Kaohsiung City Centre Travel Guide

Kaohsiung

A crowded street at night with neon signs and billboards.
A bustling street food market with various food stalls and signs in a foreign language.
A seafood display with various types of shellfish and meat, including shrimp and squid, arranged on trays.
A modern cityscape with tall skyscrapers and a clear blue sky.
A crowded street at night with neon signs in various colors.

Stay near popular Kaohsiung City Centre attractions

A large yellow robot statue in front of a building with graffiti.

Pier-2 Art Center

8.8/10 (1,994 reviews)
Peruse fascinating works to learn about Taiwan’s edgy art scene in the dystopian setting of abandoned warehouses by the sea.
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Things to do

Maritime Kaohsiung Lotus Pond, Cijin Island and Love River Cruise

Maritime Kaohsiung Lotus Pond, Cijin Island and Love River Cruise

£49
per adult
Maritime Kaohsiung Lotus Pond, Cijin Island and Love River Cruise
Take a walk through this otherworldly terrain and feel the mysterious power of nature carved over the years—it's like stepping onto the surface of the moon itself.

Kaohsiung Cultural Day: TourMoon World, Hakka Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2

£54
per adult
Kaohsiung Cultural Day: TourMoon World, Hakka Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

£63
per adult
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas

Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour

£164
per adult
Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour
Private Tour Tainan Siraya Nature and Culture

Private Tour Tainan Siraya Nature and Culture

£135
per adult
Private Tour Tainan Siraya Nature and Culture
Private Tour Kaohsiung Full-Day

Private Tour Kaohsiung Full-Day

£135
per adult
Private Tour Kaohsiung Full-Day
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Top hotels in Kaohsiung City Centre

Grand Hi Lai Hotel

Grand Hi Lai Hotel

4.5 out of 5
No.266, Cheng-kung 1st Rd. Kaohsiung
The price is £95 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£95
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Grand Hi Lai Hotel
Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station

Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station

3 out of 5
No.33, Jianguo 3rd Rd. Kaohsiung
The price is £37 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
£37
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station
InterContinental Kaohsiung by IHG

InterContinental Kaohsiung by IHG

5 out of 5
No. 33, Xinguang Rd Kaohsiung
The price is £138 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
£138
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (568 reviews)
"The room was very clean and spacious. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very happy to have stayed there."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

InterContinental Kaohsiung by IHG
Han Hsien International Hotel

Han Hsien International Hotel

4.5 out of 5
No. 33, Sihwei 3rd Road Kaohsiung
The price is £67 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£67
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"態度服務都不錯，可惜必須十一點退房，設施較為老舊 浴室蓮蓬頭和電話都已泛黃，可以看出當年的豪華與風光. 地點不錯很方便 靠近市政府."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Han Hsien International Hotel
Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung

Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung

4 out of 5
No.43, Daren Rd. Kaohsiung
The price is £71 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£71
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"From start to a 6 day stay the STAFF was incredible. So incredible that I want to return just to experience the great hospitality I received from the guest counter to the dinning hall to even the neighboring shops. The room went beyond pleasant and very comfortable."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung
Hotel Nikko Kaohsiung

Hotel Nikko Kaohsiung

4.5 out of 5
No. 268, Linsen 4th Rd. Kaohsiung
The price is £114 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
£114
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Love River and Liuhe Night Market are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (501 reviews)
"Wifi didn't work at my room. Breakfast buffet is good."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Hotel Nikko Kaohsiung
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Where to stay in Kaohsiung City Centre

Find the best Kaohsiung City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A colorful stained glass ceiling with a world map design.
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Open Photo by MiNe (sfmine79)

Sinsing District

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Sinsing District. If sightseeing is on the list, Dome of Light is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Sinyi Elementary School Station or Formosa Boulevard Station to see more of the area.

A traditional Chinese pavilion by a waterfront with modern buildings in the background.

Zuoying District

Get to know Zuoying District and its many features like its mountain views and restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Dragon Tiger Tower and Lotus Pond, and you can jump on the metro at Ecological District Station or Zuoying High Speed Rail Station to get around the city.

A historic building with green and beige facades, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
Photo by 高偉格(othree)
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Yancheng District

Noted for its art galleries and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Yancheng District. Top attractions like Pier-2 Art Center and Kaohsiung Music Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yanchengpu Station or Penglai Pier-2 Station to see more of the city.

A historic brick building with arched windows and a tower.
Photo by Amy Zhang
Open Photo by Amy Zhang

Cianjin District

Shopping and coffee shops are highlights of Cianjin District. Make a stop by Central Park or Liuhe Night Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Cianjin Station to get around town.

A modern skyscraper with a unique architectural design, surrounded by other buildings and a clear blue sky with clouds.
Photo by Amy Zhang
Open Photo by Amy Zhang

Lingya District

Noted for its shopping and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Lingya District. Top attractions like Kaohsiung Cultural Center and TESL Kaohsiung eSports Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Wukuaicuo Station or Lingya Sports Park Station to see more of the city.

Kaohsiung City Centre Travel Guide

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