Nice Hostel
by the TopOfHotel team
Nice Hostel is the highest-rated stay in the piece at 9.8 — spotless, self check-in, in the heart of the old town, and the cheapest bed of the bunch.
Nice Hostel is the highest-rated stay in the piece at 9.8 — spotless, self check-in, in the heart of the old town, and the cheapest bed of the bunch.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
A dorm bed runs about $19 a night (NT$580), the cheapest price in this article. The beds are spotless, with privacy curtains, a power outlet and a reading light at each one, and a locker for your things. There are also private rooms for travelers who want more space and quiet, and they still come in well under hotel rates. The detail that lands hardest is the cleanliness — the beds, the floors, and the shared bathrooms are all looked after better than you would expect from a hostel.
Food and amenities
This is a basic, budget-style place. There is a common area to sit and hang out, Wi-Fi that actually works, and clean shared bathrooms. There is no hotel-style breakfast and no full service — but the old-town location puts breakfast and local food a short walk out the door. The mood is quiet and calm, which suits travelers who mainly want a clean place to sleep and a base to head out from.
Location and getting there
Location is the clear strength. The hostel sits in the heart of the old town on Qiming St, close to Chenghuang Temple and a short walk from Tianhou Temple, the Central Old Street shopping lanes, and the local food stalls. Magong harbour is only a few minutes on foot, which makes island-hopping boats easy to reach. The airport is about 12-15 minutes by car, and a rented scooter is the easiest way to get around the rest of the island.
Things to know before booking
Set your expectations to hostel level. Facilities are basic, with no full hotel services and no in-house breakfast. Check-in is self-service — the hostel emails entry instructions in advance, and there is no reception staffed around the clock, so you handle the steps yourself. If you take a dorm bed you will be sharing the common space and bathrooms with other guests. And because the 9.8 rating draws a crowd, rooms book out fast in high season, so reserve well ahead.
Our take
Nice Hostel is the pick for backpackers, solo travelers, and anyone on a tight budget who wants the cheapest old-town base on the island. It scores 9.0/10, and the cleanliness behind that 9.8 guest rating is exactly what makes it stand out. If you are fine with a hostel stay and want to save as much as possible without giving up a clean room, this is the closing choice we recommend without reservation.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Guest rating of about 9.8 from real reviews — the highest of any stay we picked for Penghu.
- Cleanliness is the thing guests praise most: beds, floors, and the shared bathrooms are all kept up better than you would expect from a hostel.
- Dorm beds start at roughly $19 a night, the cheapest price in this article, and private rooms still come in well under hotel rates.
- Right in the heart of the old town on Qiming St, close to Chenghuang Temple and a short walk from Magong harbour.
- Both shared dorms and private rooms, so you can trade off budget against privacy.
- It is a hostel — facilities are basic and there are no full hotel services or in-house breakfast.
- Check-in is self-service: the hostel sends entry instructions in advance, but there is no staffed reception around the clock, so you follow the steps yourself.
- Dorm guests share the common space and bathrooms with other travelers.
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Insider Tips
- Read the self-check-in instructions the hostel emails ahead of time carefully — getting in goes smoothly once you do.
- Book a private room if you want privacy; it is still far cheaper than a hotel.
- The old-town location means breakfast spots, local food, and the harbour are all an easy walk away.
- Book well ahead — the 9.8 rating means it fills fast in high season.