The "荷蘭洋行-寵物友善塩水燈會井仔腳塩田" pet-friendly hostel is situated in Xuejia, 37 kilometres from Chihkan Tower and Tainan Confucius Temple, and 21 kilometres from Chigu Salt Mountain. This accommodation provides complimentary Wi-Fi, private parking, air conditioning, and family rooms, with select units featuring a private bathroom with a hot tub, alongside access to a communal hot tub and sauna.
8.2 120 reviews
Tainan City
11/07 – 12/07
$175/nightfor 1 night
Tainan Gu Hostel
2 4
hostel , Zhongxi
Tainan Gu Hostel is located in Zhongxi, just 1.1 kilometres from Tainan Confucius Temple and 1.4 kilometres from Chihkan Tower, making it a great base for exploring the city’s historical centre. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and user experience, and an excellent rating for its location. The hostel offers a shared bathroom and a shared lounge, which is ideal for meeting other travellers. Guests can enjoy amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a sun terrace, a kitchen, and air conditioning. Bike hire is also available for exploring the city at your own pace.
8.8 5 reviews
Tainan City
28/06 – 30/06
$32/nighttotal: $64 (2 )
Miu Hostel
1 1
hostel , Zhongxi
Miu Hostel, located in Tainan City Centre, offers direct access to historical sites like Chihkan Tower and the Official God of War Temple, with Ji Dian Wu Miao and Tainan Flowers Night Market within 2 kilometres and Tainan Station a 13-minute walk away. This accommodation provides complimentary WiFi in public areas, on-site laundry facilities, and housekeeping services upon request, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.
Tainan City
28/06 – 28/07
$14/nighttotal: $420 (30 )
The Restro
1 1
hostel , Zhongxi
The Restro, a hostel in Zhongxi, offers convenient access to local amenities. This 25 square meter accommodation provides a fridge, microwave, air conditioning, and laundry service in select rooms, with some bathrooms featuring bathrobes and hairdryers.
8.6 519 reviews
Tainan City
09/10 – 11/10
$186/nighttotal: $372 (2 )
Housenandoor
1 6
hostel , Zhongxi
HouseNandoor is a hostel in Tainan, a short distance from the Confucius Temple and Chihkan Tower, offering easy access to the city's historical attractions. The hostel consistently receives very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hostel features a single bedroom with a bathroom, and some rooms offer a seating area for guests to relax. Amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, air conditioning, a terrace, a garden, room service, parking, and secure luggage storage.
8.5 60 reviews
Tainan City
23/10 – 24/10
$288/nightfor 1 night
維邇莊園-Weir Manor 傑克堡
1 7
hostel , North
Jack Castle B&B, situated in Tainan's North District, is conveniently located 1.8km from Chihkan Tower and within a few kilometres of other key Tainan attractions, including the Tainan Confucius Temple. This family-friendly guesthouse offers one air-conditioned bedroom with a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, a shared lounge, and a terrace; nearby activities include exploring the historic Chihkan Tower and Tainan Confucius Temple.
9.1 8 reviews
Tainan City
26/11 – 01/12
$51/nighttotal: $255 (5 )
嘉簡住 The Restro
1 2
hostel , Zhongxi
嘉簡住 The Restro is a hostel in Zhongxi, Tainan, located a 15-minute walk from Tainan Confucius Temple and 1.4 kilometres from Chihkan Tower. This 25-square-metre accommodation offers air conditioning, complimentary WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a shared lounge for up to one guest, with check-out between 12:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
8.8 1274 reviews
Tainan City
11/07 – 12/07
$140/nightfor 1 night
Light Hostel - Tainan
1 4
hostel , Zhongxi
Light Hostel - Tainan is conveniently located in Tainan, just under a kilometre from the Tainan Confucius Temple, with Chihkan Towers five miles and Singda harbour & Lover's Wharf eight and a half miles away. The hostel has very good user ratings, an excellent location rating and a very good cleanliness rating. The hostel has one bedroom and one bathroom. Amenities include a shared kitchen with a fridge, microwave oven and dishwasher, air conditioning, a terrace or balcony, parking, free Wi-Fi and a games area, as well as relaxing common areas.
