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Our top choices for Tainan hostels

A building with a modern entrance, steps leading up to the door, and a small garden area with plants.

1. Light Hostel

Light Hostel
2.0 star property
Tainan City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (258 reviews)
"Very good location and helpful staff"
United States
Anthony
The price is NZ$62
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Light Hostel
A bedroom with a wooden wall, a bed with white bedding, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a power outlet.

2. Oldmancaptain Hostel

Oldmancaptain Hostel
2.0 star property
Tainan City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (115 reviews)
"Very convenient place!"
United States
Chisai
The price is NZ$56
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Oldmancaptain Hostel
A bed with a wooden headboard, a white wall, and a single bedside lamp.

3. A-Shin Tainan Hostel

A-Shin Tainan Hostel
2.0 star property
Tainan City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Nice little room for little money"
United States
Mattias
The price is NZ$92
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
A-Shin Tainan Hostel
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden entrance, a metal gate, and a small garden area with plants and a stone pathway.

4. Fuqi Hostel - Heping

Fuqi Hostel - Heping
2.0 star property
Tainan City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (119 reviews)
"Great location, there's a wet market across the street from the hostel, lot of street food restaurants "
United States
zhi
The price is NZ$40
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Fuqi Hostel - Heping
A narrow hallway with wooden doors and a small dog bed.

5. Yuan Qi Hostel

Yuan Qi Hostel
2.0 star property
Tainan City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (80 reviews)
"The hostel was situated in a very good area with many dining and shopping options in walking distance."
United States
George
The price is NZ$66
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Yuan Qi Hostel
Room

6. Popinn International Youth Hostel

Popinn International Youth Hostel
1.0 star property
Anping
The price is NZ$488
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Popinn International Youth Hostel
A modern interior with a reception desk, a glass partition, and a sign indicating a coffee area.

7. Miu Hostel

Miu Hostel
1.0 star property
Tainan City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6 reviews)
"新的青旅所以環境和設施都非常新，被包房的床很大滿好睡的，但枕頭太塌了。 入住和退房都在旁邊的咖啡廳辦理，服務人員親切，線上小管家回覆的速度也很快。"
Taiwan
TINGWEI
The price is NZ$79
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Miu Hostel
A corner room with a large window, two wooden chairs, and a bench.

8. 英倫旅店 - Baker Street Guesthouse

英倫旅店 - Baker Street Guesthouse
2.0 star property
Tainan City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (213 reviews)
"受付は無人式です。入口のQRコードを携帯で読み取って予約番号を入れると、入口と部屋のコードがもらえる形式です。 たまたま、スタッフの方が掃除でいらしてたので丁寧に教えて頂きました。 部屋の設備は問題ありません、台南らしいレトロさがあって雰囲気も良いです。"
Japan
DAISUKE
The price is NZ$34
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
英倫旅店 - Baker Street Guesthouse
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a large window providing a view of the city.

9. Light hostel - Chiayi

Light hostel - Chiayi
2.0 star property
West District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (352 reviews)
"The mattress/duvet are older and dirtier, but accommodation otherwise decent and the best for its price in the area."
Taiwan
Annie
The price is NZ$44
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Light hostel - Chiayi
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating areas, and a Christmas tree with gifts.

10. Travelers Plus - Hostel

Travelers Plus - Hostel
2.0 star property
West District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (170 reviews)
"Really good hostel!! Clean, confortable and the commun space is really big"
Taiwan
Juliette
The price is NZ$83
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Travelers Plus - Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a mirror, and a view of the outside.

11. An Lan Jie Hotel - Hostel

An Lan Jie Hotel - Hostel
2.0 star property
West District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (202 reviews)
"Walkable to temples. But limited buses to train station."
United States
Xiaohong
The price is NZ$62
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
An Lan Jie Hotel - Hostel
A person taking a photo of a mountainous landscape with a view of mist-covered hills.

12. Sky of the Elephant at the Gap

Sky of the Elephant at the Gap
1.0 star property
Fanlu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Sky of the Elephant at the Gap
A wooden-framed window with a view of a street and buildings.

13. Chiayi Petite Hostel

Chiayi Petite Hostel
2.0 star property
West District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (17 reviews)
"Proche de la gare et des restaurants. Chambre et lit propres. Le casier était trop petit pour y mettre mon sac à dos et l'isolation était peut être un peu trop légère. Le personnel est très agréable respectueux et accueillant ! Bon rapport qualité prix malgré tout !"
France
Michaël
The price is NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Chiayi Petite Hostel
A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with a view, a dining area, and a kitchen.

