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Backpack Home 497 - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Jinhu with free parking

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Property entrance
Courtyard
Interior detail
Interior
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, cookware/dishes/utensils
Backpack Home 497 - Hostel on Kinmen Island offers a comfy stay with practical amenities. Guests love the rooftop terrace, convenient laundry facilities, and in-room WiFi. Bike rentals make exploring the island easy and accessible.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kinmen Island, a neighborhood in Jinhu, Backpack Home 497 - Hostel is near the airport. Tahou Wind Lion God and Tai Wu Shan Scenic Spot are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kinmen National Park and Shuangli Wetland Nature Center.
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Map
No.497, Tahou, Jinhu, Kinmen County, 0891

What's nearby

  • Outlying Islands - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tahou Wind Lion God - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • August 23rd Artillery Battle Museum - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mount Taiwu - 10 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Shuitou Pier - 18 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kinmen Island (KNH) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪良金牧場工廠總店 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪麥當勞 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪張記牛肉麵 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪B.L&D 湖光餐廳 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks 星巴克 - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Backpack Home 497 - Hostel

Hostel located in Kinmen Island
At Backpack Home 497 - Hostel, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a water dispenser, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Backpack Home 497 - Hostel include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 3 2022 to December 30 2023 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: LINE Pay
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Backpack Home 497 - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Backpack Home 497 - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Backpack Home 497 - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Backpack Home 497 - Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Backpack Home 497 - Hostel located?

Located in Kinmen Island, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Outlying Islands and Kinmen National Park. Tahou Wind Lion God and Kinmen Ceramics Factory Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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