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Hotel Papa Whale

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near National Taiwan University

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Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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46, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei, 10842
  • Place, The Red House
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Taipei City North Gate
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lungshan Temple
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taipei (TPE-Taoyuan Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Elegant Double Room, No Window | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Elegant Double Room, No Window

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Single Room, No Windows | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Comfort Single Room, No Windows

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, No Windows | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, No Windows

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Elegant Triple Room, No Window | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Elegant Triple Room, No Window

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, No Windows

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 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) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Comfort Double Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 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) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Comfort Twin Room, No Windows (on basement floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Family Room (6 adults), No Windows

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Taipei

Wanhua stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Wanhua hotel, you'll find The Red House and Taipei City North Gate. Dihua Street and Zhongshan Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Red House - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taipei City North Gate - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dihua Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lungshan Temple - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Huaxi Street Night Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood 西門町 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪八方雲集 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪阿西魷魚羹 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪梁山泊小籠湯包 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taiwan Xiao Long Bao - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Papa Whale

3.5-star hotel near National Taiwan University
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Hotel Papa Whale.

This 3.5-star Taipei hotel is smoke free.

  • 335 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Papa Whale offers 335 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Taipei hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Papa Whale to the airport?

Hotel Papa Whale is 4.7 mi (25-min drive) away from the Songshan Airport (TSA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Feb 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Papa Whale on Mar 18, 2026 start from $83.49, excluding 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.

Does Hotel Papa Whale have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Papa Whale offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of TWD 1300 per vehicle, one way.

Does Hotel Papa Whale offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Papa Whale, but self-serve breakfast is offered for a fee of TWD 250 for adults and TWD 250 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Papa Whale?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Papa Whale?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Papa Whale?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Papa Whale have a pool?

Hotel Papa Whale does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Papa Whale have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Papa Whale have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Papa Whale to downtown Taipei?

Hotel Papa Whale is 3.8 mi away from Taipei.

Hotel Papa Whale Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Surapol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olivia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were efficient and helpful. Hotel was amazing. Buffet breakfast has so many choices. Room was very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

?

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

hwi ming

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room but still smell smoking Staff not nice
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kil

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

8/10 Good

Meiling

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Mandy

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiare

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uddomvichit

Traveled with partner
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

YUFEN, ESTHER

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

6/10 Okay

Jake

Traveled with group
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

Chiang Sim Adrian

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

6/10 Okay

Tama goh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel for the youths.

I visit Taipei annually. Sometimes up to four times a year. Most of my stays are at Hotel Papa Whale. I noticed some new front desk staff were not well trained lately. The water pressure for shower were a mark different from before when they we not as strong. This weeks visit to Taipei, I checked in twice and checked out twice to visit Taichung. The rooms are consistently well kept to high standards . I will be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sopheak

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

10/10 Excellent

sopheak

Traveled with family and small children
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

MARIO, BURBANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 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