The 79-yuan-a-night stay is gone!? Taitung’s “Fifth Floor Backpackers Inn” calls it quits

▲ The Taitung 5Fs International Backpackers Hostel, where you could stay for as low as

By reporter Li Zi-yi / Comprehensive report

The Taitung 5Fs Backpackers Hostel, which gained fame for offering a night’s stay for just

▲ With no more access to this building in the future, many travelers expressed deep regret over losing a place full of memories.

Opened in 2015, the “Taitung 5Fs International Backpackers Hostel” is located on Chenggong Road in Taitung City, with a rooftop offering views of the blue sky and ocean. The cheapest bunk beds are available for just

Recently, the hostel announced on its fan page that it would cease operations starting October 25, shocking and saddening fans. Some travelers even expressed their heartbreak, saying things like “I’ve lost a home in Taitung...” and “Does this mean I’ll have to sleep on the streets when I visit Taitung now?”, showing strong feelings of reluctance.

▲ The industrial-style decor personally designed by the hostel owner. (Photo / Reposted from the Taitung 5Fs International Backpackers Hostel - 5Fs Hostel Facebook page)

When contacted by a reporter, the owner said they are currently busy moving out and searching for a new location, hoping to settle everything and reopen before December, allowing travelers to “come home” again. It seems that the chance to stay for just