Taipei accommodations
Taipei accommodations welcome you to a destination also referred to as Chinese Taipei. Known for its halls, museums, Taoist temples, shopping areas, parks, gardens, waterfalls, night markets, scenic areas, cherry blossoms, cat cafes and bubble tea, Taipei is located northerly on Taiwan island. Bending through western Taipei before emptying into the sea are the Tamsui River and Keelung River (tributary of the Tamsui). Westward across the Taiwan Strait spreads the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian. About 500 miles southwesterly, Hong Kong and Macau represent special administrative regions. South of Taiwan, the Philippines’s total area covers roughly 115,830 square miles.
Taipei main attractions: Jiufen Old Street (bustling district – food stalls, narrow streets, mountain / sea views), Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (history exhibits, large park, gardens, fish ponds), Raohe Night Market (shops / street food), Taipei Zoo, Huashan 1914 Creative Park (heritage building / former sake winery – shops, local art, film, crafts, events), National Palace Museum, Lungshan Temple (18th-century temple – Buddhist & Taoist deities ), Bitan Tourist Attraction (popular lake – eateries, suspension pedestrian bridge, paddle boats, scenic cliffs), Taipei Children’s Amusement Park, Tamsui Old Street (pedestrian road – shops, street performers, sculptures), Yangmingshan National Park, Qingtiangang Grassland (hiking area – wild buffalo), Dahu Park (lakefront park – heated swimming pool, walking trails, monuments, public art), Hongludi Nanshan Fude Temple (hilltop temple – dragons / gods statues, city / sunset views), Taipei Fine Arts Museum (Taiwanese . international art – geometric building), The Lin Family Mansion and Garden, New Taipei Metropolitan Park (modern park – lawns, paths, ponds, play area, lantern festival), Fort San Domingo (hilltop Spanish fort – river views, est. 1629), National Taiwan Museum (history natural history exhibits), Queen’s Head (scenic spot / coastal rock formation), Beitou Hot Spring Museum (Tudor-style museum / former bathhouse), Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium, Wuji Tianyuan Temple (Taoist temple – 5-tiered round pagoda, cherry blossoms), Taipei Music Center (live music venue), Tianmu Sports Park (expansive park – baseball stadium, skating rink, kids’ sports-themed play area), Ju Ming Museum (art museum), Songshan Fengtian Temple (Taoist temple / 19th-century complex – ornate / colorful carvings), Battleship Rock (ship-shapped rocky outcropping – city / countryside views), Fengguizui (national park – mountain trails, lookout point), Shezi Daotou Park (riverside park – wetland birds, sunset views, bike paths), Baujhang Temple
Taipei main airport: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Airport car rental agencies: Shang Ma, IWS Car Rental, Chailease, Car Plus, Herze
Bikeshare: YouBike
Taipei rapid transit system: Taipei Metro
Public transportation system card: EasyCard (Yōuyóu kǎ)
Cruise terminal: Keelung Port (“Taipei Cruise Port”)
Taipei top events: Taipei Lantern Festival (large-scale illuminations), Taipei Arts Festival (summer performing arts event), Taipei Children’s Arts Festival (summer event), Taipei Jazz Festival, Taipei Music Academy & Festival (TMAF – classical music festival), International Ballet Star Gala, Taipei International Dragon Boat Championships, Simple Life Festival (cultural event), Zhuzihu Calla Lily & Hydrangea Festival, YangMingShan Flower Festival (Yangmingshan National Park spring flower festival), Baosheng Cultural Festival (religious . cultural event), Taipei Traditional Market Festival, Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival, Tianmu Beer Festival, Taipei Expo Farmer’s Market (weekends), Taipei Night Market Festival, S2O Taiwan, BAYFES TAIPEI, TRENDY TAIPEI – Music X Innovation, Ho-hai-yan Rock Festival, TALOMA’ Taipei Indigenous Music Festival, Taipei International Comics & Animation Festival
Bubble tea and cat cafes both originated in Taipei. Taipei is renowned for its cleanliness, with garbage trucks often playing Beethoven’s “Für Elise” during pickup. Of the city’s roughly 20 major night markets, Shilin Night Market is the most popular with its 2-million+ monthly visitors. Found in the city’s northern section and dating to the Japanese colonial period, Beitou District is home to over 60 natural hot springs. When in Taipei night markets, keep in mind that many vendors are cash only. Tipping in restaurants can be considered awkward. When on Taipei escalators one should stand to the right and walk on the left. Naturally in religious buildings such as temples its best to dress more modestly while covering the shoulders and knees. Additional temple etiquette to keep in mind is to enter through the right (dragon) door and exit through the left (tiger) door. Avoid the central door as it is reserved for deities. Also avoid pointing at deities (use an open hand instead). Taipei’s currency is the New Taiwan dollar, cars travel on the right-hand side and the drinking age is 18 years old. Taipei accommodations are some of East Asia’s best. Before we get to Taipei accommodations, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.
