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title: "158hostel vs PopInn: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick 158hostel. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 158hostel or PopInn in Tainan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# 158hostel vs PopInn

Both are in Tainan, 3.0 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:** 2 of 4

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

Hostel · Huaping Village
## [PopInn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/popinn-tainan/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1969745/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick 158hostel

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 3.0 km apart.

### Choose 158hostel if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose PopInn if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is 158hostel better than PopInn?

1.  2.0 km closer to the city centre (−2.0 km)
2.  470 m closer to public transport (−470 m)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 100 vs 85) (+15)
4.  33 more sights within 1 km (+33)

### Why is PopInn better than 158hostel?

1.  2.9 km closer to the beach (2.0 km vs 5.0 km) (−2.9 km)
2.  More guest reviews (1,315 vs 415), so the rating is more reliable (×3.2)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | 158hostel | PopInn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Location | 8.9  (+2.4) | 6.5 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 3.3  (+3.3) |
| Public transport | 7.6  (+2.5) | 5.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.4  (+0.1) | 9.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.1) | 9.3 |
| Number of reviews | 415 | 1,315  (+900) |
| Rank in Tainan | top 11%  (+5%) | top 16% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.9  (+2.4) | 6.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 470 m  (−2.0 km) | 2.5 km |
| To the beach | – | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 590 m  (−470 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 5.0 km  (−1.0 km) | 6.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+17) | 133 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40  (+33) | 7 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 3 | 10 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 9  (+2) |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/popinn-tainan-vs-158hostel-tainan/)

## Location

3.0 km apart

## 158hostel or PopInn: common questions

### Which is better, 158hostel or PopInn?

158hostel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. PopInn is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, 158hostel or PopInn?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

158hostel is closer: 470 m from the centre, against 2.5 km for PopInn.

### How far apart are 158hostel and PopInn?

The two hotels are 3.0 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-popinn-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/