backpackers hostel - Changchun

Staff was super nice, I loved the neighborhood which has abundant options to eat and discover what I perceived as maybe "authentic" Taipei, very few tourists and friendly locals who are genuinely interested and talk to you. Airport pickup was organized by the staff in an excellent manner and everything worked perfect.

Dorms are pretty small so with everybody's luggage it gets crammed. The door to the dorm did not lock properly. The staff immediately came and fixed it, but it happened several times during the stay that you could open the door without key card. I did not have an insecure feeling and was not afraid that something would be stolen, but the locks are maybe something to improve. Also the private lockers are a bit tricky: when the battery in the lockers runs empty, they cannot be opened anymore- so when I had an early flight and knew that staff would not be around to help, I preferred to keep my valuables outside of the safe. Also be aware that if you reserve for another stay and pay directly in advance, you can get this reimbursed if you cancel up to three days in advance, but only if you still have your payment receipt. I did not have that anymore and so I could not cancel the stay (was looking for a place closer to the airport). Now, this is absolutely my own fault because I lost the receipt and the hostel simply has to follow accounting rules. Just wanted to emphasize for fellow travelers to take good care of their receipt.