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Reviews of Cao Ji Book Inn Hostel

No. 71, Nanmen Road, West Central District, 70049 Tainan, Taiwan

#1 of 123 hotels in Tainan

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Review score

Based on 155 hostel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed the stay and the lady boss was so nice to wait for me when my flight was slightly delayed, and she
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was great!

    The venue is strategically located near to all the museums and Confucius temple! And the toilet was air conditioned too with all the necessary toiletries. The staff were very nice and helpful too!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    My sweet memories at Tainan, a trip to remember for life time❤️❤️❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Safety and convenience ❤️❤️❤️

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Friendly staff, clean rooms, convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was not very lively, since there were (almost) no other guests. But that is of course not the hostel's fault.

    The location was very convenient, the hostel was clean and the staff was incredibly welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Bed was comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lotsa of books and plenty of area to rest and mingle with fellow travelers.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    The best hostel I've ever stayed at
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing!

    This hostel was absolutely amazing: decor, service, beds, cleanliness, noise-level. Everything was just perfect! Since the weather was extremely hot on one of the days, I spent an afternoon in the common area leisurely reading the many books available. The common areas are so conducive to quiet reading, writing and reflecting. There's also free coffee and tea. One book in particular caught my attention: the novel "Castle" by Kafka. I really wanted to purchase it and asked the owner how much it costs. To my surprise, she said she will gift it to me for free! That made my day. Moreover, there is also an awesome patio and kitchen for hanging out with friends! Lastly, I stayed in the female dorm building, which was super nice. Granted when I was there, there weren't many other travelers, so it was relatively quiet. I loved my little pod and thought I had a good amount of privacy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Comfy, staff friendly, charateristic place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything this place had to offer. The bathroom for the ladies was like a spa. Perfect for travellers!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really a good place to put your (dry) stuff in the shows cabins.

    Overall very nice, particularly noteworthy: comfy bed, spacious lockers, great location, super friendly staff, roof terrace with a little bit of view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    I had a good time staying there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many stairs

    It’s very modern with lots of books in the building which is good to start a day with reading.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Comfortable!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hope the staff can be more polite and friendly.

    They don't offer breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

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

    Everything was perfect, really confortable and quiet ! It feels like I was in my own room alone. The bed space is not small at all. The bathroom is really clean and have many facilities. I really recommend it! The location is also really good!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    Really great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bookcases give the hostel a very special atmosphere and it’s really cosy. It’s located well for walking to all the sights. I was worried, that it might be too loud with so many beds in the female dormitory, but was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was. The bed-bunks felt very private with the curtain drawn. The shower and bathroom facilities are on a different floor than the beds and were so you don’t hear people having showers and it’s really clean with a lot of good products offered for free. Of the five places I stayed in in Taiwan so far it’s been the best one

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Great unique stay, close to Confucius temple
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really enjoyed my stay at the beautiful hostel in West District Tainan Very clean, very unique interior and helpful staff. Definitely recommended!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    The absolute BEST hostel I have ever been to: mesmerizing, clean, modern and cool !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Literally 10/10

    This is by far THE BEST hostel I have ever been at. Everything is literally perfect and it has a high end feel to it. Not only is the design so cool (feeling like a stepped into a Harry Potter house), it is extremely spacious, clean and comfortable. The personnel went beyond to make my stay comfortable, one saw that I struggled to put away my large backpack so she immediately moved me to a bed where I had space to put my backpack away safely. Moreover the amenities are beyond anything. The bathrooms are not only clean but there is high end shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, body lotion and even skincare products. The lounge areas are huge, modern, clean and have everything you need as well as snacks and drinks. The people working there are so friendly and helpful. The rules are good and clear. Overall this was mesmerising. This hostel should have a 10/10. I will come back for sure cause I slept so good and the location was perfect on top of that. Thank you.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    my first hostel stay and was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -none, overall is nice

    -location is perfect, there’s shuttle bus from Tainan HSR station to the hostel (Confucius Temple) -there’s coffee machine and biscuit in common area -I stayed 1 night in female dormitory room, the bedding, shower and toilet are very clean. There are facial and body care products for use, also hair dryer. -interior deco is unique but also cozy, surrounded by plenty of books

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This has to be one of the quirkiest and best run hostels in the world! A former book shop, sleep amongst the book shelves. So many lovely toiletries to help yourself and hot drinks too. Marvin and his 2 female colleagues go out of their way to help you with information on the city and where to find your next tasty meal.Plenty of different areas to hang out from spacious kitchen to balcony and library.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lock cubbies were difficult to use.

    Soaps, common area, coffee machine, staff, atmosphere, bed, lamp, hangers, smell.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Awesome and feel shock.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When I checked out early in the morning, I sat at the counter to chat with my friend. The three seats in front of the counter were already occupied. I sat on the counter seat until the employee came to work at 10 o'clock. She saw me and asked me why you were sitting there. I was shocked. When I checked in yesterday, the staff explained that they wanted us to check in in a casual manner. I felt guilty as if I had infringed on their counter. But when I actually sat in front of the counter, the staff behaved in a casual manner yesterday. I can sit wherever I want. I was really shocked when I suddenly asked why I was sitting there.

    It’s a unique B&B. It’s amazing at first glance. The location is quite good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

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

    This place is perfect! Not only because of all the books, but it's also very clean with friendly staff and some hygienic products, free tea and crackers, and a water dispenser. The bed spaces are really big for a dorm (and offer great privacy) and very stable, so you don't get disturbed by other people moving around. Each bed has a big locker for luggage. The location is perfect too, 15 walking minutes from the main station and right around all corners, you can find great places to eat. I would definitely book it again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    10
    Way exceeded my expectations. Will visit again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Female Only Twin Room with Bunk Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. The room is a bit chilly both during the day and at night, so you have to put on your coat after getting out of bed, which may not be convenient. 2. You have to pass many other people’s bunkers to reach the social area, so I avoided going there being afraid of bothering other people.

    1.The shared shower plus toilet in the female only area is always clean and smells fresh. Some of the toilet seats are even equipped with washlet function, which is amazing. The shampoo and body soap provided also smell good. They even provide some basic skin care product and also good quality. 2.The bed and blanket are comfortable, and the books provided in the room are interesting. Though most walls are made of wood, I don’t hear much noise and always sleep well. 3. The staff are all very kind, informative and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

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

    Nothing

    Beautiful hostel, very clean, nice staff, good location. I would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    9.0
    Great!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Female Only Twin Room with Bunk Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    do not have unpleasantness

    the toilet facilities is good, provide toner, facial wash bath soap conditional, make up removal, cotton butt, cotton wool and it is super clean. the common areas for eating upstairs is nice n comfortable it has all you needa. friendly staff. ur side where we sleep n shower only allow female feel so safe.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

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

    Environment, atmosphere, friendly service

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was very attentive and friendly, it was possible to store luggage on arrival and departure day. The facilities were clean and the common areas comfortable. Great atmosphere for book enthusiasts.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    Slept like a log on both nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No need to improve.

    Location was excellent ten minutes walk from the train station.

    Stayed in November 2023

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