For the adventurous, budget-constrained, or youthful looking for a unique travel experience, backpacking could be just what the doctor ordered! Apart from keeping your costs to a minimum so your experiences can be maximised, it also offers the chance to mingle with locals as well as fellow travellers like yourself. If backpacking sounds like something you’d be interested in, the next step is to pick a destination for all the memories you’d make. Take a walk off the beaten track and try your hand at backpacking in Taiwan! With its bustling night markets, beautiful architecture, and so much more, it’s the perfect destination. These eight backpacker hostels in Taipei, Taiwan, while remaining low cost, offer comfortable and exciting living conditions that are sure to make for a holiday to remember!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 29, 2025.
1. Star Hostel Taipei Main Station (from USD 29)
Delicious and varied daily breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options, plus a cozy and inviting dining area.
Affordable rates for a centrally located hostel with complimentary breakfast.
Conveniently situated near Taipei Main Station, local street markets, and public transportation.
Modern, clean, and well-organized facilities, including lockable storage and privacy curtains for beds.
If you have a penchant for clean, bright and well-designed rooms when you’re on holiday, Star Hostel is the one for you! If you’ve always thought that hostels were basic and boring, this hostel will turn your assumptions on their head. The amazing space offers different accommodation options, from single or double private rooms to a bed in a dormitory. A huge plus is the common areas, which are always bustling with people and a lively atmosphere. Apart from the accommodation’s sublime facilities, the property is also in a great location in the city just seven minutes from Taipei Main Station on foot, and even nearer if you opt for a cab.
Star Hostel Taipei Main Station
Address: 4F, No. 50, Huayin Street
1.72 km (1.1 mi) from Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
2. Flip Flop Hostel - Garden (from USD 33)
Don’t let the name of this hostel fool you–a stay here would turn out to be the complete opposite of a flop! The property has free wifi throughout and boasts a variety of rooms with private and shared bathrooms so you’ll definitely be able to find one that best suits your fancy. Regardless of room type, guests enjoy access to a common lounge and basic kitchen, where mealtimes and evenings turn into the perfect chance to meet new people! The area it’s found in, Datong District is also a prime area for those looking to explore the area’s night markets and try some street food. What are you waiting for? Book a stay at this fabulously minimalist hostel!
OwlStay Flip Flop Hostel - Garden
Address: No. 122, Changan West Road
1.69 km (1.1 mi) from Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
3. We Come Hostel (from USD 14)
If Ningxia Night Market is a sight you’d like to see during your vacation to Taiwan, the We Come Hostel is the perfect place to start, being just 650 m (2133 feet) away! It’s also nicely located just beyond Dihua street–a popular market hub that is touted by some as ‘Taiwan’s best-kept secret"–as well as the Airport station and regular MRT station. Choose from a selection of beds in either single gendered or mixed dormitories that enjoy shared bathroom facilities, or private room with either a single or double bed and a choice of private or shared bathrooms. The rooms are air-conditioned and bathrooms all come with the basic amenities for your comfort and cleanliness. Another huge plus is the availability of pay-as-you-use washing machines and dryers!
We Come Hostel
Address: 2F, No 26, Gangu Street
2.14 km (1.4 mi) from Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
4. Cavemen Hostel Taipei Station Youth Branch (from USD 20)
This central and well-maintained hostel found in the Zhongzheng District is the perfect place to explore the city from. Choose from a variety of bunk or double beds in single-sex as well as mixed rooms, depending on your preference. Whatever your choice, the beds are all you need for a good night’s rest to rejuvenate for your vacation days. Also, when you find yourself sick of the night market food and just want to stay in, the shared kitchen offers basic cooking amenities that are more than sufficient to help you to whip up a quick meal. There is also a common room on the premises where you can meet and mingle with fellow travellers like yourself! With the vastly diverse group that’s bound to stay in a place like the Cavemen Hostel, there’s plenty of chances to meet new people.
Cavemen Hostel Taipei Station Youth Branch
Address: 7F, No. 34, Guanqian Road
1.15 km (0.8 mi) from Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
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5. Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel (from USD 25)
Found just a short seven-minute walk from Taipei’s central accessibility areas like the Taipei Main Station, bus terminal as well as high-speed rail station, getting there won’t be a problem at all. It’s also well-located for navigating through Taipei city itself or hopping on a bus or train to other parts of the region. The hostel is perfect for youth travellers given its vibrant outlook and modern furnishings. Guests enjoy free wifi access on the property, and all rooms are basically furnished, air-conditioned, and feature a smooth parquet flooring. Depending on the room of choice, guests either have their own bathroom or access to a shared bathroom area. Another great thing about this location is the chance to speak to the locals! Ask the friendly staff about must-sees in the area, or engage their help in booking and arranging activities if need be.
Mr. Lobster’s Secret Den design hostel
Address: 9F, No. 22, Section 1, Chongqing North Road
1.8 km (1.2 mi) from Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Backpack in Taipei for a lifetime of memories
Given all these amazing accommodation options, doesn’t the thought of backpacking seem that much less fearful? Take the plunge and try a backpacking trip today–you’d never know what to expect, which makes for a ton of great stories in the years to come. Enjoy exploring Taipei, Taiwan, from any of these eight aforementioned backpacker hostels!
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