Star Sand House vs Empire Hotel

Same City · Taipei Distance: 5.4km
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Star Sand House

★★ 2-Star
7.2 123
Taipei
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Empire Hotel

★★ 2-Star
7.3 964
Taipei
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Live Price Comparison

Site Star Sand House Empire Hotel
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Star Sand House Empire Hotel
Agoda
7.2 (123)
7.2 (933)
Booking.com
-
7.1 (296)
Expedia
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7.2 (81)
Overall Average
7.2 (123)
7.3 (1,310)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Star Sand House Empire Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Right in front of Shilin Night Market, easy access to shopping and food at night mentioned often + Many reviews praise the hot spring water in room bathtubs for convenience
+ 9-min walk to Jiantan Station, convenient public transport + Repeated mentions of walkable distance to Beitou Thermal Valley and public hot springs
+ Good value for short stays at low price repeated in reviews + Budget-friendly price satisfies value seekers
+ Friendly staff service noted in reviews + Front desk staff noted as friendly in several reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms small, hard to unpack luggage due to space shortage repeated complaints - Beds described as too hard in repeated complaints
- Cleanliness issues with hair, dust, cockroaches in many reviews - Poor cleaning with dust, mold, and cockroaches noted frequently
- Old facilities, yellow tub and odors mentioned - Breakfast just sandwich and soy milk seen as too basic
- Uphill from Xinbeitou Station makes luggage hauling tough

Recommended For

Night market fans Budget short-stay travelers Solo/group travelers

Recommended For

Hot spring enthusiasts Budget travelers Families

Guest Reviews

Star Sand House

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Cheap, close to Shilin market, good value

Agoda 10.0 Group

Excellent customer service

Agoda 7.2 Solo

Great location opposite night market

Room and bedding a bit dirty

Agoda 3.2 Family with kids

Near night market

Small room, hair everywhere, old facilities

Agoda 4.8 Solo

Good night market location

Poor hygiene, cockroaches, inconvenient check-in

Empire Hotel

Agoda 7.2 Couple

Front desk solved issues helpfully

First room uncomfortable, fridge broken

Agoda 8.0 Family

Hot spring water in bath nice, breakfast okay

Cleaning subpar

Booking.com 3.2

Quaint and small

Bed too hard

Booking.com 2.8

Bathroom and vibe authentic

Expedia 8.0

Good location, clean and safe

Simple breakfast, no station shuttle

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.4km

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