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8.8

1,500 reviews

Meander 1948

Meander 1948

1f.,No.42, Taiyuan Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City 103 , Taiwan , Taipei, 103, Taiwan

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Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Meander 1948

Meander 1948 is a three-star hotel tucked in Taipei, Taiwan, just 1.1mi from the city center. This cozy base suits travelers who want comfort with a dash of local flavor. With 1,481 reviews, it’s a popular pick for visitors exploring Datong District.

Address: 1F., No.42, Taiyuan Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City 103, Taiwan. Prices start from $127 per night. The property has 1,481 reviews.

Featured amenities include free WiFi, free air conditioning, an airport shuttle (extra charges), a sun deck, non-smoking rooms, an elevator, and upper floors accessible by elevator.

Payment options include cash, Mastercard, Visa, and JCB, making check-in smooth after a day of Taipei exploring.

Room variety ranges from private Deluxe and Superior options to shared dormitories. Examples include Deluxe, Balcony (accommodates 4 adults and 3 children), Deluxe, 1 Bed (2 adults and 1 child), Superior, Queen (accommodates 4 adults and 3 children with a queen bed), and Room - 2 Twin, Shared Bathroom (accommodates 2 adults and 1 child). Dormitory choices extend to Dormitory, 8 Bed, Single Use, as well as Dormitory, Female Only and Dormitory, 4 Bed, Single Use, providing flexible options for groups and budget travelers.

Family-friendly and group setups are also available, such as Family Economy (accommodates 8 adults and 4 children) and Family (accommodates 8 adults and 4 children), ensuring spaces that scale with travel companions. Private rooms like Superior and Deluxe offer comfortable choices for couples or small groups, while dormitories and multi-person configurations welcome larger parties.

Closest airports

Taipei Songshan Airport

2.4mi

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

17.8mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Rooms

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Room - 2 Twin, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The twin room features air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a "shared bathroom" boasting a shower and a bidet. The unit has 2 beds. No window.

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Dormitory, Single, Female Only

270 sqft

Free wifi

Microwave

Dryer

Refrigerator

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This bed in dormitory has air conditioning. Each room have 8 dorm bed. Female Dorm Room are only for female. Male are not allowed to enter and will be legally responsible for staying. Also, we will not refund any fees if any wrong bookings.

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Superior, 1 Queen Size Bed

130 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The double room provides air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Superior, Triple

185 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x3

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x4

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The triple room offers air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a bidet. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit has 2 beds.

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Room - 1 Bed, Shared Bathroom

75 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The double room features air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a "shared bathroom" boasting a shower and a bidet. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit has 1 bed.

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Family Superior, 3 Bed

215 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The family room features air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 3 beds.

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Deluxe, 1 Bed

250 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The double room features air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This double room offers a sofa, a flat-screen TV and city views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Dormitory, Single

270 sqft

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This bed in dormitory has air conditioning. Each room have 8 dorm bed.

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Dormitory, 4 Twin Beds

130 sqft

Free wifi

Refrigerator

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This bed in dormitory has air conditioning. Each room have 4 dorm bed.

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Quadruple Room, No Window

195 sqft

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The quadruple room provides air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 4 beds. No window.

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Deluxe, Balcony

Balcony

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

x4

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x3

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Double Room, Balcony

Balcony

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Guest reviews

8.8

1,500 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Andy

9.1

January 2024

The hostel was really close to Taipei Main Station so it was easy to get to and from the airport, and around the city. There's a pretty big 7/11 underneath which is super handy and quite a few local restaurants and bubble tea places so you're never out of reach of anything. They hand out breakfast vouchers for a few local restaurants, which makes the meal free or super cheap. They have a washer and dryer with free detergent which I used and that was really handy to have in the hostel. The staff was super friendly and attentive whenever I needed anything.

Very minor issues. Some of the toilets smelt really pungent. They have one fresh floor towel in the morning per shower cubical...so if you're the unlucky last few people to have a shower late, then that towel is looking a bit rough. The noise from outside can easily enter the sleeping area but they provide good disposable earplugs for you.

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Jose

10

June 2025

Staff were helpful and friendly. The aircon for summer was powerful. Location is good with 7-Eleven at the ground floor and lots of food places, some 24 hours, around the area as well as a small fresh food street market in the morning. You get free bottled water if you get the ensuit room. Otherwise, the common room has free hot and cold drinking water, some fridge space, and some tea and coffee. The laundry was efficient, both the washing machine and dryer. You can store your luggage if needed when you arrive or the day you leave. Taipei Main Station is easily accessible (but the station itself is a maze, go through Y Mall, and use exit Y13 for the closest exit to Meander 1948).

There is a bit of noise coming from the streets if you have a window. Not a problem for me though.

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Czar

9.1

May 2025

The pillow, and comforter were so comfortable, and the bed is big enough for me. I like that the sockets are placed next to my bed where I can easily reach for my devices without getting up. I also want to highlight how cool that the hostel has this event organized only for those staying in Meander 1948. It was a Firefly Watching walking tour which I participated only because there was a last minute cancellation (lucky me). The late check-in process was also easy.

I had to cut my trip short of 1 day. I didn't get refunded for my last day which is understandable. At least I didn't have to rush with the check-out time.

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Lauren

9.1

March 2025

We stayed in the Meander Osaka hostel and enjoyed it so decided to book the one in Taipei too. It’s in a great location - close to the main station and within walking distance to some shopping areas and local restaurants. We had breakfast included which meant we had a choice of 4 restaurants to go to. We would recommend trying Li-Ji Soy Milk for a traditional Taiwanese breakfast. The room was a good size and showers had all the amenities we needed for our stay. Common area was nice too, although as we had a private room we didn’t need to use it much. Fresh towels provided each day along with bottles of water.

