2026 Best Friend Trip Accommodation | Hotels Perfect for a Girls' Getaway
Planning a trip with your best friends is the most exciting thing in the world! No need to accommodate a partner's or kids' schedule — snap photos whenever you want, shop whenever you want, and if you want to stay up all night chatting at the hotel, nobody's stopping you.
But where should you stay on a besties trip? Too ordinary and the photos won't look great; too expensive and it hurts the wallet. Don't worry — this article rounds up hotels that photograph beautifully, have amazing hot springs, and won't break the bank.
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TL;DR: Top 2026 besties trip picks: Green Dance Hotel in Yilan (photo paradise with Japanese vibes) and Evergreen Resort Hotel Jiaosi (hot spring soak-and-chat all night). Besties accommodation priorities: photo-worthy, has hot springs or a pool, twin rooms for splitting costs. With e-voucher bookings, a NT$5,000 twin room might only cost NT$2,000 — that's NT$1,000 per person, more indulgent than a hostel.
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Be Yourself, Skip the Rush, Take Photos Without Being Hurried — Why Besties Trips Are Trending
In 2025, domestic tourism spending reached a record NT$564.3 billion (Tourism Administration, 2025 Survey of Travel by R.O.C. Citizens, 2026), with besties trips being one of the fastest-growing travel types. In 2025, the average hotel room rate across Taiwan was NT$2,984 — e-voucher bookings offer better value. Total hotel guests in 2025 reached 82.09 million. In 2024, 16.85 million outbound trips were made.
Besties Trip vs. Couples Trip vs. Family Trip — Different Joys
The core of a besties trip is "being yourself." Eat what you want, wake up whenever you want, and if you want to spend two hours at a cafe taking photos, nobody rushes you.
Compared to couples trips where you need to consider your partner's preferences ("Didn't you say you wanted to see scenery? Why are we shopping again?"), best friends reach consensus more easily — your tastes are similar to begin with, which is why you became besties.
Compared to family trips where you're tending to kids and elderly ("Mom, I need to pee!" "Grandma can't walk anymore"), a besties trip is pure freedom.
How long has it been since you had a proper trip with your friends? Start planning now.
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Yilan | Hot Springs + Japanese Manor Photo Spots
Green Dance Hotel's Japanese-style manor is incredibly photogenic. Put on the hotel-provided yukata and pose in the Japanese garden — torii gates, stone lanterns, bridges over flowing water, every corner is an Instagram-ready shot.
We're not exaggerating — in our on-site documentation, one group of friends took over 200 photos at Green Dance, and every single one was story-worthy. The grounds have at least 15 different photography angles.
Jiaosi hot springs plus conversation is the most relaxing way for best friends to spend time together. Chatting and catching up in a private hot spring bath, time flies without notice.
Recommended itinerary: Half day at Green Dance Manor for photos → Jiaosi hot springs → Luodong Night Market for street food
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Tainan | Old House Food Tour
Tainan is paradise for artsy besties. Old house cafes, independent bookstores, handmade select shops — each one deserves taking your time to explore.
Food is Tainan's greatest weapon: beef soup for breakfast, rice pudding and shrimp rolls for lunch, an artsy cafe for afternoon tea, and Garden Night Market in the evening. You'll realize half of your Tainan itinerary is eating, and the other half is walking to digest what you just ate.
Recommended itinerary: Stroll Shennong Street → Browse Zhengxing Street creative shops → Anping Old Street → Garden Night Market
The downside: Tainan summers are genuinely scorching. We recommend visiting October through March when the weather is cooler and photos won't be ruined by sweat-smeared makeup.
Hualien | Mountain-and-Sea Healing Besties Trip
Burned out from work? Hualien's natural scenery is the ultimate remedy for tired souls. Zone out watching the ocean at Qixingtan, breathe deeply hiking through Taroko Gorge, enjoy indigenous cuisine at Dongdamen Night Market.
Our editorial team's last besties trip was to a pottery workshop in Hualien — four of us made four wonky cups and laughed until our stomachs hurt. That's the kind of thing you can only do with your best friends. Hualien's artisan markets and craft experiences are also perfect for besties — weekend market treasure hunting is incredibly therapeutic.
How to Pick the Right Besties Trip Accommodation
Design Hotels That Photograph Well
A besties trip absolutely needs a photogenic hotel. It's not vanity — the group photos are the most important souvenir of the trip.
