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title: "Light Hostel - Tainan vs Read River: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Light Hostel - Tainan. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Light Hostel - Tainan or Read River in Tainan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# Light Hostel - Tainan vs Read River

Both are in Tainan, 3.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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:** 2 of 4

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

Hostel · ★★★ · Anping District
## [Read River](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/read-river-tainan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2009639/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Light Hostel - Tainan

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

### Choose Light Hostel - Tainan if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Read River if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Light Hostel - Tainan better than Read River?

1.  2.7 km closer to the city centre (−2.7 km)
2.  1.2 km closer to public transport (−1.2 km)
3.  More guest reviews (4,242 vs 1,169), so the rating is more reliable (×3.6)
4.  55 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+55)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 98 vs 84) (+14)
6.  21 more sights within 1 km (+21)

### Why is Read River better than Light Hostel - Tainan?

1.  2.9 km closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 4.2 km) (−2.9 km)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Light Hostel - Tainan | Read River |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.0  (+2.7) | 6.3 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 6.1  (+6.1) |
| Public transport | 8.1  (+6.6) | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.1) | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.1) | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 4,242  (+3,073) | 1,169 |
| Rank in Tainan | top 60%  (+7%) | top 67% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.0  (+2.7) | 6.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 620 m  (−2.7 km) | 3.3 km |
| To the beach | – | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 510 m  (−1.2 km) | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 4.7 km  (−1.8 km) | 6.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+55) | 95 |
| Sights within 1 km | 33  (+21) | 12 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 32 | 2 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2017  (+2y) |
| Listed amenities | 6  (+2) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/read-river-tainan-vs-light-hostel-tainan-tainan/)

## Location

3.0 km apart

## Light Hostel - Tainan or Read River: common questions

### Which is better, Light Hostel - Tainan or Read River?

Light Hostel - Tainan leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Read River is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Light Hostel - Tainan or Read River?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Light Hostel - Tainan is closer: 620 m from the centre, against 3.3 km for Read River.

### How far apart are Light Hostel - Tainan and Read River?

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/light-hostel-tainan-tainan-vs-read-river-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/