At the heart of Taipei, Meander 1948 Hostel - Taipei Main Station offers a haven for travelers. Unwind on the tranquil terrace, get lost in a book from the library, or refresh with laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff and prime location near Shilin Night Market.
Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) - 41 min drive
Wanhua Station - 3 min drive
Nangang Station - 10 min drive
Taipei Main Station - 11 min walk
Taipei Subway Station - 6 min walk
Beimen Station - 8 min walk
Zhongshan Station - 10 min walk
Restaurants
大稻埕魯肉飯 - 1 min walk
二師兄肉羹専売店長安店 - 2 min walk
三多屋爸爸嘴 - 1 min walk
茶聚 - 1 min walk
Yokoso coffee stand 台北駅店 - 1 min walk
About this property
MEANDER 1948
When you stay at MEANDER 1948, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Ningxia Night Market and Lungshan Temple. Also, Daan Forest Park and Taipei Arena are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Taipei Subway Station is 6 minutes and Beimen Station is 8 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (4 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Water dispenser
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Library
Communal living room
Water dispenser
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 90
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Handrails in stairwells
Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 100
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Slippers
Sleep well
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
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Housekeeping on request
Energy-saving switches
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files and shoe mitts.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Meander 1948 Hotel Taipei
Meander 1948 Hotel
Meander 1948 Taipei
MEANDER 1948 Hotel
MEANDER 1948 Taipei
MEANDER 1948 Hotel Taipei
Meander 1948 Hostel Taipei Main Station
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at MEANDER 1948?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at MEANDER 1948?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at MEANDER 1948.
What are the check-in and check-out times at MEANDER 1948?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge.
What's the area around MEANDER 1948 like?
MEANDER 1948 is in Datong, a short 6-minute walk from Taipei Subway Station and 6 minutes' walk from Ningxia Night Market. The local area is considered walkable, as well as being good for public transport.
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Reviews
MEANDER 1948 Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast vouchers provided allowed guests to try various local options nearby, adding excitement to their day. (5 reviews)
The airport shuttle was extremely convenient with a short walk from the airport train station. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb, 2026
Very clean, comfortable bedding, friendly staff, and free breakfast vouchers. Located close to the main station. Would definitely stay here again.
Iris
Iris, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar, 2026
Nice Hostel ! It’s our those time here and we love it ! Great location near Taipei main station
Cloé
Cloé, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan, 2026
Overall, this hostel was very clean and well kept! The front desk was very friendly, and the breakfast meal vouchers had a lot of great local options nearby. Wifi was fast and reliable, and the common area is a great place to hang out with filtered water, coffee, and tea included. 10/10 would recommend staying here for a solo trip!
David
David, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 Feb, 2026
Room, washrooms, kitchen, common areas were all clean and well maintained. Kitchen utensils were like new Staff were eager to help, explained things in great details.
Binh
Binh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan, 2026
Staffs are very nice.
Room is clean and comfortable.
Location is convenience
Hoi Yan
Hoi Yan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct, 2025
An excellent hostel/hotel with amazing staff. Super location, amenities, common area with kitchen, information board and support from staff.
ANNE
ANNE, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Sept, 2025
This is a great place to stay. Staff were welcoming, super friendly, and helpful. The communal areas were nice and it’s very convenient getting to the main train station. I’d easily stay here again.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov, 2025
It is a very great experience, with excellent service from the stadf
Lanny
Lanny, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Oct, 2025
Friendly and supportive staffs
NHAT
NHAT, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec, 2025
Second time stayed at this place. We had a different type of guest room for 4 travelers. Room was spacious enough to accommodate 4 adults and luggages. The room is clean and I think they have added more hooks and shelves for putting small things around the room.
Albert
Albert, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Jul, 2025
Great hostel and great staff. The property is renovated, and conveniently located.
Alexander
Alexander, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Jul, 2025
Great place to stay! Staff were kind, awesome amenities, and perfect location close to most of the hotspots. Would definitely recommend.
Austin
Austin, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Jan, 2026
I stayed at Meander 1948 as part of a longer trip. I cycled around the entirety of Taiwan, starting and ending in Taipei with Meander 1948 as my “base”. The staff is lovely. They even agreed to keep my (quite literally) enormous bicycle suitcase while I was cycling. Free of charge.
Jonas
Jonas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Nov, 2025
Nice and clean .
Lam
Lam, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug, 2025
The hotel is clean and quiet. Staffs are very friendly and helpful.
Sing Ann
Sing Ann, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Sept, 2025
I’m happy to report this hotel has kept up its high standards! This was a second stay at Meander 1948 for me during a 2 week trip trip to Taiwan
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
21 Jan, 2026
Room was clean and good location but very small. Hotel offers no tea or coffee just 2 bottles of water complimentary and 2 meal vouchers to eat at local merchants. Shared bathroom across the end of the hall so inconvenient. I don’t recommend this for senior travelers. Better to book with bathroom.
Oanh
Oanh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul, 2025
Great location. Nice, clean and great customer service.
kenny
kenny, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Apr, 2025
Great location. Good stay.
Yon
Yon, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
25 May, 2025
Great place to stay when visiting Taipei
Well located, lovely and helpful staff. I really enjoyed my time there and would definitely recommend it, even if I didn't like the breakfast voucher system.
Virginie
Virginie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Oct, 2024
Had an amazing stay at the hotel, it was quiet, close to main train station very safe and coffee in the morning was wonderful!
Aleksandra
Aleksandra, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
16 Dec, 2025
The hotel is conveniently located right next to Taipei Main Station. I stayed in an 8-person shared room for a few hours due to a flight delay. However, if you are a light sleeper or have never stayed in a dormitory before, I would advise against the shared rooms. Guests come and go at different times, which can make it difficult to get any sleep.
HONGBING
HONGBING, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar, 2025
Just a block from the airport MRT, lots of great food all around. Room was excellent and clean, staff friendly and responsive.
Samuel
Samuel, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Sept, 2025
Good location, tidy and clean
整齊清潔,地點方便。Common kitchen is clean and user friendly. Breakfast coupon is convenient to use and has a wide variety of choice. Helpful and friendly staff