16 Feb 2019
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17 Feb 2019
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Light Hostel - Tainan
No.20, Lane 309, You'ai Street(Intersection of Section 1 Haian Rd and Zunwang Rd), Tainan City, Tainan, Taiwan, 70055
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8.8
Excellent
/10
(1667 reviews)See what guests said
9.2
Exceptional"Staff were very friendly and helpful"
Keith
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June 24, 2018
8.9
Excellent cleanlinessRecommended by 97% of guests
Property highlights
Located in heart of Tainan
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Air conditioning
Laundromat
This property is in high demand!Booked 14 times since yesterday | 12 travelers are looking at this property right now
Excellent
Location
8.9
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Excellent location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Nearby
Popular
| Value for money | 8.9 |
| Location rating | 8.9 |
| Nearest airport | Tainan Airport (TNN) |
| Distance to airport | 5.3 km |
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8.5
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Room comfort & quality
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Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
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- Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
- Non-smoking
- 6 bunk beds
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Female Dormitory - Shared Bathroom
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- Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
- Non-smoking
- 6 bunk beds
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Double room - 1 or 2 beds
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- Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
- Non-smoking
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Shared Female Room with shared bathroom
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What people love about the property
- 10.0Exceptional
"Staff are friendly and helpful."
SIN Y.
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May 4, 2018
- 10.0Exceptional
"Great central location, nice people staying there as well."
Kristin
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April 25, 2018
- 8.0Very good
"There are lots of delicious food choices all day round, and I will definitely be back again."
Xiu L.
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April 7, 2018
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| Guest rating | Excellent 1667 reviews 8.8 Location 8.9 | Awaiting reviews | Excellent 855 reviews 8.9 Location 9.1 | Excellent 833 reviews 8.8 Location 9.1 |
| Neighborhood | Tainan City | Tainan City | Tainan City | Tainan City |
| Breakfast | Breakfast available | Breakfast available | Breakfast available | Breakfast available |
10.0
Exceptional"Staff is friendly and welcoming."
YU W.
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October 29, 2018
An overview
Situated in Tainan City, Light Hostel - Tainan is the perfect place to experience Tainan and its surroundings. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations.
At Light Hostel - Tainan, every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable. To do so, the hotel provides the best in services and amenities. While lodging at this wonderful property, guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi in all rooms, laundromat, taxi service, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage.
All guest accommodations feature thoughtful amenities to ensure an unparalleled sense of comfort. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Light Hostel - Tainan is an ideal place of stay for travelers seeking charm, comfort and convenience in Tainan.
At Light Hostel - Tainan, every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable. To do so, the hotel provides the best in services and amenities. While lodging at this wonderful property, guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi in all rooms, laundromat, taxi service, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage.
All guest accommodations feature thoughtful amenities to ensure an unparalleled sense of comfort. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Light Hostel - Tainan is an ideal place of stay for travelers seeking charm, comfort and convenience in Tainan.
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What they offer
7.2
Very good"Good location"
LEE
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June 4, 2016
Languages spoken
- English
- Chinese [Mandarin]
- Japanese
Internet access
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
- Tours
Dining, drinking, and snacking
- Shared kitchen
- Vending machine
Services and conveniences
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry service
- Smoking area
- Laundromat
- Luggage storage
For the kids
- Family room
- Kids club
Access
- Check-in/out [express]
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Elevator
- Pets allowed
Getting around
- Bicycle rental
- Car park [on-site]
- Taxi service
Available in all rooms
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Clothes rack
- Internet access – wireless
- Slippers
- Desk
- Linens
- Wi-Fi [free]
- Free bottled water
- Non-smoking
- Wooden/parqueted flooring
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Nearest essentials
Airports
Tainan Airport (TNN)
5.3 km
9 minutes
Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
48.9 km
54 minutes
Public transportation
Tainan Railway Station
1.9 km
THSR Tainan Train Station
11.9 km
Hospital or clinic
National Cheng Kung University Hospital
2.7 km
Shopping
Hua Yuan Night Market
2.3 km
Convenience store
7 Eleven
620 m
Cash withdrawal
ATM
150 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.
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What to eat nearby
American cuisine
Dive Bar and Grubhut
260 m American, Bar, Pub
Du du Steak House
320 m American, Steakhouse
Wa Te Lin
840 m American
Asian cuisine
A Cai Snack Bar
120 m Asian, Taiwanese
Lao Pai Eel Noodles Shop
120 m Asian
Nansing Eel Noodles
130 m Asian
Cafe
Sunny Coffee
30 m Cafe
Roast Cafe
70 m Cafe
Ban Sen Budget Coffee
200 m Cafe
What's nearby
Popular landmarks
- Matsu Temple - 800 m
- Confucius Temple - 880 m
- Fort Provintia - 910 m
- National Museum of Taiwan Literature - 920 m
- Great South Gate - 1.02 km
- Hua Yuan Night Market - 2.34 km
- Anping Fort - 3.71 km
- Taijiang Ecological & Cultural Zone - 7.36 km
- National museum of Taiwan History - 8.16 km
- Chi Mei Museum - 8.7 km
Nearby landmarks
- Dayuan NunZai Craft - 50 m
- Bao An Temple - 140 m
- Haian Road - 240 m
- Kunshagong - 390 m
- Jifu Gong - 450 m
- Nanshagong - 540 m
- Lanshai Cultural and Creative Park - 550 m
- ShiLuoDian - 570 m
- Fong Shen Temple - 580 m
- Haian Temple - 600 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Property's guest policies
Children and extra beds
Minimum age of guests is: 7 year(s).
