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Reviews of Mr. Lobster’s Secret Den design hostel

9F, No. 22, Section 1, Chongqing North Road, Datong District , 103 Taipei, Taiwan

#375 of 491 hotels in Taipei

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 119 hostel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Good place for 1-2 nights near the main station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A littele bit awkward atmosphere for a hostel. Nobody of the guests were communicating to each other. The room is spacious but lacks interior and warmth.

    Good location near the railway station, comfortable beds, spacious room, nice personnel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dust, so much dust, god have mercy

    Great location close to the underground stations, main train station, airport lines. Has a pretty cool living room, the best laundry machine in taipei and snacks/drinks by the reception to buy, towels are included with the booking (which is rare for hostels)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    It is pleasant stay recommend to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Large Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much breakfast choices nearby

    Location is near to airport metro which is only 8 to 10minutes walking distance. Walking distance to down street and Di hua street. The bed is so comfortable and it didn’t noisy which I could sleep well. The staff are friendly. There is a common space for everybody gather and use the kitchen.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    7.0
    Hostel Near Central Station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A guest with flu and cough in my room.

    The location and hot shower water

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Uneven staff One was nice, the other not very welcoming from the moment I arrived.

    Price and Good location. Nice Living Room as well

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (5 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were comfy. Very honest feel. Near to train stations 👍

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Large Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location. Clean and inviting ambience.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The common space is very nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Window was leaking in the rain.

    Big room and very quiet. Big social area with water refills. Short walk from main station. Let us check in early.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay in 4 bed private dorm
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location. just few mins away from taipei airport station. walkable to night market and got plenty of restaurants and malls nearby. The 4 bed private dorm room is big enough for use, with clean bathroom and hanger for clothes. Not a super good price for a dorm room but nothing to complain.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Great value of private room near Taipei Station
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a smell in the toilet, probably coming from the pipe or toilet. The hostel placed a diffuser there but not helping much. The smell not super offensive though. And I stayed in other rooms in this hostel before, the other rooms are totally fine.

    Perfect Location Clean and spacious in the premium twins bedroom

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The "seated toilet" they use is disgusting.

    The duvet is not long enough, the staff helped me get another blanket.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The privacy curtain leaves a lot of gaps.

    The bed was really comfy. Late check in was nice after my flight landed pretty late in the evening.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable and Pleasant Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No where to safely store the big suitcase, only provided with small lockers.

    The female dormitory had its own bathroom which was really convenient. place was really clean, the shared kitchen had everything that you need. the hostel was only 10 min away from ning xia night market which is straight up the road. Really close to taipei main station. The hostel has advise to exit via ExitY19, since it was the first time being there exitY19 was a hard to find, you first have to enter the Taipei City Mall then you will find Exit Y19, follow sign for Exit Y18. Alternatively follow the sign for exit 3 and then cross the road.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was so hard to find the hostel at first because there was no sign actually. It can be improved if they put any signs at the first floor of the building (the hostel is on the 9th floor).

    The dormitory room was spacious. Besides, location is also good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    9.0
    Budget friendly, great location, cute affordable hostel with nice staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room i stayed in was a tiny bit smelly because the bathroom was in there but that's ok because there's nothing they could have done about that anyway. Also maybe would have liked more shelves or hooks to put things in the bathroom when taking a shower (putting my toiletries or clothes so they don't get wet)

    Really friendly staff, nice that they offered free toothbrush, i loved the common space with the fun variety of seating and huge window with view of the downtown. in the shared hostel rooms the beds have curtains for more privacy, i was on a top bunk that had a little window. there is a lamp and outlet in each bunk. they provide slippers for walking around the hostel

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    9.0
    Truly great hostel, particularly for a remote worker.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I work remotely so I choose accommodations on the basis of how comfortable they seem for me to sit around with my computer, how good I think the Internet connection will be, etc. I was surprised to find a place like this hostel, and for such as a price, as it almost feel like a free co-working space (comfortable, well lit, with views). In addition, it's located right in the city center (very close both to the train station and to a subway connection with Taoyuan airport), it's comfortable, it's good value for money, and the staff were all helpful and friendly. One of the best hostels I've been to in a long time, hands down. Very strongly recommended, especially if you are a person who needs to spend sometime working or doing anything with a computer (then it's just a no-brainer).

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pretty good noise insulation so was quiet in the rooms which was great. Very good location, facilities were clean. Friendly staff. Decent value for money

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    the toilet got the sewage smell.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nope

    Overall was good, I love the beautiful view from the living room. But if you could remove the sticker from the window it will be perfect.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room 26 bathroom smell , suggest put toilet fragrance to lesser it and put in extra ceiling lights

    The location and friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    9.0
    Very good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel’s entrance is hard to find for the first time guest. I think the instruction to hotel should name the exit Y22 or Y19 specifically, because when i ask locals about Exit 22 (or 19) nobody knows that. Maybe it’s difficult for people first time come to Taipei like us.

    The staff is nice and careful, they gave me a lot of necessary information. The dorm is large and clean. The location is minute-away from Taipei Main station, so we can easily go to almost everywhere. Sharing area is large with full of needed equipment.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dorm room is a bit dirty, there're an inch of dust in the window, the curtain that close my bed is thin and dirty. They're dust in overhead shelf. There have moles in the bathroom door.

    Dorm room is big. They're area for you to arrange luggage. The staff is very nice.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    8.0
    Amazing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Business Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The space was hard to find as it was hidden. Bit staff was soon able to provide clear instructions about the property! Really friendly staff.

    Space is great location pretty central to transportation and attractions.

    Stayed in October 2023

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