Plainstay Hostel 城西時光

Unclaimed

It doubles as a hostel and a small, simple, plain, but stylish cafe. Their coffee is good for the price and continues to improve. The hostel is very clean and well worth the price. The best part? The staff! They're super kind and friendly! It feels more like a home than a big popular/regular hostel. Breakfast is good as it's usually a mixed salad with some grilled veggies and/or sausage. Unfortunately, they don't have a kitchen, but there are many places nearby to grab something to eat so it's not a big issue. The only drawbacks I can think of for the cafe itself is that it's just so small so they impose a time limit. However, if it's not very busy, they're usually quite relaxed about actually enforcing this time limit so relax and enjoy because the staff are excellent and friendly!

2020.Aug Amazing. Everything is basically the same as the photos show - clean and tidy. Staff here are all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is a highlight especially if you need a coffee to wake up in the morning (I'm a tea-person, pity.) My favorite parts would be clean shower and quiet indoor environment. Price is very reasonable for staying in Taipei. ;)

Good location for backpackers who just arrived Taipei with empty or light luggage, as it is very close to airport MRT exit. However if with heavy luggage is not really suitable to stay: 1) When you tidy up your luggage you may disturb your roommates 2) No elevator/lift, so you will need to carry your luggage up and down

Great location to connect to subway and airport MRT. Taipei city mall is right in front of the hostel. P.S. Weekend prices are good value for money.