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title: "Chef Yu Hostel, Hualien: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Chef Yu Hostel in Hualien: rated 9.0 by guests, 1.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★ · Chef Yu Hostel
# Chef Yu Hostel

Zhushang Village, Hualien, Taiwan

9.0 ·  Excellent 144 reviews ·  #232 #232 of 469 in Hualien ·  8.2 Location score
## About Chef Yu Hostel

Chef Yu Hostel is a guesthouse in Zhushang Village, Hualien, Taiwan. It holds a 1.5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 144 reviews. Facilities include free parking. It is 1.0 km from the centre of Hualien. The nearest beach is 570 m away. The nearest airport, Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN), is 5.5 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 5

- **Floors:** 5

- **Opened:** 2016

- **Chain:** Chef Yu Hostel

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 47

No.37, Ln. 24, Bo’ai St.,

## How Chef Yu Hostel scores

Better rated than 48% of hotels in Hualien

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **8.2**
-   Beach access **8.4**
-   Public transport **9.5**

Hualien average

## Amenities

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **84**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">570 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">花蓮舊站六期重畫區</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">240 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hualien</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   木柵動物園100 m
-   花蓮鐵道文化園區160 m
-   長春祠390 m
-   花蓮創意文化園區520 m
-   花蓮玫瑰石藝術舘790 m
-   松園別館1.1 km

## Chef Yu Hostel: in detail

Chef Yu Hostel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Experience the wonders of Hualien with ease by utilizing the services provided at taxi. The minsu offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out and luggage storage provided by the front desk services. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the minsu's ticket service and tours. The minsu is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at minsu are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. At Chef Yu Hostel, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as cable TV offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the minsu offers visitors access to bottled water. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at minsu to enhance your experience.

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## Questions about Chef Yu Hostel

### How do guests rate Chef Yu Hostel?

Chef Yu Hostel has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 144 reviews, which is better than 48% of rated hotels in Hualien.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Chef Yu Hostel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at Chef Yu Hostel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Chef Yu Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN), is 5.5 km away in a straight line.

### Is Chef Yu Hostel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 570 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Chef Yu Hostel have?

Chef Yu Hostel has 5 rooms on 5 floors.

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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