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Light Hostel - Tainan
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8.8

Excellent

3,384 reviews

3,384 reviews

Housekeeping34
Breakfast5
Food & Dining2
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9

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Dayuan NunZai Craft

50 m

Bao An Temple

140 m

Old Tainan Branch of Kangyo Bank

190 m

Haian Road

240 m

Baoan Market

340 m

Popular landmarks
Blueprint Cultural and Creative Park

540 m

Shennong Street

660 m

Hayashi Department Store

720 m

National Museum of Taiwan Literature

930 m

Chihkan Towers

940 m

Closest landmarks
Haianlu Art Street

480 m

Kuo General Hospital

490 m

Blueprint Cultural and Creative Park

540 m

Nanshagong

540 m

Lanshai Cultural and Creative Park

550 m

Light Hostel - Tainan

No.20, Lane 309, You'ai Street(Intersection of Section 1 Haian Rd and Zunwang Rd), Tainan City, Tainan, Taiwan, 70055 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Tainan City, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Chimei Museum. This 3-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

Highlights

Located in heart of Tainan

Check-in/out [express]

Inside city center

560 meters to Blueprint Cultural and Creative Park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

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
Free face masks
Sterilizing equipment
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Important announcement -- "Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) circumstances, after onsite measurement guests’ whose forehead temperature is above 37.5 °C or ear temperature is above 38 °C might be rejected for accommodations as per the government's regulations."
Facilities

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Game room

Laundry service

Tours

Wi-Fi in public areas

Family room

This property is in high demand!

5 travelers have booked today.

Value for money8.9
Location rating9.0
Nearest airportTainan Airport (TNN)
Distance to airport5.3 km

Rooms available at Light Hostel - Tainan

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.5

Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Double Queen
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 queen bed
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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 Twin
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 single beds
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Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Shower
  • 2 double beds
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Quad Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 double beds
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Private Twin Bed room
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • 2 single beds
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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
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Double Room
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
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Private Double Bed Room
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • 1 double bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Light Hostel - Tainan?

Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hostel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.

How do I get to Light Hostel - Tainan?

If you're looking for an easy way to get around Tainan with private transportation, the hostel can arrange taxi service.

What is the smoking policy at Light Hostel - Tainan?

Light Hostel - Tainan does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.

What is the closest airport to Light Hostel - Tainan?

The closest airport to Light Hostel - Tainan is Tainan Airport, 5.2 km away.

What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Light Hostel - Tainan?

The closest train, metro, or bus station is Tainan Railway Station, 1.8 km away from Light Hostel - Tainan.

What restaurants are nearby Light Hostel - Tainan?

Light Hostel - Tainan’s neighborhood is Tainan City which includes popular restaurants such as Narrow Door Cafe, A Room and The Artful Dodger.

What popular shopping places are close to Light Hostel - Tainan?

Located in the Tainan City area, Light Hostel - Tainan is close to great shopping choices like Hayashi Department Store, Wusheng Night Market and T.S. Mall.

What are popular attractions near Light Hostel - Tainan?

Light Hostel - Tainan is located in Tainan City area, which is famous for attractions such as Chihkan Towers, Shennong Street and Confucius Temple.

What popular beaches are close to Light Hostel - Tainan?

Light Hostel - Tainan is located in the Tainan City area, which includes Golden Beach.

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What people love about Light Hostel - Tainan

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Very clean Hostel with awesome location."

    Ronja

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    November 27, 2022

  • 8.4

    Excellent
    Cleanliness

    "The place is clean."

    alberto

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    October 28, 2020

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Location is 10/10, you have many food options around and most of them are highly rated ones."

    Mei

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    March 8, 2023

Property ranking|Compared to 1,211 Tainan properties
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Room comfort score
8.5/10
Cheapest price score
Value for money score
8.9/10
Location score
9/10
Better than
96
%
of Tainan properties
Better than
94
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of Tainan properties
Better than
90
%
of Tainan properties
Better than
89
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of Tainan properties
Overall rating:

8.8

Excellent
3,384 reviews
Cleanliness
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Location
9.0
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What travelers say they love:
Staffs are very friendly and Hostel is very clean.
THEINGI from Singapore
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More about Light Hostel - Tainan

Light Hostel - Tainan

For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Tainan, Light Hostel - Tainan is the perfect choice. Its convenient location right in the city center allows you more time to see all that Tainan has to offer. Are you seeking the true Tainan? Experiencing the best of the city's culture is easy with a stay at Light Hostel - Tainan, located merely 7.0 km from Chimei Museum.
Enjoy all that Light Hostel - Tainan has to offer! Free internet access provided within the hostel keeps you connected throughout your stay. Exploring Tainan is made even more convenient with the taxi services available at the hostel. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including express check-in or check-out and luggage storage.
Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hostel's tours. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the laundromat keeps your favorite travel outfits clean and available. For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hostel.
All guestrooms at Light Hostel - Tainan provide guests with a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. Enjoy your stay even more at the hostel, knowing that some selected rooms include linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find television and cable TV available in some selected rooms. Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hostel you'll find a hair dryer, toiletries and towels available in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

At any time of the day or night, you can serve yourself a snack at the hostel's vending machines. Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hostel's shared kitchen.
Fill your days with the array of activities and facilities offered at Light Hostel - Tainan. Family time on relaxed evenings is easy with the hostel's shared lounge and TV area.


