Budget Hostels from S$26

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for going out. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the highest reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to start looking: Ximen WOW Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Ximen Station. Property features include free WiFi, free parking and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. Single Inn Taipei - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Fuzhong Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. Work Inn at Taipei 101 - Located within a 10-minute walk of Taipei 101 and Taipei 101 Mall. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and laundry facilities. Rooms come with showers, lockers and hairdryers. Fun Inn Taipei Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Beimen Station and Ximen Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Nys Loft Hotel - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of NTU Hospital Station and Taipei Subway Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers.

If you’re in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Taipei, one of Expedia’s 61 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 16°C. The rainiest months in Taipei are August, June, May and September, with each month seeing an average of 197 mm of rainfall.

Overall, Taipei is known for its museums, temples and restaurants. Major attractions include Taipei 101, Ningxia Night Market and Shilin Night Market. Get out into nature with places such as Yangmingshan National Park, Songshand Cultural Park and Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. Cultural attractions include Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, Miniatures Museum of Taiwan and National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall.

Keep this information about transit options in Taipei in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Taipei (TSA-Songshan), located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away. An alternative is Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), located 19.7 mi (31.7 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. Take advantage of metro transport at Zhongxiao Dunhua Station, Zhongxiao Fuxing Station and Xinyi Anhe Station. To see more of the area, hop on a train at Songshan Station, Taipei Main Station or Wanhua Station.