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World Inn
World Inn
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World Inn
World Inn
Bathroom, World Inn in Hualien

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9.5

Exceptional

407 reviews

407 reviews

Housekeeping8
24-hour front desk1
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9.7

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - 720 meters from city center
Popular neighborhood
Parking
Available
Popular landmarks
Hualien Cultural & Creative Industries Park 1.6 km
Pine Garden 1.6 km
East Gate Night Market 2.3 km
Farglory Ocean Park 9.9 km
Eternal Spring Shrine 18.8 km
Shakadang Trail 19.1 km
Taroko Gorge 21.1 km
Qingshui Cliff 23.2 km
Taroko National Park 25.3 km
Nearby landmarks
Hualien City Library 90 m
Hualien Visitor Information Center 150 m
Zhongshan Park 190 m
Happy Dental Clinic 220 m
Hualien Train Station 240 m
The Tropic of cancer - Binfeng Jingpu 280 m
Chinese Clinic 330 m
Watsons 360 m
Supermarket 400 m
Tianhuitang 500 m

World Inn

No.125, Guolian 1st Rd., Hualien City, Hualien County 97055, Taiwan (R.O.C.), 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. As an added bonus, restaurant is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Sparkling clean

Located in heart of Hualien

Top Value

Excellent room comfort & quality

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

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Luggage storage

Game room

Coffee shop

Restaurants

Tours

Wi-Fi in public areas

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Hualien every 1 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money9.2
Distance to city center2 km
Location rating9.7
Nearest airportHualien Airport (HUN)
Distance to airport4.1 km

Rooms available at World Inn

1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 23 m²/248 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 8 bunk beds
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Female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 28 m²/301 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Private Double Bed
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • No Windows view
  • 1 double bed
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 double bed
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1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 33 m²/355 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 10 bunk beds
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1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 4 single beds
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Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Shower
  • 2 double beds
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 11 m²/118 ft²
  • Shower
  • 2 bunk beds
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Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Shower
  • 2 futons
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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical travel time to the closest airport from World Inn?

The average travel time to get from World Inn to the airport is 20 minutes, but please bear in mind that the travel time may vary based on traffic, weather conditions, and time of day.

What is the minimum age requirement for guest at World Inn?

World Inn only allows guest visitors that are above 16 years old to reside at this property. In case you're looking for child- or family-friendly properties, please navigate to property facilities filter feature and select the "family/child friendly" filter for more choices.

How many rooms does World Inn have?

World Inn has a total of 5 rooms.

How long do travelers normally stay at World Inn?

Verified past guests that have stayed at World Inn had an average nightly stay of 2 nights at this property.

At what time of the year is World Inn most popular?

World Inn's most popular month where verified guests have stayed the most is in August.

What was the average room rate for World Inn been in the past month?

The typical room rate for World Inn in the past month is 583.01 TWD, compared to city's average of 2546.46 TWD.

In which languages can World Inn's personnel communicate?

World Inn can speak a total of 7 languages and supports widely used languages such as English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese for international guests, ensuring all travelers are well accommodated with all their needs in their desired choice of languages when communicating. Please refer to the 'Amenities and facilities' section and in the 'Languages spoken' category to find out what other languages this property supports.

What is the verified guest review consensus about World Inn's pet services?

100.0% of our past customer assessments have given a positive appraisal and comments about this property's pet services. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for World Inn down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Families with older children have given to World Inn?

Verified families with older children that have stayed at this property have given World Inn an average rating of 10.0. You can check out more detailed customer assessments and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What popular shopping destinations are close to World Inn?

Shopping options in World Inn’s Hualien City neighborhood consists of Zhiqiang Night Market and East Gate Night Market.

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What people love about World Inn

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "30 seconds from train station, really clean, well designed and really comfortable."

    Mathew

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    March 29, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "The location is very accessible as well."

    Anabelle

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    August 27, 2020

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "About 10-15 minutes walk from train station, booked private room, felt like a hotel to me."

    Suwandi

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    January 19, 2020

Property ranking|Compared to 1,583 Hualien properties
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Location score
9.7/10
Cleanliness score
9.7/10
Service score
9.7/10
Cheapest price score
Better than
99
%
of Hualien properties
Better than
98
%
of Hualien properties
Better than
97
%
of Hualien properties
Better than
96
%
of Hualien properties
Overall rating:

9.5

Exceptional
407 reviews
Cleanliness
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Location
9.7
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More about World Inn

More about World Inn

World Inn

Never miss a single attraction in Hualien when staying at World Inn. Getting around in Hualien is easy when staying at this hostel, strategically placed right in the heart of the city.
At World Inn, 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. Guests can enjoy convenient available parking right at the hostel.
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. Forgot to pack something? All your last-minute needs can be fulfilled by the convenience stores, saving you time and hassle. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hostel.
Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by hostel.
All rooms at World Inn are designed for comfort. For your comfort, some rooms at the hostel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. Some rooms at World Inn even come with extra design features such as a balcony or terrace. In some select rooms, you can find instant tea at your disposal.
It's good to know that a hair dryer and toiletries are provided in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Enjoy the morning bliss with a sip of good coffee at the cafe located in the hostel. A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the hostel, for whenever you get hungry. For the ultimate convenience, you can even have groceries delivered to your room at World Inn, with their exclusive service.
Apart from amenities and services, World Inn goes the extra mile to make sure all guests make the most of their time. Get social at the hostel's shared lounge and TV area, where you can meet other guests.


