Budget Hostels from S$71

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your budget for exploring. You can enjoy activities like hiking trails, and the mountain views create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in many forms, but all of them have a few things in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social atmosphere and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

Based on our customers’ reviews, these Chiayi City hostels have the best ratings: Light hostel - Chiayi - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Chiayi Station. Property features include free WiFi, an arcade/games room and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, hairdryers and linens. An Lan Jie Hotel - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Chiayi Station. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and an arcade/games room. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. Travelers Plus - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Chiayi Station. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You’ll find showers, hairdryers and linens in all rooms. Hotel Leisure Chiayi - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as an arcade/games room. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Lawa House - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, hairdryers and linens.

If you’re in the market for somewhere affordable to stay in Chiayi City, one of Expedia’s 7 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 18°C. The rainiest months in Chiayi City are August, June, May and July, with each month seeing an average of 402 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate the area around Chiayi City. Get out into nature with places such as Chiayi Cultural Park, Alishan Forest Railway Garage Park and Forest Song. Cultural attractions include Ncyu Insect Museum, Taiwan Tile Museum and Chiayi Municipal Museum. Visit landmarks such as Kuai Yi Forest Village, Chiayi Fountain Roundabout and Chenghuang Temple.

Keep this information about transit options in Chiayi City in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Chiayi (CYI), located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the city centre. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transport to get around. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Chiayi Station, Chiayi Beimen Station or Chiayi Jiabei Station.