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title: "PopInn vs The Restro: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Restro. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. PopInn or The Restro in Tainan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/popinn-tainan-vs-the-restro-tainan/
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retrieved: 2026-10-17
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# PopInn vs The Restro

Both are in Tainan, 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Huaping Village
## [PopInn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/popinn-tainan/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1969745/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Fuqian Village
## [The Restro](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-restro-tainan/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2214168/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Restro

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 2.0 km apart.

### Choose PopInn if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose The Restro if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is PopInn better than The Restro?

1.  1.4 km closer to the beach (2.8 km vs 4.2 km) (−1.4 km)
2.  More guest reviews (1,315 vs 152), so the rating is more reliable (×8.7)
3.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is The Restro better than PopInn?

1.  1.8 km closer to the city centre (−1.8 km)
2.  600 m closer to public transport (−600 m)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 97 vs 85) (+12)
4.  20 more sights within 1 km (+20)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | PopInn | The Restro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Location | 6.5 | 9.0  (+2.5) |
| Beach access | 0.8  (+0.8) | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 5.1 | 8.3  (+3.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.3 | 9.4  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.5  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 1,315  (+1,163) | 152 |
| Rank in Tainan | top 16% | top 9%  (+7%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.5 | 9.0  (+2.5) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.5 km | 680 m  (−1.8 km) |
| To the beach | 2.8 km | – |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 460 m  (−600 m) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 133 | 150  (+17) |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 27  (+20) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 10 | 1 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

## Location

2.0 km apart

PopInn: city centre: 2.5 km, beach: 2.8 km, 133 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

The Restro: city centre: 680 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 27 sights within 1 km.

## PopInn or The Restro: common questions

### Which is better, PopInn or The Restro?

The Restro leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. PopInn is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, PopInn or The Restro?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Restro is closer: 680 m from the centre, against 2.5 km for PopInn.

### How far apart are PopInn and The Restro?

The two hotels are 2.0 km apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [The Restro vs Light Hostel - Tainan](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/light-hostel-tainan-tainan-vs-the-restro-tainan/)

## 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/popinn-tainan-vs-the-restro-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/