Hotel PaPa Whale

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Hotel PaPa Whale
7.8 (4027 reviews)
No. 46, Kunming Street , Taipei , TW
+886 2 2331 1177

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room size
Limited breakfast variety

Categories

Cleanliness
6.13
There are concerns about the condition of the walls, with signs of aging and cleanliness issues.
Service
8.6
The staff is described as friendly and helpful, providing good service even late at night.
Location
8.64
Multiple reviews highlight a good location, close to the Ximen night market and other amenities.
Room Quality
6.59
Reviews mention small rooms, particularly in the basement, with some facilities feeling outdated.
Amenities
8.12
Amenities include a gym and breakfast options nearby, but there are some limitations mentioned.
Value for Money
8.58
Guests found the price reasonable considering the location and facilities provided.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Breakfast options are good but repetitive for longer stays, according to guest feedback.
Overall Experience
8.1
Overall, guests expressed satisfaction with their stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 18:47

Property Description

Modern Accommodation in Ximending Shopping District
Hotel PaPa Whale offers a modern and exquisite stay in the vibrant Ximending shopping district. Just a short walk from MRT Ximen Station and MRT Beimen Station, this hotel provides convenience and style for your Taipei adventure.

Convenient Metro Access to Top Attractions
With its strategic location, Hotel PaPa Whale allows easy access to Taipei's key attractions. Explore the city effortlessly with quick metro rides to Taipei Main Station, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Taipei Songshan Airport, and Taipei 101.

Comfortable Rooms and Dining Options
Each guest room is equipped with essential amenities for a comfortable stay, including air conditioning, in-room safe, and free toiletries. Indulge in buffet breakfast at the hotel restaurant or savor Japanese and hot pot dishes at TAKAO1972.

Book your stay at Hotel PaPa Whale for a delightful Taipei experience!

Important information:

Please note that all room types in this property do not have a window.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TSA

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 4027 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.13
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 6.59
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 8.1
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dtgjuedrthsefgsaedfh • solo_traveller • us
9
Fun!
Pros:

The hotel is fun. It has a hostel atmosphere, but you don't need to share rooms with people. The breakfast is pretty eclectic with lots of Taiwanese food and international food. There was a giant mural of a horse on my wall, which was neat. Everything seemed clean and well maintained.

Cons:

There was a nightlight in the room I couldn't figure out how to turn off. Also, the staff was really quite curt with me when I contacted them to see if I could change the dates. They were really unwilling to budge on their policies. And y'know, that's my fault. I didn't even read the policies, so it's not like it's their fault. Still, they could have been more empathetic about the whole thing. it really sucks when you suddenly don't have a place to spend the night.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Zixin • couple • sg
1
Bad experience, definitely wouldn’t recommend staying here
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The walls of the room are very thin and you can literally hear people from other rooms talking, sneezing as well as their alarms every morning. The room cleaning staff also do not clean up the room properly. They merely changed the towels when requested. The location is very far from Ximending and a lot of walking is required.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Itai • couple • il
3
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Rita • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Sorawit • family_with_children • th
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Too dark and no window

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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TANER HAZIR • solo_traveller • tr
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Zulhilmi • solo_traveller • my
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Phuvanutt • extended_group • th
9
Awesome
Pros:

Location Service

Cons:

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2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Al bashier • solo_traveller • ph
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Gumpol • couple • th
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Shihhsien • couple • tw
7
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Chris • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Chan • family_with_children • hk
6
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
仁德 • family_with_children • tw
4
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Remo • couple • ch
7
Pros:

Nice location with great vibes. Staff was frendly.

Cons:

designer door to the toilet has openings so the privacy is not given or the door not needed

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Eric • family_with_children • tw
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Vinny D" • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Loved the area , the decor, the vibe.

Cons:

Well I arrived 8 -9 AM stored bags was great did paperwork, told them would love early check in if possible 1-2 if could worked in hotel industry many years so understand the process, how ever was disappointed the nade me wait exactly to check in time lime it's a rigid rule , I hung out I knew the room was ready so even 30 min early would be something, but all in all great place thin walls but that's something you can only avoid during initial construction without a huge undertaking.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Sothpisey • solo_traveller • fr
1
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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MEI HSUEH • couple • tw
9
整體住宿經驗佳，地點好，唯上述兩缺點能改進就完美了！
Pros:

這次第二次住宿住無障礙房，房間變大，浴室也變很大ㄧ間，很喜歡。

Cons:

由於是無障礙房，浴室門是雕花通風看得到裡面的，變成洗澡時會冷，浴室內無掛毛巾的毛巾架，有點不方便。

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Dilpreet • couple • in
10
A unique hotel with artistic interiors, a creative shipping-container concept, and a great location in Ximending. A love
Pros:

The hotel has such a unique character, giving the rooms the feeling of staying inside the shipping containers. I absolutely loved the artistic interiors, vintage details, and all the little corners filled with character. There was something interesting to admire every time I walked around.

The location in Ximending is a big plus, with plenty of shops, food options, and lively streets nearby, making it convenient to explore Taipei. The nearest MRT is XImen station 10 mins walk from the hotel.

Cons:

Everything was good.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee