In the heart of Taipei, First Hotel brings together comfort and convenience. Enjoy a meal at one of 4 on-site restaurants, indulge in coffee at the café, or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff and limo services are available to enhance your experience.
Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) - 42 min drive
Wanhua Station - 5 min drive
Nangang Station - 8 min drive
Taipei Main Station - 21 min walk
Songjiang Nanjing Station - 3 min walk
Zhongshan Station - 12 min walk
Xingtian Temple Station - 14 min walk
Restaurants
聚北海道昆布鍋(台北南京東店) - 1 min walk
焱の挽肉 - 1 min walk
老四川巴蜀麻辣燙 - 1 min walk
Piccolo Angolo - 2 min walk
subway - 1 min walk
About this property
First Hotel
First Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Ningxia Night Market and Taipei Arena. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Ning Yuan, one of 4 restaurants, which serves lunch and dinner. Also, National Taiwan University and Grand Hotel are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Songjiang Nanjing Station is 3 minutes and Zhongshan Station is 12 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
176 rooms
Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
4 restaurants
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Ning Yuan - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Peng Yuan - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Maxim Teppan Yaki - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Doutor Cafe - This café serves breakfast only.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately TWD 450 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
First Hotel Taipei
First Taipei
First Hotel Hotel
First Hotel Taipei
First Hotel Hotel Taipei
Frequently asked questions
Does First Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, First Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at First Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at First Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Are there restaurants at or near First Hotel?
Yes, there are 4 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around First Hotel like?
First Hotel is in Zhongshan, a short 4-minute drive from Songshan Airport (TSA) and 11 minutes' walk from Huashan 1914 Creative Park.
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Reviews
First Hotel Reviews
6.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
6.8
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
7.0
Staff & service
6.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 23, 2026
Great location, convenient public transportation, very welcoming staff and good breakfast offering.
Wen Chun
Wen Chun, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 16, 2023
I have stayed here many times and enjoy the convenience and great staff!
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 10, 2025
Their building is very old. The carpet and bathroom etc but they really clean up and bed making and towels are always changed.
Mariko
Mariko, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2024
We have stayed at Taipei's First Hotel for over 25 years. It is very centrally located and convenient. A subway stop is 2 blocks away. The Deluxe rooms are good value for the price. They are spacious, comfortable and clean. The staff is friendly and welcoming. We continue to choose this hotel for our stays in Taipei.
Sf
Sf, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 13, 2023
Oldfashioned and nice
Oldfashioned and nice place. Friendly staff. Breakfast a bit dull. Close to metro.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Before COVID we stayed at the First Hotel frequently on our trips from North America to visit my wife's family in Taipei. This is our first trip back since COVID and we have selected First Hotel again. It is very centrally located and away from all the tourist areas. There are many bus routes going east and west along Nanjing Dong Lu just steps outside the hotel's front door. There is a major subway junction just down the street. The rooms are spacious and the staff is terrific. There is a modest breakfast offered in the basement restaurant that comes with the room. The value for the money is outstanding.
Sf
Sf, 7-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 11, 2024
Great stay, room for improvement
Very reputable hotel, great location and amenities. Close to the MRT and transit system. Breakfast has great choices and I especially loved the hot Soy Milk at the breakfast buffet.
Room for improvement were the cleanliness conditions as there were issues we encountered with insects. Cleanliness improved over the course of our week.
No laundry facilities on site but there are coin laundromats within 7-9mins walking.
Verified traveler
13-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 29, 2026
No comments
Kritsada
Kritsada, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
All r good
Hawk
Hawk, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2023
Location convenient, walking distances to MRT Station and some famous eateries,
Eg, 阿成鹅肉,AE Dumpling
Mei Lei Amelia
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 15, 2024
Staff are very nice at every corner of the hotel.Room is big but pretty old, good and nice to experience the tradition old Taipei hotel
Marianna
Marianna, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2023
very nice
Huei-Nah
Huei-Nah, 15-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Apr 13, 2025
Not so good experience
It is a bad experience because the staff is unfriendly. The hotel is too old. The only good thing is the location.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 21, 2023
Good
DRON
DRON, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 6, 2023
So and so
An-Hong
An-Hong, 4-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 21, 2023
Dirty floors, tiny shower, broken wall fixtures, AC didn't go below 24, mould on ceiling
Mark
Mark, 8-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Oct 4, 2023
It is horrible
It is the worst experience during my Taiwan trip. Here are the reasons:
1) The room is small and the furniture is dated
2) The varieties of breakfast buffet is very limited, and there are cockroaches on the dinning table!!!!!!
3) The gym is closed because the room is too hot to use (Located on the top floor)
4) The air-conditioning is broken down, so the inside is actually warmer than outside, and you are not allowed to open the window.
5) The computer in the business center is very slow..
6) The currency exchange service is no longer available.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jun 6, 2024
Your experience will depend greatly on the specific room that you are given. Better view rooms to customers who pay a little more. My brother and I checked into First Hotel on the same day. He prepaid his reservation on Expedia while I opted to pay at the site upon check in, which cost probably $8 more per day.
He was given room 420, I was given room 411. My room appeared to be brighter, bigger and had a nicer view. 420 seemed smaller, darker and had a view of another building.
My room had black square insect traps in each corner, but I figured that might be something they do in all rooms. I've lived in Taiwan before in the past and remember cockroaches being a concern. I thought the insect traps were preventative in each room.
However, throughout the night, I would notice a cockroach around the bathroom area crawling around the trap. Then a few hours later, there were three cockroaches racing around, and a random ant also. I was pretty grossed out but too tired to switch rooms, especially if all the rooms would be the same. So I slept with the lights on that night, hoping that the insects would be less likely to come out.
Next morning, I went downstairs and told the hotel employee. He quickly apologized and said they would switch rooms for me. A few hours later, I was given room 712. It had a nice view and I immediately noticed there were no insect traps in the room at all. Much better experience there than on the 4th floor.
Breakfast was decent.
Annette
Annette, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2026
No further comments, close to downtown, very convenient.