MEANDER Taipei

It was super clean, the beds were comfortable, the showers were nice as well. Great location and easy to

There are only 3 showers and 2 sinks for the whole floor which got a bit busy at times

I love the ambiance, the security and the helpful staffs that can understand and speak english well. Snacks are also available in dining always. I love that they have coffee

It is difficult that the elevator starts at second floor especially if you have big and heavy luggages with you. I stayed in the dormitory and the placement of lighting on beds can be improved to have a proper illumination for vanity purposes.

The shared areas were spacious, clean and well maintained. The location was very convenient, with convenience stores and small restaurants nearby. Public transport was also easy to access, with buses nearby, and Ximending was within walking distance, which was a big plus for exploring the area. The staff were friendly, professional and helpful. I also really liked the breakfast system. They provided a coupon that could be used at a variety of nearby restaurants, so there were plenty of options to choose from. In terms of the social atmosphere, I personally found it a little quiet. There wasn’t a WhatsApp group or many organised activities, and I didn’t find that people interacted much with each other. As someone travelling alone, I sometimes felt a little lonely or left out. However, this is very much a personal experience, and if you’re naturally social and comfortable meeting people on your own, you may have a completely different experience. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and appreciated the cleanliness, convenient location, friendly staff and easy access to transport.

The room was a little small when at full capacity, especially if everyone has their luggage in the room. However, the hostel does provide luggage storage in the lobby, which is very convenient and helps make up for the limited space. Overall, it wasn’t a major issue during my stay.

One aspect is that the staff did try and keep the place clean despite it being quite a large hostel. The other travellers made this place more reasonable to stay in, and social. Thankfully met a few good people to spend time with.

The private double rooms are extremely tiny and not worth the price being charged. In addition there is no window/ventilation option whatsoever so it becomes incredibly stuffy. My room had a strong smell of mold and reported this to staff who switched me to a different room which was similarly stuffy and didn’t have a window or ventilation. The place is also advertised as having breakfast included however this is not the case, and nothing is provided.