Around the property

Experience all the sights and local attractions of Hualien with World Inn as your base. Enjoy the simple pleasures of an oceanside getaway, with Chisingtan Scenic Area located 5.2 km away, where you can turn a good day into a great one with a sea view.


Reasons to stay here

Past guests love the cleanliness here, ranking it higher than 97% of the city's accommodation.
Ranking higher than 99% of the city's accommodations options, this is a great choice for location.
Staff and service here are considered high quality by past guests whose ratings put it above 96% of the city's options.

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Amenities and facilities

Exceptional
Facilities

9.2

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Slovenian
  • Spanish
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Canoeing
  • Game room
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
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
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Coffee shop
  • Grocery delivery
  • Restaurants
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Convenience store
  • Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
Getting around
  • Car park [charges apply]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Rental car
  • Taxi service
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Non-smoking
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Smoke detector
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Asian

Location

No.125, Guolian 1st Rd., Hualien City, Hualien County 97055, Taiwan (R.O.C.), Hualien City, Hualien, Taiwan, 97055
Exceptional
Location

9.7

Airports
  • Hualien Airport (HUN)
    4.1 km 14 min drive
  • Taichung Airport (RMQ)
    105.9 km
Public transportation
  • Hualien Train Station
    240 m
  • Eastern Railway Site
    1.9 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Happy Dental Clinic
    220 m
Shopping
  • East Gate Night Market
    2.3 km
Convenience store
  • On-site
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    80 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Hualien Cultural & Creative Industries Park
    1.6 km
  • Pine Garden
    1.6 km
  • East Gate Night Market
    2.3 km
  • Farglory Ocean Park
    9.9 km
  • Eternal Spring Shrine
    18.8 km
  • Shakadang Trail
    19.1 km
  • Taroko Gorge
    21.1 km
  • Qingshui Cliff
    23.2 km
  • Taroko National Park
    25.3 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Hualien City Library
    90 m
  • Hualien Visitor Information Center
    150 m
  • Zhongshan Park
    190 m
  • Happy Dental Clinic
    220 m
  • Hualien Train Station
    240 m
  • The Tropic of cancer - Binfeng Jingpu
    280 m
  • Chinese Clinic
    330 m
  • Watsons
    360 m
  • Supermarket
    400 m
  • Tianhuitang
    500 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.

Minimum age of guests is: 16 year(s).

Others
  • 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 until20:00
  • Check-out from07:00
  • Check-out until11:00
  • Reception open until20:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center2 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)20
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)200 TWD
The property
  • License Id / Local Tax ID/ Entity Name2296//
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsno
  • Number of bars/lounges0
  • Number of floors4
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 5
  • Room voltage110
  • Year property opened2016
  • Most recent renovation2018

Reviews of World Inn from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
9.4
Exceptional
Cleanliness9.7
Facilities9.2
Location9.7
Service9.7
Value for money9.2
High score for Hualien
Rating
9+ Exceptional (45)
8-9 Excellent (5)
7-8 Very Good (1)
6-7 Good (0)
<6 Below Expectation (1)
Time of the year
Mar - May (14)
Jun - Aug (18)
Sep - Nov (11)
Dec - Feb (9)

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10.0
Exceptional
Yuen from Taiwan
Solo traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in December 2022

Good to stay here.”

Just 5 minutes walk from the railway station. Staff are super helpful and warm. Don't skip the cafe inside the hostel. Definitely will stay there in the next journey.

Reviewed December 26, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Anabelle from Philippines
Solo traveler
Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in March 2020

Highly recommended”

The staff were great and very accommodating. The common area is a relaxing area and you get to see the barista prepare drinks. Too bad I didn't get to try ordering but they gave me a cake for free which was delicious. The location is very accessible as well. Would love to stay here again.

Reviewed August 27, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Suwandi from Indonesia
Solo traveler
Double Room with Private Bathroom ( with Window)
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Walking distance to station”

About 10-15 minutes walk from train station, booked private room, felt like a hotel to me. Proper coffee at the front desk, bicycle and motorbike rental available. Would go back.

Reviewed January 19, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Yeo from Singapore
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

Best Hostel in Hualien!! ”

- comfortable and clean room, feel like home - friendly and amazing staffs :) - everything you need can be found in there (guides and information around hualien to taitung, etc) - location wise is just around 5-10 mins walk from hualien train station. Overall, it’s perfect for all backpackers!! Definitely coming back here again if I visit Taiwan.

