Taipei accommodation guide: where to stay - don't travel alone (2023)

Taiwan attracted more than 11 million tourists last year. That's a very impressive number! And I can understand why. The country has many great attractions, great food and lots of things to do and see.

And many of these travelers came to visitTaipei, ofcapital of Taiwan. With the growth of tourism, many new hotels and guesthouses are popping up all over Taipei. That means they existmany types of accommodation to choose from. Maybe too much.

If you are looking for accommodation in Taipei and wondering where to stay in Taipei, look no further. I have a few suggestions for you. I have stayed at each of these accommodations below in Taipei and would highly recommend them.

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Before looking for accommodation in Taipei

Before you start looking for accommodation in Taipei, check out my post onall my best tips for traveling to Taiwan. I've added a lot of information, including how to get oneTaiwan prepaid sim card, out-of-country transfers and more. And see more tips on minesolo travel guide in Taipeiand learn about other attractions of the capital.

Accommodation culture in Taipei

Taiwan has many different types of accommodation. From hotels and guesthouses to guesthouses, there is something for every traveler.

But I noticed that accommodation in Taipei is a bit different from other parts of the world in terms of culture, especially when it comes to staying in hostels in Taipei. And the terms guesthouse and hotel are used interchangeably.

Here are some tips about Taiwan's accommodation culture:

• The majority ofbudget hostels and hotelsbeing in Taipeinear Taipei Main Station.
• There are manygreat solo accommodation in Taipei. Most of them are hostels, but there are also many cheap hotels in Taipei.
• Whether you stay in your own room or in a dorm, it's possibleit costs a little more to stay on a weekend than a weekday.
• If this is possible,book in advance for weekend staysbecause you want to be sure of the best price. Vacancies are also lower on weekends as many Taiwanese travel to the country, especially during national holidays.
• Many Taiwanese travel around the country and stay in guesthouses. So maybe you doTaiwanese solo travelers, senior travelers and entire families.
• In my experience, Taiwanese people are verypolite and shyand they like to keep to themselves. I'm always the one who says, "Hello!” (hello in Mandarin) And sometimes they would smile back. Don't take it personally if they don't say anything or smile.

How to find the best hostels and hotels in Taipei

There are so many options when it comes to accommodation in Taipei. Probably a little too much if you ask me.

However, I always trustAgoda, one of the best sites for booking hotels, guesthouses and guesthouses. I have never had any problems with my bookings.

And above all, Agoda has the most competitive prices I've seen anywhere. They have the best price guarantee.

The site has a huge database of accommodation in Taipei. I will link each of our recommended hotels and hotels in Taipei below.

Where to stay in Taipei City: The best hostels and hotels in Taipei

Wondering where to stay in Taipei as a solo traveler? Below are my favorite places and some of the best hotels and resorts in Taipei. I've stayed in all of them, so I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay in any of them.

1. Star Hostel Taipei Central Station

Address:4F, No. 50, Huayin Street, Taipei Main Station, Taipei, Taiwan 103 (see map)

Price:NT$550 for a single bed in an 8-bed female dormitory

Star Hostel: One of the best hostels in Taipei

Located close to Taipei Main Station, Airport MRT Station and walking distance to Ximending,Star hostelis one of the best budget hostels in Taipei.

Although it is called a "hostel", both existshared accommodation and private rooms. Choose between a double room with a desk and private bathroom or a comfortable bed in a dormitory. The guest house hasshared kitchen, a deliciouscommon room,great wifiInwonderful staffwho speak perfect english and can help you with everything.

And it doesn't matter which accommodation you choose.breakfast is included.

The guesthouse organizes daily social activities, whether it's a movie night or a video game night. In addition, the hostel's kitchen doubles as a bar in the evening, serving local craft beers.

Why book at Star Hostel?

Star Hostel ismy favorite place to stay in taipei! Love the comfortable common area and overall design aesthetic. The bed is extremely comfortable and the bathrooms are always clean.

If you value a guesthouse or hotel with aexcellent common area,you must stay at the Star Hotel. The common area includes several large tables for eating or working. And it has two unique platforms where you will find a greenhouse and a tree house (see center photo).

2. Meander 1948 Hostel – Taipei Main Station

Address:Wanneer. 42, Taiyuan Road, Datong District, Taipei City 103 (see map)

Price:NT$500 for a single bed in an 8-bed female dormitory

Meander 1948 Hostel: The best gourmet breakfast in a hostel in Taipei

Meander 1948 Herbergis a 3-star guest house and one of the newest properties near Taiwan Central Railway Station, MRT Airport and walking distance to Ximending.

There are three floors of rooms with amix of dormitories and regular rooms. The reception is located behind the hostel cafe on the ground floor. And the guesthouse haslaundry serviceInfree walking tours.

