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.
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.
Taipei Veterans General Hospital
If Taipei Veterans General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Taipei.
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
Complimentary shuttle service is helpful since it is farther than other hotels from the MRT. Good stay despite renovation.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Very nice location and updated facility and amenities.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Taipei
Excellent value for their studio suite. Tip top dim sum at Pearl Liang especially the baked charsiu bun!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Palais de Chine Hotel
Excellent stay! Thank you!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Park Taipei Hotel
Room was fantastic! The view was amazing! Location was great! And the staff is incredibly helpful and thoughtful. We left something of value in our room and they called us and held it for us- we will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Eastin Taipei Hotel
The AC is keeping the room. Ool.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 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.