14. HERE Hostel - Pingtung

HERE Hostel - Pingtung
2.0 star property
Pingtung
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (26 reviews)
"The staff is so nice!!"
Hong Kong SAR China
Crystal
The price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
HERE Hostel - Pingtung
A bedroom with a bed, a painting, a door, and an air conditioning unit.

15. Anlan Residence Hotel Cultural Road Pavilion in Jietu, Orange Wood Hidden Garden

Anlan Residence Hotel Cultural Road Pavilion in Jietu, Orange Wood Hidden Garden
1.0 star property
West District
The price is NZ$67
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Anlan Residence Hotel Cultural Road Pavilion in Jietu, Orange Wood Hidden Garden
A kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, two bar stools, a refrigerator, and a dish rack above the sink.

16. Knock Knock Hostel

Knock Knock Hostel
2.0 star property
Kaohsiung City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (157 reviews)
"No staff inside, no towel given"
Malaysia
Eng Chee
The price is NZ$76
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Knock Knock Hostel
A hallway with a reception desk, a chalkboard with drawings, and a wooden bench.

17. TripGG Hostel

TripGG Hostel
2.0 star property
Kaohsiung City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (141 reviews)
"There are many restaurants, the Liuhe Night Market, and some shops nearby. It’s also right next to the subway station, which is very convenient."
United States
Kristen
The price is NZ$76
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
TripGG Hostel
A cityscape with various buildings, including a prominent tower, through a window.

18. Paper Plane Hostel

Paper Plane Hostel
2.0 star property
Sanmin
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (100 reviews)
"不清楚"
Taiwan
HSIN YI
The price is NZ$42
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Paper Plane Hostel
A hallway with doors on both sides, a fire extinguisher, and a phone on the right wall.

19. Let’s Hostel

Let’s Hostel
2.0 star property
Kaohsiung City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (572 reviews)
"Great location near one of the night markets and in feont of a metro. Beds were clean, simple room, simple everything, but free tea and coffee was a nice touch."
United States
Rene
The price is NZ$74
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Let’s Hostel
A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a clock on the wall.

20. Ahiruyah Guest House in Kaohsiung - Hostel

Ahiruyah Guest House in Kaohsiung - Hostel
2.0 star property
Kaohsiung City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (241 reviews)
"Very clean! Only thing is that the walls are quite thin, so sometimes you can hear your neighbors or people outside, but it was not that big of a deal. Women's bathroom has a password too, so it feels very secure!"
United States
Emily
The price is NZ$70
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Ahiruyah Guest House in Kaohsiung - Hostel
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Top Tainan Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan

Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay at this hotel the next time back in Tainan."
Wayne 5-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan

Find out more about Tainan

Tainan Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,328
Accommodation
29 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$34
Highest Price
NZ$488

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Tainan?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for exploring. You'll find local tours and more activities to enjoy while you're here.
What is a hostel?
These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few forms, but all of them have a few qualities in common, including budget prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many have private options too).
What are the best hostels in Tainan?
Based on our customers' reviews, these Tainan hostels have the best ratings: A-Shin Tainan Hostel - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a lift at this property. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Fuqi Hostel - Heping - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and tour/ticket assistance, as well as laundry facilities. You'll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms. Light Hostel - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and tour/ticket assistance, as well as laundry facilities. You'll find showers, hairdryers and bed sheets in all rooms. Oldmancaptain Hostel - 2-minute walk from Tainan Station for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Yuan Qi Hostel - Property features include free Wi-Fi, a bar and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with showers, hairdryers and coffee/tea makers.
How many hostels can I expect to find in Tainan?
If you're looking for an affordable place to stay in Tainan, one of Expedia's 31 hostels could be a great choice for you.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Tainan?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 20°C. The rainiest months in Tainan are August, June, May and July, with each month seeing an average of 418 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Tainan?
Depending on what interests you, you might like to explore these things around Tainan. Get out into nature with places such as Coral Lake, Meiling Scenic Area and Guanziling Hot Springs. Cultural attractions include National Museum of Taiwan History, Tainan City Art Museum II and Ten Drum Culture Village. Visit landmarks such as Xinhua Old Street, Chihkan Tower and Tainan Confucian Temple.
What's the best way to get to and around Tainan while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Tainan in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Tainan (TNN), 19.2 mi (30.9 km) away. An alternative is Chiayi (CYI), located 20 mi (32.2 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. To check out more of the area, catch a train at Tainan Balin Station, Tainan Longtian Station or Tainan Shanhua Station.