First to inhabit the Taipei area were the Plains-Indigenous Ketagalan people, followed by Han Chinese colonists. After the Qing dynasty permitted development in the area circa the early-18th century, the influx of Han colonists gradually increased. Northern Taiwan was incorporated into the new Taipeh Prefecture in 1875. Taipeh-fu was formally established and became a temporary capital in 1887. The 1895 Treaty of Shimonoseki ceded Taiwan control from the Qing dynasty to Japan. Following its WWII defeat, the Empire of Japan relinquished control to the Republic of China (ROC) in 1945. Retreating from civil war with the Chinese Communist Party, the ruling Kuomintang party relocated ROC headquarters to Taipei, which was declared provisional capital in December 1949. Kuomintang control was mandated by General Order No. 1.. By the early 1960s, Taipei’s population had reached one million, and climbed to over two million by the mid-70s. Multi-party democracy was achieved in the 1990s, thanks largely to the Wild Lily student movement.
Taiwan’s capital as well as a special municipality, Taipei is home to about 2.5 million Taiwanese within 105 square miles. The greater Taipei Basin was once an ancient lakebed. Only about 30% of Taiwanese people speak basic English, with less than 10% speaking the language fluently. The world’s tallest building at one point in time, Taipei 101 elevates to 1,667 feet. An enclave (territory surrounded entirely by another territory), Taipei City is tucked inside the municipality of New Taipei City. The Taipei area is mountainous to include Qixing Mountain, Mt. Datun and the Tatun Volcanic Group. Taipei is characterized by a humid subtropical / tropical rainforest climate. Long summers are hot / humid with potential typhoons. Winters are short, warm and typically foggy. Taipei local foods include beef noodle soup (niu rou mian – Taiwan’s national dish), hot pot, soup dumplings (xiao long bao), ginger duck (jiang mu ya – winter stew), braised pork rice (lu rou fan) and Taiwanese breakfast (fresh soy milk, dough-based items). Popular drinks are whiskey, lager / craft beer, tea-infused cocktails and of course bubble tea. With some background information on the area, we’re ready for Taipei accommodations that are sure to impress.
Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei
No.55, Lequn 2nd Road, Zhongshan Dist.
Miramar Entertainment Park
Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants, bar, buffet breakfast (surcharge), poolside bar, outdoor pool, terrace, garden, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, bellhop, luggage storage, laundry facilities, business center, meeting rooms, electric vehicle charging station, free parking, airport transfer
Nearby restaurants: aMaze (fine dining restaurant), Umai Udon (Udon noodle restaurant), Gmt Italian Restaurant, Glass of Red (restaurant ), Kozzz (brunch restaurant)
Nearby misc.: EnterSpace (escape room), AlignedFitness (gym), YellowKorner (art gallery)
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- Miramar Entertainment Park
- Miramar Ferris Wheel
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Within 1.3 miles:
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- Soochow University
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Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei is 44 minutes from Taoyuan International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Royal Suite): $1,203
Grand View Resort Beitou
No. 30, Youya Rd., Beitou Dist.
Yangmingshan National Park
Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants, bar, outdoor pool, terrace, spa, sauna, steam room, hot tub, gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, bellhop, luggage storage, laundry facilities, free parking
Nearby: C’est Bon (Modern European restaurant), Yong Cuiting (Taiwanese restaurant)
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- Yangmingshan National Park
- Asia Pecific Resort
- Beitou Thermal Valley
- Beitou Hot Springs Park & Museum
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Grand View Resort Beitou is 48 minutes from Taoyuan International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (You-Ya Suite): $880
Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei
No. 133, Sec. 3, Nanjing E. Rd., Zhongshan Dist.