Others
- Pets are strictly prohibited at the property, with the exception of guide dogs.
- Guests under 18 years old can only be accommodated in private rooms, not dormitory rooms.
- Extra person is not allowed in Dormitory rooms.
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please ask the property for more details.
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Some helpful facts
Check-in/Check-out
Check-in from: 03:00 PM
Check-in until: 09:00 PM
Check-out until: 11:00 AM
Reception open until: 10:00 PM
Extras
Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee: 0 TWD
The property
Non-smoking rooms/floors: YES
Number of floors: 4
Number of rooms : 32
Room voltage: 110
Year property opened: 2015
Most recent renovation: 2015
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9.6
Exceptional
Juliana from Singapore
Solo traveler
Female Dormitory - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in January 2019
Super pretty and cosy hostel!”
Looks exactly like photos and definitely super cosy, especially the common area! Always make a point to head to common area to chill before bed because it will be such a waste not to chill there!there’s also TV, iMac available for use. The room may look normal but it’s surprisingly cosy even after you put the blind down! Public shower facilities also super spacious, each shower room comes with an additional area (dry) that allows you to put your clothes and get changed. Breakfast voucher provided that needs to claim from a local store selling fish skin related food (porridge, soup, etc), taste alright, would prefer toasts and spread though. SUPER RECOMMENDED!!! The only downside is distance may be slightly further from train station (30mins walk)
Reviewed January 17, 2019
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10.0
Exceptional
MINGOO from South Korea
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in January 2019
Highly recommed!”
Hostel is so clean and staffs are helpful! I have really enjoyed my stay!
Reviewed February 02, 2019
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9.2
Exceptional
Tan from Malaysia
Group
Double room - 1 or 2 beds
Stayed 2 nights in November 2018
Cozy nice hostel”
Pros: clean, great design, good facilities, close to many restaurants
Cons: many rules and regulations need to follow like no shoes available inside the hostel area, etc... (for me is ok, but perhaps nt for some typical tourist...)
Reviewed November 17, 2018
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6.8
Good
Saskia from Netherlands
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in January 2019
Small rooms with too many beds and no fresh air”
The people at the front desk were amazingly helpful and friendly!!
The common kitchen area big and clean.
But the dorm was small, without fresh air and there is no door between the bathroom/toilet - and the dorm. So unfortunately that my goofy roommates needed to shower in the middle of the night.
I recommend this place to young budget travellers, not to senior people.
Reviewed February 03, 2019
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9.2
Exceptional
Ceferino from Philippines
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
Stayed 1 night in June 2018
Exceptional”
The hostel is quite far from the train station, about 20 minutes walk, but when taking the HSR to Tainan it is just 5 minutes walk from the HSR shuttle bus Siao Simen stop. The building is easily recognizable and the facilities were clean. Simple breakfast is served at 8:30 am and bicycles are ready to hire for $100 ntd for one day. I booked a 6 bed dorm room, and one downside is only the toilet and bath. Shared T&B per room with clear doors. They also have luggage area to store your stuff if you arrived earlier than 3:00 PM.
Reviewed June 22, 2018
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10.0
Exceptional
Yeou from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
Stayed 1 night in February 2019
Hosts are friendly ”
Keep it up 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Reviewed February 05, 2019
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8.4
Excellent
Vicky from Singapore
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in November 2017
Great location with food street near by! ”
Currently there’s construction going on right outside the hostel, so the bus route is being affected. But that is okay because the nearest bus stop is really near to the hostel as well. In fact, that bus stop was the bus stop (Ximen You-ai street I think) I went to reach most of the other locations I wanna go in Tainan. So it was a blessing in disguise for the diversion of route.
Food street and some bars are right outside the hostel. The common area is really huge and clean. They have all basic facilities provided as well.
Overall, great stay with pretty good location but definitely need to take a bus from the station to reach. The bus frequency in Tainan is quite okay so no issues with that.
Reviewed December 02, 2017
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10.0
Exceptional
Dennis from Australia
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Excellent place to stay in Tainan”
My reception and host at that time - Mr. Cole was exceptional. Always on top of things, patient, helpful and professional at all times.
