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title: "Encounter Hostel, Hualien: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Encounter Hostel in Hualien: rated 8.6 by guests, 2.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★★
# Encounter Hostel

Zhuxue Village, Hualien, Taiwan

8.6 ·  Very good 80 reviews ·  #359 #359 of 469 in Hualien ·  7.3 Location score
## About Encounter Hostel

Encounter Hostel is a guesthouse in Zhuxue Village, Hualien, Taiwan. It holds a 2.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 80 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 570 m from the centre of Hualien. The nearest beach is 1.4 km away. The nearest airport, Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN), is 6.1 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 4

- **Floors:** 4

- **Opened:** 2013

- **Last renovated:** 2014

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 25

No.1-1, Ln. 169, Zhongzheng Rd.

## How Encounter Hostel scores

Better rated than 21% of hotels in Hualien

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **7.3**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **5.4**
-   Public transport **6.6**

Hualien average

## Amenities

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **82**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **143**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">田浦車站</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">780 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hualien</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">570 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   花蓮市立圖書館樂齡分館350 m
-   長春祠790 m
-   花蓮創意文化園區810 m
-   花蓮虹鼎水族（原葳彩水族館）960 m
-   美石工坊1.0 km
-   南埔十街動物園1.1 km

## Encounter Hostel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Encounter Hostel. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by minsu. Taxi and car hire offerings at the minsu simplify arranging your excursions, explorations, and additional activities in Hualien. Reception services such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the minsu's ticket service and tours. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Encounter Hostel, as the minsu's laundromat and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. The minsu maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Encounter Hostel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the minsu offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. At Encounter Hostel, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests at the minsu can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of bottled water can be found. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Visitors who enjoy preparing their own culinary delights will appreciate the presence of an on-site BBQ facilities and shared kitchen at this location.

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## Questions about Encounter Hostel

### How do guests rate Encounter Hostel?

Encounter Hostel has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 80 reviews, which is better than 21% of rated hotels in Hualien.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Encounter Hostel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### How far is Encounter Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN), is 6.1 km away in a straight line.

### Is Encounter Hostel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.4 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Encounter Hostel have?

Encounter Hostel has 4 rooms on 4 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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