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One of the hardest parts of planning a trip to a huge city like Taipei is choosing a hotel. This is certainly the case when trying to decide where to stay in Taipei!
Unlike some other major cities in Asia, Taipei doesn’t really have a backpacker’s street or district. Taipei’s top sights are spread out, but thankfully they are all connected by the MRT, so you don’t have to worry too much!
In this article, I’ve chose seven of the best neighborhoods to stay in. For each one, I’ll explain what kind of traveler it is most suitable for. These are areas that I would personally love to stay in as a visitor, but each one for different reasons.
I’ve lived in Taipei for over 10 years. However, I’ve stayed in or visited many of the below Taipei hotels for the purpose of reviewing them or recommending them in articles, including for CNN and travel magazines in Taiwan. I’m constantly updating this article to make sure the hotels I recommend are still open and that my readers and Taiwan Travel Planning group on Facebook have good experiences at them.
If you’re planning to stay in Taipei semi-permanently, then see my guide to how to move to Taipei. Also check out my similar guides to where to stay in Taichung and in Kaohsiung.
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Taipei Quick Tips
- See my guides to the best hostels in Taipei and best luxury hotels in Taiwan.
- Which app to use for booking hotels in Taipei? Booking and Agoda are popular, but also consider here on Klook! They offer an all-in-one experience, KlookCash, promo codes, 5% off first hotel booking on app with code “HotelOnApp”, and deals every Monday here.
- Stay connected during your trip with a SIM card or an eSIM like Holafly. See my Taiwan eSIM guide and why I recommend Holafly over Airalo.
- Read my Taipei travel guide , find the best things to do in Taipei, and consider getting a Taipei Fun Pass.
The 7 Best Places to Stay in Taipei
1. Around Taipei Main Station (most convenient)
2. Ximending (most popular)
3. Xinyi (near Taipei 101) (most upscale)
4. Zhongxiao East Road (for shopping, restaurants, and nightlife)
5. Dadaocheng (for history & culture)
6. Around Da’an Park (for park lovers, restaurants, and a more “regular neighborhood”)
7. Beitou Hot Spring area (for hot springs)
Do you need to stay around the airport for an early/late flight? Then see my guide to the best hotels near Taoyuan Airport.
Please note that many hostels and some hotels raise their prices on weekends (Friday and Saturday nights).
Best Hotels around Taipei Main Station
For ultra convenience, considering staying in one of the many accommodation choices around Taipei Main Station.
As the city’s main transportation hub, here you’ll find the main TRC (regular train) and HSR (high speed rail) station, the intersection of the red and blue MRT lines, the Airport MRT, and Taipei bus station. This makes it super convenient if you are making day trips from Taipei or continuing on to Taichung, Taroko Gorge, Alishan, or Sun Moon Lake!
The neighborhood just south of Taipei Main Station is full of restaurants, cafés, and cheap hotels. The second floor of the train station building has a great food court. The huge network of underground malls and streets below Taipei Main Station can be a maze, but the neighborhood south of the station provides the quickest access to the MRT.
The following attractions are within walking distance: Ximending shopping area, National Taiwan Museum (including the dinosaur exhibit in the Land Bank Museum), 2-28 Peace Park, North Gate, and Camera Street.
Also see my hotel recommendations in the next section (Ximending), which is only 1 MRT stop or 15 -20 minutes’ walk from Taipei Main Station.
Taipei Main Station area is quite large and easy to get lost in. For a more detailed explanation of the area and more suggestions than I’ll provide here, please visit my newer guide, where to stay near Taipei Main Station.
Hostels around Taipei Main Station
I’ve personally stayed at both of the following:
Star Hostel Taipei Main (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is my most recommended hostel not just in this area but in all of Taipei. It’s super clean, friendly, well-run, and bright and open, thanks to the large windows at the front of the common room.
They’ve also got a range of private rooms with private bathrooms and breakfast is included for all guests. Minimum booking is two nights (note: there’s a second branch, Star Hostel Taipei East – see below). It’s a short walk from the Airport MRT station and Taipei Main Station.
