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Hualien Wow Hostel

Hualien · Taiwan – China

No.83, Guolian 1st RoadView location

9.0/10Excellent604 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.8/108.8
Location9.8/109.8
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Hualien Wow Hostel

Hualien Wow Hostel is a popular choice for travelers in Hualien, whether exploring or simply passing through. Business travelers and tourists alike can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services, including free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour security, taxi service, grocery deliveries, and daily housekeeping.

Each room is designed and decorated to make guests feel at home, and some rooms include LCD/plasma screen televisions, additional bathrooms, additional toilets, cleaning products, and clothes racks. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities, making it an ideal base for discovering all that Hualien has to offer.

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In the heart of Hualien City, Hualien Wow Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of Dongdamen Night Market and Songyuan Villa. This hostel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Pacific Landscape Park and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Chishingtan Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport transfers
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Unicode Support true LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Long-term renters welcome
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
    • This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts
    • Property Registration Number 1050054530
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: TWD 250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Chinese (Cantonese)

    Malay

    Japanese

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

Nearby attractions

Tianhuitang 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Meilunshanshengtai Park 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Meilunshan Park 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Tzu Chi Cultural Park 2 km / 1.3 mi
Japanese General House 2 km / 1.3 mi
Far Eastern Hualien Store 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
You-Yi-Tsun Cultural and Creative Park 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Hualien Cultural Creative Industries Park 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Yenpin Prefectural Temple 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Pine Garden 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Hualien Railway Culture Park 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Rolling Stone Fountain Square 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Songyuan Villa 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Dongdamen Night Market 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Pacific Landscape Park 2.7 km / 1.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 54
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
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  • Smoke detector
  • Lift access
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
  • TV lounge
  • Game room
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • DivingExtra charge
  • CanoeingExtra charge
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Room types

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM DELUXEFAMILY ROOM • DELUXEFAM.DX

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    FAMILY ROOM DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: FAM.DX

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  • SINGLE BUNK BEDSINGLE • BUNK BEDSGL.BK

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    SINGLE BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: SGL.BK

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • TRIPLE BUNK BEDTRIPLE • BUNK BEDTPL.BK

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    TRIPLE BUNK BED

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: TPL.BK

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  • DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARDDOUBLE SINGLE USE • STANDARDDUS.ST

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    DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
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    DOUBLE SINGLE USE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DUS.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: BED.ST

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  • Double or Twin BUNK BEDDouble or Twin • BUNK BEDDBT.BK

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    Double or Twin BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: DBT.BK

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  • DOUBLE BUNK BEDDOUBLE • BUNK BEDDBL.BK

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    DOUBLE BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: DBL.BK

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  • Room BUNK BEDRoom • BUNK BEDROO.BK

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    Room BUNK BED

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: ROO.BK

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory WITH DOUBLE BEDBed in dormitory • WITH DOUBLE BEDBED.DB

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    Bed in dormitory WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: BED.DB

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  • TWIN BUNK BEDTWIN • BUNK BEDTWN.BK

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    TWIN BUNK BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: TWN.BK

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  • Bed in dormitory ONE BEDBed in dormitory • ONE BEDBED.1B

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    Bed in dormitory ONE BED

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    ONE BED

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    Room code: BED.1B

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    FEMALE ROOM

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    Room code: BED.FA

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE DELUXE TWO BEDSQUADRUPLE • DELUXE TWO BEDSQUA.2B-DX

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    QUADRUPLE DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: QUA.2B-DX

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  • TWIN DELUXETWIN • DELUXETWN.DX

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    TWIN DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: TWN.DX

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hualien Wow Hostel

9.0
Excellent
604 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Location
9.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2026
CHOY SIO
Unbeatable location. Just a few minutes walk from the front train station.
Serve simple breakfast, free coffe/tea.
Staffs are friendly and helpful.
This is my 2nd stayed with WOW and really love it.
Highly recommend. And will stay in whenever I go Hualien
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2026
Shunsuke
The receptionist was incredibly friendly and her English was excellent, which made communication very smooth. As a cyclist, I was relieved to find a secure place to park my bike in the basement.

