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Reviews of OwlStay Flip Flop Hostel - Garden 2 stars

No. 122, Changan West Road, Datong District , 103 Taipei, Taiwan

#56 of 492 hotels in Taipei

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 399 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed Unit in 3-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    neighbor a bit noisy

    everything ok

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Very nice hostel / great location / good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 10 nights

    As others mentioned, the shower hose is attached to the bathroom sink which is kind of weird and not the most convenient solution. It wasn't a big deal for me though. What really surprised me was that despite the very nice common area guests didn't seem to want to interact with others. I have spent more than half a year in hostels in the past and always met interesting people from all over. Here however, most guests sitting in the common area where busy starring at their mobile devices and only on rare occasions someone greeted back. This obviously is not the fault of the hostel but I still wanted to mention it. I have met great people during my time in Taipei, but none of them at the hostel besides the very friendly lady during check in and check out.

    I stayed for 10 days in a basic double room (314) with own bathroom. Room looked exactly like the one showed in the hostels description. Bed was very comfortable, big window and a smaller window that could be opened. I never had any issues with noise from the rooms around. AC works great. Plenty of power sockets. Its a small room but has everything you need. Location is very good with only a few minutes walking to Taipei main station (Airport Express and other MRT Lines) and Zhongshan Station (Red and Green Line MRT). The Bulding is beeing kept well and has a very nice common kitchen with all the amenities you could think of.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Double Room with Private Bathroom & Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Relax and happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Excellent location, youthful atmosphere, building inside is well natural lighted, clean and comfortable room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was so good… thanks.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Private Bathroom & Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too little space and shelves, boards, hooks etc. No chance to keep order in a private room with two people.

    Very nice place. Relatively quiet for where it is located, if you sleep toward the courtyard. Very nice common spaces and kitchen.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed Unit in 3-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared male / female bathroom

    Clean, nice people, location was perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is quite small, and the wall is actually not soundproof. The laundry room worktime seems not convenient for travelers who go outside a whole day and wanna do their laundry at night.

    A very nice place for modern young travelers.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Accessible, convenient and overall great stay :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was really good as it was near the airport link and also plenty of museums around it. The room was spacious enough for luggages and each bed bunk offered secure storage for personal belongings. Hospitality of the staff is also commendable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were really friendly and spoke english! There was a cute little communal area where you could prepare food and relax. Very close to the main train station

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, Cleanliness, and warm staffs.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very cool place! Right across from the contemporary art museum and a short walk to the MRT, Airport MRT, Rail and High S
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some staff were super nice, but others were standoffish

    Amazing location and very cute

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location! Cute building and vibe, the on-site bookshop is nice and the breakfast being included is a bonus
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to go downstairs to use the bathroom (the one on my floor was female-only), also some of the shower curtains were moldy

    Great location! Comfortable bed (private room)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    IT WAS HELLA GOOD! Don’t consider just book!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed Unit in 3-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 24 hours staff, still if you have emergency they will go back the hostel and accommodate. It’s not much of a problem.

    The whole place is quiet, clean, spacious, and has a lot to offer! They have bookstore, cafe a place to study or work. - Breakfast is 100/10 - The staff speaks english!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed Unit in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a place to rest

    The location, breakfast and the staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Natural sunlight, near shopping area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast should serve water too as bread was slightly dry. Bathroom slightly small and showing some signs of wear and tear. Check-in was not 24 hours, closed at 9pm which could be a rush. Convenience stores nearby but nearest one needed to cross the street which had a traffic light that stopped working in the evening. Only allowed to eat in rest area, could be inconvenient. Could have more spaces to sit beyond large table area. Water cooler on 1st and 2nd floor only.

    Breakfast with choice of sandwich was nice. Try apple ham option. Location was not bad. About 10+ min walk to Zhongshan shopping area. Room was good enough for size with a couple carry on sized luggage. Big window for natural light. Aircon was working well. Plugs at good location at head of bed. Quiet room. Not much noise from traffic or outside room. Bathroom cleaned regularly. Lift available to rooms. Shared fridge available. One large table for eating at. Architecture of building was interesting. Only 1 block, smaller location than expected. Bookshop was decorated nicely.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Will visit again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed Unit in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is superb, just a 3-minute walk from Q Square Mall, you can walk to Zhongshan metro station and Ningxia night market, which are famous attractions in Taipei. The staff are so friendly and supportive! A famous traditional breakfast place is 2 minutes away and I highly recommend it!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Superb location with nice value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is superb, just a 3-minute walk from Q Square Mall, you can walk to Zhongshan metro station and Ningxia night market, which are famous attractions in Taipei. The staff are so friendly and supportive! Just be aware some of the rooms don't have accessible access.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    I always book a room here when I back to Taiwan. and I plan to do so!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This place is too popular sometimes it's hard to book a room here!

    The location is superb, just a 3-minute walk from Q Square Mall, you can walk to Zhongshan metro station and Ningxia night market, which are famous attractions in Taipei. The staff are so friendly and supportive!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice and clean facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn’t social, there is a common area but everyone sits there with headphones in or on laptops. If travelling solo I think it would be harder to meet people. The social area is also in the middle of a book shop which was slightly strange. Also the staff were very friendly but not very helpful; didn’t really have any recommendations or much information on

    The room was spacious, clean and good facilities. Nice, simple breakfast included

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed Unit in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything's is good.

    The vibes and the bookstore, the breakfast shop taste always on point, love it.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed Unit in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a nice place but I liked our stay at another hostel nearby better. Also more in the expensive side for a hostel.

    Friendly staff, good location, clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Whether you get a good night of sleep really depends on your neighbors. My first night there was perfectly quiet. Second night... My upstairs neighbor was probably jumping up and down until 1 am! Also, my toilet water tank broke but housekeeping came to fix it promptly.

    Central location. Close to Taipei Main Station and shopping malls. Friendly staff. The girl I dealt with at reception spoke fluent English. Good water pressure. Nice shower. Free breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed Unit in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room wasn't ventilated properly so even just a small damp towel would take days to dry. This also made the rooms quite smelly. When you opened the windows the noise from the street made it difficult for some others to sleep, so they closed it again.

    The capsule is quite spacious with a locker right next to your bed. Also it is quite close to the mainstation aswell as a Metro line.

    Stayed in March 2024

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