Taipei Hotels

Taipei accommodation, which neighborhood to choose?

Taipei has a great MRT system, so the distance to the station is the most important factor.

Since the Airport MRT reaches Taipei Station, the area around Taipei Station is very convenient for getting around.

Most itineraries involve choosing one neighborhood to stay in and using the subway for the rest.

Taipei city center and New Taipei City are connected by the subway.

Taipei Station & Beimen

A hub where the Airport MRT, High Speed Rail, and subway meet. Ximending is also within walking distance.

citizenM Taipei North Gate is about a 5-minute walk to Beimen Station and about an 8-minute walk to Taipei Station.

Ximending is about a 10-minute walk away.

Reviews mention controlling the room with an iPad, and that the rooms are small but clean.

Wanhua & Longshan Temple

An old neighborhood with Longshan Temple and a night market.

Caesar Metro Taipei is about a 1-minute walk to Wanhua Station and about a 4-minute walk to Longshan Temple Station.

Reviews mention the pool is nice and the bathroom is divided into three sections.

With a free parking lot, it also suits itineraries involving car rentals.

Banqiao (New Taipei)

Located just west of Taipei in New Taipei City. High Speed Rail also stops at Banqiao Station.

Caesar Park Hotel Banqiao is about a 4-minute walk to Banqiao Station.

Reviews mention spacious rooms and bathtubs, great for groups.

This neighborhood is convenient if you are taking the High Speed Rail to Kaohsiung or Taichung.

From the airport to the city

Taking the Taoyuan Airport MRT express train from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei Station takes about 35 minutes from Terminal 1 and about 38 minutes from Terminal 2.

Songshan Airport is located inside the city, with Songshan Airport Station on the Wenhu Line right next to it.

What to look for when choosing

• Near Taipei Station if you want direct access via Airport MRT
• Near Longshan Temple if you like night markets and old streets
• Near Banqiao if you are heading south by High Speed Rail
• Breakfast may need to be paid separately on-site at some places
• Prices vary by date