I stayed here because I wanted to experience Jiufen. This accommodation is a single-unit rental, so there's no hotel-style front desk. You need to communicate with the staff via LINE beforehand.
For me, the LINE communication was in Chinese. Using a translation app worked fine, but it did take a bit of effort. I also felt a little anxious because I didn't receive the entry passcode until after 1 PM on the day of my stay. However, once I received the entry instructions via LINE, the check-in process itself was straightforward and I had no trouble.
I stayed on a Saturday, and Jiufen Old Street was packed with tourists in the evening. But after 8 PM or so, the tourists who seemed to be on tours from Taipei left, and I was able to enjoy the quiet streets at a relaxed pace.
It was also wonderful to be able to take a stroll through a deserted Jiufen in the morning.
My friend and I stayed together this time. The unit had two showers and one bathtub, so it was very convenient to be able to shower right after getting back to the accommodation. The hairdryer's power was perfectly fine, and there was a refrigerator, so we didn't experience any inconvenience at all.
It's worth noting that, like many similar accommodations, toiletries such as toothbrushes are not provided.
The Jiufen Old Street is about a 10-minute walk away, and the room's ambiance was lovely. So, I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to enjoy Jiufen and doesn't mind a bit of pre-arrival communication.
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