Liaoning Night Market
Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants & bars, local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), indoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room, hot tub, gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, luggage storage, laundry facilities, business center, meeting rooms, conference center, free parking, airport transfer
Nearby restaurants: Oomata Taipei Nanjing Branch (Yakiniku restaurant), Kai Hua Lou (Chinese restaurant), A CUT Steakhouse (Chophouse restaurant), Third Wheel Muffin Burger (hamburger restaurant), Tortiya PAPA (brunch restaurant)
Nearby misc.: WILBECK (coffee shop), Shang Qun Animal Hospital
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- Liaoning Night Market (street food)
- Taipei Arena
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Within 1 mile:
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- Lin-Sen Park
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Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei is 39 minutes from Taoyuan International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Executive Corner Connecting): $1,456
Cost per person (six people); $242
The Okura Prestige Taipei
9 Nanjing E. Rd., Sec. 1
Chin Huajiao | SPOT-Taipei Film House
Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants, bar, full breakfast (surcharge), outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, luggage storage, laundry facilities, business center, meeting room, conference space, electric vehicle charging station, free parking
Nearby restaurants / bars / pubs: Thai House Taipei Nanjing Branch (Thai restaurant), HATSU Yakiniku & Wine (Yakiniku restaurant), Casa Della Pasta (Italian restaurant), La Mesa (Spanish restaurant), Sundo Breakfast (breakfast restaurant), Chill Bar, Vent (cocktail bar), SOBAR (sports bar), Aye Taipei Bar & Restaurant (pub)
Nearby misc.: Game Square (board game club), Golden Years (portrait studio)
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- Chin Huajiao – Taipei Zhongshan North Store (hot pot restaurant)
- SPOT-Taipei Film House
- Lin-Sen Park
- Q Square
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The Okura Prestige Taipei is 45 minutes from Taoyuan International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Okura Prestige King Room): $332
Cost per person (three people); $110
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
201 Tun Hwa South Road, Section 2
Linjiang Street Night Market
Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants & bars, buffet breakfast (surcharge), seasonal outdoor pool, terrace, garden, picnic area, spa, sauna, steam room, hot tub, gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, bellhop, luggage storage, laundry facilities, business center, conference space, free parking, airport transfer
Nearby restaurants: Marco Polo Restaurant (Italian restaurant), Luna D’Italia (Italian restaurant), Boungiorno J Ristorante (Italian resaurant), ibuki (Japanese restaurant)
Nearby misc.: CAFÉ at Far Eastern, The Mall (shopping mall), EZ5 Live House (live music bar), Fitness Factory (gym), O2Rocks (wellness center)
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- Linjiang Street Night Market
- National Taiwan University
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Within 1.1 miles:
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- Taipei 101
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Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei is 51 miles from Taoyuan International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Plaza Suite King Room): $496
Cost per person (four people); $124
eslite hotel
No. 98, Yanchang Road, Xinyi District
Songshan Cultural and Creative Park | Eslite Spectrum Songyan | Taipei New Horizon Building | Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
Hotel amenities: bar, fitness center, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, coffee makers, sunken bathtubs, bathrobes, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, business center, on-site parking (surcharge), airport shuttle
Nearby restaurants: In Between (Western restaurant), gonnaPLUS (Mediterranean restaurant), Guang Yi In Time (brunch restaurant)
Nearby misc.: The Lounge @ Eslite Hotel (café), Eslite Gallery (art gallery), Shopee University, Baroque Garden
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- Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (cultural center / former tobacco factory warehouses – local artists / designers)
- Eslite Spectrum Songyan (department store)
- Taipei New Horizon Building
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
- MRT Taipei City Hall Station
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Within 3 miles:
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- National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
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Within 3.9 miles:
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- Taipei Botanical Garden
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eslite hotel is 24 miles from Taoyuan International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Executive King Suite): $676
Caesar Park Hotel Banqiao
No.8, Sec.2, Xianmin Blvd., Banqiao District
Xiang Duck | HiMall
Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants, bar, pool with view, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, parking
Nearby restaurants: More Pasta (Italian restaurant), Jiu Tian (Izakaya restaurant), Lotus (Southeast Asian restaurant), 1010 Hunan Cuisine, 90’s Dining Bar (restaurant), Market Flavor (buffet restaurant), 一茶甜品 (dessert restaurant), 囍甜 日式舒芙蕾蛋糕專賣店 (cake shop)
Nearby misc.: Eslite Spectrum Xinban Store (department store)