8.1 931 reviews
Tainan City
19/07 – 21/07
$39/nighttotal: $78 (2 )
Fuqi Hostel - Heping
1 2
hostel , Zhongxi
Fuqi Hostel - Heping is situated in the Heping District of Tainan, a short walk from Shennong Street and within a 10-minute walk of Fort Provintia and Tainan Grand Matsu Temple. The hostel enjoys an excellent location rating and is highly rated for cleanliness and overall user experience. The hostel offers a shared kitchen and seating area, perfect for socialising and preparing meals. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, coffee and tea, a free local map, laundry facilities, shared computers, a bar, and a terrace or balcony.
9.8 2398 reviews
Tainan City
23/10 – 24/10
$355/nightfor 1 night
De Provintia Straat B&b
2 7
hostel , Zhongxi
De Provintia Straat B&B, in Tainan's West Central District, offers a convenient stay, located a 0.8km walk from Chihkan Tower and a 1.3km walk from Tainan Confucius Temple, with Tainan Airport just 5km away. This family-friendly guesthouse features air-conditioned rooms with private patios, a shared kitchen with fridge and microwave, free Wi-Fi, and a terrace; sightseeing tours are readily available nearby.
8.1 107 reviews
Tainan City
27/06 – 04/07
$40/nighttotal: $280 (7 )
Tong Hao You Shan
1 2
hostel , East
同好友善青旅 guesthouse in Tainan City offers convenient access to the Tainan Confucius Temple and Chihkan Tower, within walking distance. This single-bedroom, single-bathroom lodging, sleeping one guest, features air conditioning, a terrace, a sauna, and a spa, all within a 45km radius of Rueifong Night Market, Zuoying Station, Kaohsiung Fudingjin Baoan Temple, and E-Da World.
8.7 552 reviews
Tainan City
10/09 – 14/09
$182/nighttotal: $728 (4 )
1881 Ya Ka Hostel
1 6
hostel , Zhongxi
Yaka Hostel, a guesthouse in Tainan, Taiwan, is conveniently located a 7-minute walk from the Tainan Confucius Temple and 1 kilometre from Chihkan Tower. This adults-only property offers one air-conditioned bedroom with a private patio, a fully equipped kitchen including a fridge and microwave, a shared lounge, garden, and free Wi-Fi; accommodating one guest.
Best Tainan City hostels with breakfast
Among the 158 hostels in Tainan City, here are the 4 best hostels with breakfast
Tainan City
12/07 – 13/07
$69/nightfor 1 night
Stars Walk Slowly
1 2
hostel , Anping
This Anping guesthouse, "Stars Walk Slowly," is located 23 kilometres from Tainan's central district, offering a peaceful retreat away from the city's bustle. This pet-friendly establishment provides complimentary Wi-Fi for two guests and has one bathroom, with guests advised to bring their own toiletries.
9.2 3101 reviews
Tainan City
01/10 – 31/10
$68/nighttotal: $2040 (30 )
阿信輕旅
1 2
hostel , Zhongxi
A-Shin Light Travel is situated in Tainan City, a short walk from the Tainan Confucius Temple and other historic landmarks. The B&B is highly rated for its excellent location, cleanliness, and overall user experience. The guesthouse features a shared lounge area where guests can relax and meet fellow travellers. Amenities include air conditioning, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers, and a kitchen.
8.4 4160 reviews
Tainan City
26/06 – 28/06
$89/nighttotal: $178 (2 )
Old Man Captain
1 4
hostel , East
The Old Man Captain hostel is conveniently located in Tainan, a short walk from both Chihkan Tower and Tainan Confucius Temple, offering easy access to the city's historical attractions. This hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and user experience, as well as an excellent location rating. The hostel features a shared lounge, terrace, and kitchen, providing opportunities for socialising and interacting with other travellers. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a tour desk, shared bathrooms, and some rooms even offer kitchenettes, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.
8.5 202 reviews
Tainan City
22/06 – 23/06
$54/nightfor 1 night
Stars Walk Slowly
1 2
hostel , Anping
Stars Walk Slowly, a hostel in Anping, is conveniently located for exploring local attractions. This accommodation offers complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site parking, air-conditioned rooms, and a daily breakfast.
Best Tainan City hostels with a locker
Tainan City
03/09 – 30/09
$85/nighttotal: $2295 (27 )
Slow Tainan Homestay
1 2
hostel , East
Slow Tainan Homestay is a guesthouse located 20 kilometres from Tainan's city centre, offering a quiet base for exploring the East. This accommodation provides Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a fitness centre, and tour assistance, with car rental available for independent exploration.
