MatchBox Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Tunghai University

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
No. 16, Lane 13, Xinxing Road, Longjing District, Taichung, 43444

What's nearby

  • Tunghai University - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Taichung Veterans General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • National Taichung Theater - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Fengjia Night Market - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Feng Chia University - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪豆子咖啡 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪胖哥燴飯 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪鯊魚咬吐司 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ZOOM8 遇見8號 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

MatchBox Hostel

Hostel near Tunghai University
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at MatchBox Hostel. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at MatchBox Hostel include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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)

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

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
Starting January 1, 2025, this property does not provide disposable personal items, such as comb, loofah, shaver, nail file, and shoe mitt.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

MatchBox Hostel Taichung
MatchBox Taichung
MatchBox Hostel Taichung
MatchBox Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
MatchBox Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Taichung

Frequently asked questions

Is MatchBox Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at MatchBox Hostel?

Self-parking is available for TWD 100.00 per day.

What time is check-in at MatchBox Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at MatchBox Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does MatchBox Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TWD 400.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is MatchBox Hostel located?

Located in Longjing, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tunghai University, Luce Memorial Chapel and Taichung Veterans General Hospital. Taichung Metropolitan Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Yen-Ju

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CHIHWEI

很棒喔
很體貼的服務人員
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

當日滿房,因衛浴數較少,致使用上較不方便!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

COZY place with helpful staff
The staff is so kind and helpful, rooms are clean, a very COZY place
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

CHUN WAI

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CHIHWEI

交通方便
都不錯
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller