So, yes, this "hostel" is on the 22nd floor of a shopping mall. While the hostel's official directions ask you to look for the "Asia Plaza" between the Caesar Park Hotel and the Shin Kong Building, the big sign out front says "WutuAkiba Mall", so just take exit M6 from Taipei Main Station and keep your eyes peeled.

Check in, the common area and breakfast are all on the 22nd floor. Your room probably won't be, but that makes the mall's elevators a good thing. Staff's English is passable but, please, do try out your Chinese, if you know any. The WiFi is free. It's open on the 22nd floor but password protected on the rest. Do ask for the password.

The room is simple. Reminded me of a college dorm. No living room, just three bedrooms, each with a locking door, and a shared bathroom. My room did have a sink. I guess to prevent one tying up the bathroom if all they need to do is shave or brush their teeth.

Breakfast was simple too. Instant coffee, hot chocolate or milk tea; sugar and non-dairy creamer; congee and various toppings; bread for toasting and spreads (butter, jam and peanut butter).

I only stayed here one night, but I definitely want to stay here again. This is the place to stay for a simple place to rest your head when you're not out and about. Not fancy, but just the essentials.

family of 4, stay in a quad room - 2single beds and 1double beds

likes :-

1) near to taipei main station - very easy to find with the direction given, just opposite taipei main station (see the tall brown building next to caesar hotel)
2) excellent location - easy to travel to
keelung, jiufen, shifen, yeliu (with the bus, train, high speed train, local train at Taipei main station)
3) room practical and simple - do not expect hotel design
4) toiletries - bath gel and shampoo available in bathroom (also have a bathtub)
5) room size for 4person and 5luggages - spacious
6) breakfast provide - bread (jam, butter), chinese porridge, green bean soup available - simple but sufficient to start the day.
7) friendly staff- they use Wechat and Line App to correspondence as the room we stay is at another floor
8) have a huge weight scale (very good for shoppers like us who worried about overweight of our luggages)

dislike -
1) the bath towel is too thin - more than face towel...

our opinion on this area - we find the beauty products (at the shops around this area) like face mask, cleanser, lip mask slightly cheaper than other location...
also food - not much variety and many shops do not have table and chairs for us to eat there, they cater more to takeaway

Holo Family Hostel provokes the axiom "you get what you pay for."

Please don't book Holo if you are expecting 5 star accommodation. Holo's main attraction is its location, directly opposite Taipei Main Station.

The hostel is on the 22nd floor. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful. The dorm I stayed in was small with many beds. No table or chairs to sit, so it is really on there to sleep. Bathroom was clean and the water hot.

Breakfast was self serve in a cramped area behind reception, very basic, tea, coffee, warm bread, rice porridge, condiments.

If your arriving in Taipei and you want an easy place to find and in a convenient location then this is the place to stay. I'd say no, go elsewhere if you looking for a place to relax and unwind at the end of a day or two sightseeing.