Meci Hotel

Hualien


With the youthful vibe of a hostel but the quality fittings of an upper midrange hotel, Meci is a great choice in the station area, with good beds, excellent showers and a pleasing bevvy of extras.

These include free coffee, sodas, snacks and toiletries, plus bicycles to borrow (but only six, first come first served, dry weather only). A range of tours are offered and, while there's no restaurant, there is a basement dining area where you can bring takeaways to eat in.


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