Beitou Travel Guide
Taipei
Popular places to visit
Beitou Hot Springs Park
Do as the locals do, by bathing in the thermal pools in this public open-air park with a traditional museum and a lake.
Beitou Hot Spring Museum
A former bathhouse that once welcomed movie stars and geishas is today a tribute to the hot spring culture and history of Taiwan.
Beitou Thermal Valley
The hottest part of the Datunshan Volcano Group bubbles, spits and sprays sulfuric steam around the fenced walkway and pavilion of this exceptional park.
Guandu Temple
With an ornate cave below and a hillside viewpoint up high, this iconic site is a baroque and historic shrine to an important goddess.
Tatun Volcano Group
You can take time to visit Tatun Volcano Group during your travels to Taipei. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Shichisei Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Shichisei Mountain during your travels in Taipei. Discover the hot springs in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei
Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour
Nantou Day Tour: Sun Moon Lake & Ita Thao Pier from Taipei
Taichung Must-Visit Join In Day Tour from Taipei
Top hotels in Beitou
The Grand Hotel
Great staff. Great history.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Palais de Chine Hotel
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 ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
The hotel is clean and close to the subway station. The staff is very polite and attentive. I highly recommend this place.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Park Taipei Hotel
Big and comfortable rooms, great location with plenty of food options nearby!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Eastin Taipei Hotel
Great gem in Taipei Da'an district.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Mayer Inn
I must admit I was a bit apprehensive when I first arrived: the building is old and the room is tiny, with no windows. However, after the initial shock, my stay was quite pleasant. The bed is decent, the room temperature was always comfortable, and the shower is good with plenty of hot water. It’s ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Beitou
Shilin
Shopping, museums and hot springs highlight some notable features of Shilin. Make a stop by Shilin Night Market or Yangmingshan National Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Shilin Station or Zhishan Station to get around town.
Dazhi
Dazhi is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Dazhi Station or Jiannan Road Station to explore sights like Miramar Entertainment Park.
Datong
Datong is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dihua Street and Ningxia Night Market. See more of Taipei by jumping on the metro at Daqiaotou Station or Shuanglian Station.
Zhongshan
Travellers love Zhongshan for its popular shops, and you can see more of Taipei by jumping on the metro at Zhongshan Junior High School Station or Xingtian Temple Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Dajia Riverside Park and Grand Hotel.
Sanchong
Sanchong is well liked for its restaurants and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Sanhe Night Market and Taipei Bridge are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Cailiao Station or Sanchong Station to get around.
Dadaocheng
If you're spending some time in Dadaocheng, Dihua Street and Dadaocheng Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
