A Hostel close to train station

Dumbo Hostel is more than just a place to sleep—it's a cozy, social space where travelers from all over the world connect, share stories, and feel at home. We’re located just a 3–5 minute walk from Hualien Train Station, making it a perfect base to explore the beauty of Taiwan’s east coast.

If you love being part of a community, meeting people from different backgrounds, and helping maintain a clean, welcoming space, Dumbo is the place for you!

We’re a small, traveler-run hostel with a big heart, co-managed by Phoebe and Jeremy—brother and sister who believe that hostels should feel like home. Our team is passionate about culture exchange, local life, and creating a space where guests and volunteers feel welcomed and included. As managers, we're laid-back but responsible—we give clear expectations, and we trust you to work independently and with care. Volunteers are treated with kindness and respect. We value your experience as much as our guests’, and we love sharing stories, snacks, or a laugh together—whether it's over breakfast, evening tea, or just while playing with our hostel cat. We believe that volunteering should be meaningful but also fun. You'll be supported, appreciated, and have plenty of time to explore all the beauty that Hualien has to offer .

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This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

Reviews

5.0
(31 reviews)31

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

United States

5

The hosts, Phoebe and Jeremy are so sweet and always made an effort to make sure I enjoyed my time there. I also got a chance to meet and talk to the guests who stayed, whether it was watching movies/playing games at the hostel, or going out to eat! I’ll miss being here 😊😊

9 days ago

France

5

I had a great time at the Dumbo Hostel! The tasks are light and easy, there's a nice breakfast provided in the morning and the hostel itself has a nice vibe, with a chill common area where it is easy to get to know the other helpers or guests. Great place to spend some time in Hualien! Thank you Phoebe and Jeremy! :)

20 days ago

France

5

It was our first time as a volunteers and it was a really great experience ! Phoebe and her brother were nice. The tasks were easy to do and doesn't require a lot of time and energy. You will have a lot of free time for discover the beauty of Hualien. :)

24 days ago

Germany

5

Phoebe and Jeremy are very kind and chill hosts. All the tasks are very clear and you never work longer than agreed. Everything is clean and the atmosphere in the hostel is in general very positive. I was the morning helper and I recommend this position. It's not very demanding and after finishing you have the rest of the day off. The instructions for preparing breakfast are very clear and the food is quite nice. All in all I can very much recommend coming here to learn a bit more about Hualien!

about 2 months ago

Germany

5

I had a truly wonderful time at Dumbo Hostel. Phoebe and Jeremy are two very kind people, and I immediately felt at home. 🫶🏻 The hostel is small and cozy, the guests are international, and it was easy to make connections. The work at the hostel is really fair—you can always finish it within two hours. Hualien is a really beautiful place, and there’s so much to discover here, especially in nature. Perfect for relaxing. 😌

about 2 months ago


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