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9.0

Exceptional

6,275 reviews

6,275 reviews

Housekeeping97
Breakfast43
View9
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9.6

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - 870 meters from city center
Popular neighborhood
Popular landmarks
Pine Garden 1.6 km
Hualien Cultural & Creative Industries Park 1.7 km
East Gate Night Market 2.4 km
Farglory Ocean Park 10.1 km
Eternal Spring Shrine 18.6 km
Shakadang Trail 19.0 km
Taroko Gorge 21.0 km
Qingshui Cliff 23.1 km
Taroko National Park 25.2 km
Nearby landmarks
Hualien Visitor Information Center 120 m
The Tropic of cancer - Binfeng Jingpu 130 m
Hualien Train Station 200 m
Hualien City Library 240 m
Supermarket 250 m
Zhongshan Park 340 m
Happy Dental Clinic 370 m
Chinese Clinic 440 m
Tianhuitang 480 m
Hualien Tianhui Temple 490 m

Hualien Wow Hostel

No.83, Guolian 1st Rd, Hualien City, Hualien, Taiwan, 97055 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Hualien City part of Hualien, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Taroko Gorge.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Sparkling clean

Located in heart of Hualien

Top Value

Check-in/out [private]

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
Body thermometer
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Sterilizing equipment
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Doctor/nurse on call
Facilities

Airport transfer

Bicycle rental

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Luggage storage

Check-in/out [private]

Breakfast [free]

Coffee shop

Tours

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Hualien every 1 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money9.0
Distance to city center2 km
Location rating9.6
Nearest airportHualien Airport (HUN)
Distance to airport4.0 km

Rooms available at Hualien Wow Hostel

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.6

1 Person in Dormitory - Female Only
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Double Bed in Mixed Dormitory
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 double bed
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Double Bed in Female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 double bed
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Deluxe Double
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 double bed
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Deluxe Double Room with Bath
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 double bed
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Family Room with 2 Double Beds
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  • Room size: 23 m²/248 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bunk beds
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Private Room for 4 People with Bunk Bed
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bunk beds
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Deluxe Family
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  • Room size: 23 m²/248 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 double beds
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Run of House
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • Shower
  • 2 single beds or 1 double b...
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Frequently asked questions

When was Hualien Wow Hostel built?

Hualien Wow Hostel was built in 1983.

At what time of the year is Hualien Wow Hostel most popular?

Hualien Wow Hostel's most popular month where verified visitors have stayed the most is in June.

What was the average room rate for Hualien Wow Hostel been in the past month?

The typical room rate for Hualien Wow Hostel in the past month is 622.87 TWD, compared to city's average of 2542.65 TWD.

What payment cards are supported at Hualien Wow Hostel?

Enjoy the flexibility of easy payment at Hualien Wow Hostel which supports up to 8, with payment card options such as UnionPay, Cash, American Express, MasterCard, and Visa.

What do past guests love most about Hualien Wow Hostel?

Past visitors that stayed at Hualien Wow Hostel have given this property a rating of 9.565 for its excellent location as the major highlight for their stay.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Hualien Wow Hostel's view?

88.0% of our past visitor critiques have given a positive review and responses about this property's view. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Hualien Wow Hostel down in the review section.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Hualien Wow Hostel's spa?

100.0% of our verified guest evaluations have given a positive appraisal and remarks about this property's spa. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Hualien Wow Hostel down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Solo travelers' have given to Hualien Wow Hostel?

Past solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Hualien Wow Hostel an average rating of 9.0. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Business travelers' have given to Hualien Wow Hostel?

Past business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Hualien Wow Hostel an average rating of 8.9. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

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What people love about Hualien Wow Hostel

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "It's very clean and the facilities in the shared spaces are good."

    Laura

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    May 28, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "The room is nice and clean."

    Ban

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    May 24, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Fantastic location."

