--- title: "Backpacker 41 Hostel-Taichung vs TG Hostel: which hotel is better?" description: "Backpacker 41 Hostel-Taichung or TG Hostel in Taichung? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/backpacker-41-hostel-taichung-taichung-vs-tg-hostel-taichung/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-01 --- # Backpacker 41 Hostel-Taichung vs TG Hostel Both are in Taichung, 870 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · Gongyuan Village ## [Backpacker 41 Hostel-Taichung](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/backpacker-41-hostel-taichung-taichung/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 7.9 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1178410/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · Dacheng Village ## [TG Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tg-hostel-taichung/) - **Guest rating:** 8.5 · Very good - **Location score:** 8.2 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2185101/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 870 m apart. ### Choose TG Hostel if you want - to walk to the sights (2.5 km / 3.3 km) ### Why is Backpacker 41 Hostel-Taichung better than TG Hostel? 1. More guest reviews (2,198 vs 387), so the rating is more reliable (×5.7) ### Why is TG Hostel better than Backpacker 41 Hostel-Taichung? 1. 860 m closer to the city centre (−860 m) 2. Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2015) (+3y) 3. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Backpacker 41 Hostel-Taichung | TG Hostel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.5 | | Location | 7.9 | 8.2 | | Public transport | 9.5 | 9.3 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.6 (+0.1) | 8.5 | | Guest rating | 8.6 (+0.1) | 8.5 | | Number of reviews | 2,198 (+1,811) | 387 | | Rank in Taichung | bottom 40% | bottom 39% | | Location | | Location score | 7.9 | 8.2 (+0.3) | | Distance to the centre | 3.3 km | 2.5 km (−860 m) | | To public transport | 250 m | 280 m | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 90 m | 60 m | | Shops within 500 m | 18 | 21 (+3) | | Sights within 1 km | 11 | 12 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 15 | 9 | | Floors | 6 | 5 | | Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2018 (+3y) | | Listed amenities | 8 | 8 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Smoke-free | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Business trips | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Backpacker 41 Hostel-Taichung prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/backpacker-41-hostel-taichung-taichung/prices/) ## Location 870 m apart Backpacker 41 Hostel-Taichung: city centre: 3.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km. TG Hostel: city centre: 2.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Taichung [Taichung weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/taiwan/taiwan/taichung/weather) ## Backpacker 41 Hostel-Taichung or TG Hostel: common questions ### Which is cheaper, Backpacker 41 Hostel-Taichung or TG Hostel? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? TG Hostel is closer: 2.5 km from the centre, against 3.3 km for Backpacker 41 Hostel-Taichung. ### How far apart are Backpacker 41 Hostel-Taichung and TG Hostel? The two hotels are 870 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Backpacker 41 Hostel-Taichung vs Su Taichung Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/backpacker-41-hostel-taichung-taichung-vs-su-taichung-hostel-taichung/) ## 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/backpacker-41-hostel-taichung-taichung-vs-tg-hostel-taichung/. 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/