Make sure you take your time and visit several night markets. There are amazing hostels in Downtown Taipei, so I’d not stay far away from the center. I also recommend going up the Taipei 101 Skyscraper, totally worth the money!
Hostels in Northern Taiwan 
Looking for the best hostels in Northern Taiwan? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Northern Taiwan with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Northern Taiwan hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Northern Taiwan and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Northern Taiwan
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Northern Taiwan, across 5 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Northern Taiwan hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Northern Taiwan. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
All Top Hostels in Taipei
We help you pick your hostel like no one else. Check our detailed guides to:
Datong District
The 70 year old architecture of this charming Japanese building offers a clean and bright space more
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$14.12
Datong District
One word: wow. This sustainability hostel has so much on offer: famous green lounge, weekly/ more
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$14.83
Da'an District
Star Taipei East is modern, yet comfortable & affordable. The rooms range from bright, more
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$15.90
Zhongzheng District
Get ready for epic capsule beds that come with a personal TV, curtain, shelf and in some cases; more
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$15.02
Da'an District
A modern, clean and easily accessible capsule hostel for those looking for a bit of privacy. The more
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$21.94Best rated hostel
Best for solo travellers
Ruifang District
"途中九份是真正位於九份的第一家青年旅館，距離老街口僅三分鐘路程，讓你獨自旅行也不用負擔雙人房費，和三五好友一起也不用擠在通舖打地舖，不管是背包客或拖行李箱的自由客都可輕易抵達，經濟又便利。
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$8.07Cheapest hostel
Yonghe District
"…The hotel aims to establish a space where travelers from around the world can interact and share more
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$12.25Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Northern Taiwan
Now, that is a bummer. At the moment we do not have any super cool information on things to do in Northern Taiwan. We are working on it!
Travel Tips for Northern Taiwan - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Northern Taiwan. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Northern Taiwan. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in Northern Taiwan
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Northern Taiwan?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Northern Taiwan here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Northern Taiwan safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.