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Dan Hostel
Dan Hostel is located 2 minutes away from Exit 1 of Ximending Subway Station. The transportation is convenient. We are a single-family building. The interior is designed in industrial style. The whole building has bunk beds. There are many buses here. You can reach Jiufen with one bus. 1- 2 stops to Taipei Main Station.
The manager does not speak English, but is happy to share Chinese learning. Most of the counter staff can speak English and can talk to you. We welcome little helpers. We like to make friends and share the big and small things in life.
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About the experience in: Taipei, Taiwan
Poland
I had a good time at Dan hostel. The hostel is in a fantastic area, close to Ximending, the metro exit is a minute away, yet still it's not very crowded or loud. It isn't very busy, which can be a disadvantage for some, but for me it was perfect, as it was rather quiet and peaceful - much appreciated after a long day. The work is easy and often done within an hour or two, but the state of the amenities could be improved if the hostel recruited actual cleaning staff...Nevertheless, it was a good experience, and I met wonderful people at the reception who I hope to stay in touch for a long time!
41 minutes ago
About the experience in: Taipei, Taiwan
France
I had a great time at Dan Hostel. The place is nice and the work is not difficult.
I had a lot of time to hang out and know more about the life in Taipei.
Special thank's to May, Ellie and Lyn who helped making the hostel a nice place to live in and to Ash, Aurora and all the volunteers for those many moments I will not forget 😊
I recommend for those seeking to have time to discover Taipei, the location is also very convenient!
22 days ago
About the experience in: Taipei, Taiwan
Germany
The location is pretty good, and the work is easy—especially on weekdays. What stood out most were the people, both the fellow volunteers and the staff at the hostel. Ash, Aurora, and Ellie in particular were such sweethearts.
One thing worth mentioning is that there is no “real” cleaning staff; the volunteers and receptionists, who occasionally help out, are the only cleaners. This means some areas don’t get cleaned regularly and can feel a little dirty.
Otherwise, the work is straightforward and easy to do, and I still recommend coming here.
30 days ago
About the experience in: Taipei, Taiwan
Australia
Volunteering at Dan hostel was such a good experience. It's very close to transport, food and all the fun spots, so exploring the city was super easy. The team was friendly, organised and made everyone feel welcome. The work was fair and chill, leaving plenty of free time. We even got home-cooked meals, which made the experience feel even more special. I also got great recommendations for places to eat and visit, including some hidden local gems. We had several outings with all the volunteers, and Ash (receptionist) was very kind to show us around and translate at the night markets and arcade.
about 1 month ago
Dan replied
Hi Maddison
Hope everthing going well for you
We’re really glad you were here.
Even though it wasn’t a long time, the time we shared was truly memorable to me .
Thank you for choosing this place.
About the experience in: Taipei, Taiwan
Finland
The tasks were pretty easy and consistent. On weekdays work only took me about 1,5 hours and on weekends around 3 hours. The facilities were ok, there wasn't much of a kitchen and the wifi worked really poorly in the womens floor. Overall it was still a very good experience. The location is amazing and all the regular staff were really nice and welcoming!
2 months ago