If Star Hostel is full, Old Door Hostel and Bar (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is another decent option in the same neighborhood. It’s not as nice, but it’s even closer to the Airport MRT and Taipei Main Station. It’s literally a few steps from an entrance to Taipei City Mall (an underground shopping street), which will connect you to those two buildings.
As the name suggests, there’s a small bar here. It’s super friendly and good chance to meet other travelers or locals who come here. You even get one free drink when you check in. Although I didn’t hear any noise from the bar when I stayed in the dorm, that might depend on the night and who is staying there.
Budget and Midrange Hotels around Taipei Main Station
The following are arranged roughly in order of cheapest to most expensive. Heads up that for many budget hotels especially to the south of Taipei Main Station, rooms are located in tall buildings with many other businesses, so there can be long waits for elevators.
Meworld Hotel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is a passable super low budget hotel very close to Taipei Main Station, but rooms are small and there can be a long wait for the elevator.
Hotel Relax III (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is my most recommended cheap hotel in the area to the south of Taipei Main Station. It has a 24-hour front desk, ground-floor lobby (no long elevator waits like others), free snacks, and a free beer in a nearby bar. There are two other similar branches but on upper floors of buildings.
CityInn Hotel Taipei Station Branch III (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) lies to the north of Taipei Main Station. This is a high value, practical chain hotel. If it’s full, there’s also Branch II next to it and a Branch I south of the statin. None allow kids.
Finders Hotel Fuqian (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is cheaper option for families. It’s walking distance from Taipei Main Station, 228 Park (which has a playground), National Taiwan Museum (with animals and dinosaurs), has a 24-hour front desk, and has an indoor play room for kids.
Roaders Plus Hotel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) has some of the best views you’ll find around Taipei Main Station. Rooms are in the 24th the 35th floors. They’ve also got some great family rooms, a children’s playroom, and free snacks at check in. I enjoyed this stay even without kids. Breakfast not included. Note that there’s also a Roaders Theme Hotel, run by the same company but on lower floors of the building, plus Roaders Hotel Zhonghua, which is a few blocks away and also kid-friendly, but without the views.
CitizenM Taipei North Gate (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) offers epic views like RoadersPlus, and minus the kid-focused component. Recently acquired by the Marriott chain and LGBTQ+ friendly, it offers a taste of luxury, but without all the bells and whistles, so you get it for mid-range prices – as stated by one member of my Facebook group. It’s just a few steps past Roaders, very close to Taipei North Gate (the best-restored of the city’s ancient gates, and a short walk from Ximending.
Looking for a more unique stay? Try staying in Taipei’s most famous love hotel or in the historic Taipei Grand Hotel!
Luxury Hotels around Taipei Main Station
Palais de Chine Hotel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is the best choice for a centrally located luxurious stay, including a Michelin three-star restaurant, one of only two in the city. The hotel features classical European vibes, with tours available of the many artworks on display inside. Premium and executed rooms come with access to the highly atmospheric VIP lounge. It’s right across the street from Taipei Main train station and Airport MRT, which makes it super convenient.
For a typical international five-star hotel near Taipei Station, Sheraton Grand Hotel Taipei (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is the one. The hotel is a few blocks east of the station area, closer to Shandao Temple MRT. You could walk from the train station, but from the Airport MRT, just take a taxi.
Best Hotels in Ximending
Ximending, or Ximen, is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Taipei. This pedestrian-only shopping district is famous for its quirky shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, LGBT-friendly scene, street art, history, and some of the best street food in Taipei.
Besides being a really cool neighborhood, Ximending is only 1 MRT stop or 15-20 minutes’ walk from Taipei Main Station, so it is also super convenient.
Ximen has a large number of hotels spanning all budgets, but especially cheaper hotels. There are also several hotels with 24-hour front desks for very early/late check in (click the 24-hour desk option on the Booking map feature to find them!)
