Ximending suits first-timers and sits on the Blue Line, at NTD 1,500 to 3,000. Around Taipei Main Station is the choice with heavy luggage or an onward high-speed train, at NTD 2,000 to 4,000, since the airport MRT arrives there directly. Xinyi around Taipei 101 is the upscale option.
- Ximending is the first-timer's base in Taipei - street food, nightlife and shopping, on the Blue Line that crosses the whole city, at 1,500 to 3,000 NTD a night.
- Around Taipei Main Station is the choice with heavy luggage or an onward high-speed train, sitting on the Airport MRT express, two metro lines, TRA and HSR, at 2,000 to 4,000 NTD.
- Xinyi around Taipei 101 is the upscale district, starting near 4,500 NTD a night and climbing.
- In Kaohsiung, stay near Formosa Boulevard - the only interchange between the Red and Orange lines, with a direct ride from the airport, at 1,200 to 2,500 NTD.
- Every guest's physical passport is required at check-in by law, and mid-range hotels hold a card pre-authorisation or a cash deposit of 1,000 to 2,000 NTD. Check-in 15:00, check-out 11:00.
Accommodation
For the first days after arrival, choosing the right neighborhood matters most for logistical access from the airport and connection to city transit:
- Taipei - Ximending (Wanhua district):
- Best for: first-time visitors, young travelers, those interested in nightlife, street food and shopping.
- Logistics: direct connection to the Blue Line (Bannan Line), which crosses the entire city.
- Price level: low to mid; standard hotels run 1,500 to 3,000 NTD per night.
- Taipei - around Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng district):
- Best for: travelers with heavy luggage, transit visitors, and those planning to take the HSR high-speed rail to other parts of the island in the following days.
- Logistics: the main transport hub - direct access from the Airport MRT express line, the crossing point of the Red and Blue metro lines, and the TRA and HSR rail stations.
- Price level: mid; clean international hotels and hostels run 2,000 to 4,000 NTD per night.
- Taipei - Xinyi (around Taipei 101):
- Best for: business travelers and discerning visitors looking for luxury five-star hotels, upscale restaurants and rooftop bars.
- Logistics: Red Line (Tamsui-Xinyi), excellent cleanliness and safety, right next to the Taipei 101 skyscraper.
- Price level: high; accommodation starts around 4,500 NTD per night and climbs from there.
- Kaohsiung - around Formosa Boulevard:
- Best for: an ideal base in Kaohsiung for any type of traveler.
- Logistics: Formosa Boulevard station (R10/O5) is the only interchange between the Red Line (direct connection from Kaohsiung Airport and Zuoying HSR station) and the Orange Line. Right next to the famous Liuhe Night Market.
- Price level: low to mid; prices run 1,200 to 2,500 NTD per night.
Common accommodation practices: By law, at check-in every accommodation must register foreign guests, which requires presenting the physical passports of everyone staying. Most mid-range and upscale hotels require a guarantee for incidental costs at check-in, either a credit-card pre-authorization hold or a cash deposit (typically 1,000 to 2,000 NTD). Standard check-in time is 15:00, and check-out is by 11:00.
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