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Starbox Hostel

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8.0

Excellent

2,851 reviews

2,851 reviews

Housekeeping70
Breakfast8
View3
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8.0

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Ningxia Night Market
220 m
Ming San Tea
260 m
Yongyiuhao
280 m
Shizhixuan
310 m
Dihua Market
330 m
Popular landmarks
Ximending
1.3 km
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
2.2 km
Longshan Temple
2.4 km
Shi Lin Night Market
3.8 km
Taipei 101
5.6 km
Closest landmarks
韋德伍斯健身 UGym
20 m
U&S Studio
410 m
Dihua Street
420 m
Xiahai Chenghuang Temple
430 m
Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple
440 m

Starbox Hostel

4F., No.288, Nanjing W. Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.), Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan, 10350 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Datong District, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Taipei 101.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Located in heart of Taipei

Check-in/out [express]

Airport transfer

550 meters to public transportation

Facilities

Airport transfer

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Cash withdrawal

Tours

Wi-Fi in public areas

Family room

This property is in high demand!

3 travelers have booked today.

Value for money8.3
Distance to city center0.5km
Location rating8.0
Nearest airportTaipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Distance to airport4.0 km

Rooms available at Starbox Hostel

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.5

Single Bed Female Dormitory
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  • Room size: 3 m²/32 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 single bed & 1 bunk bed
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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 3 m²/32 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 3 m²/32 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Single Bed Male Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)
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  • Room size: 3 m²/32 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed & 1 bunk bed
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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
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  • Room size: 4 m²/43 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 single bed & 1 bunk bed
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Double Bed in Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 6 m²/65 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 king bed
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Double Bed in Mixed Dormitory
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  • Room size: 4 m²/43 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 double bed
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Double Bed Room Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 5 m²/54 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 king bed
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Bed in Male Dormitory Room
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  • Shower
  • Shared bathroom
  • 1 bunk bed
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Double bed room
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  • Room size: 6 m²/65 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 double bed
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Frequently asked questions

Does Starbox Hostel offer airport transfer?

Starbox Hostel provides airport transfer service upon request with an additional fee of 1000 TWD in local currency. To request, check the box on the booking form just before the payment page.

What public parks are nearby Starbox Hostel?

While remaining at Starbox Hostel, cherish your morning or evening walk at nearby park which include Kaile Park, 2/28 Peace Park, and Huashan 1914 Creative Park.

What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Starbox Hostel?

Starbox Hostel's policy concerning children's bedding considers guests age 18 years and older as adults, and therefore must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

At what time of the year is Starbox Hostel most popular?

Starbox Hostel's most popular month where verified tourists have stayed the most is in October.

What payment cards are supported at Starbox Hostel?

Starbox Hostel supports up to 5, with payment card selections consisting of UnionPay, MasterCard, Visa, and Cash.

What is the typical rating that past Couples' have given to Starbox Hostel?

Verified couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Starbox Hostel an average rating of 7.6. You can look up on more detailed customer testimonials, and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Families with young children have given to Starbox Hostel?

Verified families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Starbox Hostel an average rating of 8.0. You can look up more descriptive customer evaluations and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that verified Group travelers have given to Starbox Hostel?

Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Starbox Hostel an average rating of 8.0. You can check out more precise customer evaluations and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the nearest train, metro, or bus station to Starbox Hostel?

The nearest train, metro, or bus station is Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Metro Station, 10295.59 m away from Starbox Hostel.

What is the closest airport to Starbox Hostel?

The nearest airport to Starbox Hostel is Hualien Airport, 115.0 km away.

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What people love about Starbox Hostel

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "I had a private room, which was clean, light and spacious."

    Kenneth

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    May 6, 2021

  • 8.4

    Excellent
    Cleanliness

    "Clean, comfortable bedding"

    Kah

    |

    January 12, 2020

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Location is very good."