For more details about what makes Ximending so cool, see my article on 25 weird things to do in Ximending and my Ximending food guide. The neighborhood is only one MRT stop southwest of Taipei Main Station
Besides the neighborhood itself, Ximending is within walking distance (or 1-2 stops on the MRT) of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Bopiliao Historical Block, and Longshan Temple, the city’s most important temple (see my guide to the best temples in Taipei).
Many traditional Taiwanese festivals also take place in the surrounding streets of Wanhua District.
For a more detailed explanation and map of this area, and more recommendations than I’ll give here, please see my newer guide to where to stay in Ximending.
Hostels in Ximending
Please note that in Ximending, hostel prices tend to shoot up on weekends even more than in other parts of the city.
Oani Hostel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook) This brand new hostel in Ximending has just come under my radar. Although it has the priciest dorm rooms in Taipei (plus some private rooms), you get what you pay for. This hostel is gorgeous inside, offers free snacks and draft beer in the handsome lobby, black-out curtains on the capsules, massage chairs, and it is amazingly located right next to Ximen MRT, across a big street from the main entrance to the pedestrian shopping area. Members of my Facebook group say it’s the best hostel they’ve ever stayed in.
Meander Taipei Hostel Ximending (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) one of the most popular hostels in Ximending. This one comes personally recommended by one of my best friends who stays there every time he visits Taipei. It’s a little further (10 min walk) from the nearest MRT, but it’s clean, friendly, and has a nice rooftop for socializing.
Dan Hostel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is another well-rated and conveniently located hostel in Ximending. It is just down the street from exit 1 of Ximending MRT and right next to Red House, a popular district of restaurants and LGBTQ+ bars.
Cheap Hotels in Ximending
It’s possible to find a private hotel room in Ximending for almost as cheap as a hostel bed. Some of the really cheap ones are borderline sketchy, but the following are better suited for travelers.
Rainbow Hotel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) gets my top vote for budget hotel in Ximending. Located right inside the Pedestrian Shopping District, there are no cars or scooters outside and it’s a short walk to the MRT. There are free snacks and drinks in the lobby.
Ximen Garden Inn (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook) is even cheaper, but you get what you pay for. It’s just a few steps north up the main road from exit 6 (the most popular exit) of Ximen MRT, in the direction of Taipei Main Station. It has 24-hour self-check in and free luggage storage – perfect for anyone arriving or departing Taiwan very early or late. I had a decent stay here – nothing major to complain about, but the room felt old, and you’ll see that reflected in the reviews/ratings. It overlooked some trees and a very big main road, with a bit of traffic noise (I barely noticed it).
Midrange Hotels in Ximending
Amba Taipei Ximending (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is one of my favorite hotels in all of Taipei. The location on a pedestrian street in Ximending is great. Staff are super helpful. The room itself feel compact but luxurious for the price. There’s even free laundry machines! I personally can’t say enough good things about this hotel. Note: there’s also an Amba in Zhongshan and another in Songshan.
Comma Boutique Hotel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is just north of the Ximending Pedestrian Shopping Area. A frequent Taiwan traveler in my Facebook group says he loves it for its spacious room (given the low price point), free laundry, location, and cozy lounge on the 15th floor. Their cheapest rooms are in the budget category, while their better rooms come with balcony and the Classic Suite is enormous.
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Ximen (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) comes recommended by members of my Facebook group. It’s a new hotel at a major intersection just across the street from the main entrance to Ximen Pedestrian Shopping District. Large, clean rooms, breakfast included, super close to Ximen MRT, and laundry available for small fee.
Cho Hotel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is at the upper end of the budget range, bordering on mid-range. It offers high value rooms (but they are on the small side), laundry, and free snacks in the lobby. It is close to Red House Theater (known for its craft markets and LGBT bars) and just outside the pedestrian shopping area. It belongs to the same chain as the Cho Capsule Hotel at Taoyuan Airport.
Ximen Airline Hotel (see on Booking / Agoda / Klook / TripAdvisor) is a airline-themed hotel! This includes corridors with airplane windows, airplane decorations, and more. It’s just down the street from Ximen MRT exit 6, which is super convenient.
