“A rooftop bar above a West District shopping centre gives a solo traveller in Taichung a reliable evening plan without needing to research the city's scattered bar scene first. Checking into Star Hostel Taichung Parklane means the National Museum of Natural Science is under a kilometre away for an afternoon visit before the bar opens up in the evening. Budget runs slightly higher here than the city's simpler hostels, which tracks with the 9.3 rating and the extra social infrastructure, breakfast, kitchen and events calendar included alongside the bar itself.”
Star Hostel Taichung Parklane sits on the top floors of Green Park Lane Shopping Centre in the West District, with a rooftop bar, social events and daily breakfast. It holds the city's highest rating at 9.3 across 3,609 reviews.
Book a room away from the bar's side of the building if you want an early night, the rooftop draws a social crowd.
Visit the National Museum of Natural Science first, it's under a kilometre away and pairs well with an evening at the rooftop bar.
Ask reception about the daily breakfast timing, both continental and à la carte options are available alongside the bar.
Budget slightly more here than at other Taichung hostels, the rooftop and social calendar come at a small premium.
Arrange transport from Taichung International Airport in advance, it's an 18-kilometre transfer rather than a short hop from the railway station.
