Hsin Hsin Hotel, a guesthouse in Miaoli City, is conveniently located approximately 32 kilometres from Tai'an Hot Spring and 47 kilometres from Taichung International Airport. This single-bedroom, single-bathroom establishment offers complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and an on-site coffee shop; bicycle parking and a tour desk are also available for guests' convenience.
9.4 1962 reviews
Taiwan
17/11 – 20/11
£29/nighttotal: £87 (3 )
Green Park Homestay
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hostel , Luodong
Green Garden Park is a short walk from Luodong Sports Park, an 8-minute drive from Luodong Night Market and a 10-minute drive from Luodong Railway Station, offering a peaceful escape close to local attractions. This guesthouse enjoys excellent ratings for location, cleanliness and overall experience. The accommodation features air-conditioned rooms with seating areas and bathrooms with walk-in showers. Guests can enjoy a shared lounge, reading room, a terrace, a garden, a restaurant, a fitness centre, room service, concierge services and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
8.2 3436 reviews
Taiwan
28/11 – 04/12
£46/nighttotal: £276 (6 )
Bird Series B&b&hostel X艾恩小屋#本國旅客須先匯款
1 6
hostel , Zhongxi
BIRD series B&B&Hostel複合式民宿 is located in the West Central District of Tainan, just 1.1 kilometres from Chihkan Tower and 1.1 kilometres from Tainan Confucius Temple, offering a peaceful setting away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Guests have consistently rated the accommodation as very good for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The B&B offers a shared lounge for socialising and a comfortable seating area with a flat-screen TV in each room. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the property, air conditioning in some rooms, and car rental services for exploring the surrounding area.
9.0 2041 reviews
Taiwan
23/07 – 30/07
£61/nighttotal: £427 (7 )
Dulan The Travel Bug Bistro Inn
1 5
hostel , Donghe
Dulan The Travel Bug Bistro Inn is situated in Dulan, a coastal village just 16 kilometres from Taitung City, known for its stunning beaches and natural beauty. The hostel has received excellent ratings for location, cleanliness and overall experience. The inn offers a range of private and dormitory rooms, all with air conditioning, comfortable bedding and personal lighting. Guests can enjoy a free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, a fully stocked bar, a fitness centre and a garden with a terrace.
8.6 2839 reviews
Taiwan
24/08 – 22/09
£17/nighttotal: £493 (29 )
Park City Inn & Hostel
1 1
hostel , Yonghe
Park City Inn & Hostel is located in Yonghe, just a short distance from Taipei City and the scenic Yilan County, making it a great base for exploring both urban and rural attractions. The hostel receives consistently high ratings for its cleanliness, location, and overall value for money. The accommodation offers a range of comfortable rooms, each equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a restaurant, fitness centre, and free Wi-Fi, as well as convenient services like car rental and room service.
8.8 1274 reviews
Taiwan
01/12 – 31/12
£74/nighttotal: £2220 (30 )
Light Hostel - Tainan
1 5
hostel , Zhongxi
Light Hostel - Tainan is conveniently located in Tainan, just under a kilometre from the Tainan Confucius Temple, with Chihkan Towers five miles and Singda harbour & Lover's Wharf eight and a half miles away. The hostel has very good user ratings, an excellent location rating and a very good cleanliness rating. The hostel has one bedroom and one bathroom. Amenities include a shared kitchen with a fridge, microwave oven and dishwasher, air conditioning, a terrace or balcony, parking, free Wi-Fi and a games area, as well as relaxing common areas.
8.5 2762 reviews
Taiwan
20/06 – 27/06
£13/nighttotal: £91 (7 )
Green Hotel - Fengjia
1 1
hostel , Xitun
Green Hotel - Fengjia is located in Xitun, Taichung, just 500 metres from the Fengjia Night Market, offering easy access to a range of street food, shops and entertainment. This 3-star hotel receives very good user ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience. The hotel offers a range of rooms with comfortable amenities including air conditioning, a private bathroom and a desk. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, fitness centre and room service, as well as free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
9.4 1965 reviews
Taiwan
24/07 – 25/07
£32/nightfor 1 night
40inn Backpackers Warehouse
1 2
hostel , Taitung
40inn Backpackers Warehouse is located in Taitung City, just a short walk from the Taitung Railway Art Village and the Tiehua Music Village, offering easy access to the city's cultural attractions. It has consistently received excellent ratings for its cleanliness, location, and overall experience. The hostel features a garden and terrace, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a bar, and breakfast options including buffet, American, and vegetarian choices.