    Elizabeth

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    June 3, 2023

Property ranking|Compared to 1,583 Hualien properties
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Location score
9.6/10
Room comfort score
8.6/10
Value for money score
9/10
Better than
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Better than
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Overall rating:

9

Exceptional
4,158 reviews
Cleanliness
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Location
9.6
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What travelers say they love:
The hostel is clean and the staff are very helpful.
Nicolette from United States
Couple
More about Hualien Wow Hostel

More about Hualien Wow Hostel

Hualien Wow Hostel

Never miss a single attraction in Hualien when staying at Hualien Wow Hostel. Getting around in Hualien is easy when staying at this hostel, strategically placed right in the heart of the city.
At Hualien Wow Hostel, guests are bound to have a stress-free stay. Keep up with all your communications easily with the hostel's free Wi-Fi. Taxi and car hire services provided by the hostel make exploring Hualien even more convenient. Front desk service is provided at the hostel including luggage storage.
Getting tickets for the city's best entertainment is easy through the hostel's ticket service and tours. Packing light is possible at Hualien Wow Hostel thanks to the hostel's laundromat keeping your clothes clean. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hostel.
All rooms at Hualien Wow Hostel are designed for comfort. For your comfort, some rooms at the hostel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. In-room entertainment amenities including the cable TV is provided in some rooms. In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator at your disposal.
Hualien Wow Hostel also provides a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in bathrooms for select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Every morning you can wake up to a delicious free breakfast at Hualien Wow Hostel. Enjoy the morning bliss with a sip of good coffee at the cafe located in the hostel. Do you prefer to cook your own meals? Then you'll love the in-house shared kitchen.
Apart from amenities and services, Hualien Wow Hostel goes the extra mile to make sure all guests make the most of their time. Cool off on hot days by joining water-world activities like snorkeling, non-motorized water sports and diving. Fun in the water is easy with aquatic activities available, like watersports equipment rentals and canoes. Engage in some easy evening fun with other guests with the hostel's hiking trails.
Get social at the hostel's shared lounge and TV area, where you can meet other guests.


Around the property

Don't miss out on all that Hualien has to offer during your stay at Hualien Wow Hostel. Enjoy the simple pleasures of an oceanside getaway, with Chisingtan Scenic Area located 5.0 km away, where you can turn a good day into a great one with a sea view.


Reasons to stay here

Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 99% cheaper than other options.
Find some excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining better than 92% of the city's other accommodations.
Ranking higher than 97% of the city's accommodations options, this is a great choice for location.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.6

Most talked about facilities

Breakfast

69 mentions

Housekeeping

49 mentions

Internet

4 mentions

Food & Dining

2 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Cantonese]
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Malay
  • Thai
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Canoeing
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Snorkeling
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
  • Watersport equipment rentals
  • Water sports (non-motorized)
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hygiene certification
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Sterilizing equipment
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Breakfast [free]
  • Coffee shop
  • Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundromat
  • Luggage storage
  • Postal service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Check-in/out [private]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Service animals are welcome
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Bicycle parking
  • Rental car
  • Taxi service
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Asian
  • Continental