Tainan City
25/07 – 26/07
$69/nightfor 1 night
Wuyu
1 2
hostel , Zhongxi
Wuyu is a hostel situated in the Zhongxi district, providing straightforward access to local attractions and amenities. This accommodation offers air-conditioned rooms with complimentary internet, in-room coffee and tea facilities, and entertainment options, along with concierge services at the reception.
9.0 151 reviews
Tainan City
24/06 – 25/06
$61/nightfor 1 night
Meter 2 Hostel-qingnian
1 2
hostel , East
The Meter 2 Hostel-Qingnian in Tainan is conveniently located just 5km from the airport and within easy reach of attractions like Fort Provintia, Tainan Confucian Temple, and Da Tian Hou Gong. This guesthouse has received very good ratings for its cleanliness, location, and overall experience. The hostel offers a comfortable and welcoming retreat for up to 2 guests. It features air conditioning, a restaurant, and internet access, making it a convenient and budget-friendly option for exploring the city.
Tainan City
20/09 – 26/09
$100/nighttotal: $600 (6 )
Jai Château Hotels & Hostels
1 2
hostel , North
Jai Château Hotels & Hostels in Tainan's North district is located directly opposite Tainan Railway Station, placing it within a 200m to 1.2km walk of Chihkan Tower, Tainan Art Museum Hall 2, Hayashi Department Store, Yimu Liao Market, Guohua Street, Wu Temple, and Grand Matsu Temple, with the central bus station also nearby. This accommodation offers dormitory rooms with six beds, each equipped with a privacy curtain, in-bed amenities including small towels, bottled water, eco-friendly slippers, and electronic safes, alongside on-site U-Bike rental and free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions about hostels in Tainan City
What affordable attractions should backpackers visit in Tainan?
Tainan is overflowing with budget-friendly attractions. You can wander through the historic Anping Old Fort, explore the intricate architecture of the Confucian Temple, or delve into the world of sugar at the Taiwan Sugar Museum. All these offer a fascinating glimpse into Tainan's rich history and culture without breaking the bank.
What nightlife options are popular among hostel guests in Tainan?
Hostels guests often head to the vibrant Shennong Street for a lively night out. It's packed with trendy bars, live music venues, and local eateries. For a quieter evening, you could visit the artistic Blue Square, known for its independent cafes and art galleries.
What are the best hostels with a jacuzzi in Tainan City?
What budget-friendly events or festivals are taking place in and around Tainan?
Tainan is a hub for cultural events. The annual Tainan Lantern Festival in February is a spectacular display of light and colour, while the Tainan City God Temple Festival in June features traditional processions and performances. Keep an eye out for local markets and street food festivals throughout the year.
What are the best hostels for families and kids in Tainan City?
What are the top social spots in Tainan for hostel guests to meet other travelers?
The backpacker scene in Tainan is quite lively. You can easily meet fellow travellers at the popular Haian Road Night Market, the lively Shennong Street, or the trendy cafes and bars clustered around the National Cheng Kung University.
What are the best pet friendly hostels in Tainan City?
What’s the best budget-friendly way to reach Tainan?
The most affordable way to reach Tainan is by taking a high-speed rail from Taipei. It's a comfortable and efficient journey, taking about 1 hour and 40 minutes. You can also opt for a bus, which is a more budget-friendly option, but takes longer.
What are the best hostels with parking in Tainan City?
What should you know before renting a hostel in Tainan?
Tainan has a good range of hostels, but it's best to book in advance, especially during peak season. You can find options in various areas, from the historic centre to the university district. Remember to check reviews and compare prices before making a decision.
What's the best time of the year to visit Tainan?
The best time to visit Tainan is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) when the weather is pleasant and comfortable. You can enjoy the outdoors without the intense heat or humidity of summer.
Where in Tainan can you find the best areas to stay in a hostel?
The most popular areas for hostels in Tainan are around the National Cheng Kung University, which is known for its vibrant atmosphere and easy access to local attractions. The historic centre, with its old streets and temples, is another great option for experiencing the city's cultural heart.
