I Play Inn

Centrally located in Ximending, this hostel is just a 5-minute walk from Ximen MRT station, making it incredibly convenient for dining, entertainment, and exploring. While the common area isn't huge, it boasts a large balcony offering fantastic night views. Guests enjoy free-flow white toast, drinks, and tea bags. It comes equipped with all the standard amenities you'd expect from a good hostel. Major pluses include the private en-suite bathrooms with separate wet/dry areas and bidet toilets, as well as the friendly and polite front desk staff. On the downside, the bunk beds are a tad small, and the dorm rooms can feel a bit cramped – truly just a place to sleep. However, they do provide very spacious lockers. Overall, it offers excellent value for money and easily exceeds an 8.5/10 standard for hostels.

Great location and excellent service.

I absolutely do not recommend it!! The lack of hygiene is terrible, the bathrooms are in very bad condition, the rooms are tiny, and there are two bathrooms with showers for more than 20 people... I think the pictures speak for themselves.

The room was spacious and fairly clean, although the bathroom curtain was quite dusty. The air conditioning and water heater worked very well. The power outlets in the room were small, and although there were a few two-prong flat plugs, they didn't work. Overall, I was satisfied.