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HOSTEL HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL TAIPEI ( HI-TAIPEI )

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Hostelling International Taipei ( HI-Taipei )
13F - 38 No. 50 Sec 1,
Zhangxiao W Rd, Taiwan 100, ROC
Taipei
Taiwan
 
Tel. 886 2 2388 0885
Fax. 886 2 6632 9288

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We at Hostelling International-Taipei would like to welcome you to our FUN and FRIENDLY hostel in the best location in town! ***We are located: -directly opposite Taipei Main Station (and the Airport Bus Depot). -in the same building as K-Mall (go to floor 1-5 to satisfy your craving for anything electronic -cameras,laptops, cellphones, ipods, they are bound to carry anything you heart desires) -right next to the popular Mitsukoshi Department store (go there for designer shopping, currency exchange, their large food court, and supermarket on their ground floor) -in the Cramschool "Buxiban" district which is always quick and bustling with an interesting mix of locals, travelers, Buxiban students and ESL students as there are many English courses offered in the area. So, with such heavy traffic right outside our doors, just setting foot outside, you will find all sorts shopping, culture, and food/cuisine to suit your palate (including-stinky tofu, pigs intestine with fermented noodle soup,sushi,buns, doner kebab, all types of rice and noodles, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Subway, KFC, and so much more!)

While HI-Taipei is one of the oldest hostels in Taipei (we are going into our 9th year), Hostelling International (Founded in Althena, Germany in 1909), celebrates our 100th anniversary in 2009. Therefore, we are offering: ***free cocktails every Tuesday nights ***movie night on our wide screen projector every day of the week ***bar (beginning December), free breakfast Friday mornings, and a breakfast option every day of the week.

Hi-Taipei provides: *Free lockers *Free sheets and sleeping bag upon check-in *Free Internet and wireless *Free use of huge, self-service kitchen w/dining area- 4 sets of stoves, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster ,rice cooker, drinking water, utensils, and more) *Foosball table *Huge wide-screen movie projector *Keyboard Piano and Guitar w/ sheet music for your use *Free access TV w/ HBO and other suscribed movie channels *Free access to Chinese comic collection *Spacious Multi-Purpose Common Room w/ 13th floor view of Taipei *Travel Library & Info Desk *Relaxed bar serving snacks, beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholics *Self-service laundry room *No curfew ...ALL to ensure that HI-Taipei has something for everyone!!!

HI-TAIPEI beds start from NT$390 per night and you can book entire rooms for you and your family or group of friends at a discounted price!

Special Event: Come join us for our New Years Eve Celebration. We will join other party people and watch fireworks from the roof of our building on the 27th floor!

We welcome you to stay with us and feel the young and international atmosphere of our hostel. We love what we do and we stay strong by our mission to promote: "Culture exchange for peace, Environmental protection for existence, and Backpacker spirit for education." We are dedicated to this mission and will try our best to help you navigate Taipei and the rest of your travels. We do our best to ensure that you will have the very best stay in Taipei, and will find in us a home away from home, which you will return to on your future trips to Taipei as many of our repeat customers have done so for the past 8 years!

We hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Hostelling Taipei Staff

 
Look for the bright "ORANGE+BLUE+WHITE" HI (Hostelling International) Logo displayed on the outside of K-Mall (at 13th Floor window). ** HI-TAPEI reception desk is located on the 13th Floor of K-MALL Building ** If you are confused by another youth hostel in K-Mall Building, please be assured that our accredited Hostelling International YHA hostel is located on the 13th Floor. ** HI-Taipei is a Member-Hostel of CTYHA (Chinese Taipei YHA) which is a fully affiliated member of the Hostelling International (HI) global network. ** In Taiwan, CTYHA membership cards & HI membership cards should only be purchased from Authorised YHA Member-Hostels to avoid imitations. ** Look for the LARGE "Hostelling International" Logo!

Attractions

Cultural centre nearby
Museums/art galleries nearby
City centre location
Historical sites nearby
River/harbour/lake nearby
Main attractions nearby
Swimming pool at or near hostel
Nightlife nearby
Botanical gardens nearby
Forested/wooded area
Restaurants nearby
Shopping centre/market nearby
Hostel with a difference
Leisure facilities nearby
Mountainous/hilly area
Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Hostelling International Taipei ( HI-Taipei )

Facilities

Discounts and concessions available
Family rooms available
Suitable for wheelchair users
Hostel open 24h
Lift
TV room
Self-catering kitchen
Groups welcome
Common room(s)
Sheets in price
Travel/Tour bureau
Laundry facilities
Internet access
Credit card accepted
Café/Bar
Currency exchange at or near hostel
Male only
Female only
Games room
Individual traveller welcome
Luggage Store
Lockers available
Non smoking room/area
Basic store available at or near the hostel
Cycle store at Hostel

Prices from

Bed price from: 390.00 TWD
Single Room: 1600.00 TWD
Double/Twin Room: 1900.00 TWD
3 Bed Private Room: 2500.00 TWD
4 Bed Private Room: 3300.00 TWD
5 Bed Private Room: 3700.00 TWD
6+ Bed Private Room: 3930.00 TWD

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room: Total
beds
Number of rooms: 5 5 1 2 1 2 80

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):HI-Taipei is open 24 hours - 7 days per week. Check-out time is before 11am. Check-in time is from 2pm, but may be earlier by prior arrangement.
Opening times (over the year):All day and Every day!

Directions

Bus:Taipei Main (Train) Station & MRT Station is a 3 minute walk across (or under) the main road - and is also Taipei's central transportation hub where you will find the Airport Bus Depot, over 70 local city bus lines, as well as all of Taiwan's major inter-city bus companies.
Metro:The hub of Taipei's MRT (Metropolitan Rapid Transit) System is also located at Taipei Main Station. Exit 6 (Caesar Park Hotel) is the nearest MRT exit to K-Mall Building.
Parking:Car & Scooter & Bicycle Parking is available at basement levels of K-Mall Building at B4 & B5.
Sea port:The nearest harbour to Taipei is located in the northern city of Keelung.
Location:From Taipei Main (Train) Station, walk across (or under) Zhongxiao Road towards the Building (next to the very tall Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Building). If using the MRT, use Exit 6 (Caesar Park Hotel) at Taipei Main Station. Take elevator to 13th Floor of the Building, which is next to Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Building. You can't miss the huge HI-Logo, when you walksee the Reception!
Rail:HI-Taipei's 13th Floor balcony overlooks Taipei Main Station (3 mins walking distance) where you will find a comprehensive rail network to cities all over Taiwan.
Airport:CKS (Taoyuan) International Airport is located about 50 minutes west of Taipei City. Airport Bus (No.61) costs NT$125 to Taipei Main Station and departs from the Airport (both terminals 1 & 2) every 15 minutes.
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