Owl Hostel is a really cute place with a friendly and modern feel and great amenities. We enjoyed the common areas - the rooftop patio had a great view of the Sun Moon Lake sunset. Check-in and check-out were straightforward! We really appreciated the friendly staff.

Stayed in August 2025

Coolest/nicest hostel I’ve ever stayed at.

Stayed in July 2025

I love the cleanliness and quietness of the facility.

Stayed in June 2025

The concept of capsule bunks, which were very good in size, and big lockers. The reception lady was very helpful.

Stayed in June 2025

The sheets were a bit itchy. They made my skin react a bit, but it might not be a problem for everyone.

Really nice area to stay. A lot of great spaces throughout the hostel to chill and relax after everything closes in the town. Close to port and one of the bus stops too.

Stayed in May 2025

No parking lot. There was a free parking lot which was pointed out at check in. Having that parking location in the photos would have been helpful so we could have just parked there on arrival.

Comfortable beds! Convenient location.

Stayed in April 2025

If I had to pick, I'd want the room's lighting to be adjustable.

Well maintained facilities.

Stayed in April 2025

I literally loved Everything! Great modern hostel with all you need, amazing staff, perfectly clean! I’d love to stay longer! Thank you for everything

Stayed in April 2025

All great!

Super clean, very silent. Nice rooftop where you can spend the night when everything else is close (from 7pm on). Very friendly, free coffee, you find all you need (hairdryer, shampoo and co, laundry) and you also can buy / rent stuff like towels, toothbrushes, shaver for a very low price. The location is perfect (ita Thao is also way better to stay then shuishe in my opinion).

Stayed in April 2025

There was some miscommunication regarding ferry and bus times. We planned to go to Alishan and went to take a ferry but the times we were told weren’t accurate to the actual timetable so we had to call a taxi last minute. The ferry doesn’t start until 8:30 so it was too late for our 8am bus to Alishan.

Good location, clean and comfortable.

Stayed in March 2025

The dorms were like private pods, I didn't hear anything from others and it felt like I had my own room, that was great! Enough space for luggage in there too! The shower and toilet facilities were great too, with fancy toilet! Location wise it is nicely located close to the lake and the bus stop. Sadly the food shops are a little more expansive then in bigger cities and they close early (around 7.30pm). Nice common areas, but still not social at all.

Stayed in April 2025

Nice, friendly place. Very clean. Surprisingly quiet.

Stayed in March 2025

Warm welcome and take initiative to help me to get my cough medicine. I can't get it around the area.

Stayed in March 2025

I enjoyed my stay a lot and would definetely book again

Stayed in March 2025

Super spacious and lockable capsule. Best I've ever had.

Stayed in March 2025

Will likely recommend this place to my friends

Stayed in March 2025

The pods are spacious and comfortable. Also bonus points for providing a good low-light as well as a bright light in the pod, for if you want to read a bit in comfort before falling asleep. Toilets are fancy japanese style, showers are clean. Nice rooftop, and a great lobby area. Super nice hostel which feels like a boutique hotel. Excellent for solo travelers.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

First of all, the staff is extremely friendly and kind, which makes your stay perfect. The hostel is cozy, and they have a wonderful terrace on the roof. I also left my AirPods case at the hotel, and they contacted me to let me know that someone had found it. They even offered to send it to me in Tainan, but I decided to go back and pick it up. I really appreciated their help! 😇

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Price, location, comfort, lockers

Stayed in December 2024

It was perfect

Very good, good privacy. Clean.

Stayed in January 2025

Would like to have more kitchen towels for washing in kitchen. There was only one and the same for all of my stay (feels little bit unhygienic). - Other guests sometimes made so big mess at night, that I had to clean up the toilet so I can use it. Same with sink where they left hair and stuff. I understand staff haven't been able to do anything with that (there is not any night shift), but have to write it cuz it was part of my experience. So be prepared that you will maybe catch some neighbor's who don't clean after themselves too. - There was nothing to take for stomach problems in hostel first aid kit. There is also not real pharmacy all over the lake so I recommend everyone reading this take their own stuff. ... Trough all of little inconveniences which are mostly easy to improve (like change once in while towel in kitchen and buying more stuff into first aid kit). Biggest problem like with most of other hostels can be other guests but that's not in power of host so.

+Clean rooms, sheets and everything. Everyday is all space well and properly cleaned. +Shampoo, body gel and laundry detergent for free. +Capsule for one person are really big for enough stuff and bed really comfy. +Location is super close to main street and bus stop. +Really comfy lobby, kitchen and rooftop area (with really good view). There is just so much place to hang out all over the hostel it's really nice. +Amazing customer service (staff answered most of my questions and was open to always help+smiling) +Free coffee, water and tea. ... Overall really enjoyed my stay in this hostel and really recommend. It's really good place to be in. Just improve little details and it would be perfect.

Stayed in January 2025

I had an upper pod, and getting up and down the ladder with my gear bag in one hand felt a tiny bit sketchy, but it was fine!

Really nice and simple lockable pods. Cleanest hostel I’ve ever stayed in. I arrived by bicycle and was able to store my bike indoors. The dormitory was super quiet and I was almost able to stand up fully in my pod. Towel rental available.

Stayed in December 2024

The bathroom floor (shared with others on the floor) got wet in the evening and the pool of water in front of the sink was not ideal, but was cleaned up in the morning. (I'm not sure people know there are towels available?!) In general though I think this is a great, in-expensive option in the much cuter town (Ita Thao) in Sun Moon Lake.

This was a solid capsule-style hostel. The best part is the staff, they are so helpful and knowledgable (helping me figure out the shuttle.) Sun Moon Lake can feel very touristy, but this space has a very nice, warm feeling. I did not shower here (lol) but they do rent towels, which I still used. The communal fridge and kitchen is helpful too, but does get a little crowded. It feels more community-driven than some of the big hotel spaces.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing!

Cozy! Spacious! Clean!

Stayed in December 2024