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- Xiang Duck Banqiao Xianmin Boulevard (Chinese restaurant)
- HiMall
- New Taipei City People’s Square
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Within 3 miles:
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- Longshan Temple
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Caesar Park Hotel Banqiao is 6.6 miles from Taoyuan International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Superior Suite): $248
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei
158 Dunhua North Road
Hooters Taipei
Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants, bar, outdoor pool, spa, steam room, free Wi-Fi, coffee makers, free parking
Nearby restaurants: TAJIMAYA Shabu Shabu Ⅱ (Shabu-shabu restaurant), 海峽會 (Shabu-shabu restaurant), Bencotto (Italian restaurant), Gira Pizza (pizza restaurant), 石石鍋創 (hot pot restaurant), 饗瘦鐵板燒 (Teppanyaki restaurant), 朧板前燒肉 (Yakiniku restaurant), 洋介小料理 (bistro), Shun (Japanese restaurant)
Nearby misc.: The Mandarin Cake Shop (bakery), R&J (cafe), Cozy Quail Cafe, Lora Cake Basque Cheesecake (cake shop)
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- Hooters Taipei (American restaurant)
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- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
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Within 1.8 miles:
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- Taipei World Trade Center
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Mandarin Oriental, Taipei is 19.8 miles from Taoyuan International Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $780
Kimpton Da An Hotel By IHG
No. 25, Lane 27, Section 4, Ren’ai Road
Palace Wolf Club Larp I | The Taipei Jianguo Jade & Flower Market
Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, coffee makers, valet & free parking
Nearby: The Tavernist (Modern European restaurant), Taihu Daan (beer hall), Seasons Hair Studio (hair salon), MUUONESPA (beauty salon), TMMA (Muay Thai boxing gym), Goal fitness (gym)
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- Palace Wolf Club Larp I (cosplay café)
- The Taipei Jianguo Jade & Flower Market
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
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Within 1.7 miles:
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- National Theater and Concert Hall
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Kimpton Da An Hotel By IHG is 19.7 miles from Taoyuan International Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $265
Grand Hilai Taipei
No. 168, Jingmao 1st Road, Nangang District
Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center | Island Buffet Restaurant
Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, coffee makers, business center, free parking
Nearby restaurants: Very Thai Restaurant, Tao (Japanese restaurant), The Orient (Cantonese restaurant)
Nearby misc.: UU Chinchilla Cafe, Logos Coffee (café), Conch Baking (bakery), Timchi’s (dessert shop), Paris Sweet Studio (patisserie), Mitsui Shopping Park (shopping mall), 台北漢來大飯店宴會廳 (banquet hall )
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- Taipei 101
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- Taipei Zoo
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Grand Hilai Taipei is 24.2 miles from Taoyuan International Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $145
Villa 32
No. 32, Zhongshan Road, Beitou District
Thermal Valley | Beitou Hot Spring Museum | Beitou Museum
Hotel amenities: restaurant, terrace, garden, open-air bath, spa, steam room, soundproofing, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, coffee makers, mini-bars, bathrobes, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage
Nearby: Kahu Craft Beer Garden, Brae Café, ALunaStudio (yoga studio), Witch’s Rock Waterfall, Beitou Public Assembly Hall (community center / art gallery)
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- Thermal Valley (scenic area – pathways, natural hot springs)
- Beitou Hot Spring Museum
- Beitou Museum
- MRT Xinbeitou Station
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- Yangmingshan National Park
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- National Palace Museum
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Villa 32 is 22 miles from Taoyuan International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Premium Japanese-Style Suite
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Capella Taipei
No. 139 Dunhua North Road
Taipei Arena | NIUNIU
Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants & bars, free full breakfast, outdoor pool, children’s pool, spa, sauna, steam room, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, bellhop, laundry facilities, luggage storage, meeting rooms, electric vehicle charging station, free parking
Nearby restaurants / bars: GG (Korean restaurant), Sunny Buffet (buffet restaurant), Curry Lab. Tokyo (Japanese curry restaurant), Taiwan Bistro (Izakaya restaurant), Rong Ju (Mandarin restaurant), Broth Master Dunbei Branch (hot pot restaurant), Atelier Plume (dessert restaurant), GB Brewery Restaurant (https://www.gbarestaurants.com.tw/), Opera Cocktail Bar
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- Taipei Arena
- NIUNIU (lingerie store)
- Taipei Municipal Stadium
- Breeze Center
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Capella Taipei is 44 miles from Taoyuan International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Pool Terrace Skyline Suite): $7,053
So there they are, Taipei accommodations that will help make for an outstanding trip. We hope you have found this information valuable and most importantly, that you enjoy your time in Taiwan!