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Reviews of Gift Box Hostel

No. 89, Zhongxiao Road , 958 Chishang, Taiwan

#10 of 58 hotels in Chishang

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 81 hostel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free Wifi

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    8.0
    Fabulous place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Being picky as it seems usual in Taiwan, but the thin/very firm mattress. So hard like sleeping on a board. My bottom sheet didn’t stay put, every time i turned it became rumpled.

    Loved this town. Loved this hostel. Owners fabulous. Really clean. Showers great. Lovely Towel upon request. Dorm size is great. Very quiet. Walking distance to the fabulous Dupo Pond area and 12 min walk from station. Some great places to eat.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2025

    9.0
    Great Homestay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -There were only two showers on the floor and one toilet (the sinks were only in the showers). However, there's another shower on the bottom floor. -The cat isn't friendly ;(.

    -Sasa and Momo were extremely helpful, and it felt like staying with family. -Short walk from train station, close to Dapo Pond. -Good AC. -Good WiFi. -There's a cat!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The locks on the bathroom doors and showers did not seem to work.

    The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They gave us information on where to rent your bikes and also great food recommendations! Also, I forgot something at the hostel and they shipped it to me without a problem. They are amazing!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2025

    10
    Cute, cosy and clean hostel. Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Liked everything!

    Absolutely love this hostel! One of my favourites in Taiwan so far. - The room is spacious (unlike many other hostels where it’s so cramped and barely any space for things), this one has so much space in between the beds. - The hostel is exceptionally clean. - There’s a cosy area with sofas downstairs to chill and can watch movie on projector. - A little kitchen area can make free tea and coffee. - the staff who work here are so kind and friendly and helpful, and they have a cute cat!! Overall love it here, feels more homey than a hostel.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kind staff, booked an e-scooter through them, which was well arranged, very close to the night market and two beaches!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were great, the hostel was amazing, really enjoyed my time here.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2025

    10
    The owner is cool!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Perfect stay

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely place to stay as a family. Great facilities and spacious and clean rooms. Great host and a lovely area.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice hostel, friendly atmosphere

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    9.0
    Good vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good vibes, people watching Netflix downstairs, great staff and we had a place to park our bikes. The double room is huge!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    The host is very kind and the bed were confortable

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The host cum owner was super cool

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2024

    10
    Amazing hostel :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean and very practical! I felt at home, I really loved it and the owners are really kind.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    10
    Homely hostel in a quiet town, perfect as a base to explore the rice fields
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is a bit out of the Main Street, it takes 10-12 min walk from the train station. Bed mattress is thin and doesn’t offer much support.

    Homely and cozy hostel with a nice common area at the entrance to watch tv/read a book/play with the cat. The dorm room is large enough not to feel cramped. Toilets and showers are very clean. Staff is helpful, speaks good English and gives local recommendations.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect match for our one night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is located to one of the bigger roads of the small town where some noisy traffic is passing by and our room in the 3rd floor was facing the road. If you are sensitive to noise this could be a little annoying.

    Super nice and caring host, big comfortable room, big comfortable bed.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location is near the train station but not much options available when it comes to accommodation. So this is the only option that I have. Overall still a good choice.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No place to rest beside from your bed (commum area so small it's almost like there isn't one, not practical to eat or whatever)

    Very nice, very clean, very calm, staff is nice

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    9.0
    I spent a great time in Chishang and I met some friends when I was staying at Giftbox hostel. Getting to know new faces
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a bit far from the train station. If you’ve got heavy luggage, give it a second thought. Otherwise just stay here when you are in Chishang.

    The beds were handmade by the boss, which was a fact I knew when the hostess gave me a room tour. I loved how proud the hostess was of her husband. The atmosphere of the hostel was extremely friendly because some old customers kept coming back to gather.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2024

    9.0
    Great value, big space.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a bit of a walk from the station - we were visiting in super hot summer and arrived at the hottest point in the day which is the only reason this was noticeable, in a cooler time of year it would just be a nice stroll.

    Great value stay with a very friendly welcome. The private room is a really big space and set up well. Discount on bike rental was a nice addition. Nice relaxing stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Amazing place, well decorated, love the location and the owner momo is so nice! They also have a cat

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi is weak in the dorm room but works well in the common area.

    Comfortable bed mattress. Privacy curtains. Clean toilets and shower rooms. Nice common area. Amazing owners.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect hostel stay to explore Chishang bike trails.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Given this is a house-turned-hostel, those of bigger stature may find the facilities (shower and toilet) on smaller end. Cat may only approach if there’s chicken involved.

    Ideal location right beside bike trail entrance. Hosts live on top floor — friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated to ensuring a great stay. Cute cat.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    9.0
    Just perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    This homestay is perfect. Sasa the owner is so nice, friendly and helpful. The room is very clean, same with the toilets and showers. The toilets had a bidet. The beds are comfortable. It’s close to the station, has a 7-11 nearby. The girls i shared the room with were so respectful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. Abit far from the station with you are with big luggage 2. No public microwave

    Everything is clean and comfy

    Stayed in April 2024

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