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A trip to the historical sites in Shilin is likely number one on your sightseeing itinerary. While you’re here, be sure to check out the shops and museums. You can also take some time enjoying the hot springs in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Renaissance Taipei Shihlin Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features 2 restaurants and free Wi-Fi. Lungshan Temple is a short 10-minute drive away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Jiantan Boutech Hotel and West.inn48.

In Shilin, there are 38 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Shilin is notable for landmarks like Shilin Residence, Shi Lin Ci Cheng Gong and Lin Yutang House. Cultural venues include National Palace Museum, Taipei Astronomical Museum and National Taiwan Science Education Centre. Other popular sights include Shilin Night Market and Yangmingshan National Park.

Guests who book a historic hotel can stay someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Shilin, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the normal amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Shilin, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.