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Reviews of Start Hotel 3 stars

No. 182, Liuhe 1st Road, Xinxing District, Xinxing District , 800 Kaohsiung, Taiwan

#34 of 89 B&Bs and Inns in Kaohsiung

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Review score

Based on 65 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    8.0
    Decent stay in Khaosiung
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food wasn’t the best quality options for fruit at least. Some stuff seemed expired or mouldy, but packaged stuff was fine.

    It’s central, it was clean and free food on 6th floor. It was clean and the 6th floor was nice. The rooms were a bit small and it’s one of the showers that combines with toilet so everting gets wet. I just feel rude using it when you’re sharing so not my preferred type of bathroom situation.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Probably the best place to stay due to its location: 2 minutes from the main subway station (both orange and red lines), 7-Eleven, bicycles station (YouBike) and night market. You literally just have to cross the street.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    7.0
    Good 👍🏻
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one shower for men, so I had to wait long to get access to it. Even though the rooms are "separate", I could hear everything of the room next to mine (phone videos, snoring). Apart from that, it was clean and I could sleep quite well.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2024

    7.0
    Perfect location and spacious but the facilities need some cleaning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room - No Parking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not as sound proof and some corners of the room and bathroom was not as clean as I had expected. A deep clean every now and then, especially during the changing seasons (moisture, damp smell, mould etc) should be conducted.

    The property was spacious and the location was perfect! Also appreciated the amenities available.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good

    Plenty of food available for free Washing machine for free I got upgraded to a better room

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    10
    Rien a redire. 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If the showers had curtains to protect the rest of the bathroom, then it would be flawless. (The bathroom and shower is one single room, there is 1 bathroom per gender, but the doors lock and there is privacy)

    What a great place. I arrived from Kaohsiung airport quite late and after checking in was closed. But I was still able to get in. The hostess had contacted me to let me know where the keys to my room were, unfortunately I didn't have internet so I couldn't see her messages. If you find yourself without internet and in the same situation as me, just look around in the first floor and it should be good (be sure to tell the hostess in advance if you are arriving late). I had a good sleep, in a nice small room. It was cosy, and was great for one person. My card was not working propperly (due to an error on my end) but if you can pay in cash then all works great. Wonderful hospitality, and it's a great place to stay if you want to visit Kaohsiung or you just need a place to stay for the night. Would 100% go back if I am in town again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    7.0
    Could have been better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perhaps my experience is flawed due to being put at the 2nd building of this hostel/hotel and staying at such wonderful places prior to this location. The location did not have a lift to the rooms located in the main building, hence the staff / owner thought it might be a better idea to house me at the new venue which had a luggage lift . That being said, there were still 3 rather steep steps u need to cart ur luggage up to. The whole venue was an old but relatively clean apartment with many little rooms. I was given a room at the back of the apartment, and it was quite warm and stuffy, especially at night, so I did not get a very good sleep. The TV in the room wasn't working for me as well. The bathroom was basic with 2 shower rooms and 2 toilets. The kitchen, though quite well equipped, was a tad messy. Guess it was because I stayed at some really awesome hostels prior to this, so things did fall a bit short of my expectations.

    The location was pretty much awesome being a short 3 mins walk to exit 10 and 11 of the main interchange of the Kaohsiung subway network and food wasn't much of an issue as there were many food options scattered around. There was also a 7-11 just around the corner. The staff was accommodating to my early arrival at the venue and was able to give me a room at a much earlier time. It was good that food was provided 24/7. There were a variety of spreads for the thin and thick toast that were in the fridge and a variety of instant noodles to choose from as well.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    So many extras. Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The top floor is great. So many different kinds of free foods and drinks including fruit. The lady was so nice. Was able to check-in early. Everything was clean and very nice. Definitely more than I expected

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - No Parking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small rooms, no staff on site...

    Proximity to station, good for one night

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price is high

    Kitchen

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room - No Parking
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best location to go around anywhere

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no reception/staff in the hotel all day so they are a bit difficult to reach in case of questions. There is no shower curtain of cabin, so the whole bathroom will get wet. But both is common in Taiwan. Overall very good quality for this price.

    The location is very good, close to the night market and the metro station. The beds are very comfortable. There is a nice seating area on the 6th floor with some sofas and some free food and drinks!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Lovely pod room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi was rather poor in the basement area where the pod rooms are.

    A very cosy little pod room in the basement, free snacks and breakfast, clean and great location close to Liouhe Night Market.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location and friendly staff. Will come back to stay here.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    Everything was good there

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    10
    Had a good rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None that I can think of.

    The host who is always answering my calls. The perfect location. The privacy though not soundproof. The free snacks. Giving me more than what I paid for.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - No Parking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free breakfast with lots of choices - bread, noddles, Coffee, tea, fruits etc

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    7.0
    The staff is not friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The single room is on the basement that I’m not ok with it’s safety if some emergency situation comes ,such as fire

    Location is good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    9.0
    Will come by again for the Nx trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Soundproof from the next door

    Lady Boss of the hotel was super friendly, and hospitality were good. The pantry provide lots of food and drink , for guest to enjoy. What’s more free laundry service …. Thumbs up 👍 👍👍

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room - No Parking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly host and comfortable living room with free fruits, sliced bread, various kind of drink and instant noodle, in 6F.also, additional blanket for free.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    10
    Hotel was fantastic A+!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, they were very helpful and even borrowed us umbrella since it was raining.

    The shower! It's so powerful with very good hot water system! There's also a massage chair in the room! Location was very near the night markets, there are a few there and many mrt exits as well! Also the 6th floor lounge was a big plus! It was raining a lot when we were there and the 6th floor was a very good comfy place with big sofa and tables so I could get some work done while waiting for the rain to stop. They have free drinks upstairs like coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fruit sodas, even got free ice, can cook there, even with an oven and free fruits/cold milk and instant ramen!!! The staff were very nice too! I had a very nice time staying there!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    10
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes the bathroom smell bad

    I like the Privacy in the room, you have your own space and is very comfortable. The place is very quiet and you can go to the last floor for free noodles and coffe. Highly recommended 😉

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a bit warm at first but honestly it was fine on the evening (I think the AC was turned on or something)

    Nice option for a bit of privacy, but still kind of similar to a hostel. Had everything I needed for a reasonable price, and very close to the train station. Was nice to have little toiletries available

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2023

    9.0
    Great hostel to stay for shorter period
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too cold at night

    Private room and decent bed Free amenities Cafeteria

    Stayed in February 2023

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