Local Backpacker Hostel
No. 33, Lane. 259, Section. 2, Haian Road. , West Central District, 700 Tainan, Taiwan – Excellent location - show map
Very nice hostel in a good location. The staff is very helpful. I recommend that you stay in this hostel! Also there are some friendly cats :)
Germany
Set in Tainan, Local Backpacker Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around less than 1 km from Chihkan Tower, a 18-minute walk from Tainan Confucius Temple and 35 km from Neimen Zihjhu Temple. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. At the hostel, every room is fitted with a patio with a garden view. Every room has a coffee machine and a shared bathroom, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony and some have city views. The units feature bed linen. Cishan Old Street is 42 km from Local Backpacker Hostel, while Kaohsiung Fudingjin Baoan Temple is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Tainan Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Property practices
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Philipp
Germany“Very nice hostel in a good location. The staff is very helpful. I recommend that you stay in this hostel! Also there are some friendly cats :)”- Jeannet
Netherlands“The staff is very friendly and there are three cats! Additionally, the location is great and the facilities are too. The first hostel I’ve been to that provided skin-care products (lotion, toner, cleanser, etc).” 
Simon
Taiwan“A cosy family-run hostel that provides unbeatable, amazing customer service! Arrived very late but was still greeted by the warm-hearted receptionists and even hung out together to enjoy some local cuisine. Location is perfect as well. Surely...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Local Backpacker HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nights
- Games room
- Fax
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Car hire
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Tile/marble floor
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
- Chinese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 2 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 60
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Local Backpacker Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Local Backpacker Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.
Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.
License number: 238
FAQs about Local Backpacker Hostel
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Local Backpacker Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Games room
- Movie nights
- Happy hour
- Bicycle rental
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
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The prices at Local Backpacker Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Local Backpacker Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Local Backpacker Hostel is 1,050 yards from the centre of Tainan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