Although I couldn't try it because I had an early start, they offer a free breakfast from 8:00 AM, which is a nice touch. Regarding the beds, I was impressed by the bunk bed design. Instead of the usual vertical ladder, it had wide, stable stairs next to the beds. It felt much safer and easier to climb, especially in the dark when you're tired.

The only downside was the air conditioning—it was freezing in the room. I asked them to turn it up, and while they did help, it was still quite cold. However, that seems to be the case in most Taiwanese hostels. Once I closed the bed curtains and tucked myself into the duvet, it wasn't so cold that I couldn't sleep, so it was manageable.






Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2025
KUO MONG
Mixed four-person room with spacious beds. The room also has a sink, bathroom, and toilet.
A free buffet breakfast is provided in the morning.
The overall environment is clean and has a great atmosphere.
Excellent value for money — highly recommended!
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2025
Annie-Christine
Clean and safe
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Hsu
Very nice hotel for lower budget.
Smaller room but has everything needed.
Front desk is very friendly and food voucher for breakfast offers lots of choices
Business
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2024
Laurence

Impressive

Best location when arriving in Hualien, right by the train station and several car rental spots. Rooms are inexpensive, clean and the staff is very friendly.

Would 100% go back
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2024
Jacqueline
Overall, a wonderful stay. My private room was quiet with light housekeeping service, front desk staff very helpful, pre-trip responses to my messages on Expedia were answered quickly, nice property. Directly across from train and 1/2 block to bus station.

Special thanks to Jodie for her great restaurant recommendations, Bure (& Jodie & other gal on evening shift) for helping me plan the rest of my vacation, to Bosh and Winson for a smooth check-in.

Overall, I would give this property 4.2/5. I found it was a bit overpriced for a room in a hostel. Marks deducted as the room is quite small, bed configuration odd as the bed blocks the small window, a table to put my suitcase on top of would be nice, better lighting needed, more signage in English, could use an extra elevator (not an easy fix), and last...:thank you for the complimentary breakfast, but it would be nice if you could include some items for the North American or European clientele, such as hardboiled eggs, granola or muesli, milk with coffee, juice, etc.

I feel this hotel caters more towards national tourists, and not international.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2023
MUN TAT
I like this \"Home\" very much. It's so 6C's which are Comfortable facilities, Convenience transportation, Creative decoration, Colorful design, Complimentary breakfast and most importantly Courtesy staffs especially Winson, Bure and Zoe. They are knowledgeable, friendly, speedy and great teamwork especially when u check in and any inquiries. Boss of Wow Hostel, please treat them well and raise their salary more
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2023
Ernest Wei Leong
This was a surprise to me. While marketed as a hostel, they provided impeccable service. The staff were helpful and friendly; and the location is superb. It is directly opposite the Hualien Train Station (you can see the green building from the station, and vice-versa). Saves you the trouble of finding a taxi or alternative transport (which is helpful as it is difficult to get an Uber ride in Hualien). The overall bus station is also beside the train station (allowing for easy transfers to the inner parts of the city like the night market and Taroko Gorge). Great experience, will recommend. Booked a private room and it is equivalent to any self respecting hotel.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2023
Verified traveler

雨中花蓮之旅

顯眼的綠色大樓就座落在花蓮火車站對面,區位相當方便,內部環境整潔,裝飾和壁畫營造出溫馨的青旅氣氛。惟五樓公區浴廁空間稍嫌促狹,房內浴室乾爽但臥室稍悶不透氣,故濕毛巾衣服不容易乾,但不致影響整體住宿體驗。這次是臨時起意去花蓮,事先毫無安排,幸有工作人員推薦之在地好去處,度過了悠哉的兩天兩夜。
Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2021
MIAO CHUEH
接待人員非常熱心的介紹環境 小吃及乘車資訊 感覺十分舒服^^
Self
6/10
Pleasant
04 Feb 2020
JT
we were on our bike trip, and although the hotel offer us to park the bike in their basement, the lift is too tiny to fit in our bike (!). Breakfast is too simply and is not much better than nothing. Disappointed.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
the hotel, a bright green building, is hard to miss as soon as you step out of the train station. From there, it’s a bit difficult to explore the rest of the town but the amenities cannot be beat. Really enjoyed the breakfast!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2019
YS
Hotel is convenient to public transport and convenient store. Is 2mins walk from the hualien station.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2019
liying
modern and clean place very well situated near the train station
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Good location. Great facilities.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2019
Verified traveler

gr8 stay, will be back!

awesome!
4/10
Poor
25 Apr 2019
qianyi

Bed bugs!