    Rosezina

    |

    December 24, 2022

Property ranking|Compared to 2,081 Taipei properties
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Cheapest price score
Room comfort score
8.5/10
Value for money score
8.3/10
Cleanliness score
8.1/10
Better than
99
%
of Taipei properties
Better than
95
%
of Taipei properties
Better than
82
%
of Taipei properties
Better than
73
%
of Taipei properties
Overall rating:

8

Excellent
2,851 reviews
Cleanliness
8.1
Facilities
7.7
Location
8.0
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What travelers say they love:
The room is clean and the staff is friendly.
Yu from Taiwan
Solo traveler
More about Starbox Hostel

More about Starbox Hostel

Starbox Hostel

See the best of Taipei with a stay at Starbox Hostel, which puts you right in the city center amidst the many sights and landmarks. With its convenient location, you can easily access to the city's must-see destinations. Go beyond the touristy and get deeper into the offerings of Taipei with a stay at Starbox Hostel, located merely 5.5 km from Taipei 101.
Starbox Hostel offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to travelers. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you need a ride from or to the airport, the hostel can arrange it before your check-in date. Taxi services provided by the hostel make exploring Taipei even more convenient.
The hostel provides front desk services such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage for guests' convenience. If you need, the ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations at all the best shows and programs nearby. Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? At the hostel, your favorite travel outfits will be kept clean and available with laundromat provided on-site. Little things you forgot to pack aren't a big problem! Just stop by the convenience stores to get what you need.
Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the hostel to allow cleaner air for all guests. Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.
Each guestroom at Starbox Hostel is furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Some rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. The hostel also offers a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed. Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the hostel provides a hair dryer in some select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at Starbox Hostel.
Starbox Hostel offers an excellent variety of recreational facilities. Have some easy fun without traveling far, while playing dart board at Starbox Hostel. Have fun with your friends or family, or even meet new people at the shared lounge and TV area.


Around the property

Take some time to explore Taipei during your stay at the hostel. Engage in the city's best art at National Palace Museum located 6.3 km away, where you can learn about the local art scene and buy original works. Get a photograph of yourself in front of Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall located 2.2 km away, a must-see for anyone visiting Taipei.


Reasons to stay here

This hostel beats 82% of accommodations in the city on value for money.
Know you'll get excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining above 89% of the city's accommodation.
It's hard to beat the room comfort here, which is rated higher than 95% of other accommodations in Taipei.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.7

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

49 mentions

Breakfast

18 mentions

Food & Dining

2 mentions

Internet

2 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • French
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Dart board
  • Hiking
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Safe dining setup
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Sterilizing equipment
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Breakfast [buffet]
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Grocery delivery
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Cash withdrawal
  • Convenience store
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundromat
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Postal service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Check-in/out [private]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Service animals are welcome
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Taxi service
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Non-smoking
  • Shower

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • American
  • Asian
  • Continental
  • Vegetarian

Location

4F., No.288, Nanjing W. Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.), Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan, 10350
Excellent
Location

8

Airports
  • Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
    4.0 km 18 min drive
  • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
    28.3 km 37 min drive
Public transportation
  • Taoyuan International Airport MRT
    550 m
  • Taipei Main Metro Station
    580 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Taipei City Hospital Zhongxing Branch
    540 m
Shopping
  • Shi Lin Night Market
    3.8 km
Convenience store
  • On-site
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM on-site

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Ximending
    1.3 km
  • Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
    2.2 km
  • Longshan Temple
    2.4 km
  • Shi Lin Night Market
    3.8 km
  • Taipei 101
    5.6 km
  • National Palace Museum
    6.4 km
  • Raohe Night Market
    6.4 km
  • Elephant Mountain (aka Nangang District Hiking Trail)
    6.8 km
  • Taipei Zoo
    9.2 km
  • Beitou Public Hotspring
    9.2 km
Nearby landmarks
  • 韋德伍斯健身 UGym
    20 m
  • Ningxia Night Market
    220 m
  • Ming San Tea
    260 m
  • Yongyiuhao
    280 m
  • Shizhixuan
    310 m
  • Dihua Market
    330 m
  • The Church of Immaculate Conception
    370 m
  • Yongle Textile Market
    380 m
  • Dadaocheng Theatre
    380 m
  • Dadaocheng Pier
    400 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Children 0-17 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 18 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • Towels and toilet amenities are available at an additional charge.
  • Lockers are available at an additional charge.
  • A washing machine and dryer is available at an additional charge.
  • Breakfast is available at an additional charge per person. Rates and times may vary depending on the day or type of breakfast. Please contact the property for more information.
  • Check-in or check-out outside of the mentioned hours may be subject to an additional charge.
  • Pets are strictly prohibited at the property, with the exception of guide dogs.
  • For dormitory room types, any additional guests will be charged a daily rate of one bed fee.
  • For other room types, an additional charge will be applied if the number of guests at check-in is more than the number of persons in the booking.
  • Children 0-11 years old will be charged TWD 100 per child per night when using existing bedding.
  • Children 12 years and over are considered as adults.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from15:00
  • Check-in until22:30
  • Check-out until12:00
  • Reception open until22:30
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee1000 TWD
  • Distance from city center0.5km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)40
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)50 TWD
The property
  • License Id / Local Tax ID/ Entity Name臺北市旅館747號/42630986/
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsno
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of floors1
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 8
  • Room voltage110

Property announcements

The hotel's public area and bathroom are undergoing renovation until April 2023. During this period, the property will provide an alternative venue for guests to use. Kindly contact the property for more details.

