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Taipei Hostelvsamba Taipei Ximending
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Taipei Hostel ranks marginally better than amba TAIPEI XIMENDING. Taipei Hostel comes in at #41 in Taipei with positive reviews from 2 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide.
Taipei Hostel
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
F6, No.11 Lane 5, Lin Sen North Road, Taipei, Taiwan
From $0/night
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet "This aged dame may be a bit frayed around the edges, but she still attracts guests from all points on the map with the cheapest dorm beds in town... Long-term rates are available." Full review
Michelin Guide "One of Taipei's oldest (35 years and counting) hostels. ... Well worn but clean singles, doubles and 10 bed dorms share bathrooms. ... One 6-bed dorm for women only."
amba Taipei Ximending
Frommer's Lonely Planet
Wallpaper Frommer's
No.77 Section 2, Wuchang Street, Taipei, Taiwan
From $43/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "The hip, more casual off-shoot of the stuffy, um I mean 5-star, Ambassador chain of hotels, the amba was the very first Taiwan hotel to be set in a shopping mall." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"AMBA, run by the Ambassador Hotel, is clearly aimed at young, savvy 'lifestyle' travellers." Full review
Wallpaper "160 rooms, with streamlined, eco-friendly interiors and high-end bath products made with local organic ginger." Full review
Frommer's "They're treated to unusually large rooms for Taipei, with recycled blond wood flooring, eco-friendly furnishings and such niceties as rainfall showers and free Wi-Fi." Full review