Reviewed May 27, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Angelie from Philippines
Couple
Double Room with Private Bathroom ( No Window)
Stayed 2 nights in November 2019

Best hostel ever!”

Grateful to have stayed in this hostel in the heart of Hualien. It’s the perfect place - around 5mins walk to the station, good food nearby (we loved the Turkey rice!), awesome common area where we love to just chill & play some music, the extraordinary staff and owners who are super helpful and the well-thought-out room (comfortable, great bathroom, stylish). Overall it felt like you were staying in a HOTEL yet the staff are super nice and friendly! I would love to stay here again in a heartbeat. Wish to have stayed longer!!! Good times! Thank you, best hostel, best hosts ever!

Reviewed November 23, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
TSANG from Hong Kong SAR, China
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in March 2017

Beat hostel ever”

Amazing hostel!Value for money n definately would come again:) 1)The hosts Una and Aga are so passionate n friendly to show their place and help to plan ur trip in Hualien and place in Taiwan 2)Location is good where u can walk to train station n night bazzar and of cos u can have a bike from them for FREE! 3) Wonderful decor and cozy made me feel 'HOME'...very thoughful idea which definately fit all travellers..Love the shower so much feel like I m in a hotel... Best hostel ever=)

Reviewed March 14, 2017

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8.8
Excellent
Ka from Hong Kong SAR, China
Solo traveler
Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in June 2019

Exceptional service! Great location ”

Staff are extraordinary! Super helpful and friendly and even care about your safety.They always provide useful information for your trip planning with details. The hostel is just a few mins walk to Hualien train station, however it is recommended to get transportation to the city. Couples motorbike and bike rental are just next to it. Coffee is a highlight as well.

Reviewed June 27, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Michelle from Philippines
Solo traveler
Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in March 2019

Exceptional”

Nice dorm room and very clean showers & toilets. A few minutes walk from the train station. VERY FRIENDLY and accommodating staff and owners. They host a free night market tour every Sunday. Will definitely come back next time I'm in Hualien.

Reviewed April 03, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Douglas from Canada
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in July 2017

Great place to stay in Hualien”

Great staff who were really helpful with touring ideas, scooter rentals, etc. The dorm room is spacious, and the toilets and showers are nice and very clean. Location is about 10-15 min walk from train station, but 30 minute walk to downtown Hualien .

Reviewed July 11, 2017

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9.6
Exceptional
Polina from Germany
Group
Double Room with Private Bathroom ( No Window)
Stayed 3 nights in October 2019

Wonderful place”

I really loved staying here. The location is perfect if you are planning to visit Taroko National Park and explore Hualien. The staff I very very friendly and super helpful. Would 100% recommend.

Reviewed October 28, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Li from Taiwan
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 2 nights in December 2018

Relax, confortable ”

The room is clean and comfortable. Staffs are kind and help me. You can find everything you need there. In addition, coffee there amazes me and I really recommend everyone to order a cup of one.

Reviewed January 01, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Sharon from Israel
Solo traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in October 2019

Exceptional”

Great location, really social, comfortable rooms, and nice lobby/cafe to hang out at.

Reviewed October 06, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Jonathan from Canada
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in July 2018

Best place ever”

I wish I could have spent a month there. The owner Una was so nice. She helped me with a package I had to send home. I tasted the best coffee of all my life there. And every employee was really smiling and always happy. I loved it.

Reviewed July 30, 2018

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10.0
Exceptional
Mindy from United States
Group
Stayed 2 nights in November 2017

Great hostel and hosts”

Una and Aga are extremely helpful and go out of their way to help you plan the best trip and get around. The hostel is very clean and quiet. It's about 10min from the train station (keep an eye out for the small sign).

Reviewed November 28, 2017

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9.2
Exceptional
CHEUK from Hong Kong SAR, China
Solo traveler
1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in July 2018

Very nice!”

The staff are very nice and friendly! The location is very well,just 3-4 minutes to the train station, should be an excellent choice for the backpackers.

Reviewed July 24, 2018

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10.0
Exceptional
dan from China
Solo traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in December 2018

Exceptional”

nice staff, great location, clean room.

Reviewed December 30, 2018

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9.2
Exceptional
Shu-Fen from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in November 2020

clean and convinient ”

nice

Reviewed January 03, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
peiyu from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in March 2021

Good”

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Reviewed March 14, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Chee from Singapore
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

Exceptional”

Passionate and friendly staffs that would recommend you places to visit in hualien! Clean and well organised space.

Reviewed May 27, 2023

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9.2
Exceptional
Mathew from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Double Room with Private Bathroom ( with Window)
Stayed 2 nights in March 2023

Most comfortable bed in 2 week Taiwan trip”

30 seconds from train station, really clean, well designed and really comfortable.

Reviewed March 30, 2023

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