Hostels in Taiwan, China

"The environment is okay, but I wouldn't recommend it for female travelers (reason at the end). They have two buildings. One has separate male and female showers, while the other has shared ones. The downside is that the separate showers are on the -1 floor, which is a bit inconvenient. The curtain for my bunk bed was split, so it couldn't block drafts, and privacy was quite poor. Besides that, a fellow traveler told me that when she booked a female-only bed, there was no gender requirement during booking or check-in. And a male guest appeared in the female-only room for two consecutive nights (there were men's shoes and male snoring)."

"The hot tub in the room is in an open-air space, which is something to be aware of when booking. The tub is large enough for two people to lie in simultaneously, quite spacious but not very deep. The large floor-toceiling windows offer a fantastic view. Parking is conveniently located just across the street. Tangweigou Park is within walking distance, and there are plenty of restaurants nearby. The Chinese-style porridge for breakfast was just average. There's no place to hang clothes in the bathroom."

"This was my first time staying at a hostel. I had a late-night flight and was scheduled to arrive at the hotel around 3 AM, so I searched for a place with 24-hour check-in and shower facilities, and found this one. It turned out to be a great choice! However, since I chose a dormitory, I felt bad about making noise late at night. I think I'll opt for a private room next time. The bed was plush, clean, and incredibly comfortable, so I fell asleep instantly. But I learned that I'll need to prepare for my roommates' breathing and snoring on future stays! I understand it's a shared experience when staying in a dormitory, but I thought I'd share this for others' reference. The hotel itself felt safe as it was women-only, the interior design was lovely, and the staff were incredibly kind. I spoke with different staff members during check-in, check-out, and when collecting my luggage. All of them spoke fluent English and understood some Japanese, providing excellent service. The place was also cleaned regularly. The common areas had a warm atmosphere, and it was helpful to be able to refill drinks and water. The toilet and shower are in the same space, separated by a glass partition, which some people might find a bit uncomfortable. However, it was kept clean, and with a bit of personal adjustment, I think it offers great value for money! You'll be using slippers that others have worn, so if that bothers you, bring your own waterproof pair. There are no toiletries like cosmetics or toothbrushes, but shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are provided. A hairdryer is also available. The shower pressure is a bit weak. When walking from Taipei Main Station after my late-night flight, I passed through the west side of Taipei Station and felt very tense seeing homeless people gathered and sleeping there. I'm not sure if there's an alternative route, but those arriving at night or late at night should be aware."

"Excellent location, about 3min walk from the train station (and the buses departing for Alishan, I came to Chiayi to visit Alishan), and about 10min the other way from a very good night market. It was clean, the receptionist was very nice, the kitchen was well-equipped and there was breakfast (toast, butter, jam, salted egg yolk cookies, teabags, different kinds of milk). There's a balcony overlooking the surrounding streets to sit on too. Would definitely recommend for someone looking for a clean, convenient budget-friendly place to spend the night!"

"Downsides: 1. The toilet stank to high heaven. Every time I walked past, it was like entering a gas chamber – truly awful. 2. No refunds for early check-out. For example, if you book for four days and leave two days early, you won't get your money back. 3. Breakfast was incredibly basic, just half a slice of toast with jam. 4. There's only one large dining table, and you might encounter strange guests who could bother you. It’s better to just eat out. Upsides: 1. It's very close to Formosa Boulevard MRT Station, Exit 8. However, if you're not specifically looking for a place near Formosa Boulevard, there are better hostels in Kaohsiung for the same price and standard. If you do choose this one, I'd recommend staying for just one night. Staying two or more nights feels like you're getting ripped off."

"I had a wonderful stay at this hostel and was very impressed with everything. My flight arrived quite late at night, and the front desk closes at midnight. However, a kind male staff member was there to welcome me and kindly explained everything I needed to know about the hostel. I’m very sorry that I didn’t ask for his name, but I truly appreciate his help and warm welcome, especially since I arrived late at night. I especially want to thank him because his kindness and helpfulness really made me feel comfortable after arriving. The room was clean and comfortable, and I slept very well. The hostel is also conveniently located within walking distance of Taipei Main Station MRT, which made getting around very easy. The shower room and toilet are separated, but they are very close to each other, so it was not inconvenient at all. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and was very impressed with this hostel. Everything was perfect, and I would definitely be happy to stay here again ❤️"

"Bathroom was not that clean but the kitchen was really disgusting with bugs in the coffee in the morning, you have to pay for leaving your luggage In a locker before the checkin, no USB/ USB-c to charge your phone you need the ********* adapter, I had to buy it for one night since during my two weeks trip all the other hostels I’ve stayed at did have a USB-C one. The self check in did not work with my name but the staff did help me by changing something in the system."

"This was my second time staying here in Taichung. It's clean, and communication is easy via LINE. However, there was a slight misunderstanding. I thought check-out was at 12:00 PM, but it's actually 11:00 AM, which almost resulted in me being charged extra. Luckily, I communicated through LINE, so I avoided the penalty. ฉันไปพักที่นี่ครั้งที่ 2 ที่ไปเมืองไถจง ที่นี่สะอาด ติดต่อง่ายผ่าน ไลน์ แต่มีความเข้าใจผิดเล็กน้อย ฉันเข้าใจว่า เช็กเอ้าเวลา 12.00 น. แต่ ความจริงคือเช็กเอ้า 11.00 น. ทำให้ฉันเกือบโดนปรับเงิน แต่โชคดีที่ฉันได้พูดคุยผ่านไลน์ทำให้ฉันไม่โดนปรับเงิน"

"I booked this last minute, and they only had an 8-bed dorm, but the design is very clever – a long row layout. It's actually less disruptive than the 4-bed dorms at their Kaifeng Street branch, which have a cross-shaped layout. The wooden ladders to the top bunks are also much easier to climb than metal ones. The common areas are well-designed and clearly segmented for different functions. The direct access from the elevator to the lobby also gives a feeling of spaciousness. Downstairs, there are plenty of food stalls, which is very convenient. It's closer to the metro than the Kaifeng Street location, so I'd definitely pick this one over the other, even if it's a bit more expensive."