part that you've mentiond and improve them better! We always try our best to solve all issues if we got guest's feedback, sorry that we didn't provide you a satify experience. We apologize and thank you for all advises!Meander Team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and quiet. The staff was very warm and helpful. Breakfast was ok..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from gary on 1 Jan,2023
您好 : )非常感謝您對於Meander Taipei的支持與鼓勵。感謝您詳細的住宿心得與評論,這對我們團隊是莫大的鼓勵以及不斷進步的動力，日後我們也將持續提供帶有熱情溫度的服務給每一位入住的旅客。期待能夠再不久的將來有機會再次服務您，祝您喜樂安康。Meander Taipei全體服務人員

8/10 Good

Mac, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The showers were absolutely gorgeous and the beds were pretty comfortable. Staffs were friendly enough. The common area is really nice with lots of room if you like to chill out or chat with other travelers.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to Stay
Everything was great here. The breakfast was good, the staff were very helpful and it is close by to Ximen station. The women’s washroom was big and they had shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair dryer and other small amenities. Beds were very comfortable and there is a locker to store items. If I’m ever in Taipei again I may stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

MM

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable rooms and helpful staff. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Cen on 12 Jan,2020
Hello Thank you for choosing Meander during your stay in Taipei, we are glad that you feel comfy in our Hostel,hope can see you back soon!!! Best, Cen.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Jo Yin

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

JoeyC, LA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is probably the best hostel I've been to. They got all the basics right-- nice bed, nice showers, great common areas. The staff is where this place shines though. Sunny is extremely thoughtful, nice, and available to chat or help out. Do yourself a favor and book a trip!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Karin on 21 Dec,2019
Dear guest, thanks for staying with us, we are glad you had an enjoyable experience here! Your comment is a great encouragement for us =) We are looking forward to seeing you again Best Regards Karin

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect experience!
Great location, clean room and nice staff. I will absolutely come back if coming to Taipei next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Karin on 21 Dec,2019
Dear guest, thanks for staying with us, we are glad you had an enjoyable experience here! Your comment is a great encouragement for us =) We are looking forward to seeing you again Best Regards Karin

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

WLDex, Singapore

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all staff were friendly, nice smile and helpful.They were all really good in English, Japanese and good speaking in Korean too. I share one room with my friend. the bed was comfortable and toilet very clean ( have provide shower foam, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer ).Towels like hotel provide very clean. if anything you need or tools can ask their staff help you too, but have additional charge for the tools like toothbrush. Breakfast provided from 8am to 10am, simple and nice ( sweet potato porridge, oatmeal, breads, fruits, instant coffee and tea ).Location nearby about from Ximen MRT (walk about 10min). I only can said is nice and good. if you like to meet a lots new friends. i think here Meander Taipei Hostel is the better for you to stay. i give 5 star out of 5 star
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very fantastic stay at Meander Taipei Hostel. The bathroom has amenities that girls need. It shows that the hostel is very considerate to the guests. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

ZenNgan, Malaysia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very friendly hostel & very good location. Staff friendly especially Phoebe with very helpful travel information. I will recommend to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
very nice hostel with really good information about taipei. highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
central
central location, easy access, no complaint except for the loud noise made by that guystaff preparing breakfast area early in the morning
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. They were all really good in English and I also heard some of them speaking in Korean, Japanese and French. I stayed in the 8-bed female dorm. The bed was comfy and it's great that they provide 2 USB ports on top of the normal electrical ports, so you can directly charge your electronics with just your cable. Both the toilet and bathroom has 3 cubicles each that served the entire floor of I think 4-5 dorm rooms. I never had to wait to use either. The bathroom is stocked with the necessary and a little more (shower foam, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, moisturizer and a few other vanity kit stuff). Towels and toothbrush can be rent/bought at the front desk, if you do not want to pay then remember to bring your own! One thing I disliked was there wasn't any hand soap available at the toilet sink. Breakfast provided was the same for the whole week I was there. It compromised of sweet potato porridge, oatmeal, breads, fruits, instant coffee and tea. Nothing fancy, so you are better off walking down the road to the many breakfast joints for breakfast. The property is located about a 10+ minute walk from Ximen MRT and there are many bus stops in the vicinity. There is an elevator located in the property but it only starts on the 2nd floor, so it's a little hard to carry the luggage down (especially when checking out and luggage is full).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

LittleM, HK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is definitely clean and overall facilities are new,unexpectedly good!👍👍👍Just one thing i concern,there's no elevator from lobby to 1st floor,the design is not so user friendly!!!Love the staff,they are passionate,friendly,still can see they in the reception even i come bk late,very hard work guys👍👍
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff but cramped rooms, dated surroundings, no towels, forced shoes at the door policy, tiny lockers, etc. It was OK but I wouldn't go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is great especially Nadia she had great recommendations on places to see and best of all where to get the best food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Uncomfortable beds and an air conditioner that leaked all night. Excellent staff and a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is located a little too far from the metro station
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Chrissie, New York, US

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
My friends and I were supposed to stay in Meander Hostel for 6 days, but we ended up transferring to a hotel in the middle of our trip despite the payment we'd already made. The room was so HUMID to a point that all our pajamas were WET when we came back to the hostel at night. There were mosquitoes in the room as well. I complained to the staff and the only reply I got was that they would take a look at it. We were very disappointed - my suggestion for people who want to book a private room with bathroom in this hostel is to GO LIVE IN A HOTEL, this hostel is not worth the money. The price difference between a hotel and the hostel is not that big and you will get a much better experience living in a hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite hostel I've stayed in. Nice people, good breakfast, roomy area to mingle, nice cubby hole to sleep in with light and an electrical outlet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hostel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Backpackers with a beautiful communal area where you can chill out and escape the busy city. We've stayed in the superior double room which are fairly new and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonnie, Yung and Cheryl were very helpful and friendly. Housekeeping in the room was quite lacking where the floor was not vacuumed for the whole 5 days stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018