8.0 2744 reviews
Taiwan
26/06 – 26/07
£28/nighttotal: £840 (30 )
Dongning Atlas Hotel
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hostel , Zhongxi
The Dongning Atlas Hotel, a 3-star establishment in Tainan City, Zhongxi, enjoys a central location, within easy walking distance of the Chihkan Tower (0.6km) and Tainan Confucius Temple (0.9km). This hotel offers twenty uniquely themed rooms, each equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms, plus a shared lounge and complimentary discounted parking at a nearby car park (subject to availability).
8.8 1672 reviews
Taiwan
28/06 – 28/07
£29/nighttotal: £870 (30 )
成功古巷民宿 6-16人可包棟
1 2
hostel , North
This family-friendly bed and breakfast is situated in Tainan's North District, just 800 metres from the historical Chihkan Tower and 1.1 kilometres from the Tainan Confucius Temple. The property offers a garden, a coffee shop and lounge, and parking for guests, and can accommodate up to 16 people.
8.2 6527 reviews
Taiwan
01/12 – 31/12
£88/nighttotal: £2640 (30 )
樂客背包旅棧 Local Backpacker Hostel
1 5
hostel , Zhongxi
Loft18 Hostel is situated in Tainan’s West Central District, a short walk from both Chihkan Tower and Tainan Confucius Temple, making it ideal for exploring the city’s historical and cultural attractions. The hostel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hostel offers a range of shared spaces, including a lounge and terrace for socialising, as well as a garden for relaxation. Guests have access to a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and can enjoy amenities like air conditioning, room service, and a fitness centre.
9.5 2226 reviews
Taiwan
20/06 – 27/06
£17/nighttotal: £119 (7 )
Kla B&b
1 1
hostel , Yancheng
KLA B&B, a family-friendly guesthouse in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is situated near The Pier-2 Art Centre, Kaohsiung Museum of History, and Love Pier, approximately 8 kilometres from Kaohsiung International Airport. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest house offers air conditioning, a terrace, free Wi-Fi, parking (at an extra charge), a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and dishwasher, and room service.
Best Taiwan hostels with breakfast included
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8.7 7012 reviews
Taiwan
01/12 – 23/12
£57/nighttotal: £1254 (22 )
Jezreel Inn
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hostel , Xinxing
With Inn Hostel is located in the Xinxing district, a short walk from MRT Central Park Station and a 5-minute drive from Kaohsiung Railway Main Station, making it easy to explore the city. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and overall experience, and an excellent rating for its location. The hostel has a shared kitchen, a restaurant, a garden, and a terrace, where guests can relax and enjoy the views. It also offers amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and room service, allowing guests to enjoy a comfortable stay.
8.8 6572 reviews
Taiwan
20/06 – 27/06
£18/nighttotal: £126 (7 )
Olah Poshtel - Taichung Station
1 1
hostel , Zhong
The Olah Poshtel - Taichung is conveniently located in Taichung City, just a 5-minute walk from both Taichung Railway Station and Taichung Bus Station, and a 20-minute walk from the Yizhong Street shopping district. This 4-star hotel receives very good user ratings, making it a popular choice for travellers. The rooms are modern and comfortable, featuring air conditioning, a personal safe, wardrobe, flat-screen TV, mini fridge, and private bathrooms with towels, shower facilities, and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, as well as amenities such as luggage storage, paid self-laundry, fax/photocopying, and bicycle rentals.
8.8 327 reviews
Taiwan
22/11 – 24/11
£427/nighttotal: £854 (2 )
Black Forest Manor
6 6
hostel , Renai
Black Forest Manor, a guest house in Ren'ai, is situated 1.77 kilometres from Small Swiss Garden and 6.92 kilometres from the Mona Rudo Resistance Monument. This accommodation offers family-friendly rooms with free WiFi, a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, a terrace, garden, and parking, with opportunities for nearby hiking and a shared lounge.
8.1 5689 reviews
Taiwan
24/08 – 22/09
£22/nighttotal: £638 (29 )
Single Inn - Taipei
1 1
hostel , Banqiao
Single Inn - Taipei, a hostel in Banqiao, enjoys an exceptional location, a short walk from Fuzhong MRT Station and Banqiao High Speed Rail Station, 0.7km from Nanya Night Market and 0.4km from Eslite Bookstore Banqiao. This 151-room lodging boasts a jacuzzi, spa, fitness centre, restaurant and bar, plus free Wi-Fi, daily maid service and convenient access to Taoyuan International Airport (24km away).
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8.7 13536 reviews
Taiwan
01/12 – 31/12
£67/nighttotal: £2010 (30 )
Orange Hotel - Wenhua, Chiayi
1 5
hostel , Chiayi
The Orange Hotel - Wenhua is located in Chiayi City's Wenhua District, a short walk from the lively Wenhua Night Market and within 1 kilometre of Chiayi Railway Station and the Art Site of Chiayi Railway Warehouse. This 4-star hotel has received very good user ratings for its facilities and service. The hotel offers a choice of private rooms or dormitory rooms. Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, a shared lounge, and an outdoor terrace, and can also take advantage of laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services.