The bed in the dorm is comfortable, with two lamps and a curtain for privacy. And right outside the bed is a cupboard for your things. It's big enough for a carry-on backpack. Or if your luggage is too big, there is a special room where you can store your luggage.

On the 4th floor (top floor) there are additional rooms and a common area. The common area has akitchenette, reading area, ONEbalconywith a few tables and a mezzanine with aHammock style net bed.

Why book Meander 1948 Hostel

Meander 1948 Hostel is a great choice for thissolo female travelers, especially if you arethey are not familiar with hostel life. The dorm is spacious, the bathroom is clean and the overall look and feel of the hostel is welcoming and comfortable.

And the hostel serves onegourmet breakfastEvery morning! They have a changing breakfast menu in the cafe where you can choose 1 of three options. After you order your food, go to the second floor cafe and they will bring you your gourmet breakfast! It's one of the tastiest breakfasts I've had in a hostel. But free breakfast does not include drink.

Breakfast is included in the price, even if you stay in the dormitory.

3. Bouti City Capsule Inn

Address:Nr. 7, sec. 1, Chongqing S. Road, Taipei Main Station, Taipei, Taiwan 10046 (see map)

Price:NT$550 for a single bed in a female dormitory

Bouti City Capsule Inn: Cheap hostel in Taipei

Bouti City Capsule Innis a 2 star hotel withmany dormitories, Angreat common area, ONEshared kitchenette, and onebar.

For the price of a dorm you get a comfortable single bed with a privacy screen and a large closet for all your belongings. In addition, you will get a simple breakfast of Taiwanese tea eggs, toast and various drinks.

And the hotel isConveniently locatedclose to Taipei Main Station, Airport MRT Station and walking distance to Ximending.

Why book Bouti City Capsule Inn

Bouti City Capsule Inn is suitable for travelers who have aclean, comfortable and economical bedto stay for a few days.

In addition, if you want to beclose to the best food and nightlife, Ximending is only 5 minutes away.

I enjoyed my stay at Bouti City Capsule Inn in early 2018. So when I returned to Taipei in late 2019, I stayed there again. Dorms and bathrooms are kept in good condition and very clean.

4. Flip Flop Hostel – Garden

Address:Nr. 122, Chang'an West Road, Taipei Main Station, Taipei, Taiwan 10310 (see map)

Price:NT$400 for a single bed in a 6-bed female dormitory

Flip Flop Hostel: Upgraded dorm bed

Flip Flop Garden Hostelit is also close to Taipei Main Station and MRT Airport. The guest house hasmany types of rooms, but most rooms are dormitories.

There are many on the ground floorPublic spaces. There is oneshared kitchen, ONElarge dining room, ONEgame cameraand onebeautiful yard.

The price of a dormitory includes an excellent breakfast.

Why you should book Flip Flop Hostel

Flip Flop Garden Hostel is great for any single traveler who hascomfortable dorm bed and don't pay too much for it.

The individual dormitory isvery well designed. Each unit has a shelving unit with a shelf for your mobile phone, a light and a lockable compartment for your belongings. The designer has really thought about maximizing the design for the vertical surface while making the dorm bed functional and comfortable.

5. Taiwan Youth Hostel and Capsule Hotel

Address:11, Qingdao W. Road, Taipei Main Station, Taipei, Taiwan 10041 (see map)

Price:NT$550 for a single bed in a female dormitory

Taiwan Youth Hostel & Capsule Hotel: Dormitory with small desk

Taiwanese youth hostel and capsule hotelis a popular hotel that attractsmany international travelers. The 2-star hotel is close to Taipei Main Railway Station and MRT Station.

The hotel hasseparate dormitories for boys and girlswhere each space has a large dormitory room, a spacious bathroom and a luggage room.

Each dorm room has a comfortable single bed, a shallow table/desk, a hanging rail and a cupboard (behind the bed) big enough for a hand luggage. And there are enough outlets to charge all your electronics.

There is oneshared kitchenette, ONEdinning room, and onelarge common areafor travelers to hang out.

Why book at Taiwan Youth Hostel & Capsule Hotel

I really like ittable operation in the dormitory. Sometimes I would work in my little cubicle before going to bed or put on Netflix movies.

In addition, it is easy tomeet other travelersdue to the clientele and the spacious common area. Maybe most travelers don't want to hang out in their tiny dorms. they will spend more time in the living room.

The only downside to such a large dorm is the noise. With many travelers going in and out at any time of the day, it can be very noisy. So use the free earplugs!

6. We come guest house

Address:2F, αρ. 26, Gangu Street, Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan 10343 (see map)

Price:NT$400 for a single bed in a 4-bed female dormitory

We Come Hostel: eclectic common room

Choose one of the twosingle room or dormitorybeeWe come guest house. For the price of a dormitory, it includes a comfortable single bed with privacy curtains, simple breakfast and use of the spacious common room.

