Modern hostel near Songshan Cultural Park combines affordability with style. The property offers both dorms and private rooms with contemporary design, clean bathrooms, and social spaces. The neighborhood provides authentic local experience away from tourist crowds.
Chase Walker Inn occupies the upper floors of a low-rise building on Lane 61, Bade Road Section 1, in Zhongshan District—one of central Taipei's most lived-in urban neighbourhoods. Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, a repurposed 1937 tobacco factory complex now housing design studios, exhibition spaces, and weekend markets, is roughly a 10-minute walk north. Zhongshan MRT Station (Brown and Red Lines) is approximately 800 metres away, placing Taipei Main Station, Ximending, and Shilin Night Market all within easy metro reach.
The hostel opened in the early 2010s and has cultivated a reputation as one of Taipei's more design-conscious budget options. The interior blends exposed brick with polished concrete and custom-built timber bunk frames, giving dorm spaces an artisan feel uncommon at this price point. Ventilation and temperature control in dorm rooms are above average, and curtained individual berths provide a measure of privacy.
Accommodation options include co-ed and female-only 6-bed dorms and several private rooms (doubles and twins), each with en-suite or shared bathrooms. All beds come with personal reading lights, USB charging ports, and lockable under-bed storage or separate lockers.
Common areas include a ground-floor lounge with a communal kitchen where guests can store and prepare food, a bicycle rental station that makes day-trip exploration cheap and convenient, and a small terrace. Free high-speed Wi-Fi reaches all areas. Reception operates long hours and staff regularly recommend local restaurants, itineraries, and walking routes that avoid the standard tourist circuits.
Amenities
- common area
- free WiFi
- lockers
- laundry
- kitchen
- bike rental
Location
No. 2, Lane 61, Section 1, Bade Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, 104
25.0476, 121.5342 View on map
Highlights
- Design-conscious dorm rooms with curtained individual berths, reading lights, and USB charging ports in each bunk
- Free bicycle lending for guests—ideal for exploring Songshan District and the riverside cycling paths
- Communal kitchen allows guests to shop and cook local produce, cutting food costs substantially
- 10-minute walk from Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, with free exhibitions and weekend design markets
Tips for visiting
- Zhongshan MRT Station connects the Red and Brown lines; plan rides ahead during morning rush hour
- The communal kitchen has shared condiments—bring only what you specifically need
- Songshan Cultural Park hosts weekend flea markets and pop-up design events that are often free to enter
When to visit
Year-round; autumn (September–November) offers mild weather. Avoid Chinese New Year week when local businesses close and transport is congested.
Accessibility
Upper-floor location accessed by stairs; not well-suited to guests with mobility impairments. Confirm elevator availability when booking.