Where to stay in Taipei?
10 Hotels Chosen
by Tens of Thousands of Guests!

A score of 9.4 from 1,110 reviews — CHO Hotel is the 3-star that "gives far more than you pay for" more consistently than anywhere else in Taipei! Sitting on quiet Kunming Street, 2 minutes from MRT Ximen, it wraps you in the old Wanhua district's vintage soul — wallpaper scenes of historic neighbourhood life, antique furniture and period atmosphere. The 2nd-floor snack bar runs 24 hours: instant noodles, snacks, ice cream and drinks, free and unlimited. You can even borrow a qipao dress for photos.

TripAdvisor #2 out of 92 hotels in Zhongzheng District, scoring 9.2/10 — CityInn Plus is the best-value base camp in Ximending! MRT Ximen Exit 3 is a 1-minute walk. The freebies are relentless: free laundry, free coffee, free late-night noodles. The staff write handwritten sightseeing recommendations — some guests say the service beats certain 5-star hotels.

The "best-value 4-star in Ximending" — MRT Ximen is a 1-minute walk, and the breakfast buffet is so good that many guests say two helpings still isn't enough! Excellent soundproofing despite being on a main road. A free mini-bar is included in every room. Fitness Center, Business Center and Airport Shuttle are all on-site — every facility a 4-star should have is here.

If the budget allows for 5-star, W Taipei is "the hottest hotel in Taipei" full stop. It sits just above MRT City Hall, 2 minutes to the station, 5 minutes' walk to Taipei 101. The outdoor WET® pool — 25 metres long, with Taipei 101 right in view — is the most photographed pool in the city. Woobar is world-class. AWAY® Spa is comprehensive. The Spectacular Room with its direct Taipei 101 view is worth every dollar.

Just Sleep — part of the respected Silks Hotels Group — is the hotel that "surprises you pleasantly every single day"! MRT Ximen Exit 6 is a 2-minute walk. Rooms were fully renovated in 2019. Just Café runs daily from 1 pm to midnight, serving free Taiwanese-style coffee, tea and snacks. The Asian/Western breakfast buffet punches well above the 3-star price. The 7th-floor Kaleidoscope Photo Space — all-mirror room — is a Taipei legend.

The bright-orange Orange Hotel has so many freebies it's almost startling. Unlimited free ice cream, fruit, drinks and snacks in the basement lounge, open all day. Room entry by QR code via the LINE app — no key card to lose. The 1961A bus to Jiufen stops right outside, saving you the hassle of finding a departure point. MRT Ximen Exit 1 is just a 1-minute walk.

Asia's first citizenM, opened 2017 — redefining "affordable luxury" for real. An XL king-size bed in every room regardless of price, European high-quality linen, a rain shower, and an iPad that controls lighting, curtains, temperature and the TV. canteenM is open 24 hours — barista coffee in the morning, cocktails at night. Beimen MRT in 5 minutes, Taipei Main Station in 8. Self check-in kiosks mean no queuing.

A Taipei icon since 1990, standing directly opposite Taipei 101 — 853 rooms, 8 restaurants, and The Café breakfast buffet with 150+ items that many guests call "the best meal of the trip". The outdoor pool is open year-round with city views. Grand Club Lounge guests get complimentary cocktail hour. MRT Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station is a 4-minute walk.

Originally the Hilton Taipei (1973) — a 4-star with 50+ years of history, connected directly to Taipei Main Station via an underground passage (Exit M6). Step off any train without ever stepping outside; no rain, no sun, no taxi needed. The connection covers the Airport MRT, HSR, TRA intercity rail and multiple MRT lines. Caesar Spa & Fitness — sauna, Jacuzzi, massage — is the perfect decompressor after a long travel day.

With 10,000+ reviews — the most of any hotel in this article — Hotel Midtown Richardson's track record is beyond dispute. Location 9.6/10 on Booking, the highest in its price tier. MRT Ximen is 2 minutes away, with Ximending right on your doorstep. 535 rooms across multiple types. The premium memory-foam mattress is mentioned in reviews again and again as the highlight of the stay — a serious investment in the guest's sleep quality.