Shida
Taipei
Popular places to visit
National Taiwan Normal University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of National Taiwan Normal University during your trip to Taipei. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Shida Night Market
During your trip to Taipei, you can enjoy retail therapy at Shida Night Market. Take in the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Taipei 101
Rocket to the top of one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers for incredible views of Taipei and beyond.
Shilin Night Market
Wander these renowned city markets, known for their nightlife, authentic Taiwanese dishes and local, traditional and international merchandise.
Taipei Zoo
Get close to animals from all around the world and learn about wildlife conservation at the largest zoo in Asia.
Ningxia Night Market
During your visit to Taipei, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ningxia Night Market. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Full-day Tour in Yangmingshan & Beitou from Taipei (Small Group)
Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Ticket
7hrs - Meteor Garden Sightseeing Tour in Taipei
Thousand Island Lake & Pinglin Tea Plantation Afternoon Tour from Taipei
Top hotels in Shida
The Grand Hotel
We had a very comfortable stay in a spacious room. The shuttle to metro works quite well once you work out where to catch it near the station. Room service was excellent and the food was good.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Excellent perfectly
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Park Taipei Hotel
Room was clean comfortable and good temperature control. Staff were great
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Grand Hyatt Taipei
Perfect for everything in terms of the location, room, service and food! Definitely will stay here again if I ever come back to Taipei.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
Good hotel. Staff were friendly. Laundry at hotel was great for us as we were in the middle of a long trip. Room is cleaned every other day but they left all the amenities at our door every non-cleaning day so that was nice.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Mayer Inn
Clean room, excellent service
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shida
Zhongzheng
Travellers love Zhongzheng for its popular shops, and you can see more of Taipei by jumping on the metro at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Station or Guting Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall and National Concert Hall.
Daan
Enjoy the popular shops in Daan. Daan Forest Park is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Technology Building Station or Daan Station to see more of Taipei.
Yonghe
Well liked for its museums and coffee shops, Yonghe is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Lehua Night Market and Museum of World Religions, and jump on the metro at Dingxi Station to get around the city.
Ximending
A noteworthy feature of Ximending is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Ximending Night Market and Taipei Cinema Park.
Wanhua
Visitors to Wanhua love its popular shops, and you can check out Lungshan Temple and Huaxi Street Night Market. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Longshan Temple Station.
Dadaocheng
If you're spending some time in Dadaocheng, Dihua Street and Dadaocheng Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
