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title: "Chiaohsi Mediterranean B&B vs Hostel Tomato: which hotel is better?"
description: "Chiaohsi Mediterranean B&B or Hostel Tomato in Yilan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/chiaohsi-mediterranean-b-b-yilan-vs-hostel-tomato-yilan/
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retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# Chiaohsi Mediterranean B&B vs Hostel Tomato

Both are in Yilan, 690 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Qilidan
## [Chiaohsi Mediterranean B&B](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/chiaohsi-mediterranean-b-b-yilan/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1278719/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Tangwei
## [Hostel Tomato](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostel-tomato-yilan/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.0

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1558082/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hostel Tomato

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 690 m apart.

### Choose Chiaohsi Mediterranean B&B if you want

-   to walk to the sights (14 km / 15 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 15)

### Choose Hostel Tomato if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 7.8)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 0)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 15 / 5)

### Why is Chiaohsi Mediterranean B&B better than Hostel Tomato?

1.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is Hostel Tomato better than Chiaohsi Mediterranean B&B?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 7.8) (+1.7)
2.  590 m closer to public transport (−590 m)
3.  More guest reviews (2,811 vs 51), so the rating is more reliable (×55)
4.  150 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+150)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 81 vs 14) (+67)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Chiaohsi Mediterranean B&B | Hostel Tomato |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.5  (+1.7) |
| Location | 3.1 | 6.0  (+2.9) |
| Public transport | 7.3 | 10.0  (+2.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 9.5  (+1.3) |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.5  (+1.7) |
| Number of reviews | 51 | 2,811  (+2,760) |
| Rank in Yilan | bottom 9% | top 4%  (+87%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.1 | 6.0  (+2.9) |
| Distance to the centre | 14 km  (−630 m) | 15 km |
| To public transport | 640 m | 50 m  (−590 m) |
| To the airport | 35 km | 35 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 150  (+150) |
| To the nearest food shop | 630 m | 270 m  (−360 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 5  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 5  (+2) | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 5 | 15 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

690 m apart

Chiaohsi Mediterranean B&B: city centre: 14 km, nearest station Jiaoxi Station: 640 m, Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA): 35 km, 5 sights within 1 km.

Hostel Tomato: city centre: 15 km, nearest station Jiaoxi Station: 50 m, Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA): 35 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Yilan

[Yilan weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/taiwan/taiwan/yilan/weather)

## Chiaohsi Mediterranean B&B or Hostel Tomato: common questions

### Which is better, Chiaohsi Mediterranean B&B or Hostel Tomato?

Hostel Tomato leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Chiaohsi Mediterranean B&B or Hostel Tomato?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Chiaohsi Mediterranean B&B is closer: 14 km from the centre, against 15 km for Hostel Tomato.

### How far apart are Chiaohsi Mediterranean B&B and Hostel Tomato?

The two hotels are 690 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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