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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

#371 of 499 hotels in Taipei

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 185 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    7.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: March 31, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: March 24, 2025

    7.0
    Good to explore Taipei if you don't spend a lot of time in the room anyways
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 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: March 17, 2025

    7.0
    Overall good enough!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 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: March 16, 2025

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

    A little hard to find and access.

    Good location. Clean.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was very moldy

    Good location decent bed

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 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: January 13, 2025

    9.0
    Very nice and perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: December 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • 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: December 10, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect Location and Affordable Price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facilities are working but a bit dated.

    Location and price. Overall excellent.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 2, 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: October 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - No Window
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    9.0
    Great location, clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room - no window
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is spacious

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The men’s shower is very dirty

    Amazing location and staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2024

    9.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The hostel is inside a building which looks quite old. But once you locate it, it is easy to find. As only shower is provided in my private room, with no shower curtain, water just spread around on the bathroom floor while bathing. It is better with curtain.

    Staff is nice in general, especially a female staff looks cheerful. Just one to two minutes walk to nearest metro, which make it easy access to the express train to airport. Around three minutes walk to the nearest night market. Bed is fine. I also share a photo taken at a corner of the hostel lobby, with lots of travel info.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2024

    9.0
    Nice and cosy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only a few shower.

    Really nice place close to the train station and the subway from the airport.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location near the main station and walkable to several sightseeing areas.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Signboard so small.first difficult to find the property until I reach to shop below.then I saw the small sign

    Easy to access public transport.i love to stay here.i love the place and environment here.The bed is really comfortable.there are 2 washrooms in the women's room.the pantry is also comfortable to relax watch television & cook.i feels like my home

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    9.0
    A perfect place for arriving in Taipei for the first time
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s very noisy when you keep window open as it’s in such a busy location. I guess it’s because I live in a quiet place & not used to big cities. It made me not wanting to return to Taipei at the end of my trip. But if you are used to big city, then it shouldn’t bother you.

    It’s very close to MRT station when you travel from the airport, although the closet exit to the hostel doesn’t have elevator, so only suitable for those without heavy luggage. The exit with elevator is not too far from the hostel, maybe the hostel can suggest alternative route. It’s comfortable enough & has everything you need.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - No Window
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Basic room and bathroom with good AC, Wi-Fi and hot water shower. Free water refill and nice communal area. It is quiet in the hotel at night. Good location for accessing everything in Taipei with a lot of places accessible on foot. It is close to the MRT for the airport and main Taipei station for getting around the city.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room - no window
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wish there could be a water dispenser / drinking water

    Nice, comfortable bed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 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: May 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

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