Taipei is a great city to explore for budget travelers, with plenty of luxury and budget hotels that offer a comfortable stay. Ximending is a great area if you want to be close to the city's bustling gay scene. But if you're in Taipei for shopping, Da-an and Xinyi are the perfect base locations.
Best Gay-Friendly Hotels in Taipei
Discover gay-friendly hotels in Taipei that won't break the bank
Ximending
PALAIS de Chine Hotel
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3 Chengde Rd, Sec 1, Datong District, Taipei
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Why this hotel? Very central. Near the Main Station. Easy access to gay bars.
One of the most centrally located 5-star hotels in Taipei. PALAIS de Chine is right next to Taipei City Mall, a short walk to Taipei Main Station and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
A huge range of restaurants and shops are nearby. The hotel is equally within easy reach of the gay bars at The Red House and in Zhongshan District. A short taxi ride will get you to Café Dalida and more.
The hotel has a gym, and guests get free access to the swimming pool nearby. The rooms feature a 40" flat screen TV, Hi-Fi audio system, minibar, coffee maker, free WiFi. Upgraded rooms include an electronic butler service.
The Landis Taipei
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41 Min Chuan East Road Section 2, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Luxury choice. Great gym & dining. Popular with gay guests.
A gay-popular luxury option, located about a 15 minute taxi ride from The Red House complex. The Landis offers luxurious rooms, a modern gym, jacuzzi and sauna - although the gay sauna Soi 13 is only a short taxi ride away.
In-room facilities include complimentary coffee, mineral water and free WiFi. Newly designed bathrooms include a washlet that features a warm toilet seat and warm-water cleaning system.
Restaurant options include a brasserie and two fabulous fine dining option - Paris1930 (authentic French) and Tien Hsiango Lo (Chinese).
The Okura Prestige Taipei
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9, Sec1, Nanjing E. Road, 208,, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Great location and service!
The Okura Prestige Taipei features a fantastic rooftop pool with amazing city views, a state-of-the-art gym and all the top-notch facilities you might look for in a luxury hotel.
Located a 5-minute walk from Zhongshan MRT, close to excellent shops and local restaurants, the hotel has 4 dining options and a luxurious spa.
Guest rooms are spacious, air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a seating area with sofa, a minibar and an electric kettle. You have a choice between several deluxe rooms and royal suites.
Hotel Midtown Richardson
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No. 4, Xiushan Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei
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Why this hotel? Near Ximen Station. Great base for exploring the gay nightlife.
Conveniently located near The Red House gay scene and nightlife, Hotel Midtown Richardson offers value-for-money rooms, just steps away from the Ximen Station and its huge range of shops.
Each en suite, minimalist, modern guest room features free WiFi, air conditioning, flat screen TV, fridge and electric kettle. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage service. No restaurant onsite, but many dining options are nearby.
The hotel is just across Ximending market and other nice cafes. The Ximen MRT provides fast connections to other parts of Taipei. Café Dalida and the gay bars at The Red House are within a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
WESTGATE Hotel
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No.150, Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd., Wanhua Dist.,, Taipei
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Why this hotel? A short walk to the gay bars. Excellent value for money.
The modern WESTGATE Hotel, one of the most popular accommodations booked through Travel Gay, is in the perfect location just a 1-minute walk to the Ximen MRT station, Café Dalida and other gay bars and shops in and around The Red House.
Unique artwork awaits you in the lobby, but the hotel offers a rather relaxing environment, with a wide choice of rooms to suit most budgets, from 'cosy' rooms to bigger suites. All air-conditioned rooms have a comfortable bed, 40" LCD, iPhone dock, WiFi, minibar, rain shower.
The hotel has a gym and self-service laundry room. Helpful for late-risers, breakfast is served until 11 am.
Inhouse Hotel
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107 Xining South Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei
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Why this hotel? Near the gay scene. Cozy, opulent rooms.
This hip designer Inhouse Hotel enjoys a great location in the heart of Ximen gay district. Its interior design is reminiscent of the famous Red House Theatre from the old days with vibrant colours and luminescent lighting.
Inhouse offers 60 large guest rooms (21-50 m²) each with cable flat-screen TV, iPhone dock, minibar, and a private bathroom with L'Occitane products. The café & restaurant serves Western and Chinese food.
The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Ximen MRT, with night markets nearby. The hotel's great location near The Red House gay quarter makes it a popular choice on Travel Gay.
Green World Hotel Zhonghua
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13 Floor, No.41, Section 1, Zhonghua Road, Taipei, Taiwan 10042.,, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Excellent value. Near The Red House.
The Green World is conveniently located in Ximending, just a 5-minute walk from the Taipei Train Station and 10 minutes to The Red House gay bars and the best shopping areas in Taipei.
Each modern, en suite guest room has free WiFi, air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, a fridge, and a safe. Some rooms have excellent views of the city so make sure to request a window room for a picturesque stay.
