How to Find Hotels in Taipei Taiwan

Taipei may not look it at first glance, but it's a city with less than a century under its belt! This bustling metropolis is the heart of Taiwan, a commercial powerhouse feeding its commercial masses. Sights, sounds, stores, malls and everything else urban make Taipei a terrific destination for discerning socialites.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access in order to book accommodations online
• Valid passport from your nation of origin and all appropriate visas

Know a Little About Taipei, Taiwan

1. Have a Mandarin phrasebook handy when you travel to Taipei. English is certainly spoken, and the street signs often have translations on them, but there are plenty of people in the city who are not bilingual.
2. Exchange your currency for the New Taiwanese Dollar. Foreign money is not accepted in the city outside of banks or currency exchanges.
3. Book accommodations in Taipei during November and be there for the Golden Horse Chinese Language Film Festival. It is one of the most prominent film festivals in Asia, featuring new Chinese language films (all subtitled, of course).

Get Around Taipei, Taiwan

4. Arrive in Taipei at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, still known by many by its older name of 'C.K.S.' It receives travelers from around the world, with Britain and Japan being two of the top travel origins.
5. Take a ride on the train that serves all of Taiwan. It offers fast reliable service to points around the island, and makes its most frequent stops at Taipei Railway Station on Zhongxiao West Road.
6. Take advantage of Taipei's terrific metro. It is an extensive subway system with plenty of stops in or near great tourist locations like the Sun Yat-sen Memorial, the National Opera House and the Botanical Gardens, as well as many stops near top hotel accommodations.

Book Accommodations in Taipei, Taiwan

7. Book your accommodations close to the financial heart of Taipei near the Taipei 101 towers, especially if you're a business traveler.
8. Relax in accommodations near any one of the many hot springs in Taipei. Beitou and Wulai are two very popular hot springs for visitors looking to unwind and breathe easily.
9. Have a hotel ready for you in Taipei for the fifteenth day of the lunar new year when the Lantern Festival gets underway. Be sure to stop by Renai Road, where the tree-lined street's lights are the most elegant.
10. To book accommodations in Taipei, Taiwan, call Tourism Bureau of Taiwan at 886-2-2349-1500 or visit the link below.

Tips & Warnings

• Summers are notorious for being hot and sticky. It's also the time of year that sees the most rainfall, so if you'd like to avoid the more inclement months, consider booking accommodations in Taipei during the spring or autumn.
• Like any big city, Taipei has its share of crime. It's important to use good judgment and common sense when moving about the city, particularly if you're alone and on unfamiliar ground.