Nantou County
Not your run-of-the-mill Sun Moon Lake lodging despite the name. Sun Moon stands out with industrial-chic decor, great attention to detail and stellar…
Must-see hotels in Western Taiwan
Nantou County
Gleaming glass panes, pristine bed linen and large rooms are on offer inside this repurposed botanical research facility with a bamboo grove in its…
Chiayi
A historic bank building has been converted into a hostel run by the amicable Ms Liu. The 10 rooms are furnished with Taiwan cypress and natural fabrics,…
Nantou County
Julie is the mother of the current owner Mr Liao, and if this homey compound is anything to go by, she's hospitable, has a green thumb and loves animals –…
Taichung
Four bright, airy and cheerful rooms – Herb, Cozy, Rock and Lounge – above an attractive cafe (open 1pm to 10pm, Fri to Sun) that has live music most…
Nantou County
Opened by a schoolteacher, Footprint has 19 immaculate and sizeable rooms with balconies. Staff go out of their way to be helpful, and the tasty homemade…
Chiayi
A hip upmarket hotel with bright, clean, medium-sized rooms and stellar service by young, English-speaking staff. Decor features a soothing palette with…
Western Taiwan
Modern hotel with 100 rooms on the property of a hospital (with a postpartum care centre on the 5th floor). The rooms are spacious; suites come with…
Western Taiwan
Joy Inn is essentially a business hotel but families may also appreciate the warm service of the staff, the sofa bed and private balcony, the sumptuous…
Nantou County
A residence offering bright and spotless dorm rooms in Jiji town. The owner makes spring-onion pancakes in the spacious open kitchen on the ground floor…
Chiayi
Occupying two floors of a building, this youth hostel offers clean and welcoming dorms (mixed and women's), doubles and suites. Our favourite is the ‘Kano…
Taichung
A pleasant courtyard set back from the street leads you to this clean, solar-powered hostel offering five floors of single-sex dorms with eight to 10 beds…
Chiayi
Cool, understated place with no signage (it's next to a tattoo parlour) where you'll find four dormitory-type rooms and two doubles, all with shared…
Nantou County
Once the residence of the Japanese Crown Prince and the holiday home of Chiang Kai-shek, Lalu is still zen-like and elegant, despite slightly tired…
Taichung
A modern hotel offering pristine service and long, narrow but supercomfortable rooms equipped with trendy gadgets and excellent beds. Decor is all about…
Western Taiwan
The old-world charm from this Japanese-era hotel is a bit faded, but it's still Alishan's top hotel. The food in the restaurant is so-so, but the outdoor…
Western Taiwan
A narrow building with six en-suite doubles. The grey-walled rooms feature a bed on a raised pine platform, separate toilet and showering facilities, a…
Chiayi
Centrally located, this is one of the top hotels in town, offering a 30% discount on weekdays. Facilities include a business centre, a small fitness room,…
Taichung
This stylish business hotel stands out for its Japanese minimalist design, good prices and extras such as complimentary breakfast. It’s located behind the…
Taichung
Forty rooms and 10 backpacker cubicles over several floors across the river from Miyahara. The rooms are neat and compact, with white walls and beddings…
Taichung
A hundred large, quiet and smartly decorated airline-themed rooms over three floors. Those that do not have windows are cleverly plastered with wallpaper…
Nantou County
This is a solid non-touristy option with huge Japanese-style rooms, adequate modern comforts, and pretty mountain views. The singles are cheap but without…
Taichung
A homey hostel with basic rooms (blue for male, violet for female), some spacious and others with only mattresses on the floor. The dressing room in the…
Western Taiwan
Jiana is superbly located in the centre of Lijia village. Rooms are neat and pleasant; the 2nd-floor terrace is a perfect star-gazing deck. Handicrafts…
Western Taiwan
Mixed and all-female dorms in a 100-year-old house that also runs photography exhibitions and tours. The metallic beds are creaky but comfortable and you…
Taichung
Two blocks of very pleasant dorm rooms and double rooms, including one block devoted entirely to women. There's also a quiet lounge with a kitchenette. T…
Taichung
Sixty simple, spacious rooms on a quiet street not far from Taichung train station. The '60s building used to house a chamber of commerce and has been…
Western Taiwan
Nothing fancy, but this is it for rock-bottom budget accommodation in Alishan. The hostel, down a side road to the left of the park entrance gate a 10…
Nantou County
This B&B is set in a two-storey wooden house behind a small garden in Ita Thao. The owner's paintings adorn the rooms and the large lobby is cluttered…
Shangrila Hanging Garden & Resort
Nantou County
This faux-Swiss holiday cottage is an HI-affiliated B&B with bright rooms designed to evoke rustic Europe. To get there, take the side road next to…
Western Taiwan
The four-storey home of a wealthy family has had its spacious rooms – still in a groovy '70s style – turned into guestrooms. You can see the still…
Mountain Fish Water Boutique Hotel
Nantou County
Off a quiet leafy road with views of the hills, this hotel offers cosy good-value rooms, use of a swimming pool fed with mountain spring water, and, in…
Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area Cabins
Nantou County
Cabins – some wooden, some concrete – in three different styles, which accommodate a total of 90 guests inside the forest recreation area. Rooms are basic…
Nantou County
You can stay overnight at Ski Villa, down the lower lane from a toilet block opposite the visitor information centre. The upper lane leads to the…
Western Taiwan
This hostel has colourfully decorated en-suite rooms and dormitory-type rooms (mixed and women-only). Bathrooms have separate showering and toilet…
Cingjing Veterans Farm Guest House
Nantou County
The run-of-the-mill rooms at this hotel won't wow you but they are very comfortable. The rates include admission to Evergreen Grasslands and the Small…
Western Taiwan
One of the most popular places to stay in Rueili, especially during the firefly season. The owners of the lodge have been recognised nationwide for their…
Nantou County
This centre is a 20-minute bus ride from Shueishe village (the round-the-lake bus stops here). It has its own restaurant, a store and bikes for hire. You…
Western Taiwan
With seven dormitories and three rooms run by a sweet Swiss sister, the hostel on the grounds of the Arnold Janssen Activity Centre is a tranquil and…
Taichung
Just a stone's throw from Taichung Train Station, this smart-looking business hotel is a great bargain for businesspeople and tourists alike. All doubles…
