Ginger Kaffe is a quaint, home-y place; it is filed with many art pieces and decor by Ginger and her colleagues! Even at the hostel there is always something to marvel or look at and never be bored. :D Because Ginger was unavailable during my stay, she left us in the care of her assistant, Albee. Albee was very kind to show us around the area, bringing us to the nearest metro station and pointing us to nearby areas of interest. We did not see Albee every day but she would often check up on us and ensure that we were enjoying our stay, recommending us places to go/things to do/yummy food to eat - better than tourist guides. She was warm and friendly, sincere in trying to learn more about us and exchange information about the cultures of our respective countries. With Albee away, we were not afraid to go off exploring on our own because there are brochures and transport guides provided to help us find our way around.

In terms of location, the description is right. You can get to the nearest metro station (Shuanglian station) in 2 minutes. If not, you can sprint to the nearest metro station in 30 seconds if you wanted to. While Shuanglian is not considered a central area in Taipei, being slightly off-centre meant that the neighborhood is quieter. One can get to Taipei Main Station from Ginger Kaffe in 30 minutes on foot through the metro's underground malls, or 7 minutes by metro. Fast and convenient!

In terms of facilities and rooms, they are exactly as depicted in the photographs. The room upstairs can comfortably sleep three, with a small common area outside while the room downstairs can accommodate two. They do have a small kitchen and we were advised to only cook when the host or her assistants were around. Hot water in the shower runs by the tank.

The only gripe I have about Ginger kaffe is the staircase leading up to the hostel. it's not something Ginger can do about but travelers who have plenty of luggage/things - take care! The stairs are steep and narrow, so lugging things up and down when you arrive/leave may be a challenge.

Stairs aside, Ginger Kaffe is wonderful place to stay because of the thought put in to decorate the place, the comfortable rooms and most of all, the hosts, who put in a lot of effort to make your stay as memorable as possible!