Location

No.83, Guolian 1st Rd, Hualien City, Hualien, Taiwan, 97055
Exceptional
Location

9.6

Airports
  • Hualien Airport (HUN)
    4.0 km 14 min drive
  • Taichung Airport (RMQ)
    106.0 km
Public transportation
  • Hualien Train Station
    200 m
  • Eastern Railway Site
    2.0 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Happy Dental Clinic
    370 m
Shopping
  • East Gate Night Market
    2.4 km
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    200 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    240 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Pine Garden
    1.6 km
  • Hualien Cultural & Creative Industries Park
    1.7 km
  • East Gate Night Market
    2.4 km
  • Farglory Ocean Park
    10.1 km
  • Eternal Spring Shrine
    18.6 km
  • Shakadang Trail
    19.0 km
  • Taroko Gorge
    21.0 km
  • Qingshui Cliff
    23.1 km
  • Taroko National Park
    25.2 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Hualien Visitor Information Center
    120 m
  • The Tropic of cancer - Binfeng Jingpu
    130 m
  • Hualien Train Station
    200 m
  • Hualien City Library
    240 m
  • Supermarket
    250 m
  • Zhongshan Park
    340 m
  • Happy Dental Clinic
    370 m
  • Chinese Clinic
    440 m
  • Tianhuitang
    480 m
  • Hualien Tianhui Temple
    490 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Children 0-11 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 12 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • Pets are strictly prohibited at the property, with the exception of guide dogs.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from15:00
  • Check-in until23:30
  • Check-out until11:00
  • Reception open until00:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee250 TWD
  • Distance from city center2 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)15
The property
  • License Id / Local Tax ID/ Entity Name花蓮縣旅館156號/24883994/葉集偉
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Number of bars/lounges0
  • Number of floors9
  • Number of restaurants0
  • Number of rooms 54
  • Room voltage110
  • Year property opened1983
  • Most recent renovation2020

Reviews of Hualien Wow Hostel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
9.0
Cleanliness9.0
Facilities8.6
Location9.6
Room comfort and quality8.6
Service8.9
Value for money9.0
High score for Hualien
Rating
9+ Exceptional (1,112)
8-9 Excellent (352)
7-8 Very Good (277)
6-7 Good (68)
<6 Below Expectation (60)
Time of the year
Mar - May (416)
Jun - Aug (414)
Sep - Nov (567)
Dec - Feb (472)

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10.0
Exceptional
MING from South Korea
Solo traveler
Standard Single Rooms
Stayed 1 night in January 2023

absolute gorgeous room”

absolutely gorgeous room that exceeded my expectations. i’d say, go for their private loft room if you can. impeccable service from the staff as well. great location just across hualien train station. my only gripes would be the basic breakfast, but that still doesn’t dent the amazing experience i had with Wow Hostel. Wow indeed

Reviewed January 29, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Eu from Malaysia
Solo traveler
1 Person in Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in December 2022

Love this hostel very much!!! ”

One of the best hostel in town!!! Strategic location which near to foods and convenience store. Friendly staff and awesome environment to stay

Reviewed December 13, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Nicolette from United States
Couple
Standard Double Room
Stayed 4 nights in August 2022

Convenient Location and Great Value ”

The WOW Hostel is located a 3 minutes walk from the Hualien Bus Station and Train Station. The hostel is clean and the staff are very helpful. They were able to accommodate us for a last minute schedule change. They also provide a plethora of tours and trips. One such trip we took was a sunrise kayaking tour. Over all, I really enjoyed our stay, the only thing that lacked was the kitchenette area, but Hualien has a wide variety of food, so we didn't mind. If you want a convenient place to stay at a reasonable price, the WOW is your place.

Reviewed August 09, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Lisa from Germany
Couple
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in November 2022

Perfect Accomondation”

The wow hostel is near by the main station as well as to the bus station to Taroko National Park. We really liked the cosy main area and the design of the whole hostel. Totally recommend this place to stay in Hualien.

Reviewed November 12, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Zoie from Singapore
Solo traveler
1 Person in Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 1 night in December 2022

Wowsome”

Wonderful hospitality by the front office staffs Joanna and Zoe. Thank you

Reviewed December 12, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Daniel from Germany
Solo traveler
1 Person in Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in October 2021

Perfect”

Very close to train station. bicycle friendly. common area is very inviting for gathering. dorm room is comfortable

Reviewed October 19, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Lara from Philippines
Couple
Double Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Exceptional”

The room was spacious enough even for a dorm type room. They had multiple sockets near the beds. Checking in and out were easy enough to do as well. Would recommend staying here if you're arriving late as their front desk lets you check in late at night

Reviewed January 05, 2020

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9.6
Exceptional
Richard from Taiwan
Solo traveler
1 Person in Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in March 2022

clean hostel right near the station”

I stayed in a 4 person dorm and it was convenient to have a curtain all around the bed for privacy and a lockable cupboard.