The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and concierge service. The onsite restaurant serves a very good breakfast buffet. Plenty of local dining options are nearby, too!
amba Taipei Ximending
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77 Wuchang St, Sec 2, Wanhua District, Taipei
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Why this hotel? Modern design. Great value. Near the gay bars scene.
The amba Taipei offers 160 spacious rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi. All guest rooms are air-conditioned and feature flat screen cable TV, seating area, private bathroom with free toiletries and room slippers.
The hotel serves daily breakfast buffet. Light snacks and drinks can be enjoyed at the onsite café bar.
Riverview Suites Taipei
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No. 173-1 Chengdu Road,, Taipei
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Why this hotel? Excellent value. Large rooms. Near the gay nightlife.
Guest rooms are spacious, modern and comfortable. All rooms include free WiFi. There's also a gym onsite if you wish to work out.
The great location and value for money make it a popular choice with gay travelers.
Papa Whale Hotel
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No.46, Kunming St., Ximending, Taipei, Taiwan,, Taipei
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Why this hotel? Walk to The Red House. Great value & service. Popular hotel.
Each guest room is air-conditioned, with private bathroom, flat screen TV, tea & coffee makers, free WiFi. The front desk is open 24 hours; the staff offer excellent service. There's a restaurant & bar onsite.
Tomorrow Hotel
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No.23, Chengdu Rd, 23,, Taipei
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Why this hotel? Near the best gay bars & shops.
Tomorrow Hotel is a popular budget hotel right next to The Red House gay village, a short walk from Ximen metro station (Exit 6) and its popular shopping district.
Each air-conditioned compact guest room features free WiFi, flat screen TV, desk, electric kettle with tea & coffee-making facilities and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries.
A daily buffet breakfast is served in the dining area, but many restaurants are nearby. You can also use the hotel's breakfast vouchers at nearby 7Eleven.
inhouse Boutique
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8 Chengdu Rd, Ln 27, Wanhua District, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Very close to The Red House. Excellent value. New hotel.
Modern guest rooms are decent-sized, each featuring a private bathroom, comfy bed, flat screen satellite TV, fridge, safe and free WiFi. Room service and 24-hour front desk are provided.
There's a good restaurant onsite, al though many street food options and night markets are nearby.
Yes Inn Taipei
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108, No.11, Ln. 55, Neijiang S ; Wanhua Dist.,, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? In the heart of Ximending. Stylish, good-value rooms.
Guest rooms are bright and stylish, each featuring a flat screen TV, air conditioning, mini fridge, electric kettle. Free WiFi.
The hostel has a 24-hour front desk and offers luggage storage service. Sightseeing arrangements and car rentals can be made at the tour desk.
Beauty Hotels Taipei-Hotel B6
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No.106, Sec. 2, Wuchang St. Wanhua Dist.,, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Boutique budget choice. Near the gay bars.
The modern, stylish B6 offers great-value rooms in excellent location, less than a 10-minute walk from the Red House gay quarter, Ximen station, major department stores and cinemas in the area.
Each compact, en suite room features comfortable beds, large LCD TV, in-room safe, free minibar, free WiFi internet access and shower.
A complimentary Western and Asian buffet breakfast is served every morning.
Burgary Hotel
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No. 168, Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd.,, Taipei
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Why this hotel? Close to Red House. Excellent city views.
Located next to all the gay bars at The Red House, Burgary Hotel offers stylish rooms & suites, decorated in gold, silver, black and white with features including flat screen TV's and jacuzzi baths.
Most rooms offer great views of Ketagalan Boulevard and Taipei 101. Convenient location for all the Ximen gay bars and shopping, and good value for money.
Go Sleep Hotel - Hankou
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54, Sec.2, Hankou Street, Ximending District, 54,, Taipei
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Why this hotel? A short walk to gay bars. Popular budget choice.
A very popular budget choice on Travel Gay Asia. The Go Sleep Hankou is just a short walk from all the gay bars and trendy shopping areas around the famous Red House building.
The hotel offers spacious, bright and comfortable rooms, each with flat screen TV and en suite bathroom with either shower or bath tub and free WiFi.
Go Sleep has an onsite restaurant, laundry service, elevator and 24-hour front desk.
Wonstar Hotel Ximen
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No. 105, Xining S. Rd,, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Walk to The Red House. Excellent value.
The great-value Wonstar Hotel is located within walking distance of The Red House gay village and the Ximen metro station, and surrounded by shopping and dining choices.
Like many hotels here, the standard rooms are quite small and the cheapest are windowless. If you are a size queen, then go for a Deluxe Room that has more space and a view. WiFi is free, and a Taiwanese breakfast is served daily.
At Home Hotel
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8 Kunming St, Ln 96, Ximen, Taipei
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Why this hotel? Stylish design. Near the gay nightlife.
The modern At Home Hotel, formerly called Tango Inn, has a great location, just a 6-minute walk from Ximen Station and the gay bars at The Red House.
Chic, air-conditioned guest rooms feature comfortable beds, stylish en suite bathrooms with a walk-in shower, and free WiFi. With these facilities, it's no wonder it's one of the more popular Taipei hotels on Travel Gay.