Stayed here for 4 nights
Impressed with the service and looks absolutely clean.
But left the place with bed bugs bite and it worsened while I continued travelling and even 10days after I left the hostel, I was still itching and it's causing alot of irritation and disturbance.
Please help to do a pest control for the bed bugs because these creature are not visible to the eye, it's difficult to remove them completely...
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2019
Bee Wah

Comfortable stay

The place is comfortable & nearby the train station, strongly recommended for solo traveller.
Would like to express my appreciation to Abby , she helped me to find the luggage shop to replace my damaged wheels. Thanks so much , Abby !
8/10
Excellent
01 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
The interior design is very nice, as well as, the atmoshpere
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2018
Samantha
Excellent Hostel. The suites are a great value. Thanks!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2018
Denise
Hostel is just 5 mins walk from the railway station but is approximately 30 mins walk to the city area. However, there is a bus stop just 2 mins walk from the hostel which takes you to the city area. Room was clean except for the bathtub - (we booked a private room), there were stains around the bathtub area. Breakfast was provided for free even though our booking does not include breakfast. Hostel staff were polite and helpful. As for day tours, I engaged a guide via a friend’s referral which happened to be a partner with the hostel. Rates are cheaper if you were to engage the guide directly. Do message me if you would like to have the contact number.
6/10
Pleasant
28 Sep 2018
Eunice
Nice staff.. quite good facilities.. there is one very disappointing.. breakfast only toast with different of spread,ham and sliced cheese and tea and coffee...really disappointed
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Nice hostel near train station

Nice hostel that is only a few minutes walk from Hualien train station
2/10
Poor
06 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Beware of bedbug infestation

The bed were infested with bedbugs. Not a good choice, even if you are looking at just a simple rest.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2018
Alexis

Convenient

I didn’t like the set up of the beds. Not enough space between you and the person next to you. Still, it was clean and comfortable. Loved the lounge area. 5 minutes from train station.
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2018
WeeKiat

Clean & new hostel, near to Hualien train station

Very nice and new hostel that is easily accessible from Hualien train station. You can easily spot the green building from the station. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Alice helped us alot by explaining to us the way to get to some attractions. Room comes with great view facing the train station. Room is cozy and toilet is clean too. Only bad point is the hostel is a distance away from downtown and public transport at Hualien is limited. So you need to plan your timing properly or be prepare to walk for 30 mins to the night market.

In addition, we book a one day Taroko trip from the cafe at level one of the hostel at NT700 per pax. The price is slightly cheaper than what the Hualien information center offered. Tour is well planned, bring you to a few famous spot. The tour bus pick you up from hostel and you can select your drop off point after the trip. I will highly recommend this tour if there is only 2 person as public transport around Taroko only come every one hour and weather is extremely hot in May and booking a private car is too expensive for 2 person. The only bad point is the lunch is too expensive and not really tasty. Prepare your own lunch if you want.

Also, prepare alot insect repellents because there is alot of mosquito at Hualien!!

Enjoy your trip :)
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2018
Verified traveler

Great Location

Nice staff , good location is just opposite the hualien station , near by a lot choice of food , 30 mins walk to dong da men night market ,
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2018
Nat

Great hostel, great location

We stayed in a double room with a private bath on the 7th floor. The room is spacious and clean, nice view of the mountains through the windows. Breakfast is self-serviced in a commin area, which took sometimes to prepare. They actually gave us breakfast coupons for the cafe downstairs but too bad the cafe was closed on the day we stayed.
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2018
Angeline
Private room is small but clean.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2017
Wei Ni

Highly recommended

The hostel has a fantastic common room. There's a bicycle rental shop just right next to it. Night market is a little distance away but easily reached by bus or cycling.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2017
Phramaha

Beyond the expectations.

