With 7,87 million inhabitants, Taipei City is the most populous city in Taiwan. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Taipei City has to offer.
Da’an District is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Taipei City. These include popular favourites such as The Public House (台北市大安區信義路四段143號), Bar Mood Taipei 吧沐 (臺北市敦化南路一段160巷53號) and 立志壽司 (台北市大安區基隆路三段20-1號1樓). If you’re looking for affordable options, Morton's The Steakhouse - Taipei (45 F NO 68 Xinyi Dist Zhongxiao E. Rd., Sec 5) and The Antipodean Specialty Coffee FUJIN STORE (台北市松山區民生東路五段27巷10號) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Taipei City in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 297 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Taipei City, with an average rainfall of 69 mm.
Taipei City is served by 2 airports: Taipei City Sung Shan (TSA) and Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE). The closest to the city centre of Taipei City is Taipei City Sung Shan, which is located 5 km from the city centre. Further away is Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, 28 km from the centre of Taipei City.
The train station in Taipei City is called Taipei City Taipei Main Station, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei to great affordable options like the Horizon Inn, Taipei City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 4,990 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 25,253 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Taipei Discover Hostel and Galaxy Mini Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Taipei City, with prices from ₹ 1,834 to ₹ 49,612 per night. Da’an District is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Taipei City are about 194% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Zhongzheng District - In Taipei City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Wallsun Hotel, Cityinn Hotel Plus - Ximending Branch and Citizenm Taipei North Gate.
Xinyi District - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as M Taipei Hotel, Humble House Taipei, Curio Collection by Hilton and W Taipei. The average nightly price for a double room in Xinyi District is ₹ 3,588.
Datong District - T.O. Hotel Chengde, Cu Hotel Taipei and Star Hostel Taipei Main Station have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Datong District will cost you about ₹ 1,689 per night.
Expect to pay ₹ 79 per litre in Taipei City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 951 and ₹ 1,267. The most frequently booked car type in Taipei City is Compact (Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Tiida or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.