The glittering skyline of Kaohsiung, in Taiwan hides a harmonious mix of ancient culture and modern city life. Facing the Taiwan Strait, this city rises on the banks of the Love River. Awe-inspiring panoramas, spectacular architecture and an alluring city life, Kaohsiung has a lot to offer whether you are on a business trip, or on a holiday with your family. Find out where to stay in Kaohsiung and indulge yourself in luxury. For your convenience, we have put together a list of the best hotels in Kaohsiung.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 25, 2025.
1. Kung Shang Design Hotel (from USD 46)
Featuring a wide selection of rooms and suites to choose from, Kung Shang Design Hotel boasts designer furnishings, a spacious environment, and great views of the city. Amenities include a safe, a fridge, an electric kettle, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. The 24-hour front desk offers free luggage storage and local touring information. There is also a packed breakfast served every day.
The hotel is a 7-minute walk from MRT Formosa Boulevard Station and is less than a kilometer (0.6 miles) from several restaurants and cafes. Attractions like Sanfeng Temple, Kaohsiung Central Park, Yuansu Yujhu Shopping Area, and the National Science and Technology Museum are also close by.
Kung Shang Design Hotel
620 meters (0.4 ft) from Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market
2. Skyone Hotel (from USD 21)
Skyone Hotel offers both private guest rooms and dormitory rooms, with some having great views of the city. There are showers available in the private and shared bathrooms. The shared lounge offers a place for guests to hang out, play billiards, and watch TV. There is also a 24-hour front desk that offers luggage storage.
Convenience is the keyword for this hotel as it’s only 9 minutes away from Pier-2 Art Centre, 10 minutes from the National Science and Technology Museum and Kaohsiung Station, and 18 minutes away from Kaohsiung International Airport.
Skyone Hotel
344 meters (0.3 ft) from Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market
3. Gwawa Hotel (from USD 48)
An easy walk from Kaohsiung train station, Gwawa Hotel is located in the heart of the city. The rooms are luxurious and colorfully themed. Air-conditioned and fitted with patterned wall paper, all rooms come with an attached bathroom, laptop and Wi-Fi services. Local markets and delicious street food are practically at your fingertips. Make your stay more comfortable, with the complimentary laundry services and daily breakfast. Another attractive feature of this hotel is its nearness to Kaohsiung Airport, a mere half an hour drive away.
Gwawa Hotel
418 meters (0.3 ft) from Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market
4. Urban 33 Chic (from USD 43)
Get ready for a relaxing stay, at Urban 33 Chic. Located near the Kaohsiung train station, this hotel offers opulent rooms with an attached minibar. Grab your favorite drink, and indulge yourself in a relaxing bath, in the lavish bathtub in the en suite bathroom. Treat your palate to some delicious dishes at Urban Café, a restaurant in the hotel. Fitness and business centers are at your disposal, at any time of the day. Night markets and lip-smacking street food are all within your easy reach, from Urban 33.
Urban Hotel33
1.45 km (0.9 mi) from Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market
5. Watermark Hotel (from USD 48)
Overlooking the beautiful Sizihwan Bay, Watermark Hotel offers some mesmerizing views to its visitors. It is an easy drive from Kaohsiung High Speed Rail and Kaohsiung International Airport. The rooms are furnished with modern amenities and has an attached bathroom. A personal safe is provided in all the rooms, so that guests can explore the city without any worry over their valuables. If you want to arrange a meeting with your colleagues, or throw a party for your friends and family, Watermark Hotel is the ideal choice for you.
Watermark Hotel - Sizihwan
3.47 km (2.2 mi) from Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market
6. FX Inn, Kaohsiung, Zhonghua Road Branch (from USD 38)
Good breakfast, but limited options for Europeans. Nearby restaurants offer diverse cuisine.
Reasonable value for money, with decent breakfast included.
Excellent location near city center, night market, famous food areas, and tourist attractions.
Close to MRT stations, modern lobby, and laundry facilities available.
FX Inn Hotel, in Zhonghua Road enjoys the enviable position of being within an easy walking distance of the Love River, Liuhe Night Market and Kaohsiung Railway Station. Kaohsiung International Airport is only an 18-minute drive away. Every room in this hotel is air conditioned, and comes with a refrigerator and minibar. Unwind in the shared lounge, and feast your taste buds to some delectable seafood and gourmet cuisine, available nearby.
FX INN Kaohsiung Zhonghua Road Branch
566 meters (0.4 ft) from Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market
7. The Howard Plaza, Kaohsiung (from USD 132)
Another recommended hotel in Kaohsiung is The Howard Place. Let the sparkling blue waters of the outdoor pool at this hotel entice you, to take a dip and splash about to your heart’s content. Relax in the spa bath and stay in luxurious rooms, equipped with a minibar and bath tub, in the en suite bathroom. Relish the traditional food, both Cantonese and Shanghainese, served at the various restaurants in the hotel. Enjoy a walk down to Hsinshing Night Market and drive to the nearby Love River. The Kaohsiung International Airport and Kaohsiung Zuoying High Speed Rail Station are within easy driving distance as well.
The Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung
963 meters (0.6 ft) from Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market
8. Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung (from USD 91)
Are you still thinking about where to stay in Kaohsiung? Immerse yourself in luxury at Chateau de Chine Hotel. Stay in fully-carpeted rooms, with air conditioning. Enjoy a refreshing shower or a relaxing bath in the bathtub, in the attached bathroom. Feast your taste buds on some exotic Japanese and Hong Kong delicacies, offered at the restaurants in the hotel. Stroll along the banks of the Love River, a mere 5-minute walk away. Make use of the concierge and free private parking services provided for all the guests.
Kaohsiung Chateau de Chine Hotel
1.6 km (1.0 mi) from Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market
9. Grand Hi Lai Hotel (from USD 151)
Grand Hi Lai Hotel is not your average hotel, as you can tell from its name alone. It’s considered by many as the best hotels in Kaohsiung. From the impeccable spa facilities to the 13 international dining options available on site, we believe this hotel is beyond luxurious. Health-minded travelers can easily take advantage of the well-appointed fitness center run by professional trainers, while those looking for something more relaxing can pamper themselves at the on-site spa centre which features hot and cold spring pools. Aside from the usual package of amenities, the hotel also offers a state-of-the-art meeting room and audio-visual center for business travelers. Situated at the convergence of the Chengkung 1st Road and Xintian Road, the Grand Hi Lai Hotel is found right in the thick of all the excitement that the city has to offer, including the bustling Liuhe Tourist Night Market, the renowned Love River, and the MRT Central Park Station. If you’re still wondering where to stay in Kaohsiung, don’t hesitate to consider this hotel.
Grand Hi Lai Hotel
1.43 km (0.9 mi) from Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market
10. Centre Hotel (from USD 25)
Revel in the amenities and attractions that the lovely city of Kaohsiung has to offer by staying in the Centre Hotel. Each room is modestly furnished with comfy double beds, a flat-screen TV, a laptop-friendly workspace, an ensuite bathroom, as well as tea and coffee making facilities, complete with impeccable services to give you a wholesome, restful stay. When you’re looking to venture outside of the hotel, you’ll find that the region is filled with tourist attractions, such as the Love River and the lively Liuhe Night Market, where you can find local specialties and inexpensive buys easily. The Kaohsiung Train Station and the Formosa Boulevard Station are both within a 5-minute walk away, so base yourself in the Centre Hotel to make the most out of your trip to Kaohsiung!
Centre Hotel
230 meters (0.2 ft) from Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market
11. Simple Life (from USD 19)
Simple Life Hotel seemingly exists to take away the hassles of your holiday, and ensure that you have an enjoyable time. This is a Kaohsiung hotel near MRT stations as it is within walking distance from the Formosa Boulevard MRT and City Council MRT stations. The friendly staff are more than willing to go that extra mile so that nothing obstructs your comfort and convenience. The rooms are all air-conditioned and equipped with modern amenities. The hotel enjoys an ease of access to Liuhe Night Market, and restaurants that serve some lip-smacking delicacies.
Simple Life Kaohsiung
469 meters (0.3 ft) from Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market
12. Shihzuwan – Kaohsiung Station (from USD 47)
Stay at Shihzuwan Hotel in Kaohsiung, and enjoy the night markets of Liuhe and Jiufeng, both of which are within easy walking distance from here. Indulge in opulence, with air-conditioned rooms that come with a minibar. The private bathroom is equipped with a lavish shower and bathtub. A business center and tour desk are at your disposal as these can help you find other things to do at night in the area if you are unable to sleep. A delicious buffet breakfast is arranged for the guests every day. Enjoy some great choices in shopping and food, during your stay at Shihzuwan.
Shihzuwan Hotel – Kaohsiung Station
819 meters (0.6 ft) from Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market
13. Kiwi Express – Jiuru (from USD 30)
If you’re wondering where to stay in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, why not revel in the luxury at Kiwi Express, in Jiuru Road? It is situated in an easily accessible part of the city, very near to Kaohsiung Railway Station. The rooms ooze opulence, with air conditioning, carpet flooring and soundproofed walls. Continue your work-out schedule at the fitness center in the hotel. Indulge in relaxing showers, in the en suite bathroom. Fax and photocopy services are available for your use, at the business center. Delicious breakfast is served daily, to all the guests. Vending machines for snacks and drinks can be found in the hotel as well.
Kiwi Express Hotel - Zhongqing
Address: No. 312, Section 2, Huamei Street
175.45 km (109.1 mi) from Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market
14. WO Hotel (from USD 140)
Delicious breakfast with a variety of options, but room for improvement in food choices.
Reasonable rates for clean and comfortable rooms, with free parking.
Conveniently located near popular attractions and public transport.
Well-equipped rooms, 24-hour check-in, and a variety of breakfast options.
Located in Qianjin District, WO Hotel promises warm, cozy, and modern guest rooms that have a wonderful view of the city. These rooms are furnished with a safety deposit box, a refrigerator, a minibar, an electric kettle, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. Some of them also have a bathtub. The front desk offers parcel delivery, fax, photocopying, luggage storage, and car hire services. There are also multi-functional ballrooms available that can accommodate from 30 to 100 people.
The hotel gives you quick and easy access to attractions like the Kaohsiung Museum of Labor, Kaohsiung City Music Hall, the Kaohsiung Museum of History, Sanfong Central Street, and Sanfeng Temple.
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