Free Wi-Fi
High speed Internet
Having washing machines
including 40 TWD washing fees
No limit drinking water at all floors
And nice location that is near Hualian train station.
8/10
Excellent
18 Dec 2017
Eric

Close to Hualien train station....good location.

Reached train station and you could spot the green building with \"WOW\" wording easily across the station. 5 mins walking distance away from train station and you basically could seek assistance from their staff to arrange the local tour for you.

For you to enjoy local town food, night market, attraction. You could consider to rent scooter or travel by bus/taxi.

Overall, it's a decent budget hostel with the basic amenities, facilities needed that suit your budget to spend the rest $$$ in tour, food & souvenir.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2017
Verified traveler

Nice hotel with a nice theme

Nice room and there are different themes in each room.
8/10
Excellent
23 Nov 2017
MSW

Prominent Hostel very near to Train Station

Everything about this hostel is good, except the layout.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2017
s

close to railway station

hostel was a stand alone building, with nice decor and nice rooms.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2017
Verified traveler

Great for Taroko

WOW was easy to find as I got off the train, it's right across from the station. Unfortunately this means it's a ways (maybe 30 minute walk) from downtown where the night markets are, but it's convenient for the train and buses. Since I came here for Taroko Gorge and wanted an early start, this was a fine tradeoff.

My room (4A) was a decent size, had a spacious locker, and felt clean and new. I couldn't quite fit my luggage in, but my backpack fit with plenty of room. Both the room and the locker were locked with an RFID tag; the tag is also used in your bunk to power the light and the outlet. The bunk had a shelf for stuff as well as two pegs for hanging clothes. My biggest complaint is that the bed was very creaky - it felt solid, and when I was still it was fine, but when I was getting into/out of bed or climbing up the ladder, I felt like I was making a big racket.

The room was warm and humid when I got there, and despite looking around, I saw no evidence of air conditioning. I asked at the front desk, and it turned out that room AC is centrally controlled at the front desk and hadn't been turned on in my room.

Unique among hostels I stayed at this trip, rooms have attached bathrooms, but it did not have a window and was only ventilated when the light was on, so it smelled a bit. We kept the door closed to minimize the effect.

They will hold luggage for you after you checkout, but it just sits in a pile by the front desk. No security and no proof of ownership.
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2017
Verified traveler

Great location & fantastic brekkie!

Very good location as it is near the bus and train stations and plenty of convenience stores around. The lobby, kitchen area and sitting areas are great with lots of games, book s and a great view to look out on.
The beds are a bit strange. You have a wall in between you and the other person although the wall stop still hallway down so you aren't very conscious on not touching the random stuff leg/foot next to you the whole night. Lockers very very noises when you they are opened and bound to wake everyone in the room up. Toilet/Shower/bathroom very clean and modern although having 6 people to one bathroom can prove difficult sometimes and no other option (except one toilet) on the level above.

Another strange thing was that you can't control the temp in you right room and the light in the room is automatic so when someone moves it turns on for 5 mins ( very futrating on the map middle of the night as you have lights in your eyes constantly.
Sleep with an eye mask people!

All In all staff very friendly, location was great and the breakfast was fantastic!!!!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2017
Paul

Friendly and convenient

The staff were wonderful, the location a stone's throw from the station, and the accommodations beautiful.
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2017
Elaine

decent and cosy hostel

decent and cosy hostel just steps away from the main railway station. 7-11 convenience store around the corner, and a few eateries within walking distance. not a bad place to spend a night or 2, whilst exploring the small town of hualien
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2017
Pik ying
Clean, tidy, comfortable, love their free self-cook breakfast,have cheese, egg, ham, toast
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

At a convenient location.

