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Hotel Papa Whale

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Ningxia Night Market

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Reception hall
Daily self-service breakfast (TWD 250 per person)
Interior entrance
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Step into Hotel Papa Whale, near Lungshan Temple and Ningxia Night Market. With a library to get lost in, dry cleaning/laundry services for convenience, and a bar to unwind at the end of the day. Free WiFi keeps you connected while enjoying perks like tour/ticket assistance from helpful staff who have left lasting impressions on previous guests.
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €46
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept

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Room options

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Comfort Single Room, No Windows

Comfort Single Room, No Windows

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Elegant Double Room, No Window

Elegant Double Room, No Window

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Elegant Triple Room, No Window

Elegant Triple Room, No Window

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, No Windows

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, No Windows

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, No Windows

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Wanhua, a neighbourhood in Taipei, is home to Hotel Papa Whale. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Daan Forest Park and Yangmingshan National Park, while Huashan 1914 Creative Park and National Palace Museum are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Taipei Arena, and consider making time for Taipei Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
46, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei, 10842

What's nearby

  • The Red House - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Taipei City North Gate - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Taipei Main Station - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lungshan Temple - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ningxia Night Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Ximen Station - 9 min walk
  • Taipei Main Station - 16 min walk
  • Taipei (TSA-Songshan) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood 西門町 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪程味珍意麵 - ‬2 min walk
  • Ximen Beer Bar
  • ‪TaKao 1972 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪梁山泊小籠湯包 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Papa Whale

Hotel near Lungshan Temple
Ningxia Night Market is located near Hotel Papa Whale, which provides a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and a water dispenser
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 335 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TWD 250 for adults and TWD 250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately TWD 250 for adults and from TWD 250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TWD 1300 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files and shoe mitts
Property Registration Number 575-1
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Papa Whale pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Papa Whale?

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Papa Whale on 10 Sept 2025 start from €45.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Papa Whale?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Papa Whale?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Papa Whale?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Papa Whale provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TWD 1300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Papa Whale located?

Located in Wanhua, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Red House, Lungshan Temple and Ningxia Night Market. Taipei City North Gate and Dihua Street are also within 10 minutes. Ximen Station is 9 minutes by foot and Beimen Station is 9 minutes.

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Hotel Papa Whale Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ling-Fang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sopheak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Room is mediocre but main waiting area, kind helpful staff and delicious breakfast makes up for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUFEN, ESTHER

Liked: Amenities
Easy to get to Ximen
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uddomvichit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love the concept of somewhat similar to a storage/warehouse. Such unique design.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Ximen has access to everything! Had no issues throughout my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yung Khang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have enjoyed our stay at the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie Ly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was a great location for ximending
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chiang Sim Adrian

Liked: Staff & service
simple concept but room is abit too small
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean and comfortable room, located in a nice tourist friendly area. All within 10-15 minute walk of train stations.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is spot on. And very close to my favourite beef noodle joint
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Whilst I understood the basement rooms would not have windows, I was expecting the lights in those rooms to be better than they turned out being; not that I wanted to stay in the room all holiday but it was very hard to see in the room or use the mirrors to get ready to go out. The breakfast buffet was great. The automated check in and out though made the experiance feel impersonal.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, affordable. However no windows
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel is very clean, but the room is small and has no windows. It feels oppressive to live in it. The service staff are kind and friendly.
Stayed 27 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location for foodies, close by major landmarks.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy access to Ximending without the noisy enviro.

First time staying. Room and toilet are acceptable based on the price paid. Room was clean. Lift need cleaning. They have washing machine and dryer. Breakfast was different but service can be better.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to shopping and restaurant areas, a lot of different restaurants nearby. like the hotel, would go there too if visit Taibei again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Unbelievably rude staff

Room was fine (basic, hostel style, quite stylish in a minimalist/industrial way) but staff at check in and breakfast were unbelievably rude and impatient. Very unusual for Taiwan. Staff's atrocious attitude left a bad memory.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great mid-range hotel in a nice neighborhood. Close to Ximen and Beimen stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An interestingly designed hotel in an excellent ar

The best thing about this place is its location. Ximen is a bustling shopping district, and my favorite part of Taipei. This hotel is located right in the middle of it, within walking distance of most of what you'll need in Taipei. The room itself had an interesting design but no windows. I think most rooms in this hotel have no windows. The internet is also weak for some reason, both the room wifi and my mobile data. For some reason there was bad reception throughout my stay. Other than that, it has the usual ammenties of any hotel and a bar fownstairs for guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Rooms are small as expected but overall great specially for those whose purpose is to tour or be out all day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers a great buffet breakfast. It is near different forms of public transportation and landmarks. Unfortunately, the basement units don't have windows, and the plumbing can be noisy at times where I stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Craft beer at Driftwood Brewing! Nice lovely people…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024