Upper Midrange Hotels in Ximending
There aren’t any international five-star hotels in Ximending. For those, you’ll be better off in other areas. The below options are more like 4-star hotels, but with prices approaching the luxury end – you’re paying for the convenience of being right in Ximending.
Just Sleep Ximending (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is an upper midrange hotel with artistic vibes, including graffiti-style artwork in the extremely cozy common lounge and rooms. It includes breakfast and some games for children. The hotel is right above a Hello Kitty-themed 7-Eleven and underground walkway to Ximen MRT.
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is a new Japanese chain hotel (the first and only branch of it in Taiwan). It is modern and exceptionally clean but, just like in Japan, rooms are small.
Westgate Hotel (see on Agoda / Booking / / Klook / TripAdvisor) is a modern hotel just around the corner from all the action in Ximending, and only a few steps from Ximen MRT exit 6. Clean and super convenient, this works for those looking for a high end room in a neighborhood that is otherwise known for its cheaper (and older) accommodations. However, for the same price, you could stay at a truly 5-star resort elsewhere in the city.
Best Hotels in Xinyi (Near Taipei 101)
Taipei 101 is Taiwan’s most recognizable landmark, dominates Dong Qu (Eastern Area), one of the newest areas of the city, officially called Xinyi District.
Even if you don’t visit the skyscraper to ride the world’s fastest elevator up to the Taipei 101 Observation Deck (reserve your tickets online for a discount), you may also visit the area to climb Elephant Mountain for the best views of Taipei 101 or one of these other hikes in Taipei.
The area around Taipei 101 also features world class shopping & restaurants, while Tonghua Night Market is widely considered a very “local” night market despite its proximity to the glamorous shopping district (see here for my detailed guide to Taipei’s best night markets). Some of Taipei’s best night clubs and speakeasy cocktail bars are also found in the area.
Unsurprisingly, the 101 area has the best selection of upscale hotels, but luckily there are also some great budget options available.
Hostel around Taipei 101
There are few hostels in the Taipei 101 area. One is Formosa 101 Hostel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor).
This is not one of the best reviewed hostels in Taipei, so do read the reviews first. However, this is probably the cheapest accommodation in Taipei that has a view of Taipei 101. Most rooms with en suite bathroom have at least a partial or full view of Taipei 101, but the cheaper rooms with shared bathrooms don’t.
Here are other hotels in Taipei with views of Taipei 101.
Midrange Hotel around Taipei 101
Sparkle Hotel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is a mid-budget option with an exceptional location practically connected to Taipei 101 and the MRT.
Luxury hotels around Taipei 101
Grand Hyatt Taipei (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is my number #1 recommendation near Taipei 101, as we stayed there recently and had a fantastic stay. Read my detailed review of our stay at Grand Hyatt Taipei to find out all about it. The hotel also has an excellent buffet restaurant.
Le Meridien Taipei (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) and Humble House Taipei (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) are two other luxury choices that are very close to Taipei 101.
Best Hotels on Zhongxiao East Road
Also considered a part of Taipei’s Eastern District, Zhongxiao East Road is a main thoroughfare of Taipei and one of its liveliest streets. The road runs above the MRT blue line from Taipei Main Station all the way to the eastern reaches of the city, but the section from Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT to Taipei City Hall MRT are the most happening.
While the Taipei 101 area is unapologetically glamorous, Zhongxiao East Road and the many lanes running off it feature a balance of luxury boutiques and budget-friendly shops. The area also has what is probably the city’s highest concentration and widest variety of amazing restaurants, from cheap street food and smoky BBQ joints to sushi and fine European dining.
If you like staying where the action is at, this area is probably for you! Notable sights along the road include Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, and the popular Eslite Dunnan bookstore.
Staying in this area is also convenient for taking the bus to Jiufen, one of the most popular day trips from Taipei. If you are familiar with it, see my guide to Jiufen.
Hostel on Zhongxiao East Road
Star Hostel Taipei East (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is the one of the best rated hostels in Taipei, along with its Taipei Main branch. This one is located very close to Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT in a neighborhood full of great shops and restaurants.