The guesthouse is not far from Taipei Main Stationnear Dadaocheng District, a retro neighborhood with many renovated old houses that are full of shops and cafes.

Why book at We Come Hostel?

We Come Hostel is ideal for thissolo travelers on a budgetwho want a comfortable bed for a few nights. Plus, it's a great location from which to exploreDihuastraat in Dadaocheng and the area's night markets, inclNingxia Night MarketInYansan Night Market.

And I really enjoyed hanging out in the common area of ​​We Come Hostel. The lounge has fine furniture, a flat screen TV and a functional kitchen. The space is very welcoming and comfortable.

7. Monka-hotel

Address:Nr. 139, Sectie 1, Xiyuan Road, Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan 108 (see map)

Price:NT$1,500 for a standard double room

Monka Hotel: one of the best budget hotels in Taipei

Hotel Monkait's thethe best budget boutique hotel in Taipei. Next to Longshan Temple in Wanhua District, the hotel has everything you need for a short stay.

The 3 star hotel has3 floors of roomsdesigned in an industrial minimalist aesthetic. The rooms have been recently renovated and are well designed.

Although there are no common areas for travelers to hang out in, the rooms are so comfortable that you really won't want to leave.

Why book Monka Hotel?

If you are traveling alone for a while and want someprivacy and luxury of a hoteland yet youyou don't want to spend a lot, you must stay at the Monka Hotel. Although the standard double room is quite small, every design detail is functional and well thought out.

I wrote a good review forMonka Hotel here.

8. Kimpton Da'an Taipei

Address:Οχι. 25, Runway 27, Section 4, Ren'ai Road, Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan 106 (see map)

Price:NT$6,000 for a superior room with a king-size bed

Kimpton Da'an Taipei: the most luxurious boutique hotel in Taipei

Kimpton Da'an Taipeiit is onemodern modern hotelin the residential areaDa'an-area. There are many great dining and shopping options in the walkable area. Alternatively, if you want to explore other parts of Taipei, hop on the MRT at Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT Station, which is just 2 minutes away.

The hotel has129 rooms, ONEspacious reception hallwith a comfortable living room and aopen bar,and a fantastic restaurant,The tavern, On the upper floor.

The king superior room has a comfortable king-size bed, a sitting area, an open wardrobe and a spacious bathroom. The room is modern and well designed with the most luxurious materials and finishes.

I would consider the Kimpton Da'an Taipei thethe best luxury hotel in Taipei!I love all the design details of the hotel! As a former interior designer, I really appreciate a well-designed space where every detail is tailored to the traveler.

Why you should book Kimpton Da'an Taipei

Kimpton Da'an Taipei Hotel is perfect for anyone who wants to stay in itmodern modern hotel, WHEREappreciates modern designInyou don't mind paying for a luxury room.

However, the room is not cheap! But sometimes a girl needs to stay somewhere really nice to spoil herself!

But as a visitor you can enjoy itgreat amenities, includedbicycle rental, where you can tour the city on two wheels for free. And the hotel hasfree snacks and drinksduring wine hour every day in the lobby. What a great way to relax and unwind!

Which accommodation in Taipei will you book?

Finding individual accommodation in Taipei is very easy. But finding a hostel or hotel that is clean, comfortable and affordable will take some research.

But I did everything for you, so you don't have to wonder where to stay in Taipei. I have stayed at each of these places myself and would recommend anyone traveling alone to stay at one of these hostels or hotels in Taipei.

And it's easy to book all your accommodation through usAgoda. It's the only accommodation booking site I use and trust 100%!

I hope you find these recommendations for accommodation in Taipei useful for your next trip to Taiwan!

Thank you for reading my stay notice in Taipei

You might also like these other posts about solo travel in Taiwan:

Introduction to Taiwan

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• How and where to buy a Taiwanese prepaid SIM card
• How to spend 3 weeks in Taiwan
• 22 dishes not to be missed in Taiwan
• Top 10 Must Try Taiwan 7-11 Foods

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• Things to do on your own in Taipei, Taiwan
• Dadaocheng Taipei: what to do, buy and eat on Dihua Street
• 9 places for breakfast in Taipei
• Top 21 must-try foods at Ximending in Taipei
• 7 Best Day Trips from Taipei
• A Complete Beginner's Guide to Beitou Hot Springs
• How to travel from Taipei to Jiufen
• Bitoujiao Trail: short and easy hike from Taipei or Yilan
• Monka Hotel: budget boutique hotel in Taipei
• Kimpton Da'an Hotel: the best luxury boutique hotel in Taipei

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