Name: Smalleye Backpacker
Address: No.46, Houche Ln, Lukang, Lukang, Lukang, 505, Taiwan
Rating: 8

Air conditioning

Smoke-free property

Heating

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Express check-in/check-out

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No elevators

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Hairdryer

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Mosquito net

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Common kitchen

Vending machine

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Internet

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Bike rental

Sun Deck

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Pets Not Allowed

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Personal protection equipment for staff

Extra decontamination measures

Temperature control for guests

Personal protection equipment for guests

Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

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Taichung International Airport

Smalleye Backpacker

Lukang

child-bed

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lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

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park-view

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partial-sea-view

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pool-view

river-view

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with-view

annex

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

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pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

Ok Hostel

It was heavily overpriced. We paid 3160 dollar for two nights in a room next to the sitting area at the front. The Walls are so thin, its like there are non. You couldn't open ore close a door without smashing ore kicking it, so you would wake up Every half hour.
If you go, talk about the privé, because this is outrageous

Heavily overpriced

The location of the Small Eye Backpacker is great with easy access to the major tourist spots of Lugang. The space each person has in the room is acceptable. In each bunk you can find its own curtain and electronic outlet. There is locker in the room for you to put the valuable stuff when you go out for shower...etc. The shared toilet and shower are clean. The body gel, shampoo and toilet paper are available. The late arrival is not a problem since you can get the password of entry to the main gate and room by mobile.

A place with all necessary staying stuff and good location

I booked this hostel online several months in advance but there was plenty of beds available when i arrived as it was the off season. It is located in the center of Lukang and is in walking distance of all the temples, market and museum. I was the only westerner staying there at the time, all the other guests being locals or Asian so i felt a little bit out of it in the lounge as very few of the other guests were willing to speak English. I was given a key to the main door as the desk is not always manned in the evening. The girl on duty gave me a map of the town but it was only in Chinese, but she did answer my questions and pointed out interesting places to visit. I stayed in a dormitory where everyone had their own electrical outlet, light and a curtain that could be closed while in your own bunk. There were several bathrooms with hot showers, a common area, washing machine and a kitchen where you could cook. No meals were offered at the hostel.
Would i stay here again?  I would look for a similar place first and if there were none that were better i would stay here again.

Centrally located and good backapackers choice

- HELPFUL STAFF- LOCATE AT CENTRE OF THE CITY- ACCESSIBLE ATTRACTION SPOTS

CENTRE OF THE CITY

There aren't many guesthouse options if you want to spend the night in Lukang. This place is fairly easy to find on an alley that runs parallel to one of the main streets in Lukang with the hostel being located right by a historic gate or small archway. Note that just motorbikes have access to the narrow alley and that everything in Lukang is within walking distance from it. 

There is a hot water dispenser but a limited number of cups, dishes and not much in the way of silverware with that being my only real complaint - beyond the very steep/narrow stairs that go upstairs. Otherwise, the beds have mosquito netting which is a must - even in early December. This also means you will get bit when sitting downstairs. Each locker is opened by a number combination that you set yourselves. There are also sandals to wear provided by the hostel, laundry facilities and hot water showers.  
The front desk staff or owners can speak some English for basic questions - like checking the bus schedule for going back to Taipei. You will need to SMS or email them about your arrival time so that someone can be there to check you in (Agoda will email you their contact details / directions in multiple languages). 

If coming or going to Taipei, the bus station is less than 10 minutes walk and on the road that gives access to the alley that Smalleye is located on. Otherwise, you can get off the bus from Changhua at the intersection by the alley (there is a 7-eleven on the corner of the main intersection).

Just note that Lukang shuts down fairly early on weekdays (no night market etc) when there aren't many tourists around. If you stay overnight, some of the lit up temples are worth revisiting at night.

Good place to stay overnight in Lukang

I really enjoyed my stay at Small Eye Backpackers! I had had a slight traumatic experience on my journey to Lugang, and the staff were so sympathetic and friendly even though I was talking at them!! 
The staff also asked me if I wanted to go out for the day to explore Lugang with them and then to find some local places for dinner. I really felt very comfortable an homely here!

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