Around the property

Don't spend all your time inside while in Tainan! Be sure to stop by Chihkan Towers located 940 m away, one of the most famous of all local landmarks. Find that special item or souvenir that will commemorate your trip to Tainan at Hayashi Department Store located 720 m away.


Reasons to stay here

Find rooms here that are cheaper than 91% of all other options in the city.
Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hostel scored higher than 92% of them for food and dining.
According to guests who stayed here, this hostel's room comfort is rated higher than 96% of other accommodations in Tainan.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.6

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

20 mentions

Breakfast

9 mentions

Food & Dining

5 mentions

Taxi

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Japanese
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Game room
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Hygiene certification
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Sterilizing equipment
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Shared kitchen
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Ironing service
  • Laundromat
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • Adult-only property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Bicycle parking
  • Taxi service
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Linens
  • Non-smoking
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Location

No.20, Lane 309, You'ai Street(Intersection of Section 1 Haian Rd and Zunwang Rd), Tainan City, Tainan, Taiwan, 70055
Exceptional
Location

9

Airports
  • Tainan Airport (TNN)
    5.3 km 9 min drive
  • Pingtung Airport (PIF)
    43.8 km
Public transportation
  • Tainan Railway Station
    1.9 km
  • Daqiao Train Station
    4.3 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Kuo General Hospital
    490 m
Shopping
  • Hayashi Department Store
    720 m
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    620 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    110 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Blueprint Cultural and Creative Park
    540 m
  • Shennong Street
    660 m
  • Hayashi Department Store
    720 m
  • National Museum of Taiwan Literature
    930 m
  • Chihkan Towers
    940 m
  • Confucius Temple
    950 m
  • Anping Tree House
    3.6 km
  • Anping Fort
    3.7 km
  • Ten Drum Cultural
    6.8 km
  • Chimei Museum
    7.1 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Dayuan NunZai Craft
    50 m
  • Bao An Temple
    140 m
  • Old Tainan Branch of Kangyo Bank
    190 m
  • Haian Road
    240 m
  • Baoan Market
    340 m
  • Guohua Street
    380 m
  • Kunshagong
    390 m
  • Jifu Gong
    450 m
  • Haianlu Art Street
    480 m
  • Kuo General Hospital
    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 0-6 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 7 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.
  • 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.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from15:00
  • Check-in until18:00
  • Check-out until11:00
  • Reception open until18:00
Extras
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 TWD
The property
  • License Id / Local Tax ID/ Entity Name/24862772/
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsno
  • Number of floors4
  • Number of rooms 32
  • Room voltage110
  • Year property opened2015
  • Most recent renovation2015

Property announcements

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) circumstances, after onsite measurement guests’ whose forehead temperature is above 37.5 °C or ear temperature is above 38 °C might be rejected for accommodations as per the government's regulations.

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) circumstances, those who are requested by the government to undergo household quarantine or home isolation will be rejected as per the government’s regulations.

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, certain restaurants, bars, public facilities and areas may be closed in accordance with the government directives. Please contact the property for more information.

Reviews of Light Hostel - Tainan from real guests

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8.8
/
10
Cleanliness8.9
Facilities8.6
Location9.0
Room comfort and quality8.5
Service8.7
Value for money8.9
High score for Tainan
Rating
9+ Exceptional (532)
8-9 Excellent (196)
7-8 Very Good (198)
6-7 Good (60)
<6 Below Expectation (69)
Time of the year
Mar - May (223)
Jun - Aug (272)
Sep - Nov (273)
Dec - Feb (287)

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10.0
Exceptional
Saskia from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Female Dormitory - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in April 2019

Great place to stay!!”

This hostel is located right next to the great and famous local shopping street, where you can find everything in walking distance. The staff is very professional, super friendly and welcoming. Having stayed in several hostels around Taiwan, this is definitely the best one. The dorms are big and very nicely furnitured. Everything is clean and I felt very comfortable staying there!

