6 Budget-Friendly Hostels in Kaohsiung Near MRT and Night Markets

Kaohsiung was once ranked by travel bible Lonely Planet among the world's 10 most worthwhile cities to visit. If you want to travel without overspending on accommodation, these high-value Kaohsiung hostels are your best bet. Here are six highly-rated hostels that are convenient, affordable and full of design flair.

Jezreel Inn

Located beside Central Park, visible right from Exit 3 of Central Park MRT station, close to Kaohsiung Main Station and the Shinjuejiang shopping district. Offers double rooms and 6- to 8-bed bunk dormitories. Address: 12F, No. 14, Zhongshan 1st Rd, Xinxing District; Tel: 07-2315-020.

SingleInnstation

Just a 5-minute walk from Kaohsiung Main Station, all rooms are private single rooms on gender-separated floors, each equipped with showers and toilets, plus a 24-hour Japanese-style bathhouse (separate men's and women's). Breakfast and late-night snacks included. Address: No. 392, Bade 1st Rd, Xinxing District; Tel: 07-236-3256.

AHIRUYAH Hostel

Run by a Japanese owner who loves Kaohsiung, it attracts many Japanese guests, making it easy to make new friends. A 2-minute walk to the MRT station and just 1 minute to Liuhe Night Market. Address: 5F, No. 158, Liuhe 1st Rd, Xinxing District; Tel: 0963-806-800.

Light Hostel Kaohsiung

Part of the CHANYEE group, with retro-chic style, a spacious lounge and full facilities. Visible right from Exit 9 of Formosa Boulevard MRT station, with dorm, private single and double room options. Address: No. 145, Zhongshan 1st Rd, Xinxing District; Tel: 07-2881-212.

Paper Plane Hostel Kaohsiung

Less than a 1-minute walk from Houyi MRT station, with free kitchen use, unlimited free drinks and hotel-grade bedding. Offers double suites, 2- to 4-person rooms and dorm beds. Address: 10F, No. 287, Bo'ai 1st Rd, Sanmin District; Tel: 0968-500-985.

Fly Inn Hostel

Near Sanduo shopping district, across the road from FE21 Mega and Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, a 10-minute walk to the all-night Xingzhong Night Market, and just a 10-minute drive to Glory Pier and Pier-2 Art Center. Address: B1, No. 2-4, Renyi St, Lingya District; Tel: 0906-776-511.