Reviews of Starbox Hostel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.0
/
10
Cleanliness8.1
Facilities7.7
Location8.0
Room comfort and quality8.5
Service8.0
Value for money8.3
High score for Taipei
Rating
9+ Exceptional (457)
8-9 Excellent (229)
7-8 Very Good (257)
6-7 Good (93)
<6 Below Expectation (225)
Time of the year
Mar - May (320)
Jun - Aug (305)
Sep - Nov (276)
Dec - Feb (360)

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10.0
Exceptional
TZUYUN from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Single Bed Female Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Exceptional”

A really good location! right next to the Ningxia night market and is close to central Taipei. great price for backpackers as well:) Highly recommended!

Reviewed February 28, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
Rosezina from Singapore
Solo traveler
Double Bed in Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 3 nights in December 2022

Exceptional”

Location is very good. However due to renovation they only opened a toilet for mix. Only got 2 x shower cubicle thus need to share with the rest. Bed was kind of thin but it's comfy for 1 to rest. Good for short stay.

Reviewed December 24, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
TAKAGI from Japan
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 3 nights in January 2020

Amazing Dulan ”

I was staying 10days in here It’s little bit faraway from main point to surf but people who are working in here were super amazing. Even I moved to main point to stay but I missed them so much then I came back to Wagaligon. Anyway I love here so much I highly recommend

Reviewed January 22, 2020

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9.6
Exceptional
Kenneth from United States
Solo traveler
Single Bed Room
Stayed 2 nights in April 2021

Exceptional”

The hostel is very good. I had a private room, which was clean, light and spacious.

Reviewed May 07, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
jian from United States
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Exceptional”

Great memories.

Reviewed October 22, 2020

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8.8
Excellent
Yohana from Indonesia
Solo traveler
Single Bed Female Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Great!”

It was a great stay here in Starbox. Everything was okay, I just had some difficulty to find the hostel, but overall everything is good!!

Reviewed January 19, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
Daniel from Canada
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 4 nights in January 2020

Nice place to stay, nice people”

Very good hostel. The only inconvenient are the restroom and showers in the same room and quite away from the dorms.

Reviewed February 03, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
Kah from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Clean hostel”

Clean, comfortable bedding

Reviewed January 12, 2020

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7.2
Very good
Gregory from Vietnam
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 10 nights in December 2019

Great location, pretty disappointed in the staff”

Starbox is pretty centrally located. Walking distance to 2 MRT stations, Dadaocheng district, a night market, and about 15 min from Ximen. Super clean and quiet. Although, I had 2 issues with this place. 1. I stayed here for 10 nights. Over the course of my stay, the staff rarely even spoke to me. They seemed to only speak to one another. 2. Hostel is on 4th floor. Every time you come back to the accommodation, the security guard must ring the hostel staff to come fetch you, which meant you often wait a few min for someone to come let you in. In most cases, the staff (foreigners, not the case with the locals) seemed incredibly annoyed to do this. It wasn't explained to me until I asked if I needed to wait every time I came back. It's very inconvenient coming/going.

Reviewed January 04, 2020

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7.2
Very good
Chingyi from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

Too crowdy, warnings everywhere”

There was no barriers amongst all of the female room. It seems like there were more than 30 beds in one room. More than 30 alarms during morning annoyed me. Also, it seems like the owner doesn't trust customers at all and stick poster for expensive fines everywhere to notify you MUST NOT DO THIS, MUST NOT DO THAT, AND THIS AND THAT, otherwise, you will be fined $1000. That was annoying as well. Moreover, I personally dislike the design of pathway. The lobby which doesn't have any doors is located between shower rooms + toilets, and bedrooms. So I needed to pass it before and after shower.

Reviewed May 06, 2021

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8.0
Excellent
BROUARD-FOSTER from France
Group
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Review ”

Nice place to be in Taipei !