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En

9.1

May 2025

Clean shared toilet and comfortable bed Free towel replacement every day which is rare in a hostel, and they even have spare floor towels for you to replace at any time in the toilet if the floor is wet Bunk bed was great, has a universal plug so you won't need an adaptor Has luggage locker and hangers too

If you're sleeping near the door, there's a very loud air filter running. I had to request them to turn it off to much reluctance from one male staff who initially insisted its not possible, but it was gone when I returned at night All the staff except that guy was very friendly and helpful. The guy was a stickler for the rules and I think he's better off in operations or finance rather than customer service. I asked whether I could refill water and instead of simply telling me I can do so on level 4, he unnecessarily used a rude tone saying hostel guests are separate from cafe guests on the ground floor. Another staff did not even hesitate to help me fill the bottle at the ground floor without question though I insisted I could do it myself at L4, stark difference.

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Anonymous

9.1

June 2025

It’s super clean. Neat bathroom with amenities and comfortable common space for relaxing. Best thing about this space was the friendly staff and helpful services :) Highly recommend for solo travelers

The breakfast thing was confusing. We received a 3$ voucher for cafes & restaurants around (which is not even enough to cover for a coffee) despite the fact that the booking says “breakfast included with price”. I recommend the property to remove this claim on booking since it’s considered false advertising. Other than this matter, everything else was great!

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Nichole

10

January 2025

The room was clean and comfortable. I always stay in hostels while traveling, and this one was the best I've ever stayed in. The bed was large, and I could store my belongings in a secure locker. Towels were changed daily, and the public areas were clean and tidy. The hostel is just a few minutes' walk from Taipei Main Station (Y13 exit), making it easy to access public transport and the Taipei Underground shopping area. There are also plenty of local food options nearby. The staff were very helpful when I needed to store my luggage after checking out.

Can't think of any.

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Keenfisher

8.2

September 2024

The room and bathroom were clean. The housekeeping staff were helpful. Close enough to the Taipei main railway station to. walk there. There is a coin operated laundry, and a common room where we could eat our takeout meals. The hotel will store luggage up till 10pm

We arrived 2 hours before check-in time. While the front desk was happy to store our bags, the staff did not tell us about the common room where we could have rested until our room was ready. We had to wait in a nearby coffee shop instead. Meander 1948 is really a hostel more than a hotel despite the name change. in

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Jessqi

10

April 2025

The staff were lovely and very helpful. The dorm rooms were so well designed with a decent sized locker and luggage storage for each person. The thick curtains around each bed were great for blocking light and giving a feeling of privacy. I appreciated the shelf in the bed space for storing my phone etc. I also liked having the gentler light and full light options in the bed space. Having the stairs to the upper bunks was also great! It was so clean and very charming. The communal space was lovely too.

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Tiffany

10

January 2023

There's so much that I love about this hostel, I don't even know where to begin! Though it's near one of the farther exits of Taipei Main Station (at the underground mall zone), it's centrally and conveniently located: just a few minutes' walk from an exit with an elevator, and also near the airport MRT. The location is great: lots of shops, cafes, and restaurants nearby, including a 7-11 right next to the building. You can even walk to Dadaocheng in 10-15 minutes. The hostel is beautiful; it's a building with a history. I booked a bed in a dormitory room; the beds were properly partitioned — almost like I was staying in a capsule hotel. Each bed also comes with enough sockets for you to charge your devices, and there are partitioned shelves for your belongings, including a locker for valuables. Luckily, I had quiet roommates, so I was able to get a good night's sleep during my stay. Also, the shared facilities are clean and well-maintained; the common area is so cozy and lovely! On days when I was too tired to travel, it was nice just chilling in the common area and taking in the ambiance, or browsing through the infographic panels (about the building's history, as well as helpful info for first-time Taiwan travelers, like must-see attractions and must-eats). For breakfast, you get vouchers that you can use at four nearby partner restaurants. All serve local cuisine (though one also has Western food like sandwiches, in case Taiwanese food isn't to your liking), so breakfast gives you the opportunity to try Taiwan's delicious food! As a fan of Taiwanese food, especially breakfast food like shaobing and danbing, I was very happy to have tried a different partner restaurant for breakfast each day. The staff are very friendly and helpful; I appreciated all their help. I got so much value for money for my stay, and I genuinely enjoyed just spending time at Meander 1948.

Just one small thing: the wifi connection at the common area isn't very good; more often than not, it didn't work for me. Thankfully I had a pocket wifi, but it would be nice if the staff could check on the wifi connection there.

Points of Interest Around Meander 1948

Attractions

Xiahai City God Temple

0.5mi

Red House (Ho Long Red Theater)

0.9mi

Longshan Temple

1.3mi

Taipei Confucius Temple

1.5mi

Bao'an Temple

1.6mi

Taipei Fine Arts Museum

1.6mi

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park

2.7mi

Beitou Hot Spring

5.8mi

Beitou Hot Spring Museum

6mi

Beitou Geothermal Valley (Hell Valley)

6mi

Pingxi Branch Rail Line

16.4mi

Shifen Waterfall

17mi

Jiufen Village

21mi

Kavalan Whisky Distillery

25.7mi

Yilan

30mi

Amenities of Meander 1948

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Stay rules - Meander 1948

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property