No.612, Zhongshan Road, 00600 Chiayi City, Taiwan
#4 of 65 hotels in Chiayi City
Guests' ChoiceBased on 151 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 August 2025
Nicola
TaiwanThe lockers are a bit small for large bags / cases but there is some extra space in the dorm.
This is a small hostel in a superb location, just a minute or so away from the train station and the bus to Alishan. Itt's an easy walk to the night market and Hinoki village also. Any queries were answered really promptly and Leo was a friendly and welcoming host. The bed as comfortable and had a reading light and some useful shelves for storing stuff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Albert
TaiwanThere is a space between the shower room and "sleeping room" where lockers were placed. This "locker room" has no air conditioning. So be prepared to sweat again when you're done showering in summer.
The location is great, it's pretty much a stone throw away from the train station. Perfect for someone relies on walking.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Victor
Germany-good beds -clean -good location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Lynette
AustraliaClean. Lovely girl at reception was able to answer some questions about the area. Female dorm was nice with big beds and curtains. Bathroom was good. Plenty of hot water. Location is excellent especially if you come by train or bus and want to take early bus to Alishan.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Leslie
PhilippinesThe facility is clean and comfortable to stay. T Also, the staff us accomodating and replues immediately witg my queries.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 17 June 2025
Hon
Hong KongExcellent facility with good value. Near the train station
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Patrick
SwitzerlandThe wifi was a bit unstable
Super location near the train station. Nice common room, showers and toilets. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 13 May 2025
Mahirah
South KoreaNothing
The place is very strategic just 3 mins walk from Chiayi Station. The place is so clean and the facilities are very nice as well!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 April 2025
Jay
PhilippinesEverything was just smooth and clean. AC could have been more expansive to other floors.
I had a worthwhile experience with this hostel. Staff is nice and warm, she offered me another bed if my legs hurt going up and down the bunk.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 15 April 2025
Deirdre
IrelandReally great location 5 minutes walk from the train station and bus stop to Alishan so it was really convenient. Dorm was really nice and cozy with privacy curtains and very clean.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Greta
Germany-
Everything was perfect! - the hostel location is just a 3 minutes walk from the train and bus station, perfect for catching an early bus to Alishan forest - friendly staff & a hostel cat - clean toilets and showers - shampoo and toothpaste provided - comfortable bed, clean room - close to restaurants, coffee shops and the night market
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Karl
SwedenAll good nothing to complain about!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Sasikala
MalaysiaNothing really.
It was at a great location, close to the local train and bus station. I was confused, thinking this was close to the HSR. My bad. and I also took the wrong turn and had to walk 30 minutes instead of 5 (thanks to the Google map that could not recognize the train station exit). However, the staff was patient and guided along the way. The microwave at the hostel wasn't working, but the staff was so kind as to help me figure out how to fix it. They were genuinely apologetic that I had to eat cold 7/11 food. Guess it's not my lucky day. But I truly appreciate their kindness! Those who wanna go to Alishan (which I highly recommend) get a bus from the station. I think it comes every 20 minutes in the morning.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 18 March 2025
Yaqi
United KingdomThe location is excellent. Super friendly stuff. Would stay again
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Adeline
SingaporeThe dorm and beds were true to pictures, the lockers were probably too small for big luggage but there was ample space in the dorm for luggage. Each bunk comes with 3 hooks and small surfaces for stuff. Bed and duvet were comfortable and bathrooms were clean. Hot water came quickly with strong pressure. There was 1 toilet and 2 bathrooms on level 2 but we never had to wait. It was also near the train station and bus stop which has buses to Alishan.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Hon
Hong KongClean , convenient and good value for money
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Fong
Hong KongExcellent location, great if you need the earliest bus to Alishan the next morning. Literally the same block. Lovely black cat that is just so cute, the best receptionist in the hostel!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 7 March 2025
Lai
Hong KongGood location, close to train and bus stations, with a lot of shops and restaurants. Clean and spacious room, friendly owner and lovely cat
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Audrey
FranceIt’s modern, quite big and they have anything you might need.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 26 February 2025
Hon
Hong KongNo
Clean and calm
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Paul
NetherlandsPractical hostel, close to the train station and the bus to Alishan. Good beds, clean showers. And a lovely cat that comes to say hi in the downstairs area.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Kit
Hong KongOnly one toilet in a floor
Although 12-bed in female room, space is quite enough
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Monica
SingaporeThe bed creaks quite a bit, so it gets quite noisy at night if people move about. There’s only a washing machine with no dryer, so I had to go to a nearby laundromat instead.
The hostel is conveniently located near Chiayi Train Station, and there’s a cute bakery next to it. The staff are friendly and helpful. The place is clean and it feels homely and safe.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 25 January 2025
Mohit
TaiwanThe hostel is very near to the main train station and bus stand. Bed is sufficiently large and has good comfort.I recommend this hostel for stay. Washrooms were clean, and there was a cute black cat.
Stayed in January 2025
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