9.4 450 reviews
Taiwan
01/12 – 23/12
£35/nighttotal: £770 (22 )
Norden Ruder Hostel Taitung Branch 2
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hostel , Taitung
Norden Ruder Hostel Taitung Branch 2 is located in Taitung City's Dongzhi District, offering easy access to various local attractions, the precise distances of which would require further clarification. This eco-friendly guesthouse, renovated from the former Taitung Dongzhi Xiang Hotel, boasts excellent user ratings for cleanliness, location, and overall experience, and includes an on-site restaurant and internet access.
9.7 148 reviews
Taiwan
15/08 – 21/08
£66/nighttotal: £396 (6 )
The Moment Hostel Dulan
1 4
hostel , Xinyi
The Moment Hostel Dulan is a beachfront property in Donghe, located 730 metres from Qianqiao Beach, 19 kilometres from Taitung Night Market, and 10.8 kilometres from Taitung Jialulan Coast. This hostel offers a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, air conditioning, a terrace, a garden, and free WiFi, with some rooms featuring balconies, and it is exclusively for guests seeking a peaceful retreat.
8.5 314 reviews
Taiwan
28/06 – 28/07
£24/nighttotal: £720 (30 )
La Pace Hostel
1 2
hostel , Taitung
La Pace Hostel, situated in Taitung City, offers convenient access to attractions such as the Taitung Story Museum (a 5-minute walk away), Jigong Temple (0.8 km), Seaside Park Beach, Taitung Night Market, and Taitung Forest Park. This family-friendly guesthouse features a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi, bike rentals, yoga classes, and some soundproof rooms, accommodating one bedroom and one bathroom.
Frequently asked questions about hostels in Taiwan
What are the most affordable attractions for backpackers to visit in Taiwan?
Taiwan offers plenty of budget-friendly options. Night markets like Shilin Night Market in Taipei or Fengjia Night Market in Taichung are fantastic for cheap and delicious eats. Hiking trails like those in Yangmingshan National Park near Taipei or Taroko Gorge National Park in eastern Taiwan are free, offering stunning natural beauty. Exploring temples like Longshan Temple in Taipei or the Baoan Temple in Tainan is also free and provides a cultural experience. Many of Taiwan's smaller towns and villages offer a glimpse into local life without the high cost of major cities.
Which airports handle most of the traffic to and from Taiwan?
Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) near Taipei handles the vast majority of international flights. Songshan Airport (TSA), also in Taipei, primarily serves domestic flights and some regional international destinations.
Navigating Taiwan's roads can be challenging, especially in larger cities like Taipei and Kaohsiung. Traffic can be heavy, and driving etiquette differs from some Western countries. Public transportation, including the extensive high-speed rail network and MRT systems in major cities, is generally efficient and reliable, making it a preferable option for many visitors.
What are the best hostels for families and kids in Taiwan?
How can travellers best respect local customs while in Taiwan?
Respectful behaviour in Taiwan includes being mindful of noise levels, especially in temples and residential areas. Queuing is generally observed. Removing shoes before entering homes and some temples is customary. Using chopsticks correctly is appreciated, and it's polite to leave a small amount of food on your plate to indicate you're full. Learning a few basic Mandarin phrases is also a thoughtful gesture.
Which traditional festivals define the spirit of Taiwan?
The Lantern Festival, held on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, is a spectacular event with vibrant lantern displays across the country. The Double Ten Day (National Day) on 10 October celebrates the founding of the Republic of China. Lunar New Year itself is a major celebration, with family gatherings and traditional customs. Many local temples also host smaller, more localised festivals throughout the year.
What are the key emergency contacts for medical or safety concerns in Taiwan?
For medical emergencies, dial 119. For police emergencies, dial 110. These numbers are readily available and widely known.
What are the best areas to spend a week in Taiwan?
A week allows for a good exploration. A possible itinerary could include Taipei (exploring its temples, museums and night markets), a high-speed rail trip to Taichung (visiting Sun Moon Lake and exploring the city), and then heading east to Taroko Gorge National Park for its stunning natural scenery. This offers a mix of city and nature.
What are the best areas to spend a weekend in Taiwan?
For a weekend, focus on a specific area. Taipei offers a packed itinerary with its numerous attractions. Alternatively, a trip to Jiufen and Shifen (known for its old streets and sky lanterns) provides a charming and less hectic experience, easily accessible from Taipei.
Are there specific regions in Taiwan known for great weather?
