Hostel Hualien County, Taiwan

5.0
(35 reviews)35

Live Like a Local in East Taiwan and explore Hidden Gems!

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
33 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals
30 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

18h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Tour Guide
Organize and lead tours around the city.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
3 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Stay with us, experience Taiwan like a local, and discover hidden gems you won’t find in any travel book! We’ll take you around the east side of Taiwan, show you secret spots, and introduce you to the real heartbeat of the city. In exchange, we need awesome people to be responsible for maintaining a clean and welcoming environment.Whether it’s storytelling, hosting meetups, or engaging with guests Come join us for an unforgettable adventure!

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Requirements

  • Beginner Chinese or Fluent English
  • Between 20 and 65 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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35 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 33 Meeting international travelers
  • 30 Meeting locals
  • 28 Immersing in the local culture
  • 18 Get in touch with nature
  • 11 Practicing English
  • 9 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 11 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 8 5. Gender equality
  • 5 4. Quality education
  • 3 12. Responsible consumption and production
Nicholas

Australia

5

My three weeks at the hostel were my first volunteering experience, and I really don't think could have had a better first stay. The team at the hostel run a cosy, wholesome hostel, but are also professional and have figured out a great workflow for the volunteers. The tasks will never take more than 3 hours, and very often I finished within 1.5hrs, which left plenty of time to explore Hualien. 😁 My only note to other volunteers is that the six-day week makes it a little hard to plan to go to other cities on off days, but I found there was plenty to do in Hualien in my three weeks there.

about 2 months ago

Magdalene

Malaysia

5

Very chill and sustainable place to take a break during a long, long travel! 🥹✨ I really appreciated how Una was always trying to help us get around, letting us know about local events, activities, and things happening nearby. She was super kind, friendly, and always willing to share. It was such a nice experience staying here — a perfect place to slow down, relax, meet people, and enjoy Hualien at a slower pace. 💛 And ♡ to all the friends I met here! You guys are all so cute and lovely!! 🥹💗

2 months ago

Lorenzo

Italy

5

Very welcoming host, flexible hours, simple work. Incredibly beautiful nature, Hualien is a marvelous piece of an amazing country that I ended up loving after just three weeks

3 months ago

Dione

New Zealand

5

I spent 4 weeks at the hostel and had the best time thanks to Una, Aga, Nicole, Xiaohei, and Tao! They showed me around their fav spots in Hualien, shared their knowledge of Taiwan, and even let me use their phone number for some tricky admin. The hostel is lovely, with 3 upper levels of rooms and a ground-floor cafe run by Nicole. Daily cleaning tasks are straightforward and go by fast with a good playlist. I even did some design work which was fun! I'm so grateful to have been a part of this amazing team and will miss staying here <3

4 months ago

Claire

Australia

5

Thank you Una, Aga and family for a beautiful experience 🫶 I was warmly welcomed into their family run hostel and immediately felt at home. Una was a kind host and invited me for many shared meals and even to play badminton with her friends and family. Tao took me on several roadtrips and showed me some of his favourite “hidden spots” in Hualien! The work at the hostel is simple and the hours are respected.
Hualien is a cool city- especially if you like nature and good coffee! Thank you for such a positive first Worldpackers experience! 🫶

5 months ago

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