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Fun Taipei Backpackers

No.120, Sec.4, Chengde Rd., Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

The hostel is just right opposite the Jian Tan MRT station across the road! At night, the famous shilin night market is just downstairs at the door steps! The owner is a very good person, when we reached the place, he was not there but he gave us the password for the door and let us settle down first and... More

unknown
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33 reviews 33 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

Stayed once in 2009 and another time in Jan 2012. The hostel is conveniently located around Shihlin night market 士林夜市and on both occasions that I stayed here, the rooms were in different buldings in the Shihlin night market 士林夜市area but within walkable distance to the night market. Communication was mainly by email with Kevin and also via mobile when you... More

sg
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Kevin was really helpful and accommodating! I m impressed that I managed to book the room without hassle via email. It is cosy and location wise is convenient. It is just opposite to Shilin night market. I will definitely stay there again if I ever visit Taipei again!

philippines
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

It was our first time in Taiwan and staying in Fun Taipei was definitely a good choice. If you are in a tight budget, Fun Taipei is worth your money. We had a lot of concerns but Kevin (the hotel owner) accommodated them all. We booked Standard 6 Bedroom (private) through email and payed through paypal, and stayed for 3... More

Kuala Lumpur
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

First of all, kevin(hotel owner) replied email very quick and answered all questions ...Booking thru email is easy but required advanced payment thru PayPal..Kevin helped to arrange airport transfer with good price, the driver even helped to call Kevin when we arrived at the lobby. I tried email other airport transfer driver before, but required additional charge for name board... More

Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

We initially reserved a room for 3 nights, we liked it so much that we extended our stay to 6 nights. It is not a hostel in the traditional sense, more like a hotel. Very clean, very comfortable and perfect location! Recommend!

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2012

Stayed 5 nights in a double ensuite room recently in May. Looks exactly like the photo on the website. Room is small but comfortable for 2, bright and clean, and has a fantastic mountain view. Good location, just opposite the Shilin Night Market and 3 mins walk to the Jiantan MRT station. However, the apartment block the unit is situated... More

funtaipei, Manager at Fun Taipei Backpackers, responded to this review
11 November 2012

Hi~ Thanks for the comments! The elevators were in bad condition before but now is new. Thanks and hope to see you again! More

Singapore
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I was here a week ago and i stayed for 5days 4nights. There is no reception for this hostel but there's a security guard of the building to do the check in for you. This building is like a normal housing flat and there are a lot of locals who stay in this building and this hostel's rooms are scattered... More

funtaipei, Manager at Fun Taipei Backpackers, responded to this review
11 November 2012

Hi~ The security guard at down stair is not our staff however our friendly staff are always around for assistance in anytime. For the elevators and air ventilation in the bathroom were in bad condition before but now is new. Thanks again for the comments! More

Singapore
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38 reviews 38 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

I was looking to stay cheap in Taipei over the Christmas and New Year period as I knew room rates would not be too cheap. I chanced upon Fun Taipei Backpackers through the internet and decided to give the place a shot. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the place offered me not only affordable accomodation, but clean facilities... More

Penang Island, Malaysia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

room is clean, near to mrt & popular night market. not going back to stay because will try other new places.

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Additional Information about Fun Taipei Backpackers

Address: No.120, Sec.4, Chengde Rd., Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan
Region: Taiwan > Taipei
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #24 of 98 Speciality lodging in Taipei
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Fun Taipei Backpackers is within 3 minutes walking distance from MRT Jiantan station and 1 minutes from Shilin Night Market the biggest one in Taiwan. ... more   less 
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