The dorms here are female only, but there are also some lovely double and quadruple rooms with their own private bathrooms and available for males or females.
Midrange Hotels on Zhongxiao East Road
ArTree Hotel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is a fairly new boutique hotel that combines nature and technology; it looks pretty normal on the outside, but conceals jungle-like spaces on the inside.
Note that it is not right on Zhongxiao E. Rd. but a few blocks north, near Taipei Arena MRT. There’s a great indoor market and food court at the bottom of it, where I used to always eat when my wife ran a school right across the street from the hotel!
Hua Shan Din by Cosmos Creation (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is a a creative and artsy hotel in a former bank vault, which is (rather fittingly) right next to Huashan 1914 Creative Park. It is right on Zhongxiao East Road, near Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station, so you’ll need to walk a bit (or ride the MRT 1 or 2 stops) to the main shopping area between Zhongxiao Fuxing, Zhongxiao Dunhua, and Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall stations. Guests get a welcome drink on arrival. There are some rooms which can fit larger groups.
Hotel Gracery Taipei (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is next door to the above and has a Godzilla theme (what more could you ask for?) It is sister hotels with Hotel Gracery Shinjuku in Tokyo, which as the landmark Godzilla head on one of its terraces. The Taipei branch has a 50-meter Godzilla mural on the outside of the building, Godzilla artworks inside, and themed rooms. A member of my Facebook group liked the location, room size, laundry, and proximity to Fu Hang, the most famous breakfast shop in Taipei.
Luxury Hotels on Zhongxiao East Road
Kimpton Da An Taipei (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is a relatively new addition to the luxury/boutique hotel scene in Taipei.
The hotel is tranquil, sleek, and understated, in a super convenient location near Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT station (intersection of the blue and brown lines), near all the best shopping and malls, yet on a quiet, small street.
I’m biased, but also proud to say that I worked with Kimpton writing several articles about Taipei for their blog (such as this one) after they announced they were coming to Taiwan, and I’m very pleased to see the positive reviews pouring in from the first guests staying at their hotel!
Hotel Proverbs Taipei (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is a newer boutique hotel is a super convenient location also near Zhongxiao Fuxing. The rooms are classy and gorgeous, while the small rooftop pool has a distant view of Taipei 101.
The hotel has an Italian restaurant and a bar (East End) that has made the list of top-50 bars in Asia.
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is another good option at the lower end of the luxury range. It’s a sleek, modern hotel offering city views and Japanese-style onsen. It’s near Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT, which you ca ride a few stops to the main shopping area of Zhongxiao East Road.
W Taipei (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) also absolutely deserves a spot on this list. The W is without a doubt Taipei’s hippest, funkiest luxury choice. Lady Gaga (obviously) stayed here when she was in town.
I was lucky enough to tour the hotel’s facilities and rooms when I covered the hotel for CNNTravel, and my friends and I regularly go there for fancy cocktails by the 10th floor lobby pool.
We also love the weekend buffet at Kitchen Table restaurant (photo above, unfortunately no longer open, but ther are other restaurants and bars on site). The W is just outside Taipei City Hall MRT, which is both on Zhongxiao East Road and within walking distance of Taipei 101 and several malls.
Mandarin Oriental Taipei (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is the top rated hotel in Taipei. This one’s closer to Nanjing East Road, which is two main roads north of Zhongxiao East Road, and tree-lined Dunhua North Road – your closest MRT station will be Taipei Arena on the Green Line.
I have a friend who works at Mandarin Oriental. We sometimes go there for drinks and I can attest that it’s a gorgeous property, one of the newest luxury hotels in Taipei, and the service is impeccable.
Best Hotels in Dadaocheng
Along with Ximending, Dadaocheng is another of my favorite neighborhoods in Taipei. Follow my walking guide for Dihua Street, the area’s most famous street and often considered the oldest street in Taipei.
The historic neighborhood has been a center of trade along the river ever since Taipei became the capital of Taiwan, and some of Taipei’s oldest and most interesting tea shops, temples, markets, and colonial architecture can be found here, especially along Dihua Street, the oldest street in Taipei. A few of the Taipei’s best craft beer bars are here, too.
