Tamsui Travel Guide

New Taipei City

A waterfront promenade with people walking and sitting, a stone wall, and buildings in the background.
A bustling street with shops and pedestrians.
A sunset at a waterfront with a large metal arch structure.
A crowded street lined with traditional buildings and various shops.
Boats docked at a waterfront with buildings and a mountain in the background.

Stay near popular Tamsui attractions

A crowded street with many people and motorcycles.

Tamsui Old Street

8.4/10 (131 reviews)
During your visit to New Taipei City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Tamsui Old Street. Take in the fascinating museums and hot springs in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing

From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing

Rp1.518.185
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Taichung Must-Visit Join In Day Tour from Taipei

Taichung Must-Visit Join In Day Tour from Taipei

Rp1.164.894
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Taichung Must-Visit Join In Day Tour from Taipei
12hrs - Chiayi Meteor Garden Classic Tour From Taipei

12hrs - Chiayi Meteor Garden Classic Tour From Taipei

Rp1.285.992
per adult
12hrs - Chiayi Meteor Garden Classic Tour From Taipei
9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour

9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour

Rp1.018.077
per adult
9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour
Jiufen Old Street

7-Hour Join tour - Jiufen Village & Shifen Town

Rp757.306
per adult
7-Hour Join tour - Jiufen Village & Shifen Town
Shifen Train Experience to Houtong Cat Village, Jiufen

【Incl. Train Experience】Shifen & Houtong Cat Village & Jiufen

Rp707.117
per adult
【Incl. Train Experience】Shifen & Houtong Cat Village & Jiufen
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Top hotels in Tamsui

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1 Zhongshan N Road Sec 4 Taipei
The price is Rp1.609.257 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.609.257
Rp1.858.691 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,267 reviews)
"Historical hotel. Rooms are very dated. Food choices limited and overpriced. Not our favourite location on this trip."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

The Grand Hotel
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao

MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao

4 out of 5
No. 30, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd. Daan Taipei TPE
Fully refundable
The price is Rp2.319.619 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp2.319.619
Rp2.679.160 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen

4 out of 5
No. 88, Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd., Wanhua Taipei TPE
The price is Rp1.719.477 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp1.719.477
Rp1.985.997 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,936 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and the room was kept clean. Conveniently located too."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei

Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei

5 out of 5
No. 133, Sec. 3, Nanjing E. Rd. Taipei
The price is Rp2.323.956 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp2.323.956
Rp2.684.169 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,602 reviews)
"Very convenient location and good value for money."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei
Caesar Metro Taipei

Caesar Metro Taipei

4 out of 5
No.167, Bangka Blvd., Wanhua Dist. Taipei
The price is Rp1.252.806 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp1.252.806
Rp1.446.991 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,917 reviews)
"Everything was excellent"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Caesar Metro Taipei
Hotel Royal - Nikko Taipei

Hotel Royal - Nikko Taipei

4.5 out of 5
No. 37-1, Section 2, Chungshan North Rd. Taipei
The price is Rp2.483.641 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp2.483.641
Rp2.868.606 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,222 reviews)
"Good restaurant."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Hotel Royal - Nikko Taipei
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Where to stay in Tamsui

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A traditional Chinese building with ornate architecture, surrounded by lush green trees and a tiled courtyard.

Banqiao

Banqiao is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fuzhong Station or Banxin Station to explore sights like Banqiao Cihui Palace.

A large white bridge spanning a river, surrounded by a cityscape and greenery.

Sanchong

Sanchong is well liked for its restaurants and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Taipei Bridge and New Taipei Metropolitan Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Cailiao Station or Sanchong Station to get around.

A suspension bridge in a lush green forest with mountains in the background.
Photo by Chiayu Lin
Open Photo by Chiayu Lin

Linkou

Well liked for its restaurants and shopping, Linkou is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like MITSUI OUTLET PARK Linkou and Global Mall Linkou A9, and jump on the metro at Linkou Station to get around the city.

A river with orange rocks, surrounded by green hills.

Jinshan

Jinshan is noteworthy for its hot springs, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fagu Mountain World Buddhist Education Park and Jinbaoli Old Street.

A traditional Chinese temple with ornate architecture, a pond, and a bridge.
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Open Photo by Outlookxp

Xinzhuang

The riverfront and spas are just a few things visitors like about Xinzhuang. Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium and Xinzhuang Street Night Market are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Danfeng Station or Huilong Station to get around the larger area.

Tamsui Travel Guide