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Taipei hotels under $500 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 15 of the 58 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Da'an and East District: the best choice for living comfortably between sightseeing outings. Zhongshan: taipei’s best all-round base pairs interesting backstreets with straightforward transport. Taipei Main Station: choose convenience over charm when trains shape your trip. Ximending: stay here for street life, easy sightseeing and Taipei’s strongest LGBTQ+ nightlife.

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Taipei hotels under $500 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Taipei under $500 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Da'an & East District; Zhongshan; Taipei Main Station; Ximending. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (15 of 58 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Da'an & East District: The best choice for living comfortably between sightseeing outings. Typical $194 a night. Subway: Blue at Zhongxiao Fuxing/Dunhua.
  • Zhongshan: Taipei’s best all-round base pairs interesting backstreets with straightforward transport. Typical $217 a night. Subway: Red and Green lines meet at Zhongshan.
  • Taipei Main Station: Choose convenience over charm when trains shape your trip. Typical $106 a night. Subway: Red and Blue lines, TRA, HSR and Airport MRT.
  • Ximending: Stay here for street life, easy sightseeing and Taipei’s strongest LGBTQ+ nightlife. Typical $180 a night. Subway: Ximen has Blue and Green lines.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. CU Hotel Taipei — 3-star, independent

2. The Dealer Hotel — 3-star, independent

3. FX Hotel Taipei Nanjing East Road Branch — 4-star, Furama Internationals

4. The Metro Hotel — 3-star, independent

5. APause Inn — 3-star, independent

6. Greatt Hotel — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (52)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. CU Hotel Taipei, Zhongshan
    #1 of 6 · Zhongshan

    CU Hotel Taipei

    3-star · Independent

    $66a night · Dec 11 to 13

    One of the cheapest food-focused bases beside Ningxia, with dorms and ensuite private rooms. You accept noise, uncertain windows and limited dorm privacy.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $132 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. The Dealer Hotel, Dadaocheng
    #2 of 6 · Dadaocheng

    The Dealer Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $81a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A cheaper base for airport trains and Datong walks, with consistently helpful reception staff. You accept cramped, aging rooms, limited soundproofing and usually late check-in. 20 minutes' walk to Ximending pedestrian shopping district.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $163 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. FX Hotel Taipei Nanjing East Road Branch, Songshan & Nanjing East Road
    #3 of 6 · Songshan & Nanjing East Road

    FX Hotel Taipei Nanjing East Road Branch

    4-star · Furama Internationals

    $92a night · Dec 11 to 13

    One of the cheapest interchange-area bases for travelers spending little time indoors. You accept worn furnishings, inconsistent housekeeping and some windowless rooms.

    $12/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $184 vs $208 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $184 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. The Metro Hotel, Zhongshan
    #4 of 6 · Zhongshan

    The Metro Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $107a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Cheaper basic accommodation with friendly staff near Xingtian Temple. You accept dated carpets and fixtures, some windowless rooms, and MRT walking.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $214 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. APause Inn, Taipei Main Station
    #5 of 6 · Taipei Main Station

    APause Inn

    3-star · Independent

    $111a night · Dec 11 to 13

    One of the cheaper private-room bases a short walk from Taipei Main Station. You accept thin walls, small windowless options and no overnight reception. 15 minutes' walk to Ximending pedestrian shopping district, 25 minutes' walk to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $223 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Greatt Hotel, Shilin & Yuanshan
    #6 of 6 · Shilin & Yuanshan

    Greatt Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $121a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A cheaper, clean and simple base very close to Shilin Night Market. You accept compact, sparsely furnished rooms and mixed soundproofing.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $242 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

15 of 58 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Aqua Bella - Hot spring Hotel · Beitou Hot Springs · 4-star$221/night less than Expedia (58%)

    Axel $325 vs $768 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  2. 2. Park Taipei Hotel · Da'an · 4-star$441/night less than Expedia (51%)

    Axel $850 vs $1,732 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  3. 3. Le Meridien Taipei · Xinyi · 5-star$747/night less than Expedia (42%)

    Axel $2,076 vs $3,570 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  4. 4. Humble House Hotel Taipei, Curio Collection by Hilton · Xinyi · 5-star$172/night less than Expedia (37%)

    Axel $598 vs $942 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  5. 5. Grand Hyatt Taipei · Xinyi · 5-star$145/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $575 vs $864 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  6. 6. The Grand Hotel · Shilin · 4-star$64/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $403 vs $530 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  7. 7. Hotel Papa Whale · Ximending · 3-star$67/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $508 vs $643 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  8. 8. City Suites - Main Station · Dadaocheng · 3-star$36/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $486 vs $559 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

