Reviews of Funtime Hostel

If you're lucky not to be located in the dorm bed near the door, because its extremely noisy both from the door and from the shower, if you complain to the staff they will go and ask the manager who will tell you that was the computer choosed the bed and if you want another bed you need to pay more even if the other bed is free... So good luck! This hostel used to be my favourite when i pay a visit to Chiayi but no more!

Very noisy the dorm bed near the door!

The property was very advanced with technology and efficiently used small rooms in a convenient location by the train.

Nothing bad to say

i like the facilities the hotel receptionist very friendly. its my first time to sleep in a hostel, i really recommend funtime hostel for those who want to stay over, and its very cheap and very clean the toilet and everything . its not noisy. i like it ♥️

close to the train station.

Yes,location is good

Close to train station to board the public bus to alishan, possible to reach with a wheeled luggage, some sections along a quieter road after all the turkey rice shops. Abit of walk to wenhua st night market but safe at night by walking along the main road. Comfortable bed with clean sheets. That my neighbours tolerated abit of coughing since I caught the flu before the day of arrival in taiwan (thank you) Thank you to the lady behind the desk, manning the counter during my stay. I do not remember her name but she is one of those that contributes to taiwan friendly culture, the reason why visitors keep coming back :)

Toilet is adequately clean for 1 night. Toilet cubicle has no hook. Ventilation in the room can be abit stuffy, 3 in a room of 4.

I like all.everything good. Good staff. Clean room, Nice pantry and environment.Near train and bus station. Also family mart.just walk only 4min

So far everything good

Centrally located, great to catch the bus to Alishan or reach the main railway station. Beds are comfy, everything is super futuristic.

Although the hostel claims to provide lugagge storage before their check-in time, please be warned that the doors are locked and no one will buzz you in before 3 PM. Happened to multiple guests who wished to leave their bags and visit Alishan in the morning. I was lucky that after standing in the heat for long, someone finally opened the door for me on the way out so I could get in, but the pre-checkin staff was extremely rude and told me to come back at 3, even though the lobby was empty.

This is an incredibly modern, high tech place. It says cash only, but they do take cards. (Would be strange otherwise with all this technology everywhere). Everything is spotlessly clean. There is a coffee shop downstairs. (Seems expensive, but the coffee is BIG and good). I had this cool room with a bed upstairs, and it was very comfortable. I really liked that it was a washbasin in the room. The common bathrooms were clean and practical. The kitchen is fully equipped, spacious and clean. Nice common areas downstairs and in the kitchen....and tables and chairs outside on the 2nd floor terrace. Superb WiFi everywhere.

It was nothing I didn't like.

The customer service could be better if the staff serve with a smile. The plants died from dehydration, shows the maintenance attitude of the business.

Super nice location! Staff was very friendly and the rooms were so nice, big beds. Felt super safe, locked every door with a code so no one, not allowed, will get in. I loved this place!

Smell in the room was a bit weird.

Great for a few days stay

The location is perfect for accessing to major attractions by foot or bike.

None

The location of the hostel is very convenient. It’s close to the train station, so you can get your early bus to Alishan. The room was clean and staff friendly. The included breakfast was a disappointment though. You only get 2 slices of white bread with bit of jam. No coffee/tea or any other food items. So don’t count on that for a full breakfast.

Good location (easy to find and close to lots of food options). Although it's a hostel, the fittings (beds and bathroom) feel very new and are super clean. Very secure: the front door, elevator, and rooms all require a passcode, which is issued when you check in (a unique passcode for each booking). The staff were helpful and pleasant, and very patient with my endless questions. They also saved me from my own stupidity by finding a phone charger that I could borrow. Automated self check-in and -out is on the right as you enter; there are multiple language options and you should be okay if you just follow the prompts. The hostel requires you to take off outdoor shoes before going upstairs. They provide reusable room slippers; I think they sanitize them between uses, but if that bothers you, remember to bring your own. Towels, toothbrushes, and earplugs (but not eye covers) are available for rental/purchase on the 5th floor. The 5th floor also has basic cooking facilities and a large fridge where you can leave food until 8 pm on the day you check out, and each bed has a small drawer with a lock (which I think you probably need to empty by 3 pm on the day you check out, though I didn't confirm this). You can leave suitcases, etc on the first floor until 8 pm the day you check out. The only real negative is the keypad for the room beeps every time sometimes enters, which I imagine could be annoying if you're a light sleeper and go to sleep early/wake up late. I didn't have any problems though.

We loved the location of this hostel - close to the train station and also Wenhua night market. The hostel itself was clean and comfortable.