Where to Stay in Taipei 2026 | Best Areas + Hotel Map
Taipei offers incredible value with excellent hotels, legendary food, and one of the world's best metro systems. The city seamlessly blends modern (Taipei 101) with traditional (night markets, temples). Most visitors stay in Xinyi or Da'an for convenience, though budget travelers find excellent options in Ximending. The MRT makes anywhere accessible.
Editor's Pick for First-Timers
Da'an or Xinyi
Da'an offers the best food scene and local atmosphere. Xinyi provides modern convenience near Taipei 101. Both have excellent MRT access and represent Taipei's best balance of convenience and character.
Xinyi
Da'an
Zhongzheng
Ximending
Songshan
Beitou
Quick Guide: Best Areas
Things to Know
- • Some very cheap hotels near Main Station are dated love hotels - check reviews
- • Wanhua (old Taipei) has some rough edges - improving but not for all travelers
- • Hotels near Taoyuan Airport are too far from city
- • Some Ximending hotels are very basic - check photos carefully
Understanding Taipei Geography
Taipei sits in a basin surrounded by mountains. The city center clusters around Taipei Main Station. Xinyi (Taipei 101) lies southeast. Da'an spreads south with tree-lined streets. Ximending is west near the old city. Beitou hot springs are in the northern mountains.
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Best Neighborhoods in Taipei
Xinyi District
Best for: Taipei 101, luxury malls, nightlife, modern Taipei
"Taipei's glittering modern heart with Asia's best skyline views"
Pros
- Taipei 101 access
- Best shopping
- Modern hotels
Cons
- Expensive
- Less traditional
- Corporate feel
Da'an District
Best for: Yongkang Street food, boutiques, tree-lined streets, local atmosphere
"Leafy residential with Taipei's best food streets"
Pros
- Best food scene
- Beautiful streets
- Local atmosphere
Cons
- Less sights
- Spread out
- Residential
Zhongzheng / Main Station
Best for: Taipei Main Station, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, central transport
"Transport hub with presidential plaza and memorial grandeur"
Pros
- Most central
- Near memorial
- Great transport
Cons
- Busy area
- Less character
- Underground mall maze
Ximending
Best for: Youth culture, pedestrian shopping, bubble tea, street food
"Taipei's Harajuku with neon lights and youth energy"
Pros
- Best street food
- Youth culture
- Budget-friendly
Cons
- Crowded weekends
- Can feel chaotic
- Very touristy
Songshan / Raohe
Best for: Raohe Night Market, Songshan Temple, local atmosphere
"Traditional Taipei with one of the best night markets"
Pros
- Best night market
- Local atmosphere
- Less touristy
Cons
- Far from center
- Limited hotels
- Quieter daytime
Beitou
Best for: Hot springs, mountain escapes, traditional ryokan style
"Mountain hot spring town within Taipei city limits"
Pros
- Hot springs
- Mountain air
- Escape from city
Cons
- Far from center
- Limited dining
- Transport required
Accommodation Budget in Taipei
Budget
Hostels, budget hotels, shared facilities
Mid-Range
3-star hotels, boutique stays, great locations
Luxury
5-star hotels, suites, premium amenities
💡 Prices vary by season. Book 2-3 months ahead for best rates.
Our Top Hotel Picks
€ Best Budget Hotels
Star Hostel Taipei Main Station
Zhongzheng
Award-winning hostel with excellent design, rooftop terrace, and perfect Main Station location.
Amba Taipei Ximending
Ximending
Design hotel above MRT station with playful interiors and rooftop bar overlooking pedestrian area.
€€ Best Mid-Range Hotels
Hotel Proverbs Taipei
Da'an
Design boutique with excellent restaurant, whiskey bar, and proximity to Yongkang Street food scene.
Home Hotel Da-An
Da'an
Eco-boutique with sustainable design, excellent breakfast, and quiet Da'an residential location.
Eslite Hotel
Songshan
Hotel by Taiwan's beloved bookstore chain with library, excellent design, and cultural programming.
€€€ Best Luxury Hotels
Mandarin Oriental Taipei
Songshan
Art deco luxury with exceptional spa, Michelin dining, and impeccable service.
W Taipei
Xinyi
Design-forward luxury near Taipei 101 with rooftop bar, pool, and modern energy.
✦ Unique & Boutique Stays
Villa 32
Beitou
Intimate hot spring retreat with private thermal pools, kaiseki dining, and mountain serenity.
Smart Booking Tips for Taipei
- 1 Book 2-3 months ahead for Chinese New Year (dates vary), Oct-Nov weather season
- 2 Taipei is affordable - quality mid-range hotels under $100 USD
- 3 Summer (June-September) is hot and humid with typhoon risk
- 4 Many hotels offer excellent breakfast - compare value before booking budget
- 5 Consider hot spring hotel in Beitou for one night as splurge/experience
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