Where to stay in Taipei — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Taipei is one of the easiest and most welcoming capital cities in Asia to explore — Taipei 101, the Shilin Night Market, Longshan Temple, the Ximending shopping district, and the Beitou hot springs. Get around on the clean, punctual metro (MRT), tapping in with an EasyCard to go anywhere in the city.
Why stay in Taipei
Taipei 101 and the skyline
The landmark tower with an observation deck and luxury mall, most beautiful after dark.
Night markets
Shilin and Raohe — stinky tofu, fried chicken, and endless snacks.
Temples and old quarters
Longshan Temple, Dihua Street, and the youthful Ximending district.
Hot springs in the city
Soak in the Beitou hot springs, easily reached by MRT.
Pick an area first — where to stay in Taipei
Location is the single most important thing about a hotel — choose the right area first, then pick the hotel
Ranked reviews — find your ideal stay in Taipei
Start with where to stay (the heart of the trip), then explore food and sights
Find the right Taipei hotel for you
7 ranked reviews👆 Tap a chip to filter — pick more than one
Reviewed6 Best Family Hotels in Taipei (Kids Pools, Themed Rooms & MRT)
6 hotels · read the ranked review →
Reviewed6 Best Romantic Honeymoon Hotels in Taipei (Private Onsen & 101 Views)
6 hotels · read the ranked review →
Reviewed6 Best Hotels Near Taoyuan Airport, Taiwan (Late & Early Flights)
6 hotels · read the ranked review →
Reviewed7 Best Luxury Hotels in Xinyi, Taipei (Near Taipei 101)
7 hotels · read the ranked review →
Reviewed5 Best Onsen Hotels in Beitou Hot Spring, Taipei (2026)
5 hotels · read the ranked review →
No reviews match these filters — try removing one or two
Local dishes to try in Taipei
- 1🥟
Xiaolongbao
Soup-filled buns; the original Din Tai Fung is here.
📍 Citywide - 2🧋
Bubble tea
The home of chewy tapioca pearls, on every street corner.
📍 Citywide - 3🍗
Fried chicken and street food
Big sheets of fried chicken, stinky tofu, and fried snacks at the night markets.
📍 Night markets - 4🍲
Beef noodles
A rich braised-beef broth — Taiwan's national dish.
📍 Citywide
- 1🗼
Taipei 101
The landmark tower with a high observation deck, a luxury mall, and world-class New Year fireworks.
📍 Xinyi - 2🍜
Shilin Night Market
The largest night market, with every Taiwanese snack you can imagine.
📍 Shilin - 3🛍️
Ximending
A youthful shopping district with fashion, street art, and cinemas.
📍 Wanhua - 4🛕
Longshan Temple
Taipei's oldest temple, beautiful and sacred.
📍 Wanhua - 5♨️
Beitou
A hot-spring district in the city, with a hot-spring museum and a sulphur valley.
📍 Beitou - 6🏛️
CKS Memorial
A grand memorial with a changing-of-the-guard ceremony and a wide plaza.
📍 Zhongzheng
Things to do in Taipei
Day tours, attraction tickets and travel essentials for Taipei — book ahead on Klook with mobile e-tickets.
Affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
3 Taipei hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.4Upper-midWESTGATE Hotel
#8 4-star design hotel · highest score on the list
★ 9.3LuxuryHotel Royal Beitou
#1 luxury onsen hotel · 5-star, ~100 m from MRT Xinbeitou
★ 9.3LuxuryMandarin Oriental Taipei
#3 luxury honeymoon · best couples spa in Taipei, 55-sqm marble rooms
โรงแรมแนะนำทั้งหมดในTaipei
ครบทุกระดับงบ — คัดจากคะแนนรีวิวจริง พร้อมเทียบราคา 3 เว็บ
Grand Hyatt Taipei
#1 family pick · Kids Playroom + rooftop pool opposite Taipei 101
Villa 32 Beitou
#1 honeymoon villa · Beitou · only 5 villas, each with a private onsen
Mandarin Oriental Taipei
#2 family luxury · in-room tipi tent + large pool deck
Hotel Cozzi Blu
#1 airport hotel · on top of Airport MRT A18 + XPark Aquarium
CityInn Hotel Plus - Ximending Branch
#1 all-rounder · highest score on the list, central Ximending
Haven't found the one? Search all 3 sites yourself
Compare real-time room availability for your Taipei dates
🚆 Getting around Taipei
Metro (MRT)
Clean, punctual and comprehensive; just tap in with an EasyCard.
EasyCard
One card for the MRT, buses and trains, and for paying at convenience stores.
THSR to other cities
High-speed rail from Taipei heading south; book ahead for a discount.
From Taoyuan Airport
Take the Airport MRT into the city, about 40 minutes.
Where to go next near Taipei
JiufenA hillside village of red-lantern lanes — teahouses with sea views and a retro atmosphere said to have inspired Ghibli.
See this city's guide →
Sun Moon LakeA large lake among the mountains — lakeside cycling, a cable car, lakeside temples, and boat cruises.
See this city's guide →
AlishanA mountain scenic area — a vintage forest railway, sunrise above a sea of clouds, and thousand-year-old cypress forest.
See this city's guide →
HualienAn east-coast city — the gateway to Taroko National Park, the Qingshui Cliff, and grand natural scenery.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Taipei
Which area is best to stay in Taipei?+
Central Taipei (Xinyi / Main Station) is the most convenient to get around, while Ximending suits shoppers and a younger crowd, and offers good value.
How many days do you need in Taipei?+
Three to four days for the city and night markets, plus a day trip to Jiufen-Pingxi or another day or two for Beitou.
How do you get around Taipei?+
Use an EasyCard to tap onto the clean, comprehensive MRT. Signs are in English, making it very easy for first-timers.
Ready to book your Taipei stay?
Start with the 3 hotels our team picked, or search all 3 sites — always compare before booking