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Reviews of 都蘭朋友家 Dulan Friends Hostel

No. 225-6, Dulan Village, 959 Donghe, Taiwan

#1 of 33 hotels in Donghe

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 38 hostel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, and the host is very friendly! Best hostel experience so far

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Brilliant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hosts were nice and responsive. The place is clean and tidy. Like the rooftop area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super cute hostel with amazing owners. Close to the beach. Surf school also near by. Very chill atmosphere and also nice to meet people

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything and everyone

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Worth coming back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Laid-back hostel vibes. It literally feels like crashing at a friend's place and worrying about nothing.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    10
    homey hostel with great vibe close to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the best hostel experiences I’ve had! The hostel is very cozy and clean with lots of nice spots to hang out. And the people were really nice! I felt very welcome and comfortable right away. Definitely recommend staying here.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location between beach and main street is quiet and ideal. The hostel was clean, tidy and homely and I did like the rooftop hammock especially after sunset when it was breezy and cool. The hosts, Lucy and Buggy were very warm and welcoming and made me feel at home and answered any questions I may have had about Dulan and beyond and I can see how Dulan would be an easy place to relax for a week, month, whatever. Thanks Lucy and Buggy.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    9.0
    Lovey stay in Dulan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Amazing atmosphere, the people managing the hostel are really nice and chill. Staying there was very relaxing. The location is perfect just 10 minutes walk or 5 minutes bike from the beach and minutes away from food and coffee options.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was quite hard, which is not unusual for Taiwan. But it was not that comfortable. The lack of space makes it understandable, but it was still not great to have one side of the bed against a wall. The only place to sit in the room, other than the bed, is a pouf or cushion type thing on the floor. I think there is enough space for a small sofa or two armchairs. I have a bad knee and getting down on the floor and back up again is a struggle. The walls of the rooms are quite thin, so we felt a slight lack of privacy. Luckily our fellow guests were very courteous and quiet. The hostel is right by a T-intersection, and the side of the building where the rooms are is RIGHT next to the road, which meant passing vehicles sounded like they were right next to us, especially if the window was open. The rubbish collection truck's music was exceptionally loud and annoying to us. The kitchen sink has seen (and smelled) better days and could do with getting a makeover.

    The owners were super welcoming and friendly and spoke perfect English. They were very helpful, too, in giving us info about the town and were we could eat, when to catch the bus back to Taitung, etc. Laundry service available upon request, and very cheap. We loved the laid-back vibe of the place. We also liked that it was cleaner and less scruffy than the other hostels in the town, without it losing its relaxed atmosphere. The room was more spacious than it seemed in the photos, and the high ceiling added to that feeling of spaciousness. It also had a little private balcony with chairs where we could sit and relax. The little yard at the back of the hostel was very cute - it was lovely to sit under the big tree and fairy lights at night. The only thing missing was a few more comfortable chairs to lounge in (there's only one of those, on the deck, plus some spindly wooden folding chairs). The shower was amazing! Everything was spotlessly clean and tidy, including the bathrooms, which was great since they were shared by all. A few friendly neighbourhood pets came to say hello once or twice. The hostel is within walking distance from everything you'd need - restaurants, convenience stores, shops, bus stop. But it's not directly on the busy and noisy main road, like most of the other hostels in town. And a 10 minute walk from the beach.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    10
    one of the nicest hostels I've ever stayed in
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    beautiful rooftop, very nice host, extremely clean

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    10
    great place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the host are really nice!! the location is perfect, close to the beach, mountains and ‘centre’. great view from the rooftop terrace.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lucy gave me plenty of local tips and information :)I enjoyed the peaceful and slow days in Dulan!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hosts were amazing and very friendly. It really felt like a family, and all the guests talked and ate together in the living room. The beds were VERY comfortable! Well worth the price for sure!!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is perfectly located in dulan. Close to a bus stop, the beach and restaurants. The facilities are very clean and easy to use. The best thing about the hostel are the owners. They are very welcoming and kind people. Always ready to help when you have questions. Would love to stay again!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Welcoming host , willing to have a chat and some explanation about area (speaks good English - helpful if you cannot speak mandarin) . Cool paintings on the walls painted by Candy Bird (famous Taiwanese graffiti artist) that's why I chose this hostel to have photos with the paintings :)

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was super friendly and the general atmosphere in the hostel was really pleasant. There's plenty of comfortable corners to enjoy a chill evening hanging out with other guests. The location is just perfect: close to the coast, at the same time right next to the main street where there's shops and restaurants, but also not directly on it, so it's also very peaceful.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lucy and Buggy were excellent hosts with lots of great recommendations on things to do in the area

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice little hostel just off the main street in Dulan. The owners are extremely kind and the place is kept very clean. Facilities are absolutely fine for the price and they have a nice roof terrace.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2022

    9.0
    10/10 experience
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there’s not much to complain about this place.

    extremely friendly staff, clean and comes with a cozy backyard AND a fabulous rooftop.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super friendly hosts, excellent vibes, home-like. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2022

    10
    Thanks for the hospitality, and wish to stay there very soon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If there could be a bigger sign of the house on the corner and it will be perfect.

    The young couple hosts are very nice and helpful for everything you ask for.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2022

    10
    Cosy home away from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hosts are friendly and very helpful with local information. The rooftop is great.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2022

    10
    Friendliest hostel I ever stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly Staff

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Super friendly and welcoming, clean, very comfortable social areas, good location (far enough from the main road to be calm, close enough to get your food from the main road in 2 minutes and walk to the beach in 5 minutes). Perfect

    Stayed in February 2022

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