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title: "Mini West Hotel vs TG Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Mini West Hotel or TG Hostel in Taichung? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mini-west-hotel-taichung-vs-tg-hostel-taichung/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-01
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# Mini West Hotel vs TG Hostel

Both are in Taichung, 530 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Zhongzheng Village
## [Mini West Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mini-west-hotel-taichung/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1848681/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. 530 m apart.

### Choose Mini West Hotel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 44 / 9)

### Choose TG Hostel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 9 / 44)

### Why is Mini West Hotel better than TG Hostel?

1.  More guest reviews (3,755 vs 387), so the rating is more reliable (×9.7)

### Why is TG Hostel better than Mini West Hotel?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2015) (+3y)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Mini West Hotel | TG Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Location | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Public transport | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 3,755  (+3,368) | 387 |
| Rank in Taichung | bottom 40% | bottom 39% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km  (−370 m) | 2.5 km |
| To public transport | 290 m | 280 m |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 60 m | 60 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 | 21  (+9) |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 12  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 44 | 9 |
| Floors | 3 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2018  (+3y) |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 8  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 14:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

530 m apart

Mini West Hotel: city centre: 2.1 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)

## Mini West Hotel or TG Hostel: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Mini West Hotel 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?

Mini West Hotel is closer: 2.1 km from the centre, against 2.5 km for TG Hostel.

### How far apart are Mini West Hotel and TG Hostel?

The two hotels are 530 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/mini-west-hotel-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/