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MatchBox Hostel

2.0 star property

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A building with a colorful mural of a giraffe and a table with chairs. There is a sign for MatchBox and a sign for a coffee bar and hostel.
Lounge
Food court
A rooftop with a wooden deck, a blue container, a white container, and a metal grate.
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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No. 16, Lane 13, Xinxing Road, Longjing District, Taichung, 43444
  • Place, Tunghai University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Luce Memorial Chapel
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Taichung Veterans General Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taichung (RMQ)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4 beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Taichung

At MatchBox Hostel you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Tunghai University and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Taichung Veterans General Hospital. Highlights at this hostel include a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Longjing hostel include Fengjia Night Market and Taichung Park.
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What's nearby

  • Tunghai University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Luce Memorial Chapel - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Zhukeng - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taichung Veterans General Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Fengjia Night Market - 13 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Taichung Longjing Station - 9 min drive
  • Taichung Taiwan High Speed Rail Station - 21 min drive
  • Taichung (RMQ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪豆子咖啡 Doob2 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪85度C - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hachiyo 八曜和茶 台中龍井東海門市 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪摩斯漢堡 MOS Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk

About this property

MatchBox Hostel

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at MatchBox Hostel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Taichung hostel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
MatchBox Hostel offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (TWD 100 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2 PM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: TWD 400.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self-parking fee: TWD 100.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files and shoe mitts
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files and shoe mitts.

Property is also known as

MatchBox Hostel Taichung
MatchBox Taichung
MatchBox Hostel Taichung
MatchBox Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at MatchBox Hostel?

MatchBox Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at MatchBox Hostel?

Yep, MatchBox Hostel has a self car park for TWD 100.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at MatchBox Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at MatchBox Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at MatchBox Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

MatchBox Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHIHWEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

很棒喔

很體貼的服務人員
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
當日滿房,因衛浴數較少,致使用上較不方便!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

COZY place with helpful staff

The staff is so kind and helpful, rooms are clean, a very COZY place
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHIHWEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

交通方便

都不錯
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yen-Ju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

CHUN WAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort