LUCAS Grandma
For mature women traveling solo or with close friends, staying at a hostel has become a viable option. Grandma has experienced hostels in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, and Yilan, and has pinpointed the details that matter most to her.
Proximity to train stations or easy bus access; soft, professional, and warm-hearted service along with abundant travel information; female-only floors with secure access; spacious and distinctive common areas with free drinks; a variety of room types to suit everyone from light sleepers to heavy sleepers; clean bathroom facilities and bedding; breakfast provided, and even if simple, there’s always a cup of aromatic coffee. There’s even a thoughtful policy allowing check-out extensions just by leaving a review.
1. Taipei MenDing Hostel
2. Taichung Migratory Bird
3. Kaohsiung Station Front SINGLE INN
4. Yilan ChuanYi LaoYe Inn
High-quality hostels around Taipei Main Station
Exit Y13 of Taipei Underground Mall, near the Taipei Metro exit. A 10-minute walk to Ningxia Night Market to enjoy Michelin-level cuisine. The owner collects vintage items, giving the hostel an artistic vibe. The first floor is a café, and the upper floors are backpacker rooms.
■ MenDing Hostel website
■ Taipei MRT website
A newly opened hostel in 2018.
Keycard room locks.
Feature: 8.5mm steel-framed bunk beds offering excellent stability.
Attention to detail: German spring mattresses, safes, reading lights, bedside tables, and long storage ledges.
Equipped with elevators and accessible bathrooms.
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Freshly made breakfast.
Handmade desserts.
Close to Taipei Main Station Y13 exit.
Bright and comfortable lodging.
A hostel under the Lavender Forest brand, warm and hipster. Located in central Taichung, across from the Gōngyì Post Office bus stop, with free Wi-Fi, breakfast included, female-only floors with access control, digital lockers, and self-service laundry.
■ Migratory Bird Taichung Hostel website
■ Taichung City Bus (free rides within 10km) website
Shared common lounge.
Complimentary indoor slippers.
Cozy sleep rooms: multiple room types available (twin rooms, four-person dorms, four-person bunks, eight-person bunks).
Shared bathrooms: designed with wet and dry separation.
Lockers: Equipped with sensor locks and provide large bath towels.
Breakfast area: The setup is pretty quirky, even offering fried rice and noodles.
Its location near the train station is a major advantage.
A transportation hub close to the train station and metro; also allows late check-out so you don't have to rush in the morning (late check-out policy is subject to the official website).
Self-check-in / front desk check-in.
Provided: Large and small bath towels, toothbrush set, and pajamas.
Free coffee and black tea.
Breakfast bar.
Coin-operated vending machines for drinks and instant noodles, as well as laundry and dryer machines.
A boutique hostel under the Silks Place hotel brand.
Under the Silks Place brand, with excellent hardware and service. Free access to the National Center for Traditional Arts during your stay, and paid shuttle services available.
■ Silks Place ChuanYi Inn Official Website
■ National Center for Traditional Arts Official Website
Shared room: Four people per room, with separate sections for living/dining, bedroom, and bathroom.
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The Silks Place Inn connects to the National Center for Traditional Arts.
Breakfast: Available at an additional cost, great value buffet.
Paid scheduled shuttle service from Luodong Train Station and night market. (Details according to the official website)
[Authorized repost from LUCAS Grandma Loves Travel | Original article: [2019 Spring Trip – Recommended Light Travel Accommodation for Mature Women (Easy Packing)]]