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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, (253 reviews)
"Very good location and helpful staff"
United States
Anthony
The price is £27
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Light Hostel
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden entrance, a metal gate, and a small garden area with plants and a stone pathway.

2. Fuqi Hostel - Heping

Fuqi Hostel - Heping
2.0 star property
Tainan City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (118 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 £18
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Fuqi Hostel - Heping
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, (61 reviews)
"Nice little room for little money"
United States
Mattias
The price is £37
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
A-Shin Tainan Hostel
A bedroom with a wooden wall, a bed with white bedding, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a power outlet.

4. Oldmancaptain Hostel

Oldmancaptain Hostel
2.0 star property
Tainan City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (113 reviews)
"Very convenient place!"
United States
Chisai
The price is £24
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Oldmancaptain Hostel
A modern interior with a reception desk, a glass partition, and a sign indicating a coffee area.

5. Miu Hostel

Miu Hostel
1.0 star property
Tainan City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6 reviews)
"地點非常好，就在台南市中心，所以要去哪裡都很方便，走路就走得到。房間非常乾淨，床也會很好睡，住了兩個晚上都是一覺到天亮！"
Taiwan
Huihsing
The price is £34
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Miu Hostel

6. Popinn International Youth Hostel

Popinn International Youth Hostel
1.0 star property
Anping
The price is £238
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Popinn International Youth Hostel
A narrow hallway with wooden doors and a small dog bed.

7. Yuan Qi Hostel

Yuan Qi Hostel
2.0 star property
Tainan City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (77 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 £29
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Yuan Qi 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, (212 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 £16
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
英倫旅店 - Baker Street Guesthouse
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating areas, and a Christmas tree with gifts.

9. Travelers Plus - Hostel

Travelers Plus - Hostel
2.0 star property
West District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (157 reviews)
"Really good hostel!! Clean, confortable and the commun space is really big"
Taiwan
Juliette
The price is £42
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Travelers Plus - Hostel
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.

10. Light hostel - Chiayi

Light hostel - Chiayi
2.0 star property
West District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (345 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 £24
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Light hostel - Chiayi
A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a clock on the wall.

11. 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, (235 reviews)
"No stove, but you can heat up your food in microwave. Great hostel, very clean, night market is just across the street "
United States
zhi
The price is £34
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Ahiruyah Guest House in Kaohsiung - 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 £56
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Sky of the Elephant at the Gap
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a mirror, and a view of the outside.

13. An Lan Jie Hotel - Hostel

An Lan Jie Hotel - Hostel
2.0 star property
West District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (198 reviews)
"Walkable to temples. But limited buses to train station."
United States
Xiaohong
The price is £28
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
An Lan Jie Hotel - Hostel
A hallway with doors on both sides, a fire extinguisher, and a phone on the right wall.

14. Let’s Hostel

Let’s Hostel
2.0 star property
Kaohsiung City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (562 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 £30
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Let’s Hostel
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 £29
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Anlan Residence Hotel Cultural Road Pavilion in Jietu, Orange Wood Hidden Garden
A hallway with a reception desk, a chalkboard with drawings, and a wooden bench.

16. TripGG Hostel

TripGG Hostel
2.0 star property
Kaohsiung City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (139 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 £30
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
TripGG Hostel
A kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, two bar stools, a refrigerator, and a dish rack above the sink.

17. 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 £34
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Knock Knock Hostel
A wooden-framed window with a view of a street and buildings.

18. 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 £40
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Chiayi Petite Hostel
A narrow alleyway with a building on the right, a bicycle, and a table with chairs.

19. No. 79 Backpacker

No. 79 Backpacker
2.0 star property
Fengshan District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 reviews)
"It would be helpful if the check-in instructions were made a bit clearer, as I found them difficult to understand."
Japan
KAISEI
The price is £29
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
No. 79 Backpacker
A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with a view, a dining area, and a kitchen.

20. HERE Hostel - Pingtung

HERE Hostel - Pingtung
2.0 star property
Pingtung
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (25 reviews)
"The staff is so nice!!"
Hong Kong SAR China
Crystal
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
HERE Hostel - Pingtung
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Top Tainan Hotel Reviews

City Place Hotel

City Place Hotel

8/10 Good
"We arrived with a warm welcome from the front counter staff. We are staying at room 703, the room is spacious and clean. Love the big shower room. It just needs a clear sign at the front as we walked past it. Surrounded by lots of yummy local foods."
Betty 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
City Place Hotel

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Tainan Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,852
Accommodation
28 Hostels
Lowest Price
£16
Highest Price
£238

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. Yuan Qi Hostel - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a bar, as well as tour/ticket assistance. You'll find showers, hairdryers and coffee/tea makers in all rooms. Oldmancaptain Hostel - 2-minute walk from Tainan Station for easy access to public transport. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers.
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 Fort Provintia.
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.