Star Hostel Taipei Main Station

Lovely place. Modern, clean, trendy. We (couple in our 50s) had a double room and our daughter had a single room, both were great (they also have dorm accommodation). Quiet, cool cafe / communal lounge area with free tea etc. Breakfast (different each day) well worth having. Obligatory faux leather sliders when you arrive, such a smart touch. Def would recommend.

Its an amazing hostel at a great location...one of the best I have ever stayed at. Unlike elsewhere in Taiwan this hostel was quite social which is surely cause of the spacious common area which is so beautiful and exudes a super nice super relaxed atmosphere..it doesn't feel like you are in a hostel. Breakfast served is very good and changes daily. The dorms were clean with comfy beds, big lockers and good aircon n air purifier. The bathrooms n toilets were nice n clean. They have a very well quipped kitchen as well. Try the yummy donuts opposite the hostel. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

This hostel is one of a kind! You can’t compare it to any hostel you’ve ever stayed. There are dorms with shared bathrooms and private rooms with a bathroom inside the room. Everything is super clean! The common room is super creative with a small wooden house, nice chairs, many plants and a open kitchen. The breakfast was very good with vegan options and the staff was very friendly! The train station is super close and there are may restaurants and shops near by. We will definitely come back!

Star Hostel - Taipei Main Station was a clean, convenient place to stay. Breakfast was included. Cheap eating places are close by. Ningxia night market is not too far away for delicious food. Helpful staff. Would not hesitate to stay here again.

Spent 5 nights in a single private room, and extended my stay by 1 night in a female 6-pax dorm room [my flights changed & hostel was fully booked out in private rooms hence the extra night in a dorm]. In short, loved my stay here and will return on my next trip to Taipei. Location - perfect access to airport train, the MRT, main bus and overland train station, plus plenty within walking distance of the hostel (food spots, cafes, massage, bike rental shops, sights like Liberty Arch, Ximending, Dihua are all walkable) and there is a delicious pepper bun shop next door, famous donut shop & a 24 hour FamilyMart across the street. Hostel is super well run, clean and organised, plus a beautiful light, wooden & plant filled space. The staff were friendly and chatty (special shoutout to Mita and Sherry who tirelessly listened to my ambitious plans and gave recommendations to get massages, find scones, hiking, walking tours, debating my flight drama and extending my booking, plus moving my luggage between my rooms while I was out cycling). There are plenty of water coolers to refill your water bottle, the kitchen area was always spotless and organised. Loved the focus on sustainability, as well as bathmats in the dorm shower room (no more wet floor everywhere) and towels for drying dishes in the kitchen. Breakfast was a taste of local/western fusion dish (a different dish each day) always with plenty of breads as a base start to the day. If I had one piece of feedback it would be for a bit more/different fruit (the green guava was popular but very unusual). Rooms are simple, but sufficient, beds were comfortable in both the private and the dorm room. Dorm had lots of privacy and space in the beds and lockers. It was a bit odd having to keep my suitcase in my locker - but they are big enough to fit a large suitcase, so very secure. While I met and chatted to various people staying at the hostel, due to us as individuals making an effort to chat, I do think the hostel could do a little bit more in creating interactive social experiences for their activities. The activities alternate between a Nintendo Switch and a movie night which don't quite foster an interactive environment. I It would be great if they could introduce something like a mini bar hop through the neighbourhood bars one night, a ********* cooking class in the excellent kitchen set up, a local walking tour one morning, even if they came at extra cost. That said, the hostel is booked out most of the time so probably doesn't need to do these things to get more guests... but it would take the hostel up a notch. Interestingly as much as the main category of guest was solo traveler or young groups of friends, there were a few families with kids and older couples staying there - so definitely a hybrid hostel. In summary, I was very happy with my 6 night stay and would stay again when I come to Taipei, whether solo or with a partner or group. If you make an effort to chat to others in the co