KW2 Hostel vs Pathways Hostel
Both are in Kaohsiung, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★Xinfeng Village
KW2 Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hostel★★★Renhe Village
Pathways Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick KW2 Hostel
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 2.6 km apart.
Choose KW2 Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Pathways Hostel if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is KW2 Hostel better than Pathways Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.6)+0.5
- 22.2 km closer to the beach (1.3 km vs 3.5 km)−2.2 km
- 3Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 4260 m closer to public transport−260 m
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2015)+8y
Why is Pathways Hostel better than KW2 Hostel?
- 11.6 km closer to the city centre−1.6 km
- 287 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+87
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 93 vs 80)+13
- 4Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| KW2 Hostel vs Pathways Hostel: which hotel is better? | KW2 Hostel | Pathways Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 7.8 | 8.3 +0.5 |
| Beach access | 5.8 +5.8 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.2 +1.4 | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 513 | 689 +176 |
| Rank in Kaohsiung | top 22% +35% | top 57% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 | 8.3 +0.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.9 km | 1.4 km −1.6 km |
| To the beach | 1.3 km | – |
| To public transport | 300 m −260 m | 560 m |
| To the airport | 8.8 km | 6.8 km −2.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 63 | 150 +87 |
| Sights within 1 km | 15 | 16 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 19 | 22 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +8y | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 10 +3 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.6 km apart
KW2 Hostel or Pathways Hostel: common questions
Which is better, KW2 Hostel or Pathways Hostel?
KW2 Hostel leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access, public transport. Pathways Hostel is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, KW2 Hostel or Pathways Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Pathways Hostel is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 2.9 km for KW2 Hostel.
How far apart are KW2 Hostel and Pathways Hostel?
The two hotels are 2.6 km apart in a straight line.
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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