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Light hostel - Chiayi

2.0 star property
Hostel near Wenhua Road Night Market in Chiayi City

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Check-in/check-out kiosk
Interior entrance
Restaurant
Exterior
Basic Twin Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
No.622, Kuan Tsai Street, Weat District, Chiayi City, 600
  • Wenhua Road Night Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Alishan Forest Railway Garage Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kuai Yi Forest Village
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Chiayi (CYI)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Single Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Accessible

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Accessible

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Twin Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Twin Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Chiayi City

City center stay.At this West District hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Chiayi Cultural and Creative Industries Park and Chiayi Art Museum. Wenhua Road Night Market and Taiwan Tile Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wenhua Road Night Market - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chiayi Cultural Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alishan Forest Railway Garage Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kuai Yi Forest Village - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Jia-Le-Fu Tourism Night Market - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Chiayi Station - 5 min walk
  • Chiayi (CYI) - 14 min drive

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

Hostel near Wenhua Road Night Market in Chiayi City
As a guest of Light hostel - Chiayi, you'll find a library, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. An arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Light hostel - Chiayi.

This Chiayi City hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Light hostel - Chiayi offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. This Chiayi City hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: TWD 200 per night(249 ft away; open 24 hours)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Light hostel - Chiayi to the airport?

Light hostel - Chiayi is 3.7 mi (14-min drive) away from the Chiayi (CYI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Light hostel - Chiayi?

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Light hostel - Chiayi on Jun 7, 2025 start from $91.21, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Light hostel - Chiayi have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Light hostel - Chiayi.

Does Light hostel - Chiayi offer free breakfast?

Light hostel - Chiayi does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Light hostel - Chiayi?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Light hostel - Chiayi?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Light hostel - Chiayi?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Light hostel - Chiayi have a pool?

Light hostel - Chiayi does not have a pool.

Does Light hostel - Chiayi have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Light hostel - Chiayi to downtown Chiayi City?

Light hostel - Chiayi is 0.3 mi away from Chiayi City.

Light hostel - Chiayi Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 330 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jia Dhong

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Li Yi

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

saki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
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 😓
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Mong Keng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brodie, Taichung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice comfortable place fo stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Aries

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Dennis, Taipei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Jing Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Lam, Hong kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I'll be back

Friendly staff Nice service quality Hotel location

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

2/10 Terrible

Linden, Darwin

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.

6/10 Okay

Doria, Singaore

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 .

4/10 Poor

CHIEN FU

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAO CHIH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
不小心住到混宿，對方是整個家庭的，很不自在，下次不敢在選混宿，其他表現的都很不錯
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025