Backpack 41 Youth Hostel - Taichung

The hostel is nice and not far from Taichung train station. The common space on the first floor is big. The bed is comfortable and extra pillow are free of charge. I stayed during January but I didn't feel the blanket warm at all. The bathroom is clean but just fine

This is the cleanest hostel I've stayed at. The Staff work hard to maintain cleanliness. The atmosphere is quiet and serene in the dorms. It's conveniently located downtown. I did not like being harassed while I was there. Some of the staff assumed I couldn't pay for my nights, even though I paid for everything up front. They wanted to know how long I intended to stay and if I had money. That part made my stay unpleasant.

Honestly not sure why this place has gotten so high ratings. 4 nights, Female Dorm, 4th floor experience: - Sunken bed, and creaky wooden frames. Every movement by your bunk mate is felt. - female room but not floor exclusive - shared bathroom with males on the floor - very small toilet booth and bathing area - not sure how often the toilet is cleaned but it’s always so musty - WIFI is bad - hardly any connectivity - Nearest laundry is 750m away, not too bad Common area - kitchen is filled with guests’ stuff, very cluttered. Fridge seems, stuffy. Pros? I guess the 7-11 opposite makes up for it. And Forth Union Miyahara is just around the corner. That’s about it. Service by front desk was very accommodating too for my late check-in. Also gotta note that there are quite a number of pretty elderly people staying there who seems to be long term basis? There was always this elderly man who makes breakfast at around 10am during my stay. So it’s not really a youth backpacker hostel if that’s what you’re looking for.

Seriously - a private hotel room is the same price as a dorm here. At the very least provide WiFi that works. No connection the whole time I stayed. Password never worked - it wouldn't connect. Very poor for a hostel

Hostel with very nice location in front of 7-11 and 5 min walk from train station. Cozy common area where it's easy to meet others backpackers. It has shared mixed bathrooms for both genders so be aware. One thing important for foreign backpackers: local guests will leave very early in the morning (6-7am) and make a lot of noise everyday, also cleaning staff will absolutely violate the room at 11 with a vacuum cleaner and turn off ac until 3. So be aware if you're someone waking up easily and want to sleep in.

It was the worst experience that I ever had with a hostel. The property is in a good location. The building appears to be fairly new. But everything else is a big zero. The business caters only to local tourists. The staff members speak only Chinese regardless of the guests' nationality. The bunk beds are flimsy and creamy. The bed sheets for the upper bunks are dirty. The combination locks are a nuisance. To avoid aggravation and non responsive staff, go stay somewhere else.

At first glance, the hostel appeared to be modern and well equipped. The staff members did not speak any English to me at check-in even though I could only communicate in English. Maybe they did not wish to have any non-Chinese speaking customers? When I got to the dorm at 4 pm, I found no space to put my luggage. There were toe nail and dead skin pieces on the bed sheet. Staff members did not attempt to solve problems but instead would tell the complaining guest to leave the property immediately. There was no hospitality shown whatsoever. They seemed to care more if the front door was closed properly than to find ways to improve the level of their service. To save yourself aggravation, just avoid this place. ***Their deragatory reply proves my points exactly.

The location is convenient, the water pressure is sufficient, and the service staff is friendly. They provide body wash and shampoo, while other personal items you need to bring by yourself. However, the hostel should be more careful about the cleanliness of the room. After taking off the pillow case, the pillow center is yellow, and there is garbage beside the bed , really hope that the cleanliness will be strengthened.