Ahiruyah Guesthouse

Ahiruyah is situated near a lot of the essential stuff - the Liouhe night market, the Formosa MRT station (and the Dome of Light), breakfast store across the street, PX Mart where we can buy groceries to bring home, and a 7/11 on the ground floor. As for the entire hotel experience, I could say that it was a pleasant stay. I read somewhere that the receptionists were poker-faced, but that was not the case in my experience. They were very smiling and helpful, they would recommend places to see and things to do if you ask them. Ann and Julianne, the two receptionists who I met during my stay, would encourage me to explore more of Kaohsiung and they were nice no matter how loud guests sometimes get.

Location: very close to the metro. Easy to get around town. Lots of night markets and restaurants around the area and by metro. Great breakfast and bubble tea stores around the block. Ambience: Good vibes!! Lots of people there from the West/English fluent. It had a really good vibe for hanging out in the hostel (AC inside the lounge area). Met some good friends. Cleanliness: 10/10 Note that the mattresses have bedbug-suspicious stains. However, the staff told me they do treatment cleanings every 2 weeks. Furthermore, nobody has reported bedbugs and I met two people who have been staying at that hostel (digital nomads) for 9+ months. They wouldn't have stayed at the hostel for 9+ months if there were bedbugs. So rest assured it's very clean. Facilities: The lockers were okay. They were small and could only fit valuables, not a suitcase carry-on or Herschel backpack. It's only big enough to hold a big bowl of noodles. However, no one stole anything and I can confidently say that the hostel is pretty safe.

This is my second time staying at Ahiruyah, and I’m even more impressed than before! The hostel is exceptionally clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. The common area strikes the perfect balance—it’s a great place to socialize, yet there are also cozy spots to relax with a book or enjoy a movie in peace. The location is fantastic, just a short walk from the train station, with plenty of transportation options to explore Kaohsiung easily. I’m already looking forward to returning one day!

Lounge, kitchen and common areas are super comfy. It's all extremely clean and well mantained. People at the front desk make a real effort to make themselves useful and be helpful. Quiet and peaceful, ideal for a good rest. Good pillows, beds are big and comfortable enough. Showers are designed so the water doesn't flood the whole bathroom. Strong stream of hot water. Comfy couches everywhere in the common areas. Free water, tea and coffee. Towel is provided. Location couldn't be more central, really close to Formosa Boulevard MRT station.

Looks even better in real life than on the pictures! Convenient location 5min away from a metro station and 1 stop away from train station. Comfortable beds, very well equipped and super clean.