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Last checked 10/22Flights · Hotels · Airport transfer · Tickets · eSIM1,000 Taiwan dollar ≈ US$30.9

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1 Flights

Most international flights to Taipei land at Taoyuan Airport (TPE); some routes use Songshan Airport (TSA) in the city.

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2 Where to stay

First see which area suits you, then click through to the hotels.

Taipei Main StationThe Airport MRT, high-speed rail (THSR), TRA trains and the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi and Bannan lines all meet at Taipei Main Station; trips to and from Taoyuan Airport and high-speed trains to Taichung and Tainan all start here. XimendingTaipei's liveliest youth shopping district. Step out of MRT Ximen Station (Bannan Line, Songshan-Xindian Line) straight into the pedestrian zone; Taipei Main Station is one stop away. Zhongshan (Nanjing West Rd)Around MRT Zhongshan Station and Nanjing West Road, with department stores, small lane shops and cafés; Taipei Main Station is one stop away on the Tamsui-Xinyi Line. Xinyi (Taipei 101)The new city center around Taipei 101, the Xinyi shopping district's department stores and the World Trade Center halls, near MRT Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station (Tamsui-Xinyi Line) and Taipei City Hall Station (Bannan Line). Easy for shopping by day and 101 night views after dark. Da'an · East DistrictFrom Zhongxiao Fuxing Station to Daan Forest Park, with department stores and the East District's lane shops and cafés. The MRT Bannan, Wenhu and Tamsui-Xinyi lines meet here, so Taipei 101 and Songshan Airport are both a direct ride.

Palais de Chine HotelPalais de Chine Hotel

Taipei Main Station · Upscale hotel · Price band $$

Good for: those who want to walk from Taipei Main Station through the underground mall and have a bathtub in the room

Taipei Main Station (TRA), about 5 min walk
Double rooms about 30㎡
Rooms with bathtub
Breakfast: Le Thé tea lounge on 6F, daily 06:30–12:00, for plans with breakfast (à la carte price not listed on the official site)

Good to know:A free shuttle runs between Airport MRT A1 Taipei Main Station and the hotel (daily 11:00–16:00; from the station to the hotel, book 3 days before your ride); the cheapest rate is the early-bird plan booked 30 days ahead; guests who book on the official site park free during their stay (one car per room).

Source:Hotel's official website(checked 10/22)

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amba Taipei Ximendingamba Taipei Ximending

Ximending · Design hotel · Price band $

Good for: those who want to stay in the middle of the Ximending pedestrian zone, with shopping and food right downstairs

MRT Ximen Station, about 5 min walk
Double rooms about 22㎡
Rooms have a shower only
Breakfast: buffet at Buttermilk restaurant on 5F, 6:30–10:00; NT$500 per person aged 13 and over (the booking system notes an extra 10% service charge), NT$300 for ages 6–12

Good to know:The hotel entrance is in the eslite building on Wuchang Street; take the dedicated elevator up to reception; rates shown in the booking system exclude taxes and fees, so the checkout total is higher than the listed price; no beds for children aged 12 and under.

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Royal Inn Taipei NanxiRoyal Inn Taipei Nanxi

Zhongshan (Nanjing West Rd) · Business hotel · Price band $$

Good for: those who want to stay right by a Zhongshan Station exit with a bathtub in the room

MRT Zhongshan Station Exit 3, about 2 min walk
Double rooms about 19.8㎡
Rooms with bathtub
Breakfast: Chinese and Western buffet at the 8F café, weekdays 7:00–9:30, weekends and holidays 7:00–10:00; on Sundays there are also dishes from Fu Hang Soy Milk (à la carte price not listed on the official site)

Good to know:Room rates include taxes and service charges; check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 noon; free self-service washers and dryers on 10F; no disposable toiletries in rooms.

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3 Airport transfer

Choose by arrival airport and the area you're staying in.

Taoyuan Airport bus Kuo-Kuang Bus 1819 (Airport ⇄ Taipei Main Station)

Airport bus from Taoyuan Airport to the Taipei Main Station area; no transfers with lots of luggage.

≈ US$8and up · checked 10/22

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Taoyuan Airport MRT one-day pass

The Airport MRT links Taoyuan Airport and Taipei Main Station; for same-day round trips or multiple rides.

≈ US$9and up · checked 10/22

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Taoyuan Airport private transfer

For late flights, lots of luggage or groups: straight to your hotel door.

≈ US$23and up · checked 10/22

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THSR Pass (foreign visitors only)

Compare this if you're an international visitor taking the High Speed Rail from Taipei to Taichung, Tainan or Kaohsiung.

≈ US$68and up · checked 10/22

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4 Tickets & tours

Book popular time slots early.

Taipei 101 Observatory tickets

Indoor observatory in Taipei's tallest building; go up in the evening for the night view.

≈ US$9and up · checked 10/22

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Yehliu · Jiufen · Shifen day trip (from Taipei)

Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen are farther from Taipei; a day trip saves you the transfers.

≈ US$20and up · checked 10/22

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National Palace Museum tickets

Museum of Chinese artifacts spanning the dynasties; a good rainy-day option.

≈ US$5and up · checked 10/22

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Maokong Gondola

Take the gondola up the mountain from the zoo area; there are teahouses at the top.

≈ US$9and up · checked 10/22

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New Taipei-Taipei-Keelung Fun Pass Unlimited

Taipei 101, the Maokong Gondola and other sights plus transport on one card; compare if you're visiting lots of attractions.

≈ US$32and up · checked 10/22

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Beitou hot spring bath voucher

Hot spring area reached by MRT from central Taipei, with both public baths and private rooms.

≈ US$15and up · checked 10/22

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Shilin Night Market food walking tour

A guide leads you through the night market, so no need to research the stalls yourself.

≈ US$4and up · checked 10/22

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5 eSIM & SIM

If your phone supports eSIM, buy before you go and it works as soon as you land.

Taiwan eSIM (Chunghwa Telecom unlimited data)

Data plan for international visitors: buy before you go and it works as soon as you land; check that your phone supports eSIM first.

≈ US$8and up · checked 10/22

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Taiwan SIM card + EasyCard (pick up at Taoyuan Airport)

If your phone doesn't support eSIM, pick up a physical SIM at the airport and get an EasyCard for the MRT at the same time.

≈ US$3and up · checked 10/22

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Good to know before you go

Weather & what to wear, money, mobile data, entry, transport cards, holidays.

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Taipei in month 1022.4°–27.6°CWear: short sleeves or light long sleeves, a light jacket for mornings and evenings; bring an umbrella

Money & paymentCurrencyNew Taiwan dollar (NT$ / TWD).

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FAQ

How to get from Taoyuan Airport to central Taipei?

Take the Taoyuan Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, or an airport bus to the Taipei Main Station area; for late flights or lots of luggage, book an airport transfer.

Which card should I use for transport in Taipei?

EasyCard works on the Taipei MRT and buses and for payments at convenience stores; you can buy one at the airport and MRT stations.

How to get from Taipei to Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung?

Taiwan High Speed Rail is fastest; international visitors can compare the THSR Pass with buying single tickets.