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title: "Luodong picks up the light vs sofoni castle: which hotel is better?"
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# Luodong picks up the light vs sofoni castle

Both are in Yilan, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Yuankongtou
## [Luodong picks up the light](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/luodong-picks-up-the-light-yilan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1796837/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Xianwen Village
## [sofoni castle](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sofoni-castle-yilan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2112805/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Luodong picks up the light

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Luodong picks up the light if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.4)
-   to walk to the sights (1.3 km / 2.0 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 4)

### Choose sofoni castle if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 72)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 4 / 1)

### Why is Luodong picks up the light better than sofoni castle?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.4) (+0.5)
2.  710 m closer to the city centre (−710 m)
3.  540 m closer to public transport (−540 m)

### Why is sofoni castle better than Luodong picks up the light?

1.  More guest reviews (812 vs 179), so the rating is more reliable (×4.5)
2.  78 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+78)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 83 vs 71) (+12)
4.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Luodong picks up the light | sofoni castle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.5) | 8.4 |
| Location | 7.2  (+0.7) | 6.5 |
| Public transport | 8.6  (+2.9) | 5.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.5) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.5) | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 179 | 812  (+633) |
| Rank in Yilan | top 56%  (+27%) | top 83% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.2  (+0.7) | 6.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km  (−710 m) | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 400 m  (−540 m) | 940 m |
| To the airport | 48 km | 48 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 72 | 150  (+78) |
| To the nearest food shop | 420 m | 90 m  (−330 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 15  (+10) |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 1 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 7  (+2) | 5 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.2 km apart

Luodong picks up the light: city centre: 1.3 km, Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA): 48 km, 72 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

sofoni castle: city centre: 2.0 km, Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA): 48 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Yilan

[Yilan weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/taiwan/taiwan/yilan/weather)

## Luodong picks up the light or sofoni castle: common questions

### Which is better, Luodong picks up the light or sofoni castle?

Luodong picks up the light leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Luodong picks up the light or sofoni castle?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Luodong picks up the light is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for sofoni castle.

### How far apart are Luodong picks up the light and sofoni castle?

The two hotels are 1.2 km 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/luodong-picks-up-the-light-yilan-vs-sofoni-castle-yilan/. 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/