The Design's Secret Lair CYTS Lobster
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Design's Secret Lair CYTS Lobster
9F., No. 22, Sec. 1, Chongqing N. Rd., Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan 103, China
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Highlights
Sparkling clean
Cozy rooms
Excellent service
Ideal location
Top local pickAmenities
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Postal Service
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Express Check-In and Check-Out
No Smoking in Public Areas
Elevator
Clothes Dryer
All amenities
Property Description
With rich and playful creativity and ingenuity, it subverts the traditional imagination of youth hostels. Whoever says that youth hostels cannot play creativity. Create an ingenious atmosphere for different room types and personalities. Not only can you completely relax here, but you can also feel the warmth of going home, keeping the excitement of private travel.
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9.0/10
Greatvery near Taipei Main Station, just 10-15 mins walk. facilities are good. suitable for a backpacker.
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Surroundings
Metro: Taipei Main
(200m)
Metro: Beimen
(430m)
Airport: Taipei Songshan Airport
(6.5km)
Airport: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
(42.2km)
Train: Wanhua Station
(2.8km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
6
Morning Family Room
1 bunk bed and 1 single bed
35m² | Floor: 9
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
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18
Superior Double Room
1 double bed
33m² | Floor: 9
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
In-Room Wired Internet
Curtain
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10
Mini Family Room with Shared Bathroom
1 bunk bed
6m² | Floor: 9
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
In-Room Wired Internet
Curtain
Check Availability
9
Business Double Room
1 double bed
16m² | Floor: 9
No window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
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6
Standard Double Room(No Windows)
1 double bed
18m² | Floor: 9
No window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
Check Availability
31
Classic Double Room
1 double bed
20m² | Floor: 9
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
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5
Comfort Triple Room
1 sofa bed and 1 double bed
24m² | Floor: 9
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
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16
Superior Twin Room
2 single beds
22m² | Floor: 9
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
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13
Basic Triple Room
1 bunk bed and 1 single bed
22m² | Floor: 9
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
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5
Bed In 8-Bed Man Dormitory Room
1 bunk bed
50m² | Floor: 9
May not have a window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
Check Availability
13
Standard Twin Room(No Windows)
1 bunk bed
25m² | Floor: 9
No window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
Check Availability
5
Bed In 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
1 bunk bed
50m² | Floor: 9
May not have a window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
Check Availability
7
Classic Quadruple Family room
2 bunk beds
20m² | Floor: 9
No window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
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5
Large Family Room
2 bunk beds
30m² | Floor: 9
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
Check Availability
13
Comfort Double Room
1 double bed
18m² | Floor: 9
May not have a window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
Check Availability
4
Single Room
1 single bed
18m² | Floor: 9
No window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
In-Room Wired Internet
Curtain
Check Availability
5
Family Junior Suite(No Windows)
2 bunk beds
14m² | Floor: 9
No window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
Check Availability
3
Classic Twin Room
1 bunk bed
25m² | Floor: 9
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
Check Availability
2
Wooden Style Classic Quadruple Room
2 bunk beds
18.2m² | Floor: 9
No window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
24-Hour Hot Water
Curtain
In-room Wi-Fi
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Guest Reviews
9/10
Great
67 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.9
- Amenities8.2
- Location9.5
- Service9.3
Average for similar properties in Taipei
AI Summary
The room for three is spacious with a soft bed. Convenient location near Taipei Main Station and Taoyuan Airport MRT. High cleanliness standards and friendly staff. Spacious public areas with cooking amenities.
Sue.Gi.Yama
January 31, 2025
This is a guest house or hostel, so don't expect exquisite hotel services. For a reasonable price, Room 9 was a pretty decent place to stay for a solo lady traveler. Not so fancy. However, you have the basic things you need except for toothbrush but I don't mind coz it's a personal thing that every traveler must have handy. The room has a clean comfy bed, duvet and 2 pillows, strong wifi, cable TV, and hair dryer. The bathroom is spacious and clean. There are slippers and a bathroom door rug. The location is good. There's a bus stop right in front of the exit. Taipei bus station and Taipei Main station are about 6-8 minutes on foot. There's also a 711 next to the building. The staff are there 24/7 to assist and the best part is that they can speak GOOD ENGLISH! Smooth transaction.
I just hope they add landmarks on their hotel descriptions to locate it easier, especially at night.
Overall it was a good experience staying there.
Chung Yan
September 8, 2024
I actually make a mistake booking this hostel but I could not believe a small hostel doing quite good. Bed is clean and comfortable. Bathroom is so clean. Everything I need is in the common room. The room I got is small one but it doesn't make me feel bad about it. For this value it is more than I expected. The host are friendly and helpful. Regards Chung Lee
Mike KL Yong
March 14, 2025
Cleanliness of shower room need to be improve..
PYU85
December 29, 2023
very near Taipei Main Station, just 10-15 mins walk. facilities are good. suitable for a backpacker.
甯水小姐
May 13, 2025
It is very close to the MRT Beimen Station and Huayin Street
There are a lot of food, about 10 minutes walk from the North Station
But there are few late night snack options nearby after 10pm
When I went there, the hotel upgraded me because the girls' dormitory was full!
Thank you very much!
In addition to the lack of water pressure in the bathroom and the strange temperature
The others are great
The bed was very nice
There is a snack shop selling noodle dumplings nearby. They sell delicious southern rice dumplings.
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Man.go
May 15, 2025
The hotel rooms are nice and the public hall is well stocked with kitchenware and cooking tools. The place is clean and close to the Beimen subway and the airport MRT. The only thing is that TV is not digital broadcast. I couldn't see the house number clearly, so I took the blue elevator inside the mall to the 9th floor. The overall feeling is good.
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XIAOHAN
January 7, 2025
My personal feeling is that the bedcloth cannot completely block the outside and light will come in. There are no individual lockers, and the number of bathrooms is relatively small. I followed Google Map to the bottom of the arrivals building, but there wasn't even a sign. I had to find the place by myself. The advantage is that it is really close to the station, it is relatively cheap near the station, and the attitude at the front desk is also very good.
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SamuelChan
March 17, 2025
Very good, clean, close to Taipei Main Station
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Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Parking
Parking
Business Services
Postal Service
Front Desk Services
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Luggage Storage
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Elevator
Cleaning Services
Clothes Dryer
Safety & Security
Security Alarm
Smoke Detector
Fire Extinguisher
CCTV In Public Areas
Fire Alarm
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–20:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–20:00
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Children between 0 and 5 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
There is no age limit for checked in guests.
Quiet Hours
Guests are required to keep quiet between 22:00–07:00
Parties
Parties and activities not allowed
Paying at the Hotel
Certification Details
Business entity name & ID no.: 框外創意股份有限公司/54335307
Property Description
- Opened: 2013
- Number of Rooms: 33
With rich and playful creativity and ingenuity, it subverts the traditional imagination of youth hostels. Whoever says that youth hostels cannot play creativity. Create an ingenious atmosphere for different room types and personalities. Not only can you completely relax here, but you can also feel the warmth of going home, keeping the excitement of private travel.
Please open your heart with Mr. Lobster, explore the ocean freely with boldness, bring a new vision, and explore the beauty of this city from different angles.
Please open your heart with Mr. Lobster, explore the ocean freely with boldness, bring a new vision, and explore the beauty of this city from different angles.