Taipei Travel

As the peak summer travel season begins, tourists visiting Taipei City for the Dadaocheng Summer Festival, family trips, or concert events are reminded that accommodation safety must not be overlooked. The Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government urges travelers to choose only legally registered accommodations when booking and to avoid illegal short-term rental units. Such units may pose fire safety, sanitation, and public safety risks, and in the event of an incident, guests' legal rights and interests may also be affected.

The Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government stated that as of the end of June 2026, authorities had processed 154 violation cases in accordance with the law, with cumulative fines totaling NT$ 15.56 million. Inspections will be intensified throughout the summer season. Illegally advertising short-term rental accommodations may result in fines of up to NT$ 1.5 million, while illegally operating short-term rental units may result in fines of up to NT$ 2 million and a mandatory closure order. Starting this year, related penalties have also been increased, and operators are urged not to operate in violation of the law.

Travelers are advised to follow three principles when booking accommodations: First, verify the legality of the property through TaiwanStay, the official accommodation platform operated by the Tourism Administration, MOTC. Second, upon check-in, confirm that the premises display a valid hotel or homestay registration certificate and the required dedicated signage. Third, if the unit is found to be an illegal short-term rental, refuse to check in to protect your personal safety and legal rights.