Taipei · Taiwan China
Backpackers hostels Taipei Changchun
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Booking.com
the staff is rude... I ask them not to charge my cc and they disregard my request.. the place has bed bugs. there is no free coffee. there is old homeless men sleeping there. it's a flop house for homeless people.
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Confirmed Booking.com
There were bedbugs or fleas.
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Confirmed Booking.com
See attached photos. #1: Bedbug captured crawling on my bed (recently fed). #2: Bedbug nest discovered by electrical outlet after further searching because management disagreed that first insect was a bedbug. #3: The condition underneath my mattress (multiple earplugs belonging to previous guests, more filth). This bunk is covered in bedbugs and filth. After management finally agreed these were bedbugs, I was moved to a new bunk and the manager kindly offered me a small cake (which I declined). My only request was to be provided with enough coins to properly wash and treat my clothing+bags+belongings in the hostel's dryers (bedbugs require 30 minutes on high heat to kill). He agreed. On the day of my checkout there was a new manager. He was unhappy with the agreement that was made. Originally he offered me only enough coins for a wash cycle ($50 NTD), not even drying. After fighting with him he provided another $100 NTD to cover two 40-minute drying cycles. This still wasn't nearly enough and I had to spend another $100 NTD of my own money. I was asking for very little. Just enough to properly clean my belongings after being exposed to an insane bedbug infestation and prevent their spread to my next destination. The 2nd manager treated me like I was trying to rip off the hostel or something and became emotional and childish. I've never had such a heated encounter with staff. They have no clue how to identify, manage, or treat bedbugs. This is the only time I've ever considered pursuing a refund. The showers and toilets are also gross (toilet paper goes in the bin 🤢).
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Confirmed Booking.com
Bed bugs and mold. The place has a strong mold issue. If you are sensitive I'd skip this place.
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Vibe Analysis
Backpackers hostels Taipei Changchun is a budget pick with a useful Taipei location, close to everyday basics like PX Mart and relatively near the metro. It fits best as a bare-bones option when price and location matter more than comfort or atmosphere. There is a large common room, hot and cold drinking water, bed curtains for privacy, and luggage storage may be flexible after checkout. Some dorms are small, with around four beds, and some beds seem clean enough for a simple overnight. The social side seems weak rather than lively. The place can feel quiet, and the crowd may skew older, so it is not a natural fit for anyone looking for a classic backpacker hangout. Cleanliness is the main problem. Mold, damp smells, dirty curtains, dusty walls or vents, grim wash areas, and tiny windowless rooms appear to be serious recurring issues. Noise also travels badly through the building, with thin walls and late-night disturbance possible.
Signals to check
- Bed bugs are a serious risk here, with specific recent accounts involving a bunk and electrical outlet area.
- Bathrooms, carpets, curtains, walls, sinks, and kitchen areas may be dirty or poorly maintained.
- Rooms can be tiny, windowless, damp-smelling, and badly soundproofed.
- Staff interactions can be difficult, including payment, booking, and problem-handling issues.
- WiFi, lockers, free coffee, towels, and slippers should not be assumed.