Shida Travel Guide
Taipei
Popular places to visit
National Taiwan Normal University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of National Taiwan Normal University during your trip to Taipei. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Shida Night Market
During your trip to Taipei, you can enjoy retail therapy at Shida Night Market. Take in the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Taipei 101
You can learn more about the history of Taipei during your trip to a top site such as Taipei 101. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Shilin Night Market
During your trip to Taipei, you can do some window-shopping at Shilin Night Market. Take in the fascinating museums and hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Ningxia Night Market
During your visit to Taipei, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ningxia Night Market. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center
Learn about the events happening in Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center during your trip to Taipei. Discover the hot springs and shops in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Shida
The Grand Hotel
Well worth the cost and very easy to go out into the city via hotel frequent shutter and MRT
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
This hotel was a find. Great central location, MRT stop is literally next to the hotel. The area has great access to local shops to grab what you need (7-11 is 3 min walk away, next to a cute little park where you can bust out all the yummy Asian snacks and rest in shade.). Five min walk away is ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Taipei
Stayed here two years in a row. Love it. Can’t beat the location, 1-2 minutes away from entrances to red and blue (5-7 min) MTR lines. Direct overpass connection to taipei 101. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Hotel pool is nice. If you are Hyatt member, be sure to use the sauna for free. ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
ILLUME TAIPEI
If you are going to Taipei Dome or Arena I definitely recommend this hotel! A grand and magnificent building, even though it's a little aged but still gives you a lot comfy. I arrived very early after a long-haul intercontinental flight on a morning and they generously provided me a room to for early ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Miramar Garden Taipei
The hotel was amazing with great amenities. The hotel breakfast has good variety and the large open window gives a view of a tropical garden/pond. I loved the amenities at the gym with a pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and ice bath. I will be coming back to this hotel on future trips to Taipei ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Palais de Chine Hotel
The room wasnt as pictured the beds were very uncomfortable and when we had the room cleaned they gave us dirty wet towels i asked for new ones and never came so i never even asked again, the lights in my room were broken along with the a/c we stayed for 2 nights and i was going to check out after ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shida
Zhongzheng
Travellers love Zhongzheng for its popular shops, and you can see more of Taipei by jumping on the metro at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Station or Guting Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall and National Theater.
Daan
Enjoy the popular shops in Daan. Daan Forest Park is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Technology Building Station or Daan Station to see more of Taipei.
Ximending
A noteworthy feature of Ximending is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Ximending Night Market and Taipei Cinema Park.
Wanhua
Visitors to Wanhua love its popular shops, and you can check out Lungshan Temple and Huaxi Street Night Market. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Longshan Temple Station.
Dadaocheng
If you're spending some time in Dadaocheng, Dihua Street and Dadaocheng Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
Xinyi
Consider a visit to Taipei 101 and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Xinyi. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Xiangshan Station or Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station.
