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Reviews of KW2 Hostel

2F., No.17, Penglai Road, Gushan, 804 Kaohsiung, Taiwan

#77 of 247 hotels in Kaohsiung

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 50 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: January 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    no usb charger, at before you may tell us no tooth paste and brush...

    the bed is good,

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    quite noisy

    great

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room can be too hot if aC is off or too cold with AC on. If there is an opening on roof, I can have room temperature without AC

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is like sleeping in the harbor or station but of the higher class:).

    Architecture solution is definitely interesting and original, I would recommend to stay a night just to have the experience.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Felt a bit isolated and seems like at the time no one was there at the warehouse at night. Little creepy 😅

    Cute little space, comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    had some issues with the self check-in kiosk and was unable to reach the staff for a while but it was later resolved

    room and toilet were clean. common area was well equipped with utensils and a working fridge. overall the open space concept was very nice and it was an extremely comfortable stay

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise before 22:00 Need to use card to access public toilets. Which is inconvenient.

    Great location for the sea.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too noisy

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As many mentioned, it was slightly noisier due to its location above the mall but I didn't mind. Would advice light sleepers to bring ear muffs to cancel out the noise for better sleep.

    The view was amazing, and the room was big enough for one person. Very cozy and peaceful. Cute shops selling more artsy products were on the same floor so that was an interesting viewing.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    8.0
    Before the ferry
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not sound proof, airconditioning settings are problematic because the air blows on you as you sleep.

    View, showers, perfect to board the new ferry to Penghu in the morning. Super clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    9.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small room

    Good place,large

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    9.0
    Overall, pretty confortable. I have a lot of privacy and personal space. Usually, the hostel with this low price can’t p
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There’s some stain on the sheet.

    Independent room; good location; clean bathroom

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I would appreciate to have some toilets for the hostel only, we have to share them with all of the warehouse visitors. The system of locking doors to separate the residents and the visitors is not that convenient. We should have the whole part of the warehouse for the hostel. For the price, we could have more stuff to be provided such as toothbrush, cotton etc...

    The concept is really cool, having your own "room" facing the view over Cijin Island. The bathroom is really convenient, the shower is a room where you have your closed door shower and the space to hang out your clothes or change without being wet ! The common area is big enough. The guy at the reception is really helpful and speaks english. The location is amazing : nearby the tram, the metro and the ferry port.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    10
    Unique stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing concept Very clean and convenient Unique experience A lot of cute shops in the building

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the view is perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    future of Hostel industry! Super convenient and clean. Free towels in unlimited amount. You can get with MRT and Light Rail!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    10
    Great trip with perfect view of harbor
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No

    Clean and nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    10
    A perfect place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I cannot say what I liked the most because everything was perfect, but the whole environment being so lovely could be at the top.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    10
    A lovely experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room and the view is amazing, the bed is comfortable, youbike docks right at the back of the building, lots of restaurants downstairs, and the whole ambiance is just so unique and well thought out, the staffs are also great!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    6.0
    Hard to locate, fanciness in design does not merit the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poor, inadequate, and confusing instructions for arrival. My taxi driver was freaking out since this is in a warehouse mall without a clear address. AC in tiny room uncontrollable. Had to turn it off. Bed on floor, hard and with crunchy sounding heavy linens. Overpriced for sure.

    Fairly good staff, clean, good hot water, kitchen available with hot water for tea. Once found, location OK for ferry port.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2023

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, HOSPITALITY!!! Despite having great facilities, service was so disappointing, making this my worst hostel experience. My flight was delayed and unfortunately I ended up arriving very late. The hostel is inside a mall by the pier, so location-wise, I would not recommend this to solo female travelers arriving late or who love nightlife. Once I arrived, despite having all my payment details, the hostel demanded (over the speaker because the front desk was unmanned) that I still pay because they had only taken the "deposit." Unfortunately, their card machine was not working (it wouldn't read any of my cards, and only their wireless function was working). I asked if we can sort this out tomorrow morning (it was 1 am), but NO. If it weren't for the kind security guard who offered to swipe his card if I paid him cash, I would've never been able to check in. THEY REFUSED TO LET ME IN!!!! Finally, I was able to get in, but by that time, it was 2 am... This morning, I went to ask about wifi and towels because there were no instructions in the room (at least not in English, Korean, or Japanese). The front desk should be open at 9 am, but it is 9:20 am now, and no one is there or answering my calls... I am yet to see a staff member here in person after checking in. I had less than 24 hours in Kaoshiung, and most of it has now been wasted because of the frustrating communication and service.

    Facilities were clean with great aesthetics (if you love Muji), view was spectacular).

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Struggled to get into the building...wasn't aware of where the showers were...rooms extremely uncomfortable...NO space to move around!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the room and environment is clean and the equipment is in good condition. I can enjoy my sea view quietly. :)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It can get a bit noisy in the early mornings and late nights when people are coming back to the hostel or when the stores are preparing for their day. But it's not a deal breaker at all!

    The place is clean, with convenient and wide variety of food and things to buy just downstairs. There is a good amount of privacy since the doors are locked using a key card.

    Stayed in August 2023

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