No restaurant onsite, but there is a stylish guest lounge complete with a snack bar offering sandwiches, fruits, coffee and tea, 24 hours a day, free for guests.
Hotel Puri (Ximen Branch)
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No. 6 Ln. 27 Chengdu Road Taipei Taiwan, 6, Taipei,,, Taipei
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Why this hotel? Near Ximen metro station. Excellent value. Gay-popular.
Each stylish guest room features air conditioning, a 32” flat screen TV, safe and free WiFi. The hotel offers baggage storage and a coin-operated laundromat.
Zhongxiao Road / Da-an District
Hotel Eclat Taipei
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No. 370, Section 1, Dunhua South Road,, Daan District, Taipei, Taiwan,, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Stunning interiors. Close to shopping.
The über-cool Hotel Eclat brings a sense of exclusivity to the heart of Taipei. Guest rooms feature the finest amenities like Molton Brown toiletries, Nespresso coffee and even Mont Blanc stationery.
The luxurious beds come with six pillows - enough for the most demanding queens. The Éclat Lounge serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. The fabulous artwork, food and service will impress.
Location-wise, the Eclat is great for shopping and sightseeing - within easy access of the Taipei 101, plenty of restaurants, gay-popular shops, and male massage spas.
Park Taipei Hotel
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317 Fuxing S Rd, Sec 1, Da-an District, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Central location. Near the gay scene.
Urban-styled rooms have large windows with city views, 32" satellite TV, award-winning Denmark Damixa Merkur bathroom, free WiFi. The onsite gym features an Osim uSpace massage chairs and modern equipment. The restaurant serves creative fusion dishes.
From the hotel, a taxi ride to the gay bars at The Red House or the Taipei 101 Tower takes about 10 minutes.
Les Suites Taipei - Da An
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135 da-an road section 1, 135,, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Central location. Large, cozy and sound-proof rooms.
This gay-friendly boutique hotel is just a short distance from the shopping & entertainment areas on Zhongxiao Road.
Les Suites Da An has 59 spacious (30-50 m²) and well-equipped rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The fact that the rooms are soundproof may be of interest to some.
The hotel's central location means that it is just a short taxi ride to many of the best gay venues. Several gay massage spas are within walking distance.
Vendome East Inn
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7,8F, No.209, Sec. 4, Jhongsiao E. Rd., Da'an Dist. Taipei City 10690 Taiwan (R.O.C),, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Great for shopping. Near the MRT station and gay nightlife.
A great budget option if you are in Taipei for shopping or sightseeing. Vendome East Inn is just a couple of minutes' walk from the Zhongxiao Dunhua MTR station, department stores, many restaurants and cafés
Vendome East Inn offers modern, comfortable rooms with free WiFi, flat screen TV, work desk. Breakfast is served daily. The reception is open 24 hours.
The Tango Hotel Taipei Nanshi
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3, NanJing W. Rd., Taipei,, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Near metro station. Hi-tech rooms. Excellent value.
The NanShi branch is located just a few steps from the entrance to the Zhongshan metro, providing easy access to other parts of Taipei city and gay scene.
Its sister branch The Tango Hotel Taipei XinYi is also worth considering.
Xinyi
W Taipei
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10 Zhongxiao East Road, Sec. 5 , Xinyi District,, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Gay-popular hotel. Great pool & bar. Walk to Taipei 101.
The rooms have flat screen TV's, very comfy beds and mood lighting. Of special note is the Toto toilet - a Japanese masterpiece that can detect your approach and warm up the seat. About the only thing it cannot do is say "Have a nice day!" as you leave.
W has a great pool, a gym and a nice bar, and is pretty much ground zero for shopping and sightseeing. Many of the best department stores and the Taipei 101 Tower are a short walk away.
Le Meridien Taipei
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38 Songren Rd, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Fantastic pool & gym. Great for shopping. Gay-popular choice.
Located a 10-minute walk from Taipei City Hall Station, the gay-friendly Le Meridien Taipei is close to everything - the best shops, restaurants, banks and tourist attractions.
The 5-star hotel offers simple, minimalist design, with 5 dining options, a great indoor pool and a modern gym with panoramic city views.
Guest rooms have comfortable signature beds, leather chairs, 42" flat screen TV's, large bathrooms with rain showers, Nespresso machines, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Taipei 101 Tower.
The Tango Hotel Taipei XinYi
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297 Zhongxiao E Rd, Sec 5, Xinyi District, Taipei
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Great for shopping. Popular with gay guests. Convenient location.
Located in a trendy area on Zhongxiao East Road, The Tango XinYi is great for gay shoppers. Some of Taipei's best department stores and the Taipei 101 Tower are within walking distance.
Guest rooms are tastefully furnished, each featuring a flat-screen TV, DVD player, whirlpool bathtub & Hansgrohe facilities and fridge. Mineral water and soft drinks are complimentary.
Each floor has hot/cold water and ice machines. Free coffee, fruit, snacks, internet PCs are provided available at the lobby lounge. Breakfast buffet includes both Asian & Western food.
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