I would highly recommend this place whereby any foodie would appreciate its location with stalls right at its door step leading all the way to the famous hawker streets. The bike rental service provided was no doubt the best in value throughout my travels for the last 2 months to various countries. I would strongly recommend renting the bicycles to explore the city, though do take caution as the roads are always busy with motorcyclist.
The living and dining area is spacious and bright with small pockets for you to mingle, relax or get on your laptop for some work.
Thanks Cole and team for your hospitality, looking forward to my stay here again in October!
Reviewed July 17, 2017
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10.0
Exceptional
Irving from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in January 2017
Nice place to stay”
The place is nice and also the location is very good.
The staff there is very friendly, when I ask them where can I visit, they very patient to told me how I can go to the place.
P/S: the location at google map a little not correct.
Reviewed February 21, 2017
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9.6
Exceptional
Xiao from Singapore
Solo traveler
Female Dormitory - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in December 2016
Great”
Althought its a hostel, the cleanliness,facilities is very good.. Its within walking distance to one of the street market open in the afternoon. The lobby is big and spacious. Their toilet is inside the room and not like most of the hostel the toilet is at another area. The staff is also friendly to assist with any inquiries.
Reviewed December 17, 2016
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8.4
Excellent
Ren from Malaysia
Couple
Double room - 1 or 2 beds
Stayed 2 nights in August 2017
Excellent”
Have big common area for friends to gather!
Reviewed May 12, 2018
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10.0
Exceptional
Kristin from United States
Solo traveler
Female Dormitory - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in December 2017
clean and convenient. helpful staff”
good breakfast supplied too! Great central location, nice people staying there as well.
Reviewed April 25, 2018
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8.0
Excellent
Xiu from Singapore
Solo traveler
Female Dormitory - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in March 2018
Great location”
Even though it is quite far from the train station, it is situated right beside the famous food street. There are lots of delicious food choices all day round, and I will definitely be back again.
Reviewed April 07, 2018
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9.6
Exceptional
Wen from Singapore
Couple
Double room - 1 or 2 beds
Stayed 2 nights in April 2017
Exceptional”
Nice decor with clean toilets. Lots of eateries within walking distance. Will return to stay again in future!
Reviewed April 04, 2018
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8.4
Excellent
Chee from Singapore
Couple
Double room - 1 or 2 beds
Stayed 2 nights in March 2018
close to many good food”
location is in the heart of many attractions and food. within 10 to 15mins walking distance. you can even walk about 30mins to wusheng night market. hostel rooms are comfortable.
Reviewed March 30, 2018
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9.6
Exceptional
Jiani from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Female Dormitory - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in June 2017
Bathroom in the backpacker room is annoying”
Excellent place with very spacious lounge, kitchen and chill out area. It's clean everywhere except the bathroom in the basement. The weird design of a bathroom without the door in the backpacker room means after certain hours guests have to go to the basement to shower. Apart from that, it's a pleasant stay with a lot of comfort.
Reviewed June 12, 2017
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10.0
Exceptional
Hind from France
Solo traveler
Female Dormitory - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Awesome hostel”
I have nothing to say but very good things about this hostel.
Very beautiful, comfortable & large common space, clean, well located, super friendly staff & breakfast is incuded with fresh coffee. I would go back for sure!!!
Reviewed May 07, 2017
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10.0
Exceptional
Iris from Netherlands
Couple
Double room - 1 or 2 beds
Stayed 2 nights in April 2017
Stylish hotel with lovely light rooms and great communal area”
Loved the style and decor of the hostel and it's central location. Room was clean, bright and spacious, as was the communal area.
Bikes for rent at 50NT per 6 hours or 100 for 24h.
Breakfast isn't the best but works and the coffee was great!
Reviewed May 02, 2017
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9.6
Exceptional
Shi from Singapore
Group
Double room - 1 or 2 beds
Stayed 1 night in December 2016
Heartwarming hostel filled with warmth of Tainan people”
Really enjoyed my stay there, really enjoyed Tainan. Would love to return to this city for more, and would definitely consider staying there again.
Booked a double room, spacious, plenty of room for 2 big luggages. With table and side table. Toilet is cleaner than the picture seems, really satisfied with that.
The lobby area is a gem. Full of books, magazines, pamphlets, things to entertain you and let you know more about Tainan or anywhere. Really interesting! Spent my night fiddling with the materials there.
Staffs are the most most most helpful people I've met. Nice and polite! Only they don't work 24hrs, so please settle what you need to ask before they knock off.
Location is superb. Just rent their bicycle and ride around. Plenty of alleys to go into and explore!
Reviewed January 19, 2017
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10.0
Exceptional
Xue from Singapore
Couple
Double room - 1 or 2 beds
Stayed 2 nights in October 2015
Nicely decorated. ”
Interior. Comfortable. Location.
I love how it is decorated at the chilling area where you can hang out with your friends, play some games etc... The room is comfortable, toilet is spacious. For the breakfast, you will have to walk 10-15mins from the Hostel. (We got lost and didnt try their breakfast) -.-
Reviewed March 13, 2016
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