I was on the 3rd floor, no elevator. Only one toilet together with a shower in the room. No other toilet on the floors. If someone takes a long shower and I need to get to the toilet, I needed to step two floors down. Very inconvenient

10 minutes walk from the train station.

Stayed in July 2025

During the day you hear trains and airplanes passing by but during the night it's all quiet which is more important.

The hostel has a very nice, positive vibe and puts emphasis on sustainability which I like. Kara, the manager, is super friendly and helpful. She gave me a lot of tips and information for things to do in/around Hualien and also made sure that my room change went as smooth and easy as possible. I've stayed in two different private rooms (because they were already booked for my other days) at this hostel and both were spacious, clean and the beds were super cosy and comfortable. The location is convenient - close to the train station and walking distance to the city center.

Stayed in August 2025

The travellers are very friendly. The social space is very relaxing setting

Stayed in May 2025

The only down side would be the super loud jet sound. But not at the right time so I had an awesome sleep.

Everything about it

Stayed in May 2025

Very friendly and helpful receptionist. I had a pleasant stay.

Stayed in May 2025

Nice, clean hostel with very friendly staff. I’d love to stay here again if I visit Taiwan.

Stayed in April 2025

Just two small things. There was no hand soap in our bathroom which I think was not very cleanly. It was also very loud because of being right near the train tracks and also with the jets flying overhead (that can’t be helped though more of a warning to bring ear plugs).

The location is very good, only ten minutes walk from the train station and close to plenty of restaurants and convenience stores. Everything is thought of here and I overall found it very comfortable and great value for the money. Very clean and spacious rooms.

Stayed in April 2025

Lovely!

Stayed in April 2025

We loved Bayhouse! Very friendly and accommodating staff, we were checked-in early without even asking. There’s so much attention to details in the place from useful information to environmentally friendly toiletries. Everything was clean and comfortable and we would 100% return

Stayed in March 2025

Very good location as it is close to Hualien's main station. The room i got was quite spacious. I wish I could stay there for longer as I would have time to use the extra space I had in my room. The bathroom is also quite big. Overall I say I was very comfortable during my stay and it felt like home. The only thing that I would say is on the negative side is the noise coming from the train and the fighter jets every morning. But earplugs solved it for me. I'd definitely book it again.

Stayed in March 2025

The drains smell.

Owner.

Stayed in February 2025

nothing

location really close to the train station, really friendly owner and a nice common area everything was clean

Stayed in January 2025

Many hiking trails closed because of earthquakes

Very friendly and helpful staff. Close to the train station

Stayed in November 2024

It was a lovely hostel with a great location. It was a bit unfortunate that there was no one at the hostel when I arrived around the time they said they would be there in the chat (6 pm or so). Luckily the key was there and another guest helped me find my room because we couldn't figure out what was written on the key. When I was having dinner later on the hostel messaged me that they were there for check in. So I had to go back for the check in. The bathroom and room were not my favorite but maybe I was spoiled by the amazing hostels I stayed at before in other cities in Taiwan. Which were cleaner and nicer looking than some 4 star hotels. I only saw someone at the reception 2 times during my stay. Everyone is different but I prefer to stay in hostels or hotels over airbnb so I can ask the receptionist questions about what to do and where to go and such. In this case this wasn't possible since I only saw someone when checking in and the day before check out. The bed was fine for me and my roommates were nice too. Overall my stay was decent.

Stayed in October 2024

Staff cared

Stayed in December 2024

Staff cared

Stayed in December 2024

None.

Bayhouse is a special hostel beyond people’s stereotypes of hotels near stations. Besides it’s clean , comfortable and inexpensive, what special is its home-like vibe that is caused by the cozy environment and the humanistic and ecological care ideas represented in some details.

Stayed in November 2024

unfortunately, when we arrived no one was there so we could not get any tips for Hualien

the map provided with restaurants, shops and other info was great

Stayed in October 2024

Very clean and good location, close the train station and scooter rentals.

Stayed in October 2024

There's no elevator, so keep in mind you will have to climb the stairs to your floor (3 floors maximum, 1 floor minimum).

Nice lady at reception, very talkative and helpful. She helps you organise what you intend to do in Hualien. Great rooms, comfortable beds and A/C. Shower and toilet in the room is a plus. It's more helpful. It's clean and big. Close to the train/bus station (10 min walking) and to everything to visit in Hualien. Free water, coffee and tea all day.

Stayed in July 2024

the ladder to the bunk bed is painful to climb with bare feet. also I saw a big spider in the hall, and killed it immediately :D I don't know where it came from, the hostel is very clean.

this hostel is clean and has everything you need. the staff is friendly and I had a great time chatting hanging out there while it was raining outside.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing

Convenient location to the train station, nice and clean, friendly receptionist Kara 😃

Stayed in May 2024

Only cold water for shower on the first floor, not sure about too late to shower or what

The price for accommodation is awesome, cozy bed and friendly employe

Stayed in May 2024

Great stay. The staff was so helpful and friendly!!!! Very clean and comfortable.

Stayed in February 2024