Reviewed October 01, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
Kah from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Clean ”

Comfortable

Reviewed January 12, 2020

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6.4
Good
YOSHIMASA from Japan
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 2 nights in November 2022

Great for trips that require savings”

There is no end to the luxury and comfort of the facilities, but this place is suitable for those who travel while saving money.

Reviewed December 02, 2022

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5.2
Mun from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Single Bed Female Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Not worth the price”

The location of the hostel was not provided. No physical signage at the building lobby, very difficult to find the hostel. The bed was not clean and dusty. Beneath my bunk is an aunt who looks like she has been living for a long time and her things down the hallway. Although the location of that hotel is good. Would not recommend and totally not worth the price.

Reviewed January 08, 2020

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4.4
Tuba from United States
Solo traveler
Stayed 5 nights in January 2020

Spend your elsewhere”

There are comparable hostels in Taipei where you don't have to feel like a slave or feel like you are in a jail. You cannot come in or return from a 2 minute visit from 7/11 which is just downstairs. Once you leave that building, you WILL need to wait for the security and sanitary guy to call the hostel and you WILL NEED to wait for a staff to pick you up. Then, of course you MUST open your hands to be sprayed for mandatory alcohol spray EVEN IF you use hand sanitizer every 30 minutes. Are we guests or jail/prison people? Nobody should pay any money for this bulls***.

Reviewed February 07, 2020

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3.6
Liew from Malaysia
Group
Double Bed Room Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in November 2022

Hostel was not at all like the pictures”

Finding the entrance to this hotel was tough. Without a sign or anything indicating a hotel, we were so confused as to where even the entrance was. Eventually we found it, and had to deal with a security guard that was a little rude. The hostel itself was in a very run down condition, nothing like what the pictures show. I honestly would not recommend this place to anyone.

Reviewed February 07, 2023

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4.4
Helena from Canada
Solo traveler
Single Bed Female Dormitory
Stayed 2 nights in October 2019

Disappointing experience”

The place is clean and the beds are alright, but the staff was not friendly at all. Even though there is a big social area, there was absolutely no atmosphere when I was there. The staff also went into my assigned locker and moved my stuff into a different locker without telling me!

Reviewed February 22, 2020

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3.2
Grace from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 2 nights in October 2022

Try every where”

This Starbox put office desk infront of rest room. Only 1 restroom for Female & male. I saw 2 guest moved out before their date. How do you say??? Manager is a mean cruppy man, I will not tolerate this man working in the hostel. Unless he is the owner, of course, I won't let them destroy my mood. The best is not move in.....hoping all of you having a wonderful holiday in Taiwan. God bless me and you......

Reviewed November 06, 2022

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3.2
Patrick from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in August 2021

Acceptable”

Very dirty toilet and shower room and the staff was unfriendly.

Reviewed August 11, 2021

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8.8
Excellent
Kristine from Philippines
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in March 2018

Overall good”

The foreign staff were great. They made an effort to understand and accommodate my requests. The taiwanese staff not so much. The location was perfect. At first, I thought that the only option I had was to walk for 15mins to mrt taipei main station everytime. Fortunately, starbox had many bus stops around it that I didn't need to use the mrt most of the time to get to tourist places. There's even a bus that goes straight to yangmingshan. Just a tip, be sure to have a pocket wifi or sim card with internet with you so you can use google map to know which bus/es to ride back to starbox from anywhere. In addition, the hostel is very near Ningxia night market where locals prefer to eat as it has a more authentic taste according to them. As for cleanliness, I occassionally see the cleaning lady cleaning but they seem to forget to clean the floor in the bed area. I understand that some get confused on how to get to the entrance of starbox. Just look for the door shown in one of the pictures here. I didn't have a hard time looking for it. It also wasn't a big deal to me that the hostel staff had to fetch me at the bldg lobby everytime. They have a staff dedicated to doing just that and I never waited too long for them. I appreciated the breakfast. To me, it was enough. 4 halves of buttered bread, scrambled eggs, fresh tomatoes and your choice of hot/cold drinks. It won't leave you too full that you won't have any space left for your food trip. Overall, it was a good stay. I will definitely consider staying with them again if I go back to Taipei.

Reviewed March 08, 2018

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Thank you for choosing Starbox and thank you for your feedback! We're happy that you like your stay and our location. We look forward to being at your service again :)

Responded March 11, 2018
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