Budget Hostels from S$21

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for fun things to do.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of forms, but they all have a few qualities in common, including low prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our customers and might be a good place to look first: On My Way Jiufen Youth Hostel - Located steps from Jiufen Old Street. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and an arcade/games room. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Box Inn Jiufen - Hostel - Located steps from Jiufen Old Street. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace, as well as a TV in a common area. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. First Stop Backpacker Hostel Jiufen - Located within a 10-minute walk of Jiufen Old Street. Property features include free Internet, a restaurant and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 18°C. The rainiest months in Jiufen are August, June, May and September, with each month seeing an average of 197 mm of rainfall.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might enjoy some places near Jiufen. Get out into nature with places such as Songde Park, Wufankengdao Memorial Park and Songde Park Observation Deck. Cultural attractions include Chiufen Shengping Theater, Gold Museum and National Museum of Marine Science and Technology. Visit landmarks such as Jiufen Old Street, Shuinandong Refinery Site and Gongzih Liao Fort.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Jiufen in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Taipei (TSA-Songshan), 18.6 mi (30 km) away from the city centre. Another option is Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), which is 38.1 mi (61.3 km) away.