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.
Taipei Public Library Beitou
After visiting Taipei Public Library Beitou, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Taipei. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich 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 romantic area.
Things to do
7-Hour Jiufen Night View, Shifen Waterfall & Raohe Market Tour
Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei
Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)
Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour
Top hotels in Beitou
The Grand Hotel
"The hotel is very nice, it’s Taiwan’s landmark, we enjoyed stay here."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
"Hotel is"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
"Highly recommend the breakfast buffet so you can try a bit of everything! The staff was super friendly and helpful as well."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
ILLUME TAIPEI
"Great location. I stay here every time I come to Taipei . Hotel is not fancy , but it has everything I needed. Convenient location, has big enough gym, sauna, steam room and pool. 7-11 store is right at the first floor and the clean self service laundry room ."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Caesar Metro Taipei
"Clean room and staff is very helpful, too many people crowded in the lobby area, need some remodeling to keep the 1st floor appealing"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Regent Taipei
"Friendly staff, yummy breakfast with many options, large clean comfortable room with welcome fruit and large safe, 5 mins walk from Zhongshan MRT, 7-11 shop 1 minute walk, nearby restuarants. When i complained about the bathtub hot water, they fixed the issue promptly."
Reviewed on 23 May 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 Taipei Children's Amusement 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.
