Reviews of Welcome Hostel

The hostel is very dusty due to long periods of unoccupied stays. It's was affected by the earthquake and has cracks in the walls. The first floor of the hostel that used to be a cafe and shop has closed permanently, leaving only messy items. However, the staff are very attentive and speak good English but they are not with you 24 hours a day, in case of emergency, you have to help yourself. The pins in Google Maps do not match the pins and many places have the same name, making it difficult to get lost. If you have a choice, please stay elsewhere.

Everything except Staff.

Second stay here. A nice hostel for those who are travelling on a budget. The location is really great that the night market is literally a stone's throw away and it only takes a 10-minute's walk to the seaside promenade. Walking from TRA Hualien station to this hostel takes around 35 minutes on foot but it would be an interesting walking tour for historically minded travellers, as this will take you through the heart of Hualien city where you see modern, cold war buildings or even much older ones from the Japnese era. Plenty of space beside the bunker bed for your luggage is a huge plus. Camping lanterns add a touch of coziness and sense of bushcraft. Can't recommend it more.

This hostel has seen its better days that many "free bikes" parked at the front doors are actually no longer roadworthy. Would be awesome if the bikes are properly repaired and the the public areas on the ground level a bit tidier.

The common area is so cute and full of character, the rooms are well designed and very comfortable. There’s a big shelf next to the bed, and a very decent sized locker. The free bike was awesome!!

The bathroom and dorm were not cleaned during my whole stay (6 days)

Very convenient location, around 5 min walk from the night market and close to a bus stop goes to the train station.

the sinks in the female bathroom might needs some scrubbing. perhaps not as many females residents have been around so the bathroom was a bit un cared for.

great location overall pretty good

room could have been a bit cleaner, lots of hair on the floor that didn't get cleaned

The place which Google map indicates and the actual place is a little different. So I had a little difficulty to find the hostel.

Really great location, and it felt very comfortable. Bed was comfy, with space for personal things next to it which is very convenient.

Each bed has its own closet/ cupboard with a sliding door to lock your stuff behind. The eating space was cosy. I enjoyed my time writing and watching the people walk by. Also, free bike use and so close to the largest night market. haha, and free snacks!!!

The walls are a little thin but not any worse than other hostels

Lovely place- they bus stop close by. Night market 10mins away. Couple of 7/11 which are all in a walkable distance as well

It's located at the center of the City,10 minutes walk to the Night Market and there's a lot of shop and restaurants nearby..

the location is best! Near by the bus stop and some hot spots!

nothing.

Great location, close to the night market, easy check-in

Location was quiet, central to shopping, Dongdamen market, and eateries.

Kitchen was full of more stuff, tchotchkes, and dust, that limited kitchen use. Main entry to building was overwhelmingly full of bikes and stuff. Not a good first impression.

Near the night market and not far from the rocky beach. Free coffe and tea.

The first floor and the stairway to the 3rd floor look very messy

The location of the hostel was good and the bed in the dormitory was comfortable as well as well partitioned for privacy.

The hostel was really untidy, especially the reception area, there was mess everywhere. Also there was no one at reception in the morning of checkout I eventually managed to text someone but it wasn’t clear.