No. 71, Nanmen Road, West Central District, 70049 Tainan, Taiwan
#2 of 144 hotels in Tainan
Guests' ChoiceBased on 200 hostel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 March 2025
Minseo
South Koreahard to come up to the second floor bed.
The staffs were very kind. I like the book store style room.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Anthony
AustraliaQuirky, clean and comfy beds. Would definitely stay here again. The library theme is like nothing I've ever seen. So cool! Had very chill vibes as well.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Sonya
JordanNothing
Very beautiful converted bookstore. Helpful and nice staff. Very cleaning, staff are always cleaning. Bathrooms were really nice and pods were comfortable. Would stay again!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 4 March 2025
Juan
TaiwanThe air conditioned was a bit too cold. (But then again it was in winter, I bet I'd have appreciated that in the summer.)
The place is very nice. You feel like you're sleeping inside of the bookshelf, which is nice. People were super friendly, the kitchen is super well equiped and the location cannot be toped. I really enjoyed the stay there.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Yucheng
ChinaMy only complain is that there is no elevator. Moving big luggages to the floors above is not easy.
Great location. There is a Klin Baozi next to it. Good for breakfast. Walkable to many tourist spots. Welcoming staff.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 14 February 2025
Hwee
SingaporeAs Tainan is not a very public-transport-friendly city, I'd appreciate it if there were more 7eleven/family mart closer to the location so that i could call a taxi.
Host was super friendly! She always greeted me with a smile and made small talk too. The shampoo & soap provided also smelled nice. I appreciate the free menstrual products AND skincare products provided. They truly get it!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2025
Gloglo92
NetherlandsI love the book set up. I also loved that even though the rooms were mixed that the bathrooms were separate and kept very clean and also had toiletries. I always travel with my own towel which was necessary in this hostel since the towel they provided was tiny. It's still nice how much they provide in hostels in Taiwan. The free bus drop off from the high speed train station was also very useful which they informed me about. I'd definitely stay here again when I'm coming back to Tainan.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Weina
New ZealandGood location, friendly staff, nice vibe.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 1 January 2025
Dalia
ItalyThis is one of the best hostel I have been to! It is a bit more expensive than average but I saw why and it was totally worth it. As soon as you enter the place it’s just awesome, the room is spacious, toilet clean and they even provide make-up remover, lotion, tonic, cleansing oil and cleansing foam. The facility is just so relaxing and common areas are perfect.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 31 December 2024
Jesslyn
SingaporeThe vibes of the whole hostel is beautiful, that’s also a female only access to the facilities (room & bathroom)
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2024
Sylvie
ChinaExtremely wonderful hostel! I had a pleasant stay there and wish to stay for more times!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 18 December 2024
Tal
United StatesI had to move beds because the one I got was next to a window and there was too much noise and light coming in, making it hard to sleep. I recommend sleeping in windowless pods. In the second bed I slept there was a weird smell of food, but perhaps it was just a fluke. No elevator. It's a very large hostel (I think there are about 200 beds) but thankfully the hostel was pretty empty when I was there. Also, the common room is in a different floor and building than the female dorm. I didn't cook and just used the lobby, so it wasn't a big problem. The bathrooms/showers were also on a different floor than my dorm. So the design is a little quirky, but not so bad.
Emily (the woman at the reception) was fantastic; really helpful, friendly and accommodating. The interior design of the hostel is super cool and the beds are very comfortable! I loved that that the hostel provides cosmetics for women for the face, body and hair. Felt very pampered. The location isn't near the train station but is in the heart of the downtown area which is super cool. The art museums are fantastic and are just outside the hostel.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 11 December 2024
Nicola
IrelandThere are lots of steps and no lift so it might not suit everyone
This was my first hostel stay in Taiwan and has set the bar very high! The location is excellent., across from the Confussuus Temple and a few minutes from the HSR shuttle Inside the hostel is like a quirky stylish library with lots of places to meet other people or to sit down and read including a small roof terrace I stayed in the large female dorm and had a cosy capsule bed. The luggage lockers are a bit small but the room itself is so big that there is plenty of space as well as some places to sit The bathroom was also huge and had lovely eco-friendly toiletries and everywhere was immaculate. Many thanks to the lovely staff!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 4 December 2024
Christopher
United StatesThe layout is two floors, which are basically two long rooms per floor, and walking between floors requires going through these big rooms. I didn't really meet anyone in the rooms because this setup kind of discouraged socialization. Some rooms are a bit hard to get at. But this is part of the charm of Taiwanese buildings. While the aesthetic was very cool, I would have made more practical concessions.
Hostel was quite clean and had an interesting atmosphere and aesthetic. The staff spoke good English and were helpful. Although there was no breakfast there were some snacks and a good coffee on site. I like the location nearby some historic buildings without feeling like a touristy spot. There's even a secret coffeeshop next door. It's got several areas for socialization although I found this hostel to be on the quiet side during my stay.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 25 November 2024
Pauline
FranceOf the hundred of hostels I have been in my life, this one is definitely in the top 10! just incredible and quirky interior, the bathroom is just great with a lot of amazing products to use. I couldn't read any of the books as I'm not fluent in Chinese unfortunately, but it's still a cosy and calming atmosphere.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 25 November 2024
Nancy
United StatesNot a dislike but just noting that the area is really popular during the day but it was empty at night. I felt fine walking to a livelier area at night, but did still encounter stretches of emptiness.
This place is so clean and nice! I had stayed somewhere else and had a hard time so I booked this place and the people at the front desk were friendly and helpful. I got lucky and stayed in the female dorm area and the room was right across the bathroom which was super convenient. The bathroom was amazing and the room I stayed in was very comfortable.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 12 November 2024
Marie-astrid
FranceBeautiful place, quiet and confortable The staff is really nice The room is huge yet quiet and really confortable, the bed is big and confortable. They offer ear plugs The bathroom is huge and very well equipped, with eco friendly products, conditionner, body lotion, face lotions, etc, for free There is a place dedicated to laundry You can enjoy a rooftop with a terrasse and a kitchen. Computers are also at disposal. There are snacks avalaible for free as well as hot drinks machine
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 4 November 2024
Roel
NetherlandsNot
Good facilities and very friendly staff. A place to ome back. We're here 2 times this visit to Taiwan 🇹🇼 😊
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 2 November 2024
Benedikt
GermanyIf you've already stayed in hundreds of hostels, this kind of hostel you haven't seen before. The interior with the books is just amazing. Additional, you will find clean toilets / showers and a large common area.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 10 October 2024
Almog
IsraelGood staff, the lady working at the front desk was really helpful! The location is very central and it was very comfortable.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 8 October 2024
Helen
United KingdomGreat location, 2 mi a from HSR bus Amazing decor and spotless As a book lover - this was paradise! Lovely staff too 😊
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Shachar
United KingdomIt exists only in Tainan.
The most beautiful hostel I’ve ever been to. The staff is exceptionally nice and helpful. Place is seamlessly clean and facilities are fantastic
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Goh
MalaysiaSuper clean Facilities and bed Staff super friendly Well organised stay Exceptional location walking distance to few attractions
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Emmanuela
GermanyMost beautiful hostel I have ever been
Stayed in September 2024
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