Budget Hostels from S$40

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for exploring. You’ll find local tours and more activities to enjoy while you’re here.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few forms, but all of them have a few qualities in common, including budget prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

Based on our customers’ reviews, these Tainan hostels have the best ratings: CaoJi Book inn Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Chihkan Tower and National Cheng Kung University. Property features include free WiFi, a rooftop terrace and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms. Oinn Hotel & Hostel Tainan - Located within a 20-minute walk of Tainan Flowers Night Market. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and an arcade/games room. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. A-Shin Tainan Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Chihkan Tower and National Cheng Kung University. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and a lift. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Fuqi Hostel - Heping - Located within a 20-minute walk of Chihkan Tower. Property features include free WiFi, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. Oldmancaptain Hostel - 2-minute walk from Tainan Station for easy access to public transport. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers.

If you’re looking for an affordable place to stay in Tainan, one of Expedia’s 40 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 20°C. The rainiest months in Tainan are August, June, May and July, with each month seeing an average of 418 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might like to explore these things around Tainan. Get out into nature with places such as Coral Lake, Meiling Scenic Area and Guanziling Hot Springs. Cultural attractions include National Museum of Taiwan History, Tainan City Art Museum II and Ten Drum Culture Village. Visit landmarks such as Xinhua Old Street, Chihkan Tower and Fort Provintia.

Keep this information about transit options in Tainan in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Tainan (TNN), 19.2 mi (30.9 km) away. An alternative is Chiayi (CYI), located 20 mi (32.2 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. To check out more of the area, catch a train at Tainan Balin Station, Tainan Longtian Station or Tainan Shanhua Station.