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Hotel Papa Whale

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

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Daily self-service breakfast (TWD 250 per person)
Interior entrance
Reception hall
Hotel Papa Whale is near Lungshan Temple and Ningxia Night Market. Guests can enjoy the cozy library, dry cleaning services, and a bar. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the attentive staff offers tour assistance that previous visitors have appreciated.
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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 AU$89
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

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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
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 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
  • ‪梁山泊小籠湯包 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TaKao 1972 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪八方雲集 - ‬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
  • Tour/ticket information, a lift and luggage storage
  • A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • 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

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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

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

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

Property is also known as

Hotel PaPa Whale Taipei City
PaPa Whale Taipei City
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Hotel PaPa Whale Taipei
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HOTEL PAPA WHALE Hotel
HOTEL PAPA WHALE Taipei
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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 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Papa Whale on 13 Oct 2025 start from AU$88.64, 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 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1004 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

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was very clean, very nice and close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAZUHISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
西門町に近くランドリーも施設内でスタッフもやさしい！
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地が良かった
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wai Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
今次是第二次入住，很欣賞清潔的服務員，因我入住8天，我選擇隔天才打掃一次，只需補回飲用水，但服務員都主動幫我更換垃圾袋。讚
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ling-Fang

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

10/10 Excellent

Yoshitaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝食が色々あり良かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nozomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
まずトイレはトイレットペーパー流せません。壁が薄いので隣の部屋の人の出入りや壁に当たられると音が聞こえます。以上は私は大丈夫ですが気になる人は考えた方が良いかと思います。 その他は建物内装がオールディーズで清潔でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

4/10 Poor

POK YEUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
職員很好，地址很方便，但是酒店的設計令人感到不適
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Itsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
又、宿泊したいです
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loong Chang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and convenient. Love the decor
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

CHI-CHANG

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
離旅遊地西門町近，房間挑高有點偏低，感覺空間有點窄小。
Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
如果以單人房格局，是得不錯的選擇，有機會會再入住。
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjo Eliisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very nice, unique style.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the industrial feel. Cleaners were great, once i put the do not disturb light on but they still went in. No big deal. Only downside is it echos and when people come back late at night it wakes you up.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the breakfast ist perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MOKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
便利な立地でした
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quintak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Papa Whale offers an exquisite blend of comfort and luxury. The staff is attentive, rooms are spacious and stylish, and the location provides breathtaking views. A truly unforgettable experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

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