Reviewed April 24, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
YOOI from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in December 2018

Good Location and bathroom attached to bedroom”

This hostel is not far from Section 2, Guohua St, at West Central District. Breakfast is provided, eventhough it is bread and jam and coffee. But it is nice. I love it. The bathroom and toilet is attached to bedroom. If it is 4 pax room, means the toilet is only meant for 4 of you.

Reviewed May 18, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Brian
Group
Double Twin
Stayed 2 nights in November 2019

Wonderful facilities and location.”

Exceptional staff, great lounge area to chat and meetup with people. Location of the hostel is very convenient as well. Highly recommend this hostel if you’re budget conscious and staying in Tainan for all the great eats nearby!

Reviewed November 12, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Judy from United States
Solo traveler
Double Twin
Stayed 1 night in October 2018

Great place”

The receptionist was extremely helpful and helped me write a couple locations in Mandarin so I can pass along to the taxi drivers. She was also very informed about which night markets were opened. Only stayed a night but would come again.

Reviewed April 14, 2019

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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
Xiu from Singapore
Couple
Double Twin
Stayed 2 nights in March 2019

Exceptional”

Great Stay! The room and toilet was spacious. The bed was huge and comfortable. Will definitely stay again.

Reviewed April 03, 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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10.0
Exceptional
Mercy from Philippines
Solo traveler
Female Dormitory - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in April 2019

Exceptional”

Super clean and they make sure you have the most comfortable and enjoyable stay ❤️

Reviewed April 28, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
William
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

Very good hostel to stay in Tainan”

Clean, very good location and nice staff who speak a perfect English. Nice Hotel

Reviewed February 25, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Tsuey from Malaysia
Couple
Double Twin
Stayed 3 nights in February 2019

Cosy hostel near to famous eating place”

Although with some distance from train station, but the hostel location is near to famous eating place. With walking distance, can explore those famous eating street. The hostel is new and clean.

Reviewed March 03, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Jeroen
Couple
Double Queen
Stayed 4 nights in October 2019

Great hostel for price ”

We had a great stay at the hostel, price is good and almost more of a hotel then hostel feeling room. For us there were a few cons, that’s why it isn’t a full 5 star. The staff speak very poorly English and don’t have any recommendation for restaurants or activities (language barrier good be the problem) and there was no more breakfast, due to the low session. The rest was great. Nice clean and a big room. Walking distance for most of the highlights and use the app taiwan buss to get around the rest of the city.

Reviewed October 27, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Chua from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Female Dormitory - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 5 nights in August 2019

Overall very good ”

I like this place very much.. Convenient for eat n walk around.

Reviewed September 01, 2019

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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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8.8
Excellent
Craig from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
Stayed 1 night in September 2019

Excellent”

I had a very enjoyable stay at Light Hostel. The staff were very friendly and provided information about the local area and places to eat when I needed it. They also humoured me by trying to understand and answer my garbled Mandarin, which I very much appreciated. The room was clean and there were lockers provided however the shower/toilet had no separating door so sounds and smells were free to roam. This was especially annoying when another guest returned at 3 am and decided to take a shower. The hostel has signs requesting guests to use a shower in the basement at this time so they do try to prevent this scenario. Overall it is a very nice and quiet place to relax while you explore Tainan.

Reviewed September 22, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Marco from Germany
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

Very nice, well situated Hostel with super friendly staff.”

The only thing I expected to be better was the staffs Englisch speaking abilities. At least a friend told me so. Maybe that’s the reason nobody could give me any useful advices concerning good food or nice places. So if you do your homework you’ll have a great time!

Reviewed February 21, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Cas
Group
Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
Stayed 1 night in March 2019

Exceptional”

Nice, clean and spacious hostel. The rooms were amazing, with a separate bathroom and a shower for every dorm, as well as the best beds I've slept on in Taiwan.

Reviewed March 12, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Chih-Ming from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
Stayed 1 night in October 2019

Nice Hostel”

Very convenient, and comfy .

Reviewed November 16, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Cas
Group
Mixed Dormitory - shared bathroom
Stayed 1 night in March 2019

Exceptional”

Clean, spacious, nice common room, and most of all, amazing beds! Very nice to have your own bathroom as well, shared with only your dormmates. Outside was a bit noisy until late though, so do bring earplugs.

Reviewed March 09, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Chalsey from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Female Dormitory - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

Unfortunately my trip was ruined by an incredibly loud and drunk party late into the night”

I'm sure that the staff would have done something if they were aware but there was no way to alert them and the party in the common area went on well past midnight despite my multiple requests that they quite down. I had gone for a quiet, relaxing work trip so I was very disappointed and even devastated. I hope they will take measures to prevent this in the future.

Reviewed June 11, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
PO from Hong Kong SAR, China
Business traveler
Female Dormitory - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in November 2018

Exceptional”

clean and decent

Reviewed March 07, 2019

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