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Reviews of Norden Ruder Hostel Taichung

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

#5 of 105 B&Bs and inns in Taichung

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 439 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    10
    A hidden gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    this hostel was located next to the train and bus station with Miyhara Ice cream shop behind it. Lovely welcome on arrival and everything was explained clearly as we checked in. Room was small but the seating outside around the rooms made up for this by far. Large windows overlooking the train station made for many little private nooks to sit and watch in the evening. Loved all the art work scattered around. Just beautiful. Very very clean. Loved all the eco-friendly touches. and the fact that their was no TV to disturb the peaceful atmosphere. New and workable kitchen facilities should you wish to cook your own meal. Would recommend to anyone wanting a central place to stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - even though sharing the room with another girl, you can still have your own space, it feels more like a hotel than hostel in a way - free fruits and nice amenities - clean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location is perfect, it is opposite the Taichung Railway Station . Nearby Miyahara , 3 minutes walk. It's clean and quite.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    9.0
    Stay recommended, especially if you need a place close to the train station
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is not that much privacy in the 2 dorm room with the bathroom right in the center

    Very clean place, atmosphere closer to a hotel than to a hostel + modern and good looking interior + friendly staff + beds comfortable + whole place very clean + very quiet + right at the train station, perfect if you arrive by train + laundry on every floor (40 NTD) works well, hangers provided

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not friendly front desk, perhaps it’s because it’s a hostel.

    Great location, super clean and spacious room.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The check-in time must be EXACTLY 3pm even though the room were available. You have to checkout BEFORE 11am. My first experience. Compare to Caesar Park in Taipei is cheaper by SGD30. Compared to Hualien Kindness and Kaohsiung Kindness, they are more expensive and does not provide anything at all.

    The location is opposite the Taichung Railway Station but NOT the High Speed Rail Station. Is 4 stops by train from the RAILWAY STATION. Anyway, is quiet.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2023

    10
    Superb stay for a short trip in Taichung
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not very noise resistant.

    Very comfortable and clean. Close to the train station.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you’d like to go out at night for dinner / drinks you’d have to catch a bus (to e.g. West District). Rooms are a bit small if you are a couple with two backpacks / suitcase.

    Rooms were generally clean. Hostel is very quiet. Location is near train / bus station so early transport is easy to catch.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    9.0
    I wouldn’t imsgine staying elsewhere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all.

    I imagined it to be like dormitory but it’s better than that. There is privacy and comfortable lounge.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The receptionist, especially the male one, was really impolite. He didn’t introduce any facilities and the environment for me even it’s my first time admitted there.

    The cost-performance ratio with quite room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    10
    affordable, convenient, comfortable, and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super adorable, cozy hostel conveniently located with a beautiful view out the windows of common spaces of the Taichung train station across the street. Great bus and train access! With only two people sharing a bathroom, the room felt very clean and like there was a lot of privacy with the door to the suite (two separate rooms and a bathroom) having keycard access. Basic amenities like one towel, shampoo and conditioner provided in the room which also had ample space (for a capsule style hotel), two plugs, and two small shelves next to the bed for keeping small items out for easy access. High ceilings and a window made it feel extra roomy and comfortable. Shared kitchen and common area had free snacks including crackers and fruit, dishes and utensils, a toaster oven, and tea. Staff were attentive and always around. Washer available, and a 50NT coupon for breakfast at several nearby restaurants was provided per day. Highly recommend this super charming place!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast has a variety of choices, there is one coffee shop that is quite impressive. The room was very good, with good design, cleanliness, comfort.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    9.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could hear people at night, walls perhaps a bit thin

    Very clean with lovely decor. Nice touches at every turn and well stocked kitchen. Convenient location next to the train station

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    8.0
    The hostel is worth for the price and location is near to train station
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sound proof

    The environment is so comfortable and is like muji style

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had a great stay here, cleanliness, style of the room and space are nice!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing is you have to change into the slippers provided by the hostel before entering the "guest room area" (not your room). This has caused some inconvenience and raised concerns about hygiene.

    It has various kitchen utensils, easy to use. Cleanness is impeccable. A very friendly place for solo traveler.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Place was very well decorated. Love the ambience

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    10
    Love to visit again and again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No🥹

    Love Norden’s backpacker room! The tiny but sweet room is super cozy~ and the breakfast is also very delicious (the old bone rice ball)

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    10
    superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    clean and comfi

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The whole place was very well decorated with furniture and plants. The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could be cheaper given the size of the room and shared bathroom.

    Staff were helpful and nice. Snacks, fruits, teabags were provided for free. Located right oppositie to train station, so its really convenient.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    9.0
    Exceptional hostel great for exploring
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    - They don´t clean the rooms every day but that´s expected of a hostel - The vouchers sometimes didn´t cover a decent breakfast, also most of the cafes only opened at 9am

    - Great and very helpful/welcoming staff (helped me to take the bus to Sun moon lake among other things) - Super clean and bright reception and common areas - Amazing roof terrace with hammocks - Toast and marmalade for breakfast on top of the vouchers - Very convenient location by the main train station

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    10
    Amazing: beyond expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness Design and location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    9.0
    A must stay in Taichung
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish that I have just a little more space for hanging off my clothes. Do also note that the doors tend to close loudly so do bring along ear plugs if needed.

    It is a beautiful and quaint place with different rooms for different travellers. Note that it is five storeys with the main level at 12 for reception. Every room even has its own guest book so you can share your own story to the person who stays in the room. It is incredibly charming.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Whole view of Taichung station

    Stayed in July 2023

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