in an area with multiple casual eateries, this unassuming budget hotel is a 7-minute walk from taipei main train station and 18 minutes' walk from ningxia night market. breakfast (served off-site) is available. no-nonsense, compact rooms (some windowless) provide air conditioning, wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. upgraded rooms add living areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a communal kitchenette Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport 37 min
Huaxi Street Night Market (10 min) Hub of retail & food stalls known for an array of unique local eats, including snake delicacies. Presidential Office Building (9 min) Baroque-style building & home to the President's office, completed in 1919 during Japanese rule. 2/28 Peace Park (6 min) Tranquil park with paths & pavilions, plus monuments & a museum dedicated to the 228 Massacre. National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (8 min) Celebrated memorial hall with history exhibits surrounded by a large park with fish ponds & gardens. Lungshan Temple (9 min) This well-known temple originally built in the 1700s honors both Buddhist & Taoist deities. Xiangshan, Taipei (22 min) This mountain features a 1.5-km-long trail to the summit with viewing platforms for photographers. Taipei 101 Observatory (18 min) Sleek 89th-floor observation deck offering sweeping, 360º city views & a souvenir shop. The Red House (7 min) Built in 1908, this landmark 8-sided structure features exhibits, a teahouse, markets & theaters. Taipei Zoo (28 min) Large indoor-outdoor zoo in a scenic setting with a children’s area, gondola & shuttle train. National Palace Museum (22 min) Bustling museum featuring one of the largest collections of Chinese art & artifacts in the world. Shi-men Ting (11 min) Bustling neighborhood with many of the city's most exclusive stores as well as bars & restaurants. National Taiwan Museum (4 min) Venerable national museum with a variety of exhibits, including history & natural history. National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall (14 min) Multi-use structure built in 1972 to honor Sun Yat-sen, providing cultural & educational programs. Huashan 1914 Creative Park (8 min) Cultural hub in an old sake winery featuring shops & showcasing local art, film, crafts & events. Shi Lin Night Market (12 min) Busy, well-known night market with a large array of vendors selling street food, clothes & jewelry. |