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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

#370 of 497 hotels in Taipei

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Review score

Based on 222 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Super easy access to MRT / main station
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So far so good

    Good location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    7.0
    Great value and nice spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff seemed like they would rather be anywhere else but there.

    Really great spot, natural light and views in the hostel (I’m learning some places in Taipei don’t have windows), bed area was spacious and offered privacy in the dorms. This was really a great value for the price. I would stay again. It might be a tad bit worn but it’s a hostel. I didn’t find it gross or anything. I actually found the wear and tear to be a bit charming.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent co - working / common space/ kitchen area. Friendly people.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

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

    I arrived 8 of August,The guy in long hair barly respond for my hi...when I ask why, he said that he is tired at work....excuse me ,what !!!!!I just ignore it because i am I really nice easygoing person but since I travel, so over 7 mths now that was my first impresion of Taivan....in advance I asked also for lower bed as I spended 1 mth in wietnam hospital ...but my asking was ignored...when I came back to ask the reception ..(still the same man) to change it he pretend that he doesnt see me,when i finally said that he is rude he slightly became niceer..the whole team was ok but I am very disapointed and I dont give permision to treat people like that so i dont know give him pay rise or whatever he wants to make him more happy and smily at work ...I felt that I am the issue for him that I arrive and ask some questions ,

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Good place to base yourself and explore Taipei
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - No Window
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic accomodation but good price. Definitely not luxury but did the job. Airconditioning and wifi worked well in the room. Common area with washing machine and dryer and basic kitchen facilities and communal fridge. Located very close to train and bus station which allowed us to explore the surrounding Taipei area. 7 eleven and restaurants located close by. Overall, great value for money in a great location in Taipei.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice tv lounge and dining area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really....

    😍The bright spacious room with ensuite bathroom 😍 Meeting other travellers 😍 Large dining and lounge area 😍 There is lift!! 😍 7-11 next door, bus stops, Taipei main station direct access via Y zone exit

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    9.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Business Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Everything. Location, cleanliness, environment, surrounding area. Everything is at convenient space.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    8.0
    Easy stay in Taipei
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room - No Window
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was a great location. I made the error of booking a room with no window as it was very confusing waking up and not knowing what it was like outside. It had everything I needed

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

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

    There was a man who wouldn't leave me alone in the common area.

    Decent budget hostel for a stay in Taipei. They have everything you need at a good value. Very close to the main station, night market, etc.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    9.0
    Spacious room & attached toilet, handy washing machine and dryer
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Communal cups were dirty. Someone drank our beverages left in the fridge!

    Spacious room and attached toilet in the 4-bedder. Cosy and spacious communal area. Washing machine and dryer came in handy when on a long trip.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    7.0
    For low budget ok. But not really nice. The bed was really ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room - no window
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs renovation. Good located, but is does not looks like in the fotos.

    Not das nice like in the fotos

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    7.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is big for one person. However it's quite old and a bit dark. There was a weird cracking sound with the pipe in the ceiling. Sounds like it's going to explode. Location is superb, just outside exit Y19. One shouldn't expect much at this price and location.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really good location close to the main station, airport mrt and both ximen and dihua street in walking distance. The bed was good. Nice public space area although maybe not a social hostel. The door frame was not very tall people friendly😆 But overall we would definitely come back. Very clean.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    7.0
    Good to explore Taipei if you don't spend a lot of time in the room anyways
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room - No Window
    • Stayed 1 night

    Too expensive for what you get. TV needs an update for rainy days. Staff wasn't the friendliest, all tours were canceled,....

    Location great, wifi great. Quiet room

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    7.0
    Overall good enough!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My bed's corresponding locker's key had been lost, this was said with a shrug and no other solutions for keeping my valuables safe were offered, thank goodness I didn't bring my computer with me on this trip. The staff was incredibly cold, even for Taipei/big capital city standards, made the whole atmosphere feel kind of apathetic, Taipei's grey skies are already enough of a downer without that :/

    The bed was super comfortable, the wifi worked well, and the room was spacious and well ventilated, no mosquitoes. My room also had two toilets with showers, the location was great and coming in and out is easy. The common area is very nice.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    9.0
    In a small alley
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little hard to find and access.

    Good location. Clean.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was very moldy

    Good location decent bed

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2025

    8.0
    Great Hostel like stay, and we had private room/bathroom which was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Triple Room No Window
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location near Taipei Main Station Great cozy bright communal area with washer, small kitchen sink, microwave and comfy tables, chairs etc.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    9.0
    Very nice and perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints really - could definitely hear a bit of noise in the room from other rooms, but not excessively and nothing some earplugs didn’t block out.

    Great location, clean and comfortable rooms and a nice communal area. Also had a good kitchen and some free tea seemed to be provided. I got a private room and felt it was good value midweek, but on the weekends it shot up. Guess that’s normal for a big city. Staff were super friendly as well.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location close to train station. Nice atmosphere. Close to shops/food.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2024

    9.0
    Perfect Location and Affordable Price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities are working but a bit dated.

    Location and price. Overall excellent.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location and adequate facilities. Stayed two nights with young children.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Junior Suite - No Window
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The place is a little worn, as you might expect from a hostel but no problems at all with this place. We didn't use the washer/dryer or kitchen facilities but all seemed to be in good working order.

    Great location near Taipei Main. The instructions provided made it easy to find. Room was large enough for the whole family and was totally quiet from outside noises. Shower was clean with good pressure and temperature.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - No Window
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great common space with kitchen, washing machine and rest area. Good location, 9th level with elevator

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

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

    Staff (I just met one guy the days I've been there) not very friendly No cutlery in the kitchen (plates and so were there though)

    Super close to the station, good room (female dorm)

    Stayed in October 2024

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