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title: "MercuryHotel vs TG Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "MercuryHotel or TG Hostel in Taichung? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mercuryhotel-taichung-vs-tg-hostel-taichung/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# MercuryHotel vs TG Hostel

Both are in Taichung, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Zhonghua Village
## [MercuryHotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mercuryhotel-taichung/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1839669/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. 250 m apart.

### Choose MercuryHotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.5)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 73 / 9)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2018)

### Choose TG Hostel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 9 / 73)

### Why is MercuryHotel better than TG Hostel?

1.  More guest reviews (1,060 vs 387), so the rating is more reliable (×2.7)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2018) (+6y)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (73 vs 9 rooms) (×8.1)

### Why is TG Hostel better than MercuryHotel?

1.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (9 vs 73 rooms) (−64)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | MercuryHotel | TG Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Location | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Public transport | 9.7  (+0.4) | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.2) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.2) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 1,060  (+673) | 387 |
| Rank in Taichung | top 47%  (+14%) | bottom 39% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.7 km | 2.5 km  (−180 m) |
| To public transport | 200 m | 280 m |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 60 m | 60 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 19 | 21 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 12  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 73 | 9 |
| Floors | 12 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024  (+6y) | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[MercuryHotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mercuryhotel-taichung/prices/)

## Location

250 m apart

MercuryHotel: city centre: 2.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 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)

## MercuryHotel or TG Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, MercuryHotel or TG Hostel?

MercuryHotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, MercuryHotel 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 2.7 km for MercuryHotel.

### How far apart are MercuryHotel and TG Hostel?

The two hotels are 250 m 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/mercuryhotel-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/