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 red dinosaur statue with sharp teeth and a menacing expression.

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

£55
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

£64
per adult
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas

Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour

£165
per adult
Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour
Day Tour to Qigu Salt Mountain, Chikan Tower & Anping Castle

Tainan Highlights Tour: Qigu Salt Mountain Chihkan Tower & Anping

£74
per adult
Tainan Highlights Tour: Qigu Salt Mountain Chihkan Tower & Anping
Tainan Romantic Escape: Qipao Experience & Love Match Ceremony

Tainan Romantic Escape: Qipao Experience & Love Match Ceremony

£53
per adult
Tainan Romantic Escape: Qipao Experience & Love Match Ceremony
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Top hotels in Kaohsiung City Centre

Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung

Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung

4 out of 5
No.43, Daren Rd. Kaohsiung
The price is £49 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£49
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Nothing to fault here. The lounge in the evening was a nice touch with drinks and snacks. The staff were super helpful and friendly. The location was really good for authentic restaurants and the metro practically next door. I stayed 5 nights and would stay again"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung
Grand Hi Lai Hotel

Grand Hi Lai Hotel

4.5 out of 5
No.266, Cheng-kung 1st Rd. Kaohsiung
The price is £91 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£91
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,018 reviews)
"Clean room, good service"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Grand Hi Lai Hotel
InterContinental Kaohsiung by IHG

InterContinental Kaohsiung by IHG

5 out of 5
No. 33, Xinguang Rd Kaohsiung
The price is £143 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£143
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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 ...
InterContinental Kaohsiung by IHG
HOTEL COZZI Zhongshan Kaohsiung

HOTEL COZZI Zhongshan Kaohsiung

4 out of 5
No. 260, Zhongshan 2nd Road Kaohsiung
The price is £81 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£81
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
HOTEL COZZI Zhongshan Kaohsiung
Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station

Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station

3 out of 5
No.33, Jianguo 3rd Rd. Kaohsiung
The price is £35 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£35
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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
Hotel Nikko Kaohsiung

Hotel Nikko Kaohsiung

4.5 out of 5
No. 268, Linsen 4th Rd. Kaohsiung
The price is £139 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£139
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Central Park and Liuhe Night Market are located ...
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.
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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 large ferry with multiple decks and passengers, traveling on a body of water.
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.

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Gushan District

Gushan District is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at TRA Museum of Fine Arts Station Station or Hamasen Station to explore sights like Shou Shan Zoo.

A modern skyscraper with a unique architectural design, surrounded by other buildings and a clear blue sky with clouds.
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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 Love River 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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