Taroko Liwu Hostel Reviews

Hostel is relatively convenient being at the foot of the Taroko Gorge, allows easy access to the trails and scenic spots. Has facilities such as x-box, television and a water dispenser, and even a punching bag and a large barbell at the top floor, which i enjoyed. However the mattresses were 1 cm thick, air-conditioning, washing machine and driers all required extra charges. Coffee and Tea also had extra charges. In essence, it was a relatively cheap hostel, but you get exactly what you pay for.

Closest and cheapest hostel you could get to Taroko. Really nothing to be picky about. The bus might also stop right in front of the hostel if you just ask!

Great location right near park entrance. Note reception closed between 11 and 3 so I had to store my luggage next door until they returned. Very friendly, single room very large and clean.

Positives: a great location within easy walking distance to Taroko National Park and English-speaking staff. Negatives: mattresses are only about 1-inch thick; there are limited restaurant options within walking distance; the common room is pretty sparse and uninviting; there were lots of mosquitos in our room (although the owner quickly responded with an electric bug-repellant that seemed to do the trick). Verdict: if you want to stay near the entrance (and not within), it will suffice.

Like every other reviewer has pointed out, the mattresses are very thin and the shower setup isn't awesome, but I really liked the hostel. Kitchen seemed finished as well, even though I didn't use it myself.

Just meters from Taroko Archway & less than 10 min. walk from Taroko Park HQ. Bus stop for the Taroko shuttle bus alomost right outside the door. 4-bed dorm rooms are very clean; matrasses are extremely thin though (basically a 1cm thick pad). Small lockers in the room, desk & wifi. Lady at desk is friendly although limited English. No real lounge or cooking facilities , but after a dayy of hiking I mainly wanted to shower & sleep anyway. Not much food options nearby

We were there to explore hiking trails. It was a great location to park ourselves while we explored over 3 days. Everything was great, though not much of a community. Atmosphere could be created to encourage more bonding amongst travellers - living area felt like the owner's room, and desks dining tables face the walls? I still couldn't figure out the hot water even on the last day. The great thing that made it up was the service, it was personal and great, especially from the owner's mum.

A youth hostel very good localisation (just at the entrance for the Taroko park). But only one computer and matress very not deap, bed uncofortable.

There's not a whole lot going on at the hostel itself, but it's a very convenient place to stay if you're on your way into/out of Taroko.

Near taroko gorge. It seems from reviews others preferred to be in Hualien but being walking distance from the trails was more important with my short time in the region as opposed to city night-life. Met people from multiple nations who will likely keep in touch with. Staff does not speak much English so make sure you have a good map and get off at the right train station. I personally got lost on the way there.

The Taroko National Park starts here and you can choose to walk up the Gorges or catch the bus wich goes all along the river. Not so many rooms, and group booking will make impossible to stay as a single traveler. Restaurants outside quite expensive, as it is upper in montain. No real kitchen.

This hostel is very convenient if you want to go to the Taroko gorge, which are quite far away from Hualian. But there is absolutely nothing to do around the hostel, only a 7-11 and a basketball field... Hopefully we met some very nice people there. To go to the hostel, you have to catch a bus from Hualian, about every hour, and doesn't work late. You may have to catch a taxi as we did. The hostel is still under construction apparently ? Kitchen is not ready yet, neither is the second floor...

Ken is helpful.