Taipei Ximen Wow Hostel

I love the location within Ximending! Take the subway and stop at Ximen station (blue line). Take Exit 6 and just walk straight. The Wow Hostel is located just across the Mobile Police Station. There's a fruit stand before the space leading to the elevator. The hostel is on the 8th floor. I stayed in a female dormitory. Wide space. There is a locker that can also be opened using your room key. I find the toilet and bath clean. I didn't see any molds or dirty toilet. You can rent a towel for NTD 50, just leave it on your bed upon check our. The location is close to the craziness of Ximending with food and shopping options - and cafes and restaurants. The only downside for me is the receptionist. He appeared unfriendly. Every time I approached the desk, he seemed to be always irritated as he is doing something with the computer. I could be wrong but here's me wishing he'd be lighter especially that he works in a place where customer service is paramount. I would stay here again though if I come back to Taipei. I can ignore the receptionist. ;)

Great location — right in the middle of Ximending and just a 5-minute walk from Ximen Station (Gate 6). Even on rainy days, you can easily make your way to the hostel without getting too wet. The space is clean and well-maintained, with the trash and shared washrooms cleaned daily. The balcony is a nice spot to relax at night, and the check-in/check-out process is super easy with minimal hassle. Would definitely recommend for a convenient and comfortable stay!

Very center of Ximending area. Good for downtown stay but little bit noisy. The bed is quite big in hostel class.