Reviews of Hualien Bird's House Hostel
No. 5, Guomin 5th Street, Hualien City, 970 Hualien City, Taiwan
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Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewlocation and price
there was an older man in the room who was making loud phone calls in the middle of the night, then snoring really loud the rest of it. The pictures online don't look like what the facility looks like.
Reviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation just a short walk from the train station
Downstairs there is a private family space that you need to pass every time you go to the hostel part. There are also infants/small kids. It's not very comfortable at the hostel. The place was clean in general, i haven't seen any insects or bed bugs but I felt many itchy bites in the morning.
Reviewed: 31 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWifi is strong, bathroom and toilet is clean. Bed was comfortable. Location is good.
Cannot say anything bad. I could stay there again
Reviewed: 17 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
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Verified reviewReviewed: 27 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe family -run hostel was very home -like and warm environment, yet private and quiet during our stay. The owners spoke little English and we don't have any Mandarin, but they were friendly and welcoming. We were upgraded to a room with two beds when the owner noted our ages!! The shared bathroom areas and common stairwell and kitchen were kept immaculately clean. There's free tea and coffee and some snacks. We felt comfortable chatting to other travellers in the common area. Excellent location near the station and main road for buses, yet quiet for sleeping. Incredibly good value and highly recommended for budget travel.
Our only problem was that us oldies needed a little more floorspace and furniture for our bags etc. However we appreciated the upgrade to a two- bed room. Thanks to the management for an enjoyable stay.
Reviewed: 22 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewThe hostel is relative near to many establishments, such as motorcycle rental and train station. They also have a free WiFi and the staff are accommodating.
Reviewed: 10 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewWonderful stay at this charming family run hostel. Easy to check, Howard is happy friendly and helpful to the travellers. Very good experience. Thank you
Reviewed: 28 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewComfortable room, clean bath, Free bicycle👍👍 People is nice.
Not so quiet but OK
Reviewed: 14 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewThe location is pretty unbeatable. Walking distance from the train station.
The shared bathrooms are a little dated and not very clean.
Reviewed: 20 October 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 29 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewClose to train and bus station, free use of bikes, quiet
Small roooms
Reviewed: 27 September 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 September 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewExcellent location, a few minutes walk from the train station. They also provide free bicycles. We got a double room with strong AC
Narrow stairs, difficult to climb up with big luggage
Reviewed: 31 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 27 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewThe host’s attitude is nice. The hostel is near Hualien station not too far.
They didn't provide towels. Btw, if you want to have a free Toothbrush, you need to tell to the host. They didn’t prepare and put it in the room in advance. This is my first time having this kind of experience!
Reviewed: 1 July 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewQuite close to Hualien station. Helpful staff.
Had a double bunk. Lighting in the room was not good- only a single wall light. A pin number is needed to get through the front door, so if you have not contacted them and no one is there there is a potential problem.
Reviewed: 11 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
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