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Reviews of Norden Ruder Hostel Taichung

12F, No 123, Jianguo Road, Central District , Central District, 400 Taichung, Taiwan

#5 of 102 B&Bs and Inns in Taichung

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 468 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    But front desk service can improve — they didn’t tell us about the rooftop lounge, we only found out on check-out day. Also, staff treated English-speaking guests better than us, which felt a bit unfair. Comfortable stay overall, but service needs to be more consistent

    Hotel is clean and simple, first impression quite good.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hotel is right across from Taichung Station, with a great view of the old and new station buildings. Very modern design, clean rooms, and stylish common areas – perfect for young travelers or backpackers. The setup is very simple (just two beds and a bathroom, no TV or extras), which makes it affordable and practical. I recommended it to my son and think younger guests will really enjoy the atmosphere. For myself, since I prefer a more comfortable room with a chair and TV, I probably wouldn’t stay again. But overall, it’s a great choice for budget travelers who like modern style and convenience.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    10
    Good location, clean and comfortable place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Good location, the public area and room are clean and comfortable, bed is comfortable, shower room is big and clean, the facilities all good, totally recommended!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    10
    Loved it!! Super comfortable & most importantly clean & neat
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As someone who’s picky on where I stay, it was superrr nice here!! I definitely recommend!! Very clean & pretty, a beautiful ambiance !! Very close to the train station & mall as well:)

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was the cutest hostel I have ever stayed in. Dorm rooms are shared between 2 people and each room includes its own bathroom so it’s absolutely perfect if you are staying with a friend. Great common area and rooftop area that is open 24/7. We stumbled upon it when booking last minute so went in with no expectations, and I only wish we had known about it earlier as I would have happily stayed several nights. It was a wonderfully designed hostel and everything was clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    9.0
    Perfect, enjoyable, comfortable, and happy.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing much; everything was better than expected. There are even clothing racks on the balcony on each floor for residents to hang their clothes dry. Extremely thoughtful. Luggage storage after check out seems very secure. I like that they worked with the local businesses to establish a friendly network for visitors.

    Everything was perfect and better than expected from a hostel (compared to my previous experience in Taipei). Really fell in love with the design and thoughtfulness of all the facilities there. I would have stayed longer if I had the chance and will definitely try to stay here again in the future. Taichung itself is also a surprisingly lovely city, I could tell from the thoughtfulness of the hostel, and the books they shared in the space with its residents.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    8.0
    Great location. Very clean and good facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No window in my room but otherwise very good.

    Just a 2 min walk from main train station. Lovely and clean. Everything worked well. Shower nice and hot. My room did not have windows so I found that a bit odd but otherwise all good.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The door of the shared room is a big problem indeed... Everything was great except the sound caused when people trying to close it. A bit pity... Not sure that is possible to arrange people with their check out time? It might work?

    Location is great and public facilities are awesome! I love their interior decor. Staffs are nice.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    10
    100% would recommend - Lovely spaces, clean rooms, amazing staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room layouts and common spaces were well thought out to accommodate privacy with a clean and cosy interior design. The rooftop was lovely as well! Lots of space for all guests so it doesn't feel busy and crowded. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The place is opposite Taichung train station, close to bus stops, and there's a large ubike stand area just outside so it was super convenient to get around. It looks like another level of the building is being renovated for the new 'Ruder's Cafe' - I'm sure it will be just as beautiful when it opens.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    9.0
    very Muji-esque stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    just one toilet on each floor

    the location,decor, the details

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very cozy and neat little place within the tall building. It was so close to the bus stop, walkable to most attractions. I really enjoyed the location and hostel was nice! It has everything that you need for our 2 nights stay

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    8.0
    Excellent location, value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ceiling of the room looks a bit too raw. Sleeping under the hanging aircon seems intimidating, especially after we experienced the earthquake on 11 Jun.

    Location. Modern, homely, youthful, and cool.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I booked the 2-bed dorm, and the shared bathroom was between two bedrooms, which enables guests to clearly hear what the other was doing in the bathroom. I could not sleep until 1am because my roommate was very noisy in the bathroom late at night. Moreover, there was no hanger inside the bathroom, I had to hang my clothes outside the bathroom in a small "hall". But then then door looks straight to that small hall area. I would feel really uncomfortable if I was naked reaching out for my clothes at the same time my room mate opened the door.

    The place was very clean. There were a lot of common space where you could sit and relax while admiring the view of the city. The location was very convenient, especially for a person who constantly needs to travel between train stations like me. The bidet in the toilet is a huge plus!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No windows in the room. But this is made up for the beautiful full full windows in the common area

    Such a beautiful hostel, cannot rate it highly enough. Very beautiful decor, great facilities & location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    10
    Wonderful staycation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no table inside the room.

    The place was so clean and has incredible view from outside.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    9.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air con or some other machine was super loud at night doing different cycles so it would keep waking me up

    Nice concept with lots of areas to be outside of the room. Stable WiFi good enough for zoom meetings.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    8.0
    good location and convenient to train station, bus stops, convenient store, restos
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    only 2 toilets in the entire floor. i wish the separate the entrance of the shower and toilet so both can be utilize at the same time separately

    very clean and lucky enough to have quite roomies.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good vibe, cozy, comfortable and near to the train station

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    People are not as friendly as other hostels I have been in. I barely talked with anyone there and feel I have spent way more time in this hostel than in any other. Not sure if it is due to the guests or the set up of the hostel.

    Great hostel, it almost feel like a hotel. It was super clean and comfortable. Very well equipped kitchen.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    It's really closed to the train station and the price is really reasonable. I have nothing to challenge.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its clean, the atmospherw is quite comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    1. Opposite the railway station (you can easily spot!!!) 2. The rooms with a shared bathroom (Thoughtful space design for a light traveller) 3. Catching a glimpse of the trains coming in and out with a cup of 🍵 ☕ , the IKEA kitchen studio, friendly and approachable front desk staffs, the bookshelf for soul-searching (cafe-lovers would love it!!!) Learnt to slow down during travelling.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional hostel with amazing design.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in. Clean, wonderful designed with an eye for detail. Great views and great rooftop. Exceptionally clean and plenty of privacy. Friendly staff and close to the train station.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    9.0
    Comfy sleep!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No window from bed; no sound barrier from neighbour

    Modern, clean, extremely comfortable beds

    Stayed in April 2025

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