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Best Tainan City hostels with air conditioning
8.8 1875 reviews
Tainan City
24/06 – 25/06
$49/nightfor 1 night
Jerry's Mazehut Hostel
1 2
hostel , Zhongxi
Jerry's Mazehut Hostel is situated in the West Central District of Tainan, a short walk from both the Tainan Confucius Temple and Chihkan Tower, offering easy access to the city's historical landmarks. The hostel has received very good user ratings, with an excellent location rating and very good cleanliness rating. The hostel features a shared lounge and terrace, providing a space for guests to socialise and relax. Amenities include a kitchen with a fridge, freezer and microwave oven, air conditioning, a balcony with city views, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
8.5 673 reviews
Tainan City
15/10 – 17/10
$146/nighttotal: $292 (2 )
小步洋樓民宿Kokokara House
1 4
hostel , Zhongxi
Kokokara B&B is situated in Tainan, just a short walk from the Tainan Confucius Temple and close to Chihkan Tower, making it a convenient base for exploring the city's historical attractions. The B&B has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. This small guesthouse offers a single bedroom with a private bathroom, providing a comfortable and private stay. Guests can enjoy a relaxing garden, free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning, ensuring a pleasant stay in the warm Tainan climate.
8.9 41 reviews
Tainan City
27/06 – 28/06
$124/nightfor 1 night
Anping Sucess Bnb
1 3
hostel , Anping
Anping Success BnB is a guesthouse located in Anping District, Tainan, approximately 4.8km from Chihkan Tower and 8km from Tainan Airport. This single-bedroom, single-bathroom property offers free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a garden, accommodating one guest; select rooms include a kitchen and patio.
9.3 29 reviews
Tainan City
03/09 – 30/09
$222/nighttotal: $5994 (27 )
禾光 Illuminate
1 2
hostel , Zhongxi
The 禾光 Illuminate guesthouse is situated in Zhongxi District, offering proximity to historical sites such as Chihkan Tower (697 metres) and Tainan Confucius Temple (1.1 kilometres), with Tainan Airport located 5 kilometres away. This 25 square metre hostel provides family-friendly accommodation for up to three guests, featuring air conditioning, free WiFi, a private bathroom, and a dining area, with hiking trails accessible in the surrounding area.
Best Tainan City hostels with laundry available
9.6 334 reviews
Tainan City
28/06 – 30/06
$24/nighttotal: $48 (2 )
混住背包床可鎖門的全功能上下舖_蝸牛巷林百貨藍晒圖美術館水倉依舊jerry's Mazehut
1 1
hostel , Zhongxi
This hostel, '混住背包床可鎖門的全功能上下舖_蝸牛巷林百貨藍晒圖美術館水倉依舊jerry's Mazehut', is located in Tainan City's central district, within the Snail Alley, offering easy access to attractions such as the Hayashi Department Store and Blue Print Culture & Creative Park within a 0.8 km radius. The lodging comprises a 10-bed mixed-gender dorm with lockable bunk beds, plus additional private rooms, shared facilities including four shower rooms and four toilets, and communal areas like an outdoor bar and tatami room, accommodating a maximum of one guest.
9.4 880 reviews
Tainan City
01/07 – 31/07
$14/nighttotal: $420 (30 )
Funnan Guesthouse
1 1
hostel , Zhongxi
FunNan Guesthouse, a family-friendly guesthouse in Tainan, Taiwan, offers convenient access to Chihkan Tower (within walking distance) and the Tainan Confucius Temple (a short drive away), approximately 5km from Tainan Airport. This one-bedroom guesthouse provides air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen with fridge, microwave, and dishwasher, a private patio, and parking, ideal for a couple or small family seeking comfortable accommodation near key Tainan attractions.
9.5 4307 reviews
Tainan City
14/07 – 15/07
$80/nightfor 1 night
Cao Ji Book Inn Hostel
1 2
hostel , Zhongxi
Cao Ji Book Inn Hostel is conveniently located in Tainan City, just a short walk from the Tainan Confucius Temple and Chihkan Tower, offering easy access to the city's historical attractions. The hostel has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hostel features a shared lounge and terrace, perfect for meeting fellow travellers. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a tour desk, allowing them to plan their exploration of Tainan.
9.7 6 reviews
Tainan City
05/08 – 05/08
$34/nighttotal: $12410 (365 )
Single Bunk Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room
1 1
hostel , Zhongxi
This hostel in Zhongxi District provides a Single Bunk Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room, offering excellent user, location, and cleanliness ratings with convenient access to local attractions. The accommodation features include air conditioning, a garden, and a shared kitchen with a fridge, microwave oven, and dishwasher, alongside complimentary breakfast and towels for guest comfort.