Choose hotels with distinctive decor or themed styles: Japanese zen, industrial chic, Scandinavian minimalism — each style photographs differently. Good room lighting is essential. Rooms with abundant natural light photograph best without any filters needed.
Lobbies, hallways, and balconies are all potential photo spots. Before booking, check the hotel's Google review photos and Instagram posts to confirm it actually photographs well.
Hot Spring Hotels for All-Night Soak-and-Chat Sessions
The real magic of a besties trip often happens at night: soaking in hot springs, chatting, sipping drinks, talking until dawn. Hot spring hotels with private baths are ideal — no sharing with strangers, and you can talk about anything.
From our observations, the standard besties soak-and-chat session lasts at least 3-4 hours. Choose hot spring facilities with lounge areas — when you're soaked out, rest for a bit and then get back in to continue chatting.
Evergreen Resort Hotel Jiaosi has excellent hot spring facilities. After soaking, treat yourselves to a spa — facials and massages with your besties, rewarding yourselves for all the hard work.
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Besties Accommodation Budget Tips
Splitting the room cost two ways is the most common approach. Hotel twin rooms are a great deal when split — with e-voucher bookings, a NT$5,000 room might only cost NT$2,000, meaning NT$1,000 per person. Super affordable.
Put the accommodation savings toward great food, souvenirs, and spa treatments — that's the proper way to spend money on a besties trip.
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What Are Some Great Besties Hotel Options?
Northern Taiwan Besties Hotels
- Green Dance Hotel, Yilan: Japanese manor photo paradise, rich on-site activities, yukata photos are a must
- Evergreen Resort Hotel Jiaosi: Five-star hot spring experience, spa and afternoon tea are pure luxury
- Taipei design boutique hotels: Convenient transportation, great decor for photos, affordable — perfect for weekend quick trips
Central and Southern Taiwan Besties Hotels
- Tainan old house guesthouses: Immersed in local culture, each with a unique character — artsy besties' favorite
- Crowne Plaza Tainan: Right on the Anping Canal, with water views from the rooms and Anping Old Street a short walk away
- Kaohsiung harbor hotels: Sunset views from the balcony, romance meter off the charts
Eastern Taiwan Besties Hotels
- Hualien Shoufeng Mizhan Resort: Glamping experience, besties camping under the stars is ultra romantic
- Hualien downtown boutique guesthouses: Walking distance to Dongdamen Night Market, super convenient
- Taitung artsy inns: Near Luye Highlands, the perfect base for summer hot air balloon viewing
FAQ
Q: Where should besties go for a trip?
A: Top 2026 Taiwan besties trip picks: Yilan (Green Dance Manor photos, Jiaosi hot springs), Tainan (old house food and artsy tour), Hualien (mountain-sea healing and relaxation). Key destination criteria: photogenic spots, relaxing accommodation, and great food. Yilan is closest to Taipei, perfect for a weekend two-day-one-night quick trip.
Q: How should besties split hotel rooms?
A: For two besties, booking one twin room is most economical — with e-voucher bookings, each person's share could be under NT$1,000. For three or more, book two adjacent rooms or find a hotel with triple rooms. We recommend agreeing on cost-splitting before departure to avoid money awkwardness during the trip. E-vouchers for accommodation, going Dutch on meals is the most common arrangement.
Q: What budget should I plan for a besties trip?
A: A two-day-one-night Taiwan besties trip runs about NT$2,000-4,000 per person for a great time. Accommodation via e-vouchers split per person: ~NT$1,000. Transportation: ~NT$500. Food and experiences: ~NT$1,000-2,000. If you want five-star hotel hot springs and spa treatments, NT$5,000-6,000 per person is also absolutely worth it.
What Are You Waiting For? Get Your Girls Together!
The most common mistake on a besties trip is "being too focused on efficiency" — cramming in a ton of attractions, rushing around, and ending up too tired to chat. The real magic of a besties trip isn't in the attractions — it's in those lazy afternoons at a cafe, those nights gossiping in the hot spring, and those moments lying on the hotel bed laughing until your stomach hurts. Plan one fewer attraction, leave a little more open space, and the trip will create memories that truly last.
Traveling with a partner too? See → Couples Accommodation Picks
Want more accommodation recommendations for different traveler types? Back to → 2026 Complete Family Travel Guide
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