Southern Taiwan generally enjoys warmer, sunnier weather year-round compared to the north. However, Taiwan's weather can be unpredictable, with typhoons occasionally affecting the island, particularly during the summer and autumn months. Checking weather forecasts before travelling is always recommended.
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Best Taiwan hostels with air conditioning
9.0 676 reviews
Taiwan
24/07 – 25/07
£24/nightfor 1 night
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hostel , Hengchun
Kenting Autumn Manor, a guesthouse in Hengchun's South Gate district, is situated approximately 9.8 kilometres from Kenting Night Market and 11.4 kilometres from Maobitou Park. This pet-friendly inn offers air-conditioned rooms with private patios or balconies, a swimming pool, fitness centre, and on-site coffee shop; tours and car rentals are arranged for exploring the area.
9.0 2754 reviews
Taiwan
06/09 – 28/11
£27/nighttotal: £2241 (83 )
Light Hostel Hualien
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hostel , Hualien
Light Hostel Hualien is located in Hualien City, just 3 kilometres from Pine Garden, 18 kilometres from Liyu Lake and 35 kilometres from Taroko National Park, making it ideal for exploring the area's natural beauty. The hostel has received very good user ratings, with excellent scores for location and cleanliness. The hostel features a shared kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals, and offers a range of amenities including air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a communal lounge. Guests can enjoy evening entertainment and a fitness centre, as well as a relaxed atmosphere perfect for socialising with fellow travellers.
8.9 268 reviews
Taiwan
06/09 – 28/11
£33/nighttotal: £2739 (83 )
Matsu 1st Hostel
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hostel , Nangan
Matsu 1st Hostel in Nangan is located a short distance from Jinsha Village Beach and 7km from Matsu Nangan Airport. This single-bedroom guesthouse offers air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a shared lounge, luggage storage, a tour desk, and on-site darts, accommodating one guest.
8.7 1445 reviews
Taiwan
06/08 – 23/08
£77/nighttotal: £1309 (17 )
Backpack Home 497-no.2
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hostel , Jincheng
Backpack Home 497-No.2 in Jincheng is conveniently located a 7-minute walk from the Qing Dynasty Kinmen Military Headquarters, and within 2.6km of Wentai Pagoda, 3.4km of Jiangong Islet, and 4km of Kinmen National Park. This single-bedroom guesthouse offers free Wi-Fi, free bikes, a shared lounge, parking, and air conditioning, with a fridge and microwave in the kitchen; express check-in/out and a shuttle service are also available.
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8.9 1208 reviews
Taiwan
16/11 – 20/11
£26/nighttotal: £104 (4 )
市區背包客棧 有套房可包棟
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hostel , Jincheng
市區背包客棧-套房包棟 (Kinmen Backpacker) guesthouse in Jincheng offers convenient access to Kinmen's attractions, being less than 2.5km from Juguang Tower, National Quemoy University, and Kinmen Old Street, and close to the Kinmen Military Headquarters of the Qing Dynasty. This family-friendly guesthouse provides free Wi-Fi, air conditioning in select rooms, free bikes, and on-site car rental, with some rooms featuring terraces and flat-screen TVs; check-out is between 8am and 11am.
9.2 1311 reviews
Taiwan
20/06 – 27/06
£24/nighttotal: £168 (7 )
拉開門輕旅 Le Passage Hostel
1 1
hostel , Taipei City
Le Passage Hostel is conveniently located in Taipei City, just 1.6 kilometres from Taipei Main Station and within walking distance of popular attractions like Liaoning Night Market and Daan Park. The hostel offers a range of facilities including a shared kitchen, lounge, terrace, and free Wi-Fi, providing a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the city.
9.6 192 reviews
Taiwan
22/11 – 24/11
£108/nighttotal: £216 (2 )
Ten House
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hostel , Zhushan
Ten House, a guesthouse in Zhushan Township, enjoys a peaceful street location 55km from Chiayi Airport. This single-bedroom, single-bathroom property offers free Wi-Fi, private parking, free bikes, a fully equipped kitchen, a sun terrace, and a vegetarian breakfast, with paid airport transfers available.
9.1 10091 reviews
Taiwan
01/07 – 31/07
£26/nighttotal: £780 (30 )
Meander 1948
1 1
hostel , Taipei City
Meander 1948 Hostel - Taipei Main Station is located in the Datong District, just 1 kilometre from Taipei Main Station, a major transport hub, and a short walk from popular attractions like Ningxia Night Market and Taipei Zhongshan Hall. The hostel consistently receives excellent ratings for location, cleanliness and overall experience. The hostel features a shared kitchen and lounge, providing opportunities for guests to socialise with other travellers. Amenities include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a terrace, a garden, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, and parking.