5 Hotels Near Taipei Perfect for Staycations

If you live in Taipei, you’re probably aware that things can get draining. Commuting, traffic and all the hustle and bustle of a capital city can really take it out of you. Our advice for dealing with this? Take a vacation. However, with international travel pretty much out of the question at the moment, it may seem like your next holiday isn’t coming anytime soon. Sure, there are plenty of amazing places to visit across Taiwan, but what if you’ve already been to the likes of Kenting or Alishan and seen all the best of what Taiwan has to offer? What if we told you that you can get away without really leaving Taipei? A staycation at a nice hotel is exactly what the doctor ordered and is perfect for relaxing and recharging. Whether you’re looking for beach, hot springs, or are just happy to stay in the city, we’ve got you covered.

Hot Spring/Spa – Volando Urai Spring Spa & Resort (馥蘭朵烏來渡假酒店)

In New Taipei’s Wulai district, famous for its hot springs and old street is Volando Urai Spring Spa & Resort. With gorgeous rooms offering excellent river views, a stay here will have you feeling like you’re a world away from Taipei, despite just being an hour or so’s bus ride or an even shorter self-drive from the city center (bus 849 from Taipower Building; Xindian Station etc). The hotel offers private in-room hot springs, private out-of-room hot springs, as well as public hot springs for guests to enjoy. The hotel spa provides a variety of treatments including aromatherapy and acupuncture, while there is fantastic food available at both of the hotel’s restaurants Soyan and Siliq, both with names deriving from the local indigenous Atayal Tribe. (You might also like: Hot Springs, Spas and Spa Hotels Around Taiwan)

Beach – Fullon Hotel Fulong (福容大飯店- 福隆)

Overlooking Fulong Beach is the extravagant Fullon Hotel, just a short walk from Fulong Railway Station. Spacious rooms with a beach view, it’s the perfect staycation spot for those of us who want to awake to the sound of the ocean. An outdoor pool, a spa with a variety of treatments, and shared hot springs, there are even private villa rooms if you want to splash out on some extra seclusion. The Lotus Room restaurant serves a variety of fantastic meals, while the hotel’s on-site café is the perfect spot for afternoon tea and more. The location is perfect for hitting the beach, as well as other local attractions such as the Old Caoling Tunnel bike trail and grabbing a drink at nearby Scubar. (Read more: 5 Fantastic Things to Do around Fulong Beach)

Golf – Westin Tashee Resort (大溪笠復威斯汀度假酒店)

If you want to get away and hit a few balls, look no further than the Westin Tashee Resort in Taoyuan. With rooms offering mountain and golf course views, as well as doing a few rounds, you can enjoy the hotel’s spa and Bali-style pool. All that golf will have you working up an appetite, but thankfully the resort has you covered with two restaurants, Seasonal Tastes and Chinese restaurant Li Xuan, while food and drinks can be enjoyed in the relaxing setting of the Lobby Lounge. Driving here is your best bet (appox 40 minutes by taxi from Taoyuan’s HSR station), while a shuttle bus service is also offered from Taoyuan Airport.

Staying in the city on a budget – Midtown Richardson (德立莊酒店)

If you want to base yourself in the heart of the Ximending shopping district, Midtown Richardson is the place for you. Right by Exit 5 of Ximen MRT station and a short hop from the night market, with its comfy rooms and great location, this hotel is the ideal spot for a Taipei staycation. (Read more: 8 Awesome Things to Do on American Street, Ximending, Taipei)

Staying in the city on a budget – Caesar Metro Taipei 凱達大飯店

By Exit 2 of Longshan Temple Station is the Caesar Metro Taipei, another great option for a Taipei staycation. Not far from Wanhua’s Longshan Temple and Guangzhou Street Night Market, your stay here is an opportunity to explore a part of town you might not have visited much. (Read also: 8 Things to Do Around Longshan Temple)

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