Ob Ba vs Chef Yu Hostel
Both are in Hualien, 470 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★Zhuyi Village
Ob Ba
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Guesthouse★★Zhushang Village
Chef Yu Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Ob Ba
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 470 m apart.
Choose Ob Ba if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Chef Yu Hostel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Why is Ob Ba better than Chef Yu Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 9.0)+0.6
- 2Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 1.5★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (625 vs 144), so the rating is more reliable×4.3
Why is Chef Yu Hostel better than Ob Ba?
- 1210 m closer to the beach (570 m vs 780 m)−210 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ob Ba vs Chef Yu Hostel: which hotel is better? | Ob Ba | Chef Yu Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.6 +0.6 | 9.0 |
| Location | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Beach access | 7.7 | 8.4 +0.7 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.5 | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.6 +0.6 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.6 +0.6 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 625 +481 | 144 |
| Rank in Hualien | top 1% +51% | top 52% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 830 m −180 m | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 780 m | 570 m −210 m |
| To public transport | 90 m −150 m | 240 m |
| To the airport | 5.9 km | 5.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 5 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 9 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
470 m apart
Ob Ba or Chef Yu Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Ob Ba or Chef Yu Hostel?
Ob Ba leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Chef Yu Hostel is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Ob Ba or Chef Yu Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Ob Ba is closer: 830 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Chef Yu Hostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Chef Yu Hostel is 570 m from the nearest beach; Ob Ba is 780 m.
How far apart are Ob Ba and Chef Yu Hostel?
The two hotels are 470 m apart in a straight line.
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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