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title: "158hostel vs Light Hostel - Tainan: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 158hostel or Light Hostel - Tainan in Tainan? Compare guest ratings, location…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/158hostel-tainan-vs-light-hostel-tainan-tainan/
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retrieved: 2026-10-16
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# 158hostel vs Light Hostel - Tainan

Both are in Tainan, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★★ · Chiqian Vilage
## [158hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/158hostel-tainan/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1069844/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★★★ · Fuqian Village
## [Light Hostel - Tainan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/light-hostel-tainan-tainan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1775393/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose 158hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Light Hostel - Tainan if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is 158hostel better than Light Hostel - Tainan?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.9) (+0.5)

### Why is Light Hostel - Tainan better than 158hostel?

1.  800 m closer to the beach (4.2 km vs 5.0 km) (−800 m)
2.  More guest reviews (4,242 vs 415), so the rating is more reliable (×10)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | 158hostel | Light Hostel - Tainan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.5) | 8.9 |
| Location | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 7.6 | 8.1  (+0.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.4  (+0.5) | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.5) | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 415 | 4,242  (+3,827) |
| Rank in Tainan | top 11%  (+49%) | top 60% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 470 m | 620 m |
| To public transport | 590 m | 510 m  (−90 m) |
| To the airport | 5.0 km | 4.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40  (+7) | 33 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 3 | 32 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.0 km apart

## 158hostel or Light Hostel - Tainan: common questions

### Which is better, 158hostel or Light Hostel - Tainan?

They are evenly matched. 158hostel is stronger in guest rating; Light Hostel - Tainan is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, 158hostel or Light Hostel - Tainan?

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

### How far apart are 158hostel and Light Hostel - Tainan?

The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/158hostel-tainan-vs-light-hostel-tainan-tainan/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/