Hostels in Hualien, Taiwan

26 hostels available. Prices start from $5.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Hualien

"…We created ‘World Inn’, inspired by our two passions: to travel the whole world and to welcome travelers from all over the globe to explore our beautiful country with us. This way, even while … More
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"…Offering cozy accommodation with reasonable price, Lazy House provides several room types for travellers to choose from. All the rooms are well-decorated, featuring timber floors and fresh linen, … More
Youth Hostel
"…Guests can relax in the chill out room; complete with comfy sofas, cable TV, or catch up with friends and family over the internet. Wi-Fi access is also available throughout the hostel. There … More
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"…24 hr store and laundry shop nearby. Non smoking house apart from outdoor area. Eating and drinking prohibited in dormitory rooms. Please keep the public area clean. Please help wash the … More
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"…There is no service for late check-in. If you are unable to check in within the service hours, please change the ticket time. If you arrive in Hualien earlier, you may drop off your luggage after … More
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller
"…JustWalk Hostel is located in the center of Hualien City, only five-minute walking distance to the Hualien Railway Station. A super market, a 24-hour convenience store, and laundromats are all … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…The whole building is smoke-free, but we have an outdoor terrace with ashtrays and a few benches where smokers can enjoy themselves. The terrace is one of our guests’ favorite places to hangout … More

Sleeping Boot Hostel


Free Breakfast
Solo Traveller
"…From the train station, go straight down Guolian Rd 1, then continue to Guolian Rd 3, then turn right when you reach Guolian 5th Rd. Keep walking straight down this road until you see a temple on … More
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Best of all, you have a super comfortable bed in a stylish room. Private room and shared dorms are all equipped with private bathrooms. Great location for its convenience, it is only a few … More
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"Miaoko Hostel is a welcoming space for fun and relaxation. Reclaimed materials and oriental antiques are given new life in this contemporary scene. Take in the morning sun on the raised wooden … More
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Cozy Single Room With Private Bathroom Private Twin Room Private Bunk Bed Room Private Double Room Deluxe Twin Double Room Deluxe Double Room" …"Take TRA (Taiwan Railway Administration) train … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…The reception hours: 9am - 9pm. - Please let us know if you will arrive later than 9pm or earlier than 9am. 6. Please prepare your own tooth brush, tooth paste and towel. 7. Smoking is not … More
Adventure Hostels Beach Lovers Retreat
No. 36, Beibin Street More
Family-Friendly Hostel Youth Hostel
No. 85, Guolian 3rd Road More
Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. Certain rooms will provide you with a kitchenette with an oven. At KID Hualien Hostel the rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom. Tzu … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…Both free WiFi and private parking are available at G.O.A.T Hostel 山羊青旅. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, and some rooms at G.O.A.T Hostel 山羊青旅 have a balcony. Hualien County … More

Light Hostel


Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Check out from 10:00 to 11:00 . Taxes included. No curfew. Non smoking." …"Train - Hualien Railway Station 250 m Train - Eastern Railway Site 2.3 km Closest airports - Hualien Airport 3.6 km … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller
No. 743, Zhongshan Road More
Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Hualien Backpackers Hostel was originally a prehistoric ancient building, renovated in 2014 to a baroque style appearance which boldly contrasts with the city’s plush and modernism. Hualien … More
Family-Friendly Hostel
Bo'ai Street 120號 More

Hostels in Hualien, Taiwan

26 hostels available. Prices start from $11.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Hualien (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Hualien.

Most likely you will come to Hualien to visit the famous Taroko Gorge, with its many hiking trails and beautiful sights. Hualien is a nice, friendly little town, filled with shops and restaurants, temples and motorbikes. Hostels in Hualien can give you maps and hiking trials for Taroko Gorge as well as help you figure out transportation there and back. Staying somewhat near the bus station is a good idea so you can easily get to the gorge first thing in the morning. It is best to take the first bus to the gorge to beat some of the large tourist buses that will be dropping people off later in the day, this also allows you to have enough time to explore as many trails as possible before the last bus leaves.

It is a good idea to choose a hostel in Hualien that has air conditioning if possible, since it can be very hot and humid and you will want to rest easily after a long day of hiking. Unless you plan to hike for a couple days in a row, staying in Hualien is a better choice than staying in the gorge itself since there is not much to do or many places to eat in the gorge area and the buses stop running in the afternoon. In addition, the train runs directly to Hualien and an additional bus is needed to reach the gorge. Depending on what trails are open, you can hike most places of interest in a single day, but check the conditions before you go to decide if you want to spend one or two days in the area -- sending an email to the Hualien hostel where you plan to stay may also help in this regard.

Hualien itself doesn’t have many aspects of interest but there are a few temples, a night market, many restaurants and some great shaved ice places that will help you cope with the heat. There is also a small beach fairly near the city if you need a glimpse of the ocean; this is accessible from the same bus that takes you to Taroko Gorge. Although touristy, Hualien and the Taroko Gorge will be a beautiful and interesting stop in your journey and are definitely worth visiting.

Written by local enthusiast for Hualien hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Hualien hostels Amanda Haehl

Hualien Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Hualien, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 26
Average dorm price $22
Average private room price $81
Cheapest hostel in Hualien 博愛泊旅讀心境 with $10.5
Party hostels in Hualien Lazy House (7 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 7.4

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