In a convenient location, near to the train station.Pleasant stay at WOW.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2017
Tan

Hotel-like quality

Double bed bunk with hostel price but hotel-like comfort, amenities and service! The staff were all very nice and offered us day trips and river adventures.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2017
Verified traveler
Location amazing! Great for someone coming in on an early morning train.
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2017
John

Excellent

Great location close to the train station.
Nice friendly staff. Value for money
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2017
May

The hotel is very close to transportation both tra

Helpful staff, clean toilet, the hotel close to bus and train station.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2017
Verified traveler
Receptionist was friendly and informative. Room clean
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2017
Verified traveler

Cosy place near the train station

The staff are friendly, the lounge area are nicely decorated. The room is quite small but is clean and has its own theme. They provide coupons for breakfast that you can use at the breakfast shop nearby.
8/10
Excellent
02 Mar 2017
Yu An

convenienand clean hotel

thanks for kindly service.
Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Dec 2016
ALBERTUS M

Nice Location, friendly staff

The hostel is near hualien stn, nearby have lots of local food and 7-11.
Friendly staff, they also have recommendation for scooter rental that is cheaper than other shops
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Dec 2016
Verified traveler

Cheap, clean and recently renovated

Wonderful accom, the most delicious breakfast I've had in Taiwan and beautifully renovated. Great value for money. Only downside is it's pretty noisy. We could hear the lift shaft machinery and the window glass doesn't block out much of the street noise. But overall we really loved our stay.
6/10
Pleasant
16 Dec 2016
Verified traveler

Awesome stay!

Love the room! Super close to the train station! :)
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2016
Kai Xin

Great location hostel

The hostel is close to either the train station or the bus station. It's very convenient to me as I only have to walk few mins. The staffs are friendly too, they printed the transportation schedule for me.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2016
Kimberly

Clear focus on service.

I was looking for a business oriented hotel in the Beitou district for my last night of a 3 week holiday. I wanted to balance hot springs and business calls I had to make. I chose this property based on location and value.

Overall the hotel was as advertised/expected. It was spotless, quiet, offered good quality linens and the personal care items you'd expect: full set of toiletries, slippers, etc.

What struck me, however, was the attentive staff. The level of focus placed on answering my every question and making sure every need was met was almost comical. Only almost. The efforts felt quite sincere and in the true spirit of hospitality. One example is that I'd asked about airport transportation. First, they asked about budget - was I looking for ease or value - I indicated both - happy to use public transportation if the effort and time required wasn't extensive. They took the time to look up the schedules and price, and to make a map illustrating exactly how to navigate the MRT station including which exit to use and how big the street was that I needed to cross to get to the depot. And they didn't make me wait around while I did it - I was off to the springs and when I returned presented me with the document personally prepared for me.

Breakfast was fine, regional fare with some western food. Bonus was an espresso machine. My only issue was that the seating area seemed insufficient to meet the 9AM crowd, trays allowing in room dining would have helped this.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2016
Bianca

NO TOWELS

Everything was fantastic. BUT NO TOWELS OFFERED OR FOR HIRE!!!! Great place, so clean so modern, offer so many different services including a bath mat, but no bath towel. You can't even hire one?! Apart from that it is perfect location. Would highly recommend. But hostel need to offer towels for hire even. So strange.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2016
JIA-YUN TSAI

Wow! Such a nice hostel!

The hostel has a very welcoming vibe. The staff are lovely and the common space is very comfortable. I particularly enjoyed the comfy bed (I was impressed by the high quality bedding -- never seen a hostel use down & feather duvet and high thread count cotton sheets) and the electrical locker in the room. The hostel is just a stone throw from the train station, which made it easy for us to plan our itinerary.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2016
chua

Convenient and Clean.Ample of space at common area

This superb backpack motel is located directly opposite the main train station....Bus station also nearby for travelling. Motel is clean. I would definitely recommend to budget travellers! Can take a local bus to nite mkt too....excellent!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2016
Bhornthip

Cozy hostel very close to Hualian train station

This hostel is close to Hualian train station, great location. Supportive staff.
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2016
Shereen

Superb location, great breakfast

Nice double bed. Delicious breakfast. Staff are friendly and are observed to be diligently cleaning the common area. Location is so very fantastic!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2016
Li Lin

Convenient and good location

Clean and good location. Easy to find. You can see it after you get out of the train station. Staffs are efficient.
8/10
Excellent
31 Aug 2016
Hiu Tung

Good to stay... but

overall is great. But my father left something in the hostel and I called the staff and ask for help. He said he would help but finally NO REPLY from the staff :(((
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2016
Verified traveler

Will stay again!

