Reviews of Checheng Backpackers Hostel

Cosy

The staff was nice and allowed us to make use of the entire space. There was free use of washing machine and it helped that there was a lot of open space to hang my clothes. It reminded me of my grandparents' place, and I felt really comfortable walking around the space. The location is also near enough to enjoy food from the convenience store, or other stores. The room was cosy but because I had the fortune to stay alone in the dormitory room, I think it was not too bad. This was suitable for cyclists as they also allowed you to park the bikes indoors. Worth another stay.

If you are sensitive to cats, you may need to watch out as there are two really adorable cats around.

There was this strong feeling that the elderly couple who runs it has put a lot of love and care into it, and that many people who have passed by, had a great time there!

It was clean and storing my bike was no problem.The woman working there was nice. There is a free washing machine.

I thought long about writing this and decided to say it: there was a man working there (maybe the owner) who made some inappropriate comments to me and other girls staying there. First I just wanted to ignore it, but in the morning when I left, I went to pick up my clothes from the drying rack, and out of all things, my bra was missing. I searched the area to make sure it just didn't fall down, also checked the washing machine if it was stuck there (I remember clearly hanging it up), but it was nowhere to be found. I also got no message from the hostel that they found something I left behind. I am very disappointed and because of that, can't think back about this hostel in good memories. Also, I booked an all female dormitory room but was placed in a mixed one with no explanation.

The facility has wash machines for free, wow. Literally, you are at home. They have small facilities you'll not find in any hostels around town. Hot water, cold water, and a fridge to keep your drinks and food, are all free. They have a cool common lobby, with tables. They have a minibar out there, Please go there and you'll love it. I was awesoming just like Bernie told Ted.

It is costly from the nearby Train station' especially when using a Taxi. The good thing is that it is not far from Kenting and Marine Biology aquarium is just 15 minutes drive away. They don't have in-room safety drawers to keep your belongings. These are located outside the rooms.

It is nice, friendly place.

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It is just nearby the bus station 車城農會. Take 10 minutes to walk to the famous temple. This hostel’s backyard is very cozy. There is washing machine which can borrow from the hostel.

Clean, friendly owner. Lots of down-home touches. Coming from glitzy accommodation in the big cities in the coastal plain, Checheng is a little more of a grassroots kind of place, but clean and comfortable.

Beds were clean

It was dirty. Everything smelled of cat pee.

A really friendly hostel, the hosts were super welcoming and keen to show me around and talk about the local area. The hostel itself is well equipped, with a large covered outdoor area for bike maintenance, relaxation, and laundry. Use of the washing machine itself was free, with space to hand the clothes and air dry. The bunk rooms are compact but comfortable.

The modesty curtains on the bunks are a little too see through for my liking. would have been nice to have had a proper curtain to pull across and keep out the light. The electricals in the bathroom are a little 'DIY'.

Friendly family staff. 92yo grampa speaks Japanese . Staff talked about hot spring info and others. Washing machine and drying place available. Casual n at home

I spent Two nights and three days in Checheng, and these hosts were the best I could hope for. i arrived earlier than expected and they warmly welcomed me to eat lunch with them, which was delicious by the way. i spent the whole afternoon with their daughter who showed me some special places in Checheng. We ate dinner together, I felt like I was a member of their charming family. As I came for the Full Moon Festival they brought me with them to pray in the marvelous temple of Checheng. I really appreciated being involved in this cultural adventure. They were so kind with me. Thank you very much I really felt at ease. the next day they lent me the bike and I really had a nice day wandering in Checheng streets and roads next to the sea. The sunsets are amazing!

nothing, everything was perfect.

I’ll say it’s quite an excellent experience staying in the hostel. First of all, my time there was during the weekdays, only one guest is me, so I got a totally private room with a bunk-bed price. Secondly, the location is quite nice, with convenient stores, local super markets, and a street for food just near the Fu-an temple, all stores above are all in 3 minutes by walk, and there is even a police station just near by which is really comforting even I’m a solo traveler. When staying there, I went to Haikou Fishing Harbor Service Center which is actually an art museum with different exhibitions periodically.(by walk around 25 minutes) It’s also not far to the city center of Hengchun which is a relatively bustling place, you could take the bus No.9189 9188 9177 or any bus pass by(around 25 minutes) Go to grab some good food and a good coffee at Hengchun bus station and then take another 30 mins bus to Kenting for the beautiful natural landscape and buy yourself a drink. (the last bus back to hostel from Kenting is at 21:30, so don’t miss it!) BTW, the timetable on google map is not exactly, so make sure check the dynamic schedule of the bus you’re waiting for online. The last but not least, the warmness and kindness from the host and his family are the most important to the second visit. They treat me like friend and share me with local mango and sashimi, that’s truly a special experience. Highly recommended and will visit again definitely!

The staff was very nice. It's very biker-friendly. It's worth the price as a hostel.

the back yard had great vibes

uncomfortable beds, while going to the shower all the older people living there can see you go to shower (you do have some privacy the problem is going between the room and the shower)

Definitely a gem of a hostel. Feels like an old-school backpackers spot. The owners are extremely kind. It's also very convenient for cyclists along route 1, or en route to Kenting park. Definitely wish I'd had time to stay longer. Beds are comfy, place to store bike, close to convenience store and restaurants.

free fee washer

need more charge with USB power socket

Great location on the national bike route. Super well set up for people doing the round island tour. Its a real old school type hostel, beds were nice. Nearby to the beach, big temple, night market. Owner is a family, very friendly people. Lots of old photos on the wall of previous eras of guests.

Walls are thin, if you have noisy neighbors you won't sleep. Old women next to me who wouldn't be quiet until 2am. Maybe they are pensioner living at hostel, lol.