Kaohsiung
At Hók House, you can enjoy history and style without sacrificing comfort and your wallet. The 1950s building was the old Grand Crane Palace Hotel (鶴宮大旅社)…
Must-see hotels in Southern Taiwan
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Tainan
This 140-year darling has a beautiful Chinese maple growing indoors through three floors, as well as terrazzo stairs, '60s furniture, and contemporary…
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Tainan
A cheerful block housing a hotel with 87 rooms plus a 110-bed hostel. The agreeable rooms come with industrial-chic interiors that are echoed by the steel…
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Kenting National Park
This casa is remotely located, but in exchange for convenience, you get (seven) gorgeous rooms that call to mind villas in the Aegean, a pool overlooking…
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Kenting National Park
Four beautiful, quiet rooms right by the ocean on the west coast of Kenting – laid-back with a refined but lived-in vibe, with balconies, floor-to-ceiling…
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Tainan
A meticulously restored 50-year-old house with three large rooms and two singles, all furnished with period pieces and the owner's collection of Japanese…
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Tainan
You can sleep among tomes here – part of the premises used to be a bookshop – and there are two blocks of dormitories, women's and mixed. But what we like…
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Southern Taiwan
A elegant courtyard house with simple, tasteful rooms, and a remarkable collection of 5000 vinyl records. It is sandwiched photogenically between low…
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Kenting National Park
This hostel, opened by a photographer and a surfing instructor, has doubles, triples and large dormitory rooms, and an awesome vibe. The spacious communal…
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Tainan
Inviting hostel converted from a 100-year-old house with beautiful octagonal windows. The bright, spacious rooms accommodate two-to-four and two-to-six…
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Southern Taiwan
Run by a friendly family that offers good ecotours in English and delicious Rukai dishes, this is the default accommodation in Maolin. Camping is…
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Kaohsiung
Five nifty dormitories and two doubles in an utterly charming '60s residence. Owned by a family in the construction business, apparently no expense was…
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Tainan
With a mix of vintage and designer furniture in the communal areas, and rooms that combine old-world charm with minimalism, this B&B has stolen the hearts…
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Kaohsiung
A once-flourishing wedding shop has been turned by the owners' grandson into a quirky hostel that won an architectural award for its restoration. The…
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Kaohsiung
Two tastefully furnished floors of a 50-year-old building, accommodating up to 6 and 8 respectively, are available for rent. There's a simple kitchen,…
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Tainan
A history fanatic has acquired a 40-year-old building and installed history-themed guestrooms fashioned to resemble (more or less) a Dutch fortress, a…
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Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel
Tainan
Superbly located right behind the train station, Shangri-La has 333 rooms with plush beds and impeccable service. Most rooms offer a view of the city, and…
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Kaohsiung
This hotel has 158 ultramodern and sleek rooms with enormous beds inside a completely renovated building. The dark-hued furniture blends well with the…
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Southern Taiwan
Five spacious and relaxing rooms featuring luxurious stone bathtubs ('spa') and views of rice paddies or flower fields. Rates dip below NT$2000 on…
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Southern Taiwan
This B&B with a pottery workshop has four modern rooms inside an elegant replica of a Hakka courtyard complex. Bikes are free for guests. There is no…
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Kaohsiung
Quiet, comfortable rooms right next to the southeastern end of Pier-2 Art Center. Rates include a sumptuous breakfast buffet. There are always plenty of…
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Kenting National Park
Nine doubles are pristine and light-flooded, including six with balconies overlooking the beach. Rates include breakfast, and are NT$400 to NT$800 more on…
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Tainan
This hostel is a magnificent choice comparable to midrange digs. In addition to a variety of cosy dorms (both mixed and female-only) and rooms, it has…
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Kaohsiung
Just a short walk from the KMRT station, this good-value choice is the best gateway to the market action, but is also far enough away not to be disturbed…
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Kaohsiung
This clean, comfortable hotel offers spacious, light rooms and a tasty, if creative, buffet breakfast – shepherd's pie in the morning, anyone?! The …
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Southern Taiwan
The rooms here won't blow you away, but you may enjoy the house and the decor designed by the hosts – an art teacher and her photographer partner. The…
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Kenting National Park
Featuring concrete walls and designer furniture, these are possibly Kenting's most stylish rooms. They're comfortable but you'd expect more service for…
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Tainan
Right next to Xiangqi Guesthouse is this graceful 100-year-old building run by the same folks. There's a large room with three beds, and a single; the…
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Kaohsiung
The rooms provide good bedding and other midrange comforts but it's the location that really sells this place. It is within National Sun Yat-sen…
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Kenting National Park
Run by local surfer Winson, this guesthouse provides reasonably comfortable rooms and beds. Surfing lessons are available, as are surf tours and equipment…
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Tainan
A smartly restored 1940s residence with three clean dormitories (of four bunk beds each), communal bathrooms, and laundry facilities arranged around an…
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Kenting National Park
Eight bright, clean and modern rooms in a low-rise just across from Sail Rock. The living spaces are design-oriented (in a furniture showroom sort of way)…
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Kenting National Park
There's a light, breezy, whimsical and secluded feel to the pastel-coloured Château, a resort that sits right on the beach. Room interiors could have come…
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Southern Taiwan
This pretty temple has a small and basic pilgrim's house where you can stay if you reserve in advance.
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Kenting National Park
Dawan St has a row of three-storey B&Bs all facing onto the car park and the beach. To reach this street, turn right just past McDonald's as you enter…
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Kaohsiung
The fresh, funky interior of this hotel looks like it was taken out of a comic book. Rooms are large, casually furnished and, overall, great value for…
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Kenting National Park
This three-storey B&B offers balconied rooms with medium levels of comfort and design, and top-notch sea views. It’s to your left just 50m past the 7…
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Tainan
Fuqi has two doubles and dorms for six to 12 people. Some of the rooms are noisy but the staff are helpful and the central location means most attractions…