52 more
  1. 1. CHECK inn Taipei Songjiang · Zhongshan · 3-star$147Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. Hotel Papa Whale · Ximending · 3-star$67/night less than Expedia (21%)$147Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. Taipei Hotel B7 · Taipei Main Station · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (11%)$148Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. City Suites - Main Station · Dadaocheng · 3-star$36/night less than Expedia (13%)$166Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. Cosmos Hotel Huashan Town · Da'an · 4-star$167Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Finders Hotel-Fu Qian · Taipei Main Station · 3-star$168Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei · Da'an · 4-star$171Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. Hotel Relax II · Taipei Main Station · 3-star$177Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. The Tango Taipei Jiantan · Shilin · 3-star$189Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. Park Taipei Hotel · Da'an · 4-star$441/night less than Expedia (51%)$193Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. RF Hotel - Zhongxiao · Da'an · 3-star$194Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. Hù House Taipei · Dadaocheng · 4-star$196Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. Roaders Hotel Zhonghua · Ximending · 3-star$198Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. amba TAIPEI XIMENDING · Ximending · 4-star$200Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. The Grand Hotel · Shilin · 4-star$64/night less than Expedia (24%)$201Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. Members Hotel at Taipei 101 · Xinyi · 3-star$204Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. Les Suites Taipei Ching Cheng · Songshan · 4-star$206Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. Palais de Chine Hotel · Zhongshan · 5-star$207Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  19. 19. City Suites Taipei Nanxi · Dadaocheng · 4-star$18/night less than Expedia (8%)$210Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  20. 20. Hotel Riverview Taipei · Ximending · 4-star$210Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  21. 21. THE Tango Hotel Taipei Shilin · Shilin · 3-star$218Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  22. 22. Chaiin Hotel - Dongmen · Da'an · 3-star$6/night less than Expedia (2%)$230Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  23. 23. Cityinn Hotel Plus Fuxing N. Rd. Branch · Songshan · 3-star$10/night less than Expedia (4%)$232Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  24. 24. Aqua Bella - Hot spring Hotel · Beitou Hot Springs · 4-star$221/night less than Expedia (58%)$236Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  25. 25. Miramar Garden Taipei · Da'an · 4-star$42/night less than Expedia (11%)$239Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  26. 26. Water House · Beitou Hot Springs · 3-star$239Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  27. 27. The Landis Taipei · Zhongshan · 5-star$245Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  28. 28. arTree hotel · Songshan · 4-star$246Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  29. 29. Roaders Plus Hotel Taipei Station · Taipei Main Station · 3-star$247Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  30. 30. Hotel Midtown Richardson · Ximending · 4-star$263Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  31. 31. HOTEL COZZI Zhongxiao Taipei · Da'an · 3-star$265Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  32. 32. MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao · Da'an · 4-star$265Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  33. 33. Hotel Cozzi Minsheng Taipei · Zhongshan · 4-star$265Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  34. 34. Hotel Resonance Taipei, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Taipei Main Station · 4-star$269Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  35. 35. Humble House Hotel Taipei, Curio Collection by Hilton · Xinyi · 5-star$172/night less than Expedia (37%)$272Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  36. 36. Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel · Taipei Main Station · 5-star$273Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  37. 37. Just Sleep Taipei Ximending · Ximending · 4-star$279Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  38. 38. The Tango Taipei XinYi · Xinyi · 3-star$279Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  39. 39. Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei · Da'an · 5-star$289Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  40. 40. Illume Taipei · Songshan · 4-star$15/night less than Expedia (6%)$296Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  41. 41. Caesar Park Hotel Taipei · Taipei Main Station · 4-star$305Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  42. 42. Hotel Royal - Nikko Taipei · Zhongshan · 4-star$313Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  43. 43. Brother Hotel · Songshan · 4-star$323Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  44. 44. Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei · Songshan · 5-star$350Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  45. 45. Sotetsu Grand Fresa Taipei Ximen · Ximending · 4-star$364Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  46. 46. WESTGATE Hotel · Ximending · 4-star$369Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  47. 47. Hotel Royal Beitou · Beitou Hot Springs · 4-star$371Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  48. 48. Grand Hyatt Taipei · Xinyi · 5-star$145/night less than Expedia (33%)$419Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  49. 49. The Okura Prestige Taipei · Zhongshan · 5-star$454Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  50. 50. Hanns House · Xinyi · 4-star$469Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  51. 51. W Taipei · Xinyi · 5-star$480Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  52. 52. Le Meridien Taipei · Xinyi · 5-star$747/night less than Expedia (42%)$480Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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