Reviewed March 08, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
S from Taiwan
Solo traveler
1 Person in Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in January 2023

Exceptional”

Exceptional that's all I can say. Highly recommended

Reviewed January 25, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Chih from Taiwan
Solo traveler
1 Person in Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

Wonderful”

Back to stay this hostel the second time. Everything is great, highly recommend when you are in Hualien.

Reviewed May 16, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Sean from South Korea
Solo traveler
Standard Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Great place”

Clean, great location, helpful staff. Would definitely visit again.

Reviewed January 20, 2020

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9.6
Exceptional
Felita from Indonesia
Family with teens
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in December 2019

Location just opposite Hualien Station”

The location is very near with Hualien Station. The staff were very nice, I lost an umbrella, and they said it's OK, so much appreciated. The only cons was breakfast only salad and coffee or juice, nothing else.

Reviewed January 02, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
Toh from Singapore
Couple
Standard Twin Room
Stayed 2 nights in March 2020

Close to Hualien Station & Staff are friendly”

Classic style interior design at the common area as well as in the room. Staff: Attentive, Helpful & Patience esp guiding on the directions for places & recommended foods. Attraction: The hotel offers a lot of daily activities around (mini group / private group) - extra charges. Location: 3 mins walk from Hualien Station (Green Building).

Reviewed March 19, 2020

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8.8
Excellent
Michelle from Australia
Couple
Double Bed in Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

Great location, near train station”

The place is only 3min walk to the train station. Lift was a bit strange, the doors closed to quick, jamming my suitcase. Bring ear plus, as we shared with 4 other people, but I did like the privacy curtains. The beds were so hard, sadly I couldn't sleep due to that and two snores. The place had a great common room. They had breakfast at 7am start which was great for people who get up and go early. It was simple coffee/tea , toast with cheese, ham, peanut butter, jam and chocolate spread and I think they supplied eggs but we had a train to catch at 7:25 so we quickly grabbed toast as we walked out.

Reviewed February 15, 2020

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8.8
Excellent
RICHARDO from Indonesia
Solo traveler
1 Person in Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in November 2019

BEST LOCATION IN HUALIEAN”

this hostel located just in front the Hualien station, best place to live in. room and bed is comfy and clean. i have a problem with the toilet flush, but the staff fix it immediately after i report to them.

Reviewed January 03, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
Jane from Malaysia
Couple
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in February 2020

Exceptional”

Super nice mountain view from the room. But the breakfast need to improve, maybe can have more variety.

Reviewed February 20, 2020

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8.8
Excellent
David from United States
Solo traveler
1 Person in Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in August 2020

Excellent location”

Right across the train station for convenient access. Great facilities and well-trained staff. The only downside is the entire building has only one elevator. During busy hours, you might need to climb the stairs if you are in a hurry. Last, the dorm room is a bit small and crowded.

Reviewed September 08, 2020

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8.8
Excellent
David from United States
Solo traveler
1 Person in Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 2 nights in August 2020

Excellent location ”

Right across from the train station. Attention to details such as shoe dryer etc. shows care to individual traveler such as myself. Will be stay again if coming back to Hua

Reviewed August 30, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
Lee from Taiwan
Couple
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

Recommend to stay ”

We stay by standard couple room. Very good location, directly in frond of train station, clean and nice staff. Breakfast is very simple with toast + couple of jam, and you can fried eggs by self.

Reviewed May 03, 2020

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8.8
Excellent
Lin from Taiwan
Family with teens
Deluxe Family
Stayed 1 night in August 2020

nice”

i'll recommend to young person , as for family travel ,i'll say 'ok', but not for everyone.

Reviewed January 15, 2021

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