You’ll need to walk 5-10 minutes to reach these hotel choices (from Zhongshan, Shuanglian, or Daqiaotou MRT stations), further than most others in this article, but you’ll be rewarded with a memorable stay in a highly atmospheric neighborhood— some choices below are even in colonial-era buildings.
Ningxia Night Market, one of the city’s best (see my guide to Taipei’s night markets) is also nearby.
Hostel in Dadaocheng
We Come Hostel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is a very highly rated hostel located near the southern end of Dihua Street. Besides dorm rooms, it also has budget-friendly private rooms with their own bathrooms.
Budget Hotel in Dadaocheng
Besides the previous entry, which also has budget-friendly private rooms, Jianshan Hotel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) offers budget-friendly doubles and I recommend it for its nostalgic vintage look and historical atmosphere.
Midrange Hotel in Dadaocheng
OrigInn Space (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is another super atmospheric choice decorated with vintage antiques. It is located in a historic building at the southern entrance to Dihua Street.
The building is owned by the Lin Family, a wealthy family that was important in the early development in the city and owns several historic mansions and buildings in Taipei. This area and hotel are popular among Japanese guests for its historical vibe.
Best Hotels around Da’An Park
Enormous Da’An Park is Taipei’s version of Central Park in New York. The city’s largest park is the perfect place to hang out and have an afternoon picnic or beer. Rooms at my mid-range recommendation below offer awesome views of the park from above. The park has an excellent playground, walking paths, and you can see fireflies at night in spring, making this area great for families.
Da’An District is also home to some of the most important universities in Taiwan, so the area is popular among students, and you’ll find a never-ending supply of cute cafés and eateries around here.
Near Da’An Park, Yongkang Street is a popular foodie street (the homeland of both mango shaved ice and Din Tai Fung, Taipei’s most famous restaurant: pre-order your meal here!)
The area west of Da’An Park is also a religiously diverse community, with many churches and the Taipei Grand Mosque, as well as some beautiful wooden Japanese-era homes, some of which house great cafés and tea houses, centered on Qingtian street.
South of Da’An Park, you can also find Shida Night Market and Gongguan Night Market, two smaller night markets frequented mainly by university students.
Hostel around Da’an Park
Dongmen 3 Hostel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is my second favorite hostel in Taipei after Star Hostel. The capsules here are huge and very private, with locker below for storage. Staff are very welcoming, and there’s a small cafe connected to lobby – it smells so nice every time you walk through.
The location is super convenient only a few steps (literally) from Dongmen MRT and very close to Yongkang Street, which has tons of great restaurants. Chiang Kai Skek Memorial Hall is also walking distance.
Midrange Hotel around Da’an Park
Dandy Hotel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) I first visited Dandy Hotel years ago when researching the best hotels in Taipei for a CNN Travel article, and I still strongly recommend this modern hotel for its epic views looking over Da’An Park. The hotel works for business travelers but also families. They even have free strollers for guests to use.
Chez Nous (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) comes highly recommended from a member of my Facebook group. She said that the hotel has super friendly staff, comfy room, awesome rooftop bar patio, and a local neighborhood feel.
Luxury Hotels around Da’an Park
For the best luxury hotels, see the Taipei 101 and Zhongxiao East Road sections. The ones here are at the lower end of luxury category.
Fullon Hotel Taipei (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is a 4-star hotel that visitors seem to love. There’s even a roof-top pool. It’s located just a few blocks north of Da’An Park, near the Jianguo Flower and Jade Market (weekends only). It belongs to the Fullon chain which has similar hotels at Fulong Beach and in Kenting.
Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is another 4-star hotel in the area, directly between Da’an Park and Jiangua Flower and Jade Market. A member of my Facebook group recommends it if you need a reasonably priced hotel in Taipei with parking, children’s playroom (a little rare in Taipei) and swimming pool (open in hotter months only).
Hotels in Beitou Hot Spring Area
Beitou is Taipei City’s only MRT-accessible hot spring resort village. The hot springs in the area were first developed by the Japanese, and many beautiful Japanese wooden buildings and bathhouses remain. Here’s my super detailed guide to Beitou Hot Spring.
