Palmer Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Palmer Hotel is worth booking if you want a clean, very cheap base near the train station and can live with noise through the walls. Light sleepers and anyone wanting more comfort should look at our Best Value pick instead.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is a hotel for travellers who spend the day out and want a tidy room for little money. Backpackers, couples on a tight budget and people passing through by train fit the profile well.
The property lists family rooms. If you travel as a family, confirm how many beds the room really has before you pay.
Skip it if you sleep lightly. The most common complaint is thin walls: guests hear hallways, plumbing and footsteps from the floor above. Earplugs help, but they do not fix the problem.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits at No. 5, Section 1, Shuangshi Road, in the Central District. The location score is 8.9, higher than the overall score, and guests mention a short walk to the train station, Yizhong night market and local shops.
Our walking estimates are straight-line figures, so real routes take longer. The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts is about 2.2 km away, roughly 28 minutes on foot. Taichung Mosque is 3.7 km away (about 46 minutes) and Fengjia Night Market is 5.8 km away (about 73 minutes). Both of those are far, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
What guests say
The score is 8.3 out of 10 from 3,226 reviews, a large sample for a budget hotel. Two things come up again and again on the positive side: the location near the station and markets, and cleanliness. Guests describe rooms as tidy, well kept and free of bad smells.
On the negative side, soundproofing is the clear weak point. Noise from corridors, pipes and upstairs rooms gets through. Among the 16 hotels in our sample, this one ranked 14th by review score, so plenty of rivals score higher. It wins on price, not on ratings.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
For a 2-night stay on 10 to 12 November 2026, two adults, one room, we saw a reference price of €21.98 per night, about €44 for both nights. That is roughly 77% below the sample median of €94.48. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, 1969 BlueSky Hotel, is 4 stars, scores 8.9 and was €42.97 a night. Our Luxury pick, Windsor Hotel Taichung, is 5 stars, scores 9.1 and was €101.08. Palmer saves you about €21 a night against BlueSky, but you give up 0.6 points of guest score and a star.
Listed facilities are free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast is described as Asian and buffet, but whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 16 eligible properties in Taichung. Palmer Hotel had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale slot was reserved, and it still holds a solid 8.3 from over 3,000 reviews. Very few hotels this cheap have that many reviews with that score.
It earned the Budget slot on price and location, not on being the best rated. We think that is the right trade for travellers who mostly need a clean bed near the station.
Before you book
Room size, noise levels, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and the cancellation policy for your exact rate.
If noise worries you, ask for a room on the top floor or away from the lifts. Also check whether breakfast is in the price, since a cheap rate can change once you add it.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Palmer Hotel Taichung close to the train station?
Guests say it is a short walk to the train station. We have not measured that walk, so check the route on a map before you arrive.
Is Palmer Hotel noisy?
It can be. Guests report thin walls and noise from hallways, plumbing and footsteps upstairs. Light sleepers should bring earplugs or pick another hotel.
Does Palmer Hotel include breakfast?
An Asian buffet breakfast is listed, but inclusion in your rate is not confirmed. Check the rate details when booking.
How much does Palmer Hotel cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €21.98 per night for two adults. Prices change, so check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk to Fengjia Night Market from Palmer Hotel?
Not easily. It is about 5.8 km away, roughly 73 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate, so take public transport or a taxi.