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Taipei hotels under $500 a night, Nov 26 to Dec 3, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights, Thursday to Thursday, 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 46 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.

Ximending: stay here for street life, easy sightseeing and Taipei’s strongest LGBTQ+ nightlife. Da'an and East District: the best choice for living comfortably between sightseeing outings. Taipei Main Station: choose convenience over charm when trains shape your trip. Songshan and Nanjing East Road: a practical eastern base for arena events and business-heavy visits.

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Taipei hotels under $500 a night, Nov 26 to Dec 3, 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 2026-11-26, check-out 2026-12-03, 7 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Ximending; Da'an & East District; Taipei Main Station; Songshan & Nanjing East Road. 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 2026-11-26 to 2026-12-03; 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 46 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • Da'an & East District: The best choice for living comfortably between sightseeing outings. Typical $194 a night. Subway: Blue at Zhongxiao Fuxing/Dunhua.
  • 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.
  • Songshan & Nanjing East Road: A practical eastern base for arena events and business-heavy visits. Typical $197 a night. Subway: Green along Nanjing East Road.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. NK Hostel — 3-star, independent

2. The Dealer Hotel — 3-star, independent

3. CU Hotel Taipei — 3-star, independent

4. Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel — 2-star, independent

5. Hotel Papa Whale — 3-star, independent

6. The Metro Hotel — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (40)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3, 2026
  1. NK Hostel, Songshan & Nanjing East Road
    #1 of 6 · Songshan & Nanjing East Road

    NK Hostel

    3-star · Independent

    $54a night · Nov 26 to Dec 3

    Comfortable dorm pods and private rooms for value-minded Raohe food trips. You accept awkward shared-toilet access and little backpacker social atmosphere.

    $74/night less than Booking.com (47%)

    Axel $168 vs $315 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 26 to Dec 3, two adults: $376 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    The Dealer Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $56a night · Nov 26 to Dec 3

    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.

    Nov 26 to Dec 3, two adults: $389 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. CU Hotel Taipei, Zhongshan
    #3 of 6 · Zhongshan

    CU Hotel Taipei

    3-star · Independent

    $57a night · Nov 26 to Dec 3

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

    Nov 26 to Dec 3, two adults: $396 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel, Dadaocheng
    #4 of 6 · Dadaocheng

    Mr Lobster's Secret Den Design Hostel

    2-star · Independent

    $65a night · Nov 26 to Dec 3

    A cheaper hostel base for airport rail, onward trains and Ningxia food walks. You accept noisy air-conditioning, worn fittings and uncertain check-in hours. 20 minutes' walk to Ximending pedestrian shopping district.

    Nov 26 to Dec 3, two adults: $452 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hotel Papa Whale, Ximending
    #5 of 6 · Ximending

    Hotel Papa Whale

    3-star · Independent

    $80a night · Nov 26 to Dec 3

    Cheaper industrial-style accommodation for days spent shopping and eating around Ximending. You accept many windowless rooms and inconsistent housekeeping and maintenance. Seven minutes' walk to Ximending pedestrian shopping district, 20 minutes' walk to Longshan Temple.

    $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.

    Nov 26 to Dec 3, two adults: $558 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    The Metro Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $82a night · Nov 26 to Dec 3

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

    Nov 26 to Dec 3, two adults: $571 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

15 of 46 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 Nov 26 to Dec 3

  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 Nov 26 to Dec 3

  3. 3. NK Hostel · Songshan · 3-star$74/night less than Booking.com (47%)

    Axel $168 vs $315 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3

  4. 4. 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 Nov 26 to Dec 3

  5. 5. 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 Nov 26 to Dec 3

  6. 6. 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 Nov 26 to Dec 3

  7. 7. 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 Nov 26 to Dec 3

  8. 8. 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 Nov 26 to Dec 3

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

40 more
  1. 1. Finders Hotel-Fu Qian · Taipei Main Station · 3-star$98Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  2. 2. Greatt Hotel · Shilin · 3-star$109Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  3. 3. FuZhuang Hotel · Ximending · 2-star$115Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  4. 4. Roaders Hotel Zhonghua · Ximending · 3-star$120Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  5. 5. Members Hotel at Taipei 101 · Xinyi · 3-star$125Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  6. 6. Taipei Hotel B7 · Taipei Main Station · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (11%)$131Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  7. 7. City Suites - Main Station · Dadaocheng · 3-star$36/night less than Expedia (13%)$136Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  8. 8. RF Hotel - Zhongxiao · Da'an · 3-star$136Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  9. 9. City Suites Taipei Nanxi · Dadaocheng · 4-star$18/night less than Expedia (8%)$145Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  10. 10. Aqua Bella - Hot spring Hotel · Beitou Hot Springs · 4-star$221/night less than Expedia (58%)$149Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  11. 11. Hotel Midtown Richardson · Ximending · 4-star$149Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  12. 12. The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei · Da'an · 4-star$150Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  13. 13. Chaiin Hotel - Dongmen · Da'an · 3-star$6/night less than Expedia (2%)$152Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  14. 14. Roaders Plus Hotel Taipei Station · Taipei Main Station · 3-star$155Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  15. 15. Cityinn Hotel Plus Fuxing N. Rd. Branch · Songshan · 3-star$10/night less than Expedia (4%)$157Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  16. 16. Water House · Beitou Hot Springs · 3-star$187Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  17. 17. Park Taipei Hotel · Da'an · 4-star$441/night less than Expedia (51%)$194Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  18. 18. Illume Taipei · Songshan · 4-star$15/night less than Expedia (6%)$217Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  19. 19. The Tango Taipei XinYi · Xinyi · 3-star$219Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  20. 20. The Landis Taipei · Zhongshan · 5-star$224Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  21. 21. Miramar Garden Taipei · Da'an · 4-star$42/night less than Expedia (11%)$225Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  22. 22. Hotel Riverview Taipei · Ximending · 4-star$230Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  23. 23. Caesar Park Hotel Taipei · Taipei Main Station · 4-star$235Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  24. 24. The Grand Hotel · Shilin · 4-star$64/night less than Expedia (24%)$238Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  25. 25. arTree hotel · Songshan · 4-star$247Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  26. 26. Humble House Hotel Taipei, Curio Collection by Hilton · Xinyi · 5-star$172/night less than Expedia (37%)$278Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  27. 27. Sotetsu Grand Fresa Taipei Ximen · Ximending · 4-star$296Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  28. 28. Hotel Royal Beitou · Beitou Hot Springs · 4-star$310Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  29. 29. WESTGATE Hotel · Ximending · 4-star$312Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  30. 30. Grand Hyatt Taipei · Xinyi · 5-star$145/night less than Expedia (33%)$313Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  31. 31. Just Sleep Taipei Ximending · Ximending · 4-star$315Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  32. 32. Hotel Resonance Taipei, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Taipei Main Station · 4-star$318Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  33. 33. MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao · Da'an · 4-star$318Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  34. 34. Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei · Da'an · 5-star$350Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  35. 35. Renaissance Taipei Shihlin Hotel · Shilin · 4-star$366Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  36. 36. Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei · Songshan · 5-star$367Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  37. 37. The Gaia Hotel Taipei · Beitou Hot Springs · 4-star$367Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  38. 38. Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel · Taipei Main Station · 5-star$396Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  39. 39. Le Meridien Taipei · Xinyi · 5-star$747/night less than Expedia (42%)$445Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
  40. 40. Regent Taipei · Zhongshan · 5-star$479Rooms for Nov 26 to Dec 3
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