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title: "Sol Hotel vs WL Hotel Hsinchu: which hotel is better?"
description: "Sol Hotel or WL Hotel Hsinchu in Hsinchu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sol-hotel-hsinchu-vs-wl-hotel-hsinchu-hsinchu/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-13
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# Sol Hotel vs WL Hotel Hsinchu

Both are in Hsinchu, 810 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Zhongzheng Village
## [Sol Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sol-hotel-hsinchu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2113728/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Jinhua Village
## [WL Hotel Hsinchu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/wl-hotel-hsinchu-hsinchu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2322305/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sol Hotel

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 810 m apart.

### Choose Sol Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.1)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 174 / 52)

### Choose WL Hotel Hsinchu if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 52 / 174)

### Why is Sol Hotel better than WL Hotel Hsinchu?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.1) (+0.7)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  410 m closer to public transport (−410 m)
4.  More guest reviews (4,623 vs 26), so the rating is more reliable (×178)
5.  11 more sights within 1 km (+11)
6.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)
7.  A larger hotel with more facilities (174 vs 52 rooms) (×3.3)

### Why is WL Hotel Hsinchu better than Sol Hotel?

1.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (52 vs 174 rooms) (−122)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Sol Hotel | WL Hotel Hsinchu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.7) | 8.1 |
| Location | 8.7  (+1.4) | 7.3 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 8.1  (+2.2) | 5.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.5) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.7) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 4,623  (+4,597) | 26 |
| Rank in Hsinchu | top 20%  (+37%) | bottom 43% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.7  (+1.4) | 7.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 960 m  (−240 m) | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 500 m  (−410 m) | 910 m |
| To the airport | 40 km | 39 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m | 50 m  (−100 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 18  (+4) | 14 |
| Sights within 1 km | 19  (+11) | 8 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 174 | 52 |
| Floors | 10 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2008 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

810 m apart

Sol Hotel: city centre: 960 m, nearest station 新竹車站EasyGo: 500 m, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): 40 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 19 sights within 1 km.

WL Hotel Hsinchu: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station 新竹火車站hsinchu Train Station: 910 m, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): 39 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Hsinchu

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

## Sol Hotel or WL Hotel Hsinchu: common questions

### Which is better, Sol Hotel or WL Hotel Hsinchu?

Sol Hotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Sol Hotel or WL Hotel Hsinchu?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Sol Hotel is closer: 960 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for WL Hotel Hsinchu.

### How far apart are Sol Hotel and WL Hotel Hsinchu?

The two hotels are 810 m 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/sol-hotel-hsinchu-vs-wl-hotel-hsinchu-hsinchu/. 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/
