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title: "Wave Backpackers, Yilan: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Wave Backpackers in Yilan: rated 9.1 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# Wave Backpackers

Wuying, Yilan, Taiwan

9.1 ·  Excellent 447 reviews ·  #183 #183 of 536 in Yilan ·  7.5 Location score
## About Wave Backpackers

Wave Backpackers is a guesthouse in Wuying, Yilan, Taiwan. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 447 reviews. Facilities include free parking. It is 20 km from the centre of Yilan. The nearest beach is 500 m away. The nearest airport, Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), is 36 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 4

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 20

No. 33, Ln. 600, Sec. 2, Huanzhen E. Rd.,

## How Wave Backpackers scores

Better rated than 65% of hotels in Yilan

-   Guest rating **9.1**
-   Location **7.5**
-   Facilities **1.7**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **8.6**
-   Public transport **9.4**

Yilan average

## Amenities

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **57**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **18**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **6**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">500 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">頭城火車站</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">250 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">36 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">81 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Yilan</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">45 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Lanyang Museum460 m
-   宜蘭珍貴與您460 m
-   烏石蘭陽博物館470 m
-   頭城鎮史館910 m
-   李榮春文學推廣協會920 m
-   頭城文化館1.1 km

## Wave Backpackers: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The minsu offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the minsu's ticket service and tours. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundromat available at Wave Backpackers. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The minsu is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at minsu are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. At Wave Backpackers, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and instant tea. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the minsu at its shared kitchen.

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## Questions about Wave Backpackers

### How do guests rate Wave Backpackers?

Wave Backpackers has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 447 reviews, which is better than 65% of rated hotels in Yilan.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Wave Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Wave Backpackers?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Wave Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), is 36 km away in a straight line.

### Is Wave Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 500 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Wave Backpackers have?

Wave Backpackers has 4 rooms.

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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