Title: 10 Historic Hotels in Taiwan for 2026 | Expedia.ca [Taiwan Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Taiwan.dx176)[Taiwan Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Taiwan.d176.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Taiwan](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Taiwan.d176.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Taiwan Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Taiwan.d176.Flight-Destinations)[Taiwan Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Taiwan.d176.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Taiwan Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Taiwan.d176.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Elephant Mountain featuring night scenes, landscape views and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276993/0f5b3d5a-910d-4fed-be92-ed4b9544a9fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276993/0f5b3d5a-910d-4fed-be92-ed4b9544a9fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Top Cities in Taiwan ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/498000/498737-taiwan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Taipei [](https://expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-Historic-Hotel.0-0-d180030-tHistoricHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ## Check availability on Taiwan Historic Hotels Tonight [Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=176&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=176&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=176&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=176&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for Taiwan historic hotels ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/47200/47194/01401c78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/47200/47194/f44b2043.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/47200/47194/5054a8c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Chinese cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/47200/47194/10d98b9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Grand Hotel [](https://www.expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-The-Grand-Hotel.h47194.Hotel-Information) Zhongshan 9.4/10 Exceptional (1,880 reviews) "Room was clean, staff members are excellent. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) June CA $100 CA $115 total includes taxes & fees Feb 24 - Feb 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-The-Grand-Hotel.h47194.Hotel-Information) ![Superior Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596800/6596784/0b671401.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596800/6596784/e7da4a78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596800/6596784/5706e71b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596800/6596784/d75b6c30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### If Inn [](https://www.expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-If-Inn.h6596784.Hotel-Information) Datong 8.4/10 Very good (223 reviews) "The machine check-in /check out was a love and hate feeling, it was cool and check-in and check out took like a minute, but because there was no one and the front desk there was no one to ask to get info. The room was good, I will say it is a 8/10\. We like that they had room service daily without a choice whether you want it or not, and they were quick in and out of the room but got things done. The reason I took 2 points out was that the room was always musty without the AC, and there were... ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Andy Xihuan CA $50 CA $57 total includes taxes & fees Feb 9 - Feb 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-If-Inn.h6596784.Hotel-Information) ![Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6560000/6559700/6559631/3c17a8c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Elevator](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6560000/6559700/6559631/cdcb05d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6560000/6559700/6559631/83129c38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6560000/6559700/6559631/4fec7bb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wei-Yat Grand Hotel [](https://www.expedia.ca/Tainan-Hotels-Wei-Yat-Grand-Hotel.h6559631.Hotel-Information) Anping 8.4/10 Very good (356 reviews) "clean and Very traditional . Nice location to the Historical sites." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Rebecca CA $223 CA $258 total includes taxes & fees Feb 17 - Feb 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Tainan-Hotels-Wei-Yat-Grand-Hotel.h6559631.Hotel-Information) ![Quadruple Room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9210000/9202700/9202666/f62208b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9210000/9202700/9202666/74be4a62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9210000/9202700/9202666/d1729e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Laundry room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9210000/9202700/9202666/cf465a37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kindness Hotel - Tainan Chihkan Tower [](https://www.expedia.ca/Tainan-Hotels-Kindness-Hotel-Tainan-Chihkan-Tower.h9202666.Hotel-Information) Tainan City Centre 9.4/10 Exceptional (1,004 reviews) "Nice, kind, quality room" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Michael CA $83 CA $95 total includes taxes & fees Feb 22 - Feb 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Tainan-Hotels-Kindness-Hotel-Tainan-Chihkan-Tower.h9202666.Hotel-Information) ![Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10390000/10389400/10389342/7e86df47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10390000/10389400/10389342/baa6b3c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Coffee shop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10390000/10389400/10389342/7f75dc1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Modern Building Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10390000/10389400/10389342/cc45b729.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alishan Hotel [](https://www.expedia.ca/Chiayi-Hotels-Alishan-House.h10389342.Hotel-Information) Alishan 8.8/10 Excellent (1,003 reviews) "The room was spacious, clean & comfortable. Staff at check in was helpful and efficient. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Nancy CA $538 CA $622 total includes taxes & fees Feb 22 - Feb 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Chiayi-Hotels-Alishan-House.h10389342.Hotel-Information) ![Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5220000/5214700/5214606/8c9b523d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5220000/5214700/5214606/5c705a8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5220000/5214700/5214606/250676b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5220000/5214700/5214606/254d8eba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lukang B&B [](https://www.expedia.ca/Lukang-Hotels-Lukang-BB.h5214606.Hotel-Information) Lukang 8.4/10 Very good (120 reviews) "The proprietor was so hospitable! When we arrived he gave us grapes from the garden. The breakfasts were outstanding with trad Taiwanese food. The beds were very comfortable. The rooms where clean and spacious...perfect for a visit to historic Lukang." ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Jennifer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Lukang-Hotels-Lukang-BB.h5214606.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037600/10037550/b7e8e013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037600/10037550/f582c40d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037600/10037550/63ea5758.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037600/10037550/f38c2fa1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Meetingmates Hostel [](https://www.expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-Meetingmates-Hostel.h10037550.Hotel-Information) Wanhua 8.0/10 Very good (371 reviews) "nice place and very friendly staff! " ![Denmark](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/dk.svg) Clara CA $32 CA $38 total includes taxes & fees Feb 10 - Feb 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-Meetingmates-Hostel.h10037550.Hotel-Information) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9620000/9616500/9616463/aba767a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Basic Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9620000/9616500/9616463/aefbff3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9620000/9616500/9616463/d5bb5cc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9620000/9616500/9616463/0444a5cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tongzhan Design Inn [](https://www.expedia.ca/Tainan-Hotels-Tongzhan-Design-Inn.h9616463.Hotel-Information) Anping 9.0/10 Wonderful (12 reviews) "위치가 매우 좋고 친절합니다" ![South Korea](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/kr.svg) eunha [](https://www.expedia.ca/Tainan-Hotels-Tongzhan-Design-Inn.h9616463.Hotel-Information) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5700000/5693600/5693503/148edab4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5700000/5693600/5693503/81db1516.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5700000/5693600/5693503/2137b1df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5700000/5693600/5693503/09c6ee73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Riverside Hotel Hengchun [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hengchun-Hotels-The-Riverside-Hotel-Hengchun.h5693503.Hotel-Information) Hengchun 8.4/10 Very good (1,000 reviews) "Amazing place and reasonable price " ![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nz.svg) Che-Wei CA $47 CA $55 total includes taxes & fees Feb 9 - Feb 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hengchun-Hotels-The-Riverside-Hotel-Hengchun.h5693503.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10080000/10073200/10073106/016f42ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10080000/10073200/10073106/a6a0e23f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10080000/10073200/10073106/4a5ea126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Rooftop terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10080000/10073200/10073106/1d739050.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wolken Lodge [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hengchun-Hotels-Wolken-Lodge.h10073106.Hotel-Information) Hengchun 7.2/10 Good (88 reviews) "服務態度還好,硬體有些糟,壁紙剝落浴室門邊有壁虎便便,洗手枱沒有洗手皂和擦手巾,浴室僅有浴巾 " ![Taiwan](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/tw.svg) Ming-Jen [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hengchun-Hotels-Wolken-Lodge.h10073106.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-The-Grand-Hotel.h47194.Hotel-Information) ![Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/3000000/2997400/2997304/b3ef6b83_y.jpg) ### Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport 10/10 Excellent "Yes." [](https://expedia.ca/Taoyuan-City-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Taoyuan-International-Airport.h2997304.Hotel-Information) ![Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93050000/93043400/93043356/b17311cc_y.jpg) ### Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen 10/10 Excellent "Clean and new & convenient " [](https://expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-Solaria-Nishitetsu-Hotel-Taipei-Ximen.h93043356.Hotel-Information) ![W Taipei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4080000/4071600/4071588/1e6b4e02_y.jpg) ### W Taipei 10/10 Excellent "nice place" [](https://expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-W-Taipei.h4071588.Hotel-Information) ![Grand Hyatt Taipei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21100/21035/b1e95103_y.jpg) ### Grand Hyatt Taipei 10/10 Excellent "The manager on duty (Jackson, I believe) was very good at managing the situation. He made sure that I was alright and explained the steps that he took and is taking to help me. I was a bit frazzled, but he managed to step in with a great attitude considering the situation, called the local police and within half an hour he called me with the great news that my lost items will be delivered at 9:00pm, which they were. 5-stars " [](https://expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Taipei.h21035.Hotel-Information) ![Regent Taipei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25200/25187/65e94bf7_y.jpg) ### Regent Taipei 10/10 Excellent "The beast" [](https://expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-Regent-Taipei.h25187.Hotel-Information) ![Palais de Chine Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3750000/3749100/3749100/14220fcd_y.jpg) ### Palais de Chine Hotel 10/10 Excellent "The hotel is conveniently located near the main train station and many of Taipei’s attractions. The staff were courteous and the food was okay in the restaurant. Breakfast had a good variety of dishes that would please people from many different cultures. If you wanted to shop, the Q mall is right next door with easy access to the train and metro systems." [](https://expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-Palais-De-Chine-Hotel.h3749100.Hotel-Information) ![Miramar Garden Taipei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1470000/1460600/1460579/fb1d90db_y.jpg) ### Miramar Garden Taipei 10/10 Excellent "Great customer service, clean, and spacious room" [](https://expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-Miramar-Garden-Taipei.h1460579.Hotel-Information) ![Caesar Metro Taipei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18370000/18366600/18366520/c2acc24a_y.jpg) ### Caesar Metro Taipei 10/10 Excellent "Nice room and property, would stay again." 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