Luodong picks up the light vs sofoni castle
Both are in Yilan, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseYuankongtou
Luodong picks up the light
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
GuesthouseXianwen Village
sofoni castle
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 6.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.4)+0.5
- 2710 m closer to the city centre−710 m
- 3540 m closer to public transport−540 m
Why is sofoni castle better than Luodong picks up the light?
- 1More guest reviews (812 vs 179), so the rating is more reliable×4.5
- 278 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+78
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 83 vs 71)+12
- 4Earlier 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 vs sofoni castle: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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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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