To be clear, Beitou would not be a convenient place to stay for touring Taipei. However, if you are a hot spring lover, or you are looking for a weekend escape from the city, this could be a fine choice.
Due to the proximity to the city, the hotel options here are on the pricier side, but all of them come with your own private hot spring bath in the room. If you’d just like to try visiting and soaking for a few hours, I’ve listed all the best hot spring options in my Beitou article linked to above.
Midrange Hotels in Beitou Hot Spring Area
Spring City Resort (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is my most recommended hot spring in Beitou for those looking for a co-ed (with bathing suits) hot springs. It’s also a decent place to stay with restaurants on site, but further from the MRT (take a taxi).
Chyuan Du Spring Resort (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is a little old, but we stayed here once when I son was only a few months old purely for the great location right by Xinbeitou MRT and Beitou Hot Spring Park, and because our room came with a free Wii video game system rental! We also had our own private dry sauna as well as the usual hot spring tub.
Beitou Sweet Me Hot Spring Resort (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is another choice facing Beitou Hot Spring Park that is slightly newer and nicer, but also slightly pricier, than the previous entry.
Luxury Hotels in Beitou Hot Spring Area
Villa 32 (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is the most exclusive and expensive choice in Beitou and is 16+ only.
Asia Pacific Hotel Beitou (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) is a large family-friendly resort perfect for a weekend getaway. There are nude onsens for adults and kid-friendly swimming pools.
Grand View Resort (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor), Gaia Hotel (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor), and Radium Kagaya (see on Agoda / Booking / Klook / TripAdvisor) are other fine choices, all well-known for their hot spring facilities (mostly nude onsens or private rooms) and restaurants.
For a truly luxurious getaway, consider spending the weekend at Tienlai Hot Spring Resort in Yangmingshan National Park!
Thank you for this detailed and informative post! Very helpful for my Taiwan trip planing!
why don’t you give contact details for hotels etc rather than send us through booking.com etc???
Because this website is my job and I get paid by affiliate marketing. Setting up individual affiliate relationships with every hotel I recommend is far too complicated and time consuming. You can Google the hotels websites all by yourself if prefer to book direct (heads up, only major hotels will have English websites). Moreover, if you book with hotels directly in Taiwan, some issues could include: they may not speak English, they will want you to make an ATM deposit transfer to hold them room (this is how locals book rooms, but it is not easy to convenient for travelers to do this), there’s a clear cancelation policy on Booking (if you book direct, every hotel may have different rules and they may not be clearly stated, or you may get screwed over if you end up wanting to cancel or change the booking). Finally, most hotels in Taiwan will want to communicate via LINE app to handle direct bookings, which may not be convenient for travelers. On Booking, it’s all right there for you on one platform. Also note, the vast majority of travel blogs do the same as me, for the same reasons.
Also hotel contact information changes over time and it would be a big effort for you to keep this updated.
“Taiwan became the capital of Taiwan”, might be a typo. Should probably be Taipei.
thanks, I’ve fixed it!
Please add a map showing where these different area are located.
Done
This was super helpful. Thank you so much for putting in the time 🙂
Nick, I thought it was super helpful, you are breaking down the city, the different ranges of hotel, sharing the link to each hotel for the audience to review their preference. I hope when we click from your link you provided you get something for all your work.
Yes, those are all affiliate links, so I make commissions from them. Thank you for your support!
Nice page. Thanks for the info.
I will be in Taipei in November. How is living there? What brought you there?
If I have more questions, may I contact you? Hiring a venue for a presentation and hiring a motorcycle, for example.
Hey there, I went to Taiwan as an English teacher then married a Taiwanese person and ended up staying over 10 years. Please see my article titled “living in Taiwan” on my other website, TaiwanObsessed, for lots of info you may find useful. I also have an article over there about renting scooters in Taiwan. If you still have questions after that, feel free to reach out to me in my “Taiwan Travel Planning” group on Facebook!