Good accommodation for a good price
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2016
Verified traveler
The bed of the dormitory was quite big, and it is comfortable. It have curtains for each bed to maintain privacy. The common area is big and having full variety of equipment such as kitchen, refrigerator, and computer etc. The location of this hostel is quite well as it is only 3 minutes walking from Hualien Station. However, the hostel is quite far away from the city centre, need to rent a bicycle to walk through the city. This hostel is quite well.
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2016
neha

Location Location

Central location, Railway station access
Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 May 2016
chris
The room is narrow to stay
But if you just want to stay for 1night that's ok
Not enough hanger
But Totally clean
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2016
mei-chun

Comfortable and Sweet Hostel

Stay in Hualien Wow Hostel is as good as at home. The Hostel provide all kinds of facilities to make a delicious breakfast by yourself. And the staffs are all very nice and friendly to help you. Highly recommended.
Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2015
camscadeur

Beautiful Hostel

Beautiful Hostel in front of hualien station.
Wonderful bathroom and nice breakfast.
For Hostel it is confortable.
Nice value for the price.
Hostel manager is helpfull, Thanks for everything.
To improve: We cannot turn off the Light in the room
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2015
Nate

Brand new everything. Excellent location

Room was very nice and the shower was amazing. Good breakfast and excellent location. Only downside was you couldn't turn off the light in the room so it was on all night but there are curtains around the bed.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2015
YENPO

Great location and fare price.

The hotel is just located in front of 花蓮 train station. It took about three minutes to walk there from the station. There are 7-11 and a lot of restaurants just nearby the hotel. The bed, room, toilet are bright and clean. Breakfasts are simple toasts, eggs and coffee. Overall, it was a pleasant stay !
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2026
HAO JAN
還不錯,很有禮貌
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2026
Meiching
乾淨舒適,浴室衛生還不錯唷。床位還蠻大間的,置物空間跟寢具都很潔淨沒有異味。是一次很好的住宿體驗。
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2026
HISU CHIN
櫃台人員親切有禮貌,客房打掃很乾淨
4/10
Poor
31 Jan 2026
dong kuen
房間內有很重的潮濕味。
早餐不要期待太多,只有吐司和果醬而已。
飲品就茶包自己拿到飲水機泡。

入住時,有聽到櫃檯給其他住客折抵卷
讓他們可以到附近早餐店消費。
(背包客房沒有)

地點非常好,就在火車站旁邊。
服務人員非常客氣。

但下一次應該不會考慮了。
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Chien-Ming

下次的約定

第二天的單人房令人感到非常貼心簡約的設計風格~
Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2025
PEI JUNG
隔壁剛好住了一個超級吵的房客,講話真的很大聲,吵到半夜3點才沒聲音
Business
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2025
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員工非常友善貼心,房間也很舒適乾淨,距離火車站超級近,旁邊機能方便,超商、伴手禮、小吃簡單就買得到!(可惜電視是無線的只有幾台,下雨天待在房內只能滑手機)
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2025
Verified traveler
女生房是門進去後靠近房尾的是上下兩張雙人床,靠近門的是上下兩張單人床,但床上有一些屑屑,沒有到很乾淨,服務人員很好,早餐是吐司自己烤,有玉米起司葡萄乾肉鬆等配料可以加
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2025
Ying
服務態度好,價錢優惠,交通方便(離車站2分鐘的距離)很值得推薦
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2024
SUNG HEI
樓層有水機可以自助裝水,而且樓層設計友善,也設有洗衣設備和廣闊的聯誼大廳。地理方便,鄰近租車公司,便利店,火車站。
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2024
Makiko
花蓮駅からすぐで食事するところも多くあり便利でした。

