Light hostel - Chiayi

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of Wenhua Road Night Market

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Check-in/check-out kiosk
Reception
Exterior
Exterior
Basic Twin Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Hair dryer
The price is CA $45
CA $52 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - 6 Jan 2025

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
No.622, Kuan Tsai Street, Weat District, Chiayi City, 600

What's nearby

  • Wenhua Road Night Market - 8 min walk
  • Chiayi Cultural Park - 10 min walk
  • Alishan Forest Railway Garage Park - 17 min walk
  • Kuai Yi Forest Village - 2 min drive
  • Jia-Le-Fu Tourism Night Market - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Chiayi (CYI) - 14 min drive
  • Kaohsiung Intl. Airport (KHH) - 95 min drive
  • Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) - 153 min drive
  • Songshan Airport (TSA) - 129.9 miles/209.1 km
  • Chiayi Station - 5 min walk
  • Chiayi Jiabei Station - 10 min drive
  • Chiayi Beimen Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪佳園汕頭火鍋 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪慶昇小館 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪新玉珍烤鴨 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪摩斯漢堡 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪嘉義基隆廟口鹹酥雞 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Light hostel - Chiayi

Light hostel - Chiayi offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Wenhua Road Night Market.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 32 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Starting January 1, 2025, this property does not provide disposable personal items, such as comb, loofah, shaver, nail file, and shoe mitt.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 249 ft (TWD 200 per night)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs TWD 200 per night (249 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Light hostel Chiayi
Light Chiayi
Light hostel
Light hostel - Chiayi Chiayi City
Light hostel - Chiayi Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Light hostel - Chiayi offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Light hostel - Chiayi does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Light hostel - Chiayi?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Light hostel - Chiayi?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Light hostel - Chiayi and nearby?
Light hostel - Chiayi has an arcade.
What's the area around Light hostel - Chiayi like?
Light hostel - Chiayi is in West District, a short 5-minute walk from Chiayi Station and 8 minutes' walk from Wenhua Road Night Market.

Light hostel - Chiayi Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Jia Dhong, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Room is very inconvenient, the only furniture is the bunk bed and locker. There’s no elevated surface to put items on. There is only luggage elevator which you’d still need to lift your baggages to put them in. Staff were great, they recommended us a lot of places to visit. The shared kitchen and hang out spaces are nice too. I’d only recommend this for solo travelers.
Li Yi, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jorge, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

I guess it’s just the timing but, I stayed two nights and never saw the free coffee or tea that supposed to be in the kitchen (there was free water dispenser though), then when we come back around 10 am on the 1/21 they saw as at entrance but didn’t say anything about it and we found that there was no electricity in the room and had to go downstairs to ask what happened to the electricity and they said: oh there is no light till 3pm. I don’t know if that was only for that day or if it’s a regular thing but... couldn’t you just notice us before we go up at the moment we greet each other 😓
saki, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Ventilation?
I stayed here for one night, so I don't know if my experience can serve as a true representation of the place, but here we go. Overall, the place is rather big, and you get a lot of place to just sit around and chill. They also have a kitchen, so you can cook for yourself if you want. The biggest problem I had was the room. It was a dormitory-style ensuite room. I know dormitory ensuite can go both ways where it can be convenient to have a bathroom in the room, but your neighbors might be crazy and want to take a shower at 2 in the morning. Luckily, all my roommates had common sense. The problem was that the bathroom smelled bad. The whole room smelled like the bathroom. We had a window, but the window screen was broken. I didn't want any bugs in my room, so I decided to just cope with the smell. The bathroom could use some updates, but it wasn't exactly gross. It just smelled like a public bathroom. The location is quite nice. It's very close to the station and supermarkets. Wifi in the room was also very usable.
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The room was clean and very nice but there was a lack in the community feel that hostels usually have. It wouldn't be easy to make any new friends. Still a good location and comfortable place to stay.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Value for money
The place was clean as you’ll have to change to indoor slippers before entering, however the walls were really thin and I could hear the rain at night. The mattress was thin too but okay for one nights sleep. The attached bathroom was clean and there was soap provided. Location wise it was a 5-10mins walk from Chiayi Train Station and very convenient with many food choices around. Wenhua Road night market was also walkable around 15 mins away. The staff were really helpful and there’s a basement open area you could use, sofas and even a Mac desktop! Do note there are no elevators so best to travel light, or you could ask for a helping hand!
Mong Keng, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Good location
Good location, comfortable and clean room. The communal area is on the top floor and includes the roof terrace. It's a shame that there isn't much seating on the terrace and that the area looked forgotten. I had to check out before breakfast started but the staff helpfully told me where the suppliers were and that I should help myself.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lai, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel. It's small but comfortable, great design and top floor common area. The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful. I will definitely stay here again next time I'm in Chiayi.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

It was a nice comfortable place fo stay.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

A modern BnB
It's my 2nd stay at Light Hostel, everything was rather hassle-free. Very friendly people at the reception. Love the kitchen at L5 for packed supper (if you also prefer not to dine in the room), a breather at balcony and you can also do your laundry here. Short walk to the night market. Cute luggage lift by the way.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean hostel with young vibes
We stay in the double room for a night, the price and location are super, I like their atomsphere and they have a really large common area, but the air-con in the room are bit old, quite noisy, also, you can easily hear other guests talking while in the room.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I'll be back
Friendly staff Nice service quality Hotel location
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8/10 Very good

Convenient location, good for short stay
Location is very convenient. Just 5 minutes from the train station. The facilities are good except the bathroom drains is slow.
Verified CheapTickets guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beyond my expectation
I wasn't expecting so much of a backpacker hostel but this turned out to be really great. The hostel area is safe and near to popular places. The hostel room is really clean and edgy with own bathroom in each 4-bunk-bed room which is definitely a bonus for them. However, the hostel stuff seems slightly unfriendly consider that she did not bother to explain about their hostel or places around.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hostel
Loved my stay here - convenient location once you find it, and the rooms are compact but super clean with great bathrooms. Friendly staff. They ask you to place your shoes at a footlocker near the reception, which was odd, but ok. Breakfast is via vouchers with a choice of two locations (Taiwanese or Continental), so no complaints there. The Taiwanese breakfast resto folks didn't speak English, so in case you want to play safe with your food, I recommend the continental option.
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2/10 Poor

Loud children everywhere
The walls and floor are so thin that I can hear people talking in other rooms. With this in mind, imagine children thumping and screaming up and down the stairs for hours. This is what we endured and we're woken up by at 7:00am. We couldn't even hear the tv at full volume they were so loud. Asking the staff made no difference. They didn't seem to care.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good location.
Location convenient , 10 mins walk to train stn n night market . And is good choose for vegetarians lover . The stall just beside hotel, the foods is delicious n reasonable price .
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

排除寒流外,還會再訪
服務人員非常親切熱情!房間乾淨整潔,跟網路上照片一致。遇到寒流,蓋了二件被子才夠暖,怕冷的人,要多留意。唯一可惜的是房間對於街上的聲音,完全沒有隔音效果,幸好帶著抗噪耳機,才得以入眠。地點非常好,文化路夜市、火車站都很近,嘉義市鬧區,步行都可以到達。
Wan-Yi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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