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Reviews of Norden Ruder Hostel Taichung

12F, No 123, Jianguo Road, Central District , Central District, 400 Taichung, Taiwan

#5 of 107 B&Bs and Inns in Taichung

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 297 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not sure about just a curtain between the parts of the room. Could use a door between the entry and the start of the bathroom.

    Great location - very close to the station and other key places. Room was a decent size.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    If your priority is the location, then look no further.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have been great if there was liquid detergent and a double bed for couples. The price quality balance is a bit steep for a private room.

    It is very cozy and the location is ideal as a base of operations. Clean rooms, clean esthetic. The atmosphere is warm and kind. Definite plus is the balcony to dry clothes and the laundry room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Will book this accomodation in future again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NIL

    The location of the accommodation is close to the train station

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Worth the value and convenient!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish the staff could speak English more rather than assuming I could speak Chinese. But staff were friendly and polite overall. Room was small for big luggage so I would strongly suggest if you to upgrade or get bigger room.

    The location was very, very convenient. Easy access to the building, beautiful rooftop area to chill, near train station, walkable to busstop to bring you around Taichung, walkable distance to Carrefour supermarket, alot of common space to chill with Taichung views and near Family mart. Toilet got bidet which is great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Best option for Taichung HSR & super design!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit isolated if you want to be in the more busy areas of Taichung especially for nightlife and night markets. Make sure you bring all toiletries.

    If HSR is your priority: perfect location. Beautiful minimalistic and calming design, close to a Muji store. Spacious kitchen, with all things available. Spaces to rad and study. Very professional and quickly responsive staff. Bike rental available.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The window of the room didn't face outside but in the corridor. That wouldn't be such a big problem by itself but the lights were on the whole night even shining through the curtain.

    Good location next to the train station. Cool interior design.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Not a bunk bed, but also a tiny little space for each!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - The provided voucher can be redeemed at only several cafés or shops, and not all of them are nearby. (Ice at the front desk is including, of which I was not informed when checking in) - Staffs are nice but sometimes not fully professional...I could overhear the staffs at the front desk chatting loudly, when I was in the kitchen.(And they even lower down their voices when a new guest coming for check-in lol ...Not a serious problem, but I believe it could be improved thru some training:-)

    - Common room very cozy, with city views - A single bed with also a little space, which provides more privacy - Location just in front of the train station, where many buses would stop

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    nil

    good breakfast , near hostel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Welcoming space in central Taichung
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While you can lock the door to the dorm room, and there are only two people sharing it, there’s no large lockers for say laptops or other things that can’t fit into a small safe I don’t think it’ll legitimately be a problem, but worth noting if such things are important for you

    Amazing central location and with a nice view The common areas were immaculate and inviting There were so many nice touches everywhere such as yoga equipment and drinking water in different locations Lots of places to sit around in Privacy in the two people dorms was good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Possibly the best hostel I’ve stayed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Simply amazing, from the views and location to the rooms themselves. The rooms were clean, simple, and spacious enough to open my luggage while still having room to walk around. The common areas were also very neat and comfortable, making our stay even more enjoyable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Clean modern hostel with great location and cool rooftop
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms can be noisy but you can grab earplugs in the reception.

    Kind staff, great location. I got two 50NT vouchers for each night I spent at the hostel. You can use these to pay with in many restaurants in the area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing to dislike.

    Lovely staff, clean, great location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    amazing stay in taichung
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    great location, near the station and many amenities. loved the layout of the room — enough privacy in a shared space. i loved the concept of the hostel and the idea of a shared notebook for each room/bed too. the rooftop was also amazing!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Bank of Windows
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower head could be a little higher. It was chin level for me at 6'4".

    The location is across from the train station, and Miyahara Ice Cream shop is one block away. The common area has a bank of windows overlooking the train station.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location for a short stay in Taichung.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very much fixed on 1500 check in despite being very quiet at the time - but this seems to be general Taiwan thing.

    Great location near to Taichung station. Excellent spot to explore the city. Nice to run nearby. Check out the new 'highline' park (old trainline). Clean, cool & tidy room. Great sitting areas near to windows with great views. Rooftop good for chilled evening beers

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Will definitely come again for next Taichung trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location of the bathroom is a bit inconvenient

    Overall it's an excellent place to stay amongst youngsters, the location is just beside the Taichung station, where you can go anywhere with ease.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Best hostel I’ve ever stayed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean, modern, quiet & convenient. Value for money!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    A great budget stay that exceeded expectations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was a bit tight, wish there were more hooks and maybe a full-length mirror in the room. Also there were no direct sunlight/window, just one to the corridor.

    It was such a great and affordable space for my friend and I. Location was convenient, located right across the train station and next to Miyahara, and other cafes and eateries were all around the corner. The room was really clean, had shampoo and body wash provided, water pressure was great. The spaces outside the room were so soothing and aesthetic! The beds and comforters were soooo comfortable and we had the greatest sleep.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extreamly recommended

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The common areas are gorgeous, location ideal and the rooms clean. One of the best hostels I've been in.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very aesthetically clean and comfortable. Can see how people would stay long term here.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Just too bad that roof top was close when i was there.

    Its very near taichung railway station, the ambience very nice, spotless, common area very comfy. they give coupons that can be use for food and coffee.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Lovely accommodation with great vibes, staff and location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of any

    Great ambience and many chill out spots. We loved the rooftop area! The location is great as it is just opposite the train station with Miyahara behind it.

    Stayed in April 2024

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