日本語が通じるスタッフさんがいます。
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2024
Wai Ming Phyllis
近火車站,房間乾淨
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2024
Miranda
No shower curtain in my room. I have to squat down to take bath otherwise the bathroom will be full of water.
8/10
Excellent
06 Feb 2024
Madeleine

close to the Mainstation

Es war super gelegen, direkt am Bahnhof. Zimmer ok, doch kein Fenster, was es sehr schnell etwas stinkig macht, wenn 6 Personen darumin schlafen. Personal freundlich
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2023
Wanyi
花蓮火車站正對面,入住前/退房後可寄放行李,2樓交誼廳寬敞舒適、房間內乾淨舒服,設計簡約。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2023
Chi Hong
可以认识不同明友
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2023
Chi Hong
非常好
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2023
YUTA

服務親切,CP值很高

第一次體驗背包客的房型,可以感受到許多設計上的巧思,整體來說很舒服,有機會會願意再訪。
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2023
Taizo
過的很舒適 櫃檯人員非常親切 只可惜由於暑假的關係 集訓來住的一堆學生都集中在2樓的休息室 沒有辦法好好的休息 但除了這一點以外 服務非常好 感謝您們
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2023
wai han
整體滿意
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2023
YI TING

下次花蓮還要住

服務人員很熱心,房間 衛浴都很乾淨
二樓交誼廳應有盡有
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2023
Shin YI
Cp值超高,交通很方便
Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2022
Cheng Kai
地點便利,價格以背包客住宿來說稍高一些,隔音稍差,但基本上尚滿意
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2021
Christina

旅社很不錯,外面早餐店很不行

各方面都很好。
只是因為住宿沒有附早餐,旅社外的早餐非常雷。
他的飯糰是隔夜飯包肉鬆,一個30元。
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2020
Verified traveler
氣氛很不錯
但接近大馬路晚上有點吵
整體環境佳
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2020
HSIUCHU

值得再訪的青年旅舍

1.離花蓮火車站超近,就在火車站斜對面綠色建築超好認
(只是馬路太大了,走路也要一兩分鐘 XD)
2. YH 有提供附近商家的早餐券50元.有好幾家可提供挑選
(滿足不同需求) 大推:重點都是在YH附近...
3. 房間部分 : 住三人房(三人一間) 內含浴室 , 這點滿讓人驚豔的 不用走出來跟一堆人共用衛浴. 房間跟衛浴設備 都相當乾淨..看的出來 有用心再清潔
4.再推 10樓有洗衣機/烘衣機/ 烘鞋機..沒有錯 烘鞋機
一般很少看到烘鞋機 居然讓我看到了 (我住兩晚其中一晚鞋子因大雨全濕.沒有涼鞋 只有拖鞋 幸好看到它 烘了3小時 後 鞋子就全乾了..讓我隔天回家 不需要穿拖鞋搭車
5. 工作人員笑容可掬~ CHECK IN /CHECK OUT 滿滿的笑容 讓人心情愉快~ 快樂出門玩 快樂回家 ..期待下次再來
這家CP值超高!!
Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Sep 2020
Verified traveler
離車站超進,很方便。床位有簾子、小燈和可以鎖的置物櫃,很不錯,不過開關鎖都有聲音,覺得比較困擾一點。有些燈是感應的,對於不熟悉環境的人來說比較安全,覺得很棒。房間裡面除了廁所內的掛勾,若能多一些掛勾會更方便。整體佈置、環境、提供的東西(雖然我沒有吃到早餐)蠻喜歡~
Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Dec 2019
Verified traveler

駅正面の緑色のビル

駅の正面にあり非常に便利。地図を頼りに探したため通り過ぎてしまった。清潔な施設でフレンドリーなスタッフ。
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
大致上可以,供餐菜色部分比較弱一點
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
出了花蓮火車站就可以看到,地點非常方便,有單獨女性的樓層也覺得安心
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Perfect location- beautiful decoration- very clean - nice people!!!! If you go hualien - go wow hostel!
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Hualien Wow Hostel
No.83, Guolian 1st Road, Hualien, Taiwan – China

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