Published date: May 10, 2025
Clean, Reasonably Priced Stay in a Great Location Near the Station – Ideal as a Base for Various Tourist Spots!
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I escaped the crowded Japan during Golden Week and came to Taiwan for fun. I chose Just Sleep Taipei Ximending as my accommodation.
Despite its excellent location just one MRT station away from Taipei Station, it is reasonably priced. The facility has a chic and calming atmosphere with an exotic feel, and a delicious breakfast with a variety of options is included. The rooms are spacious and clean, making it a very comfortable hotel.
Additional points are as follows:
- Free coffee, tea, and snacks are available in the lobby.
- The coin laundry is available for free 24 hours (detergent is not provided, but can be purchased at the front desk for 10 TWD).
- Wi-Fi speed is about 30 Mbps, which is satisfactory (may vary depending on conditions).
- The voltage is 110V, 10V higher than Japan’s 100V, but devices that are compatible with 110V work fine. The shape of the outlets is the same as in Japan, so no need for a conversion plug.
- There is a 7-Eleven on the first floor, making it convenient for shopping.
- Some amenities are not provided, so you need to prepare your own (yukata, toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, shower cap, etc.) (*1)
- There is a lively atmosphere with food and shopping at the nearby Ximen Night Market.
(*1) Not only at this hotel, but it is said that starting January 1, 2025, all accommodation facilities in Taiwan will abolish disposable amenities.
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Experiences during the trip
On this trip, which lasted 4 nights and 5 days, I visited a variety of places. The hotel was conveniently accessible from anywhere. Below, I will mainly introduce the places I visited, separating them into the city center and the suburbs.
◾️ City Center
1. National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
- Overview: Built to express condolences to the first President of the Republic of China, "Chiang Kai-shek." You can experience the magnificent and solemn atmosphere of the building and its grounds.
- Admission fee: Free
- Directions from the hotel: Take the MRT Songshan-Xindian Line from Ximen Station to National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Station (2 stations)
- Taipei Navi: https://www.taipeinavi.com/miru/15/
2. Longshan Temple
- Overview: The oldest temple in Taipei, known as the most powerful power spot in Taipei. You can enjoy the luxurious architectural beauty, and the nearby Guangzhou Street Night Market is also worth exploring.
- Admission fee: Free
- Directions from the hotel: Take the MRT Bannan Line from Ximen Station to Longshan Temple Station (1 station)
- Taipei Navi: https://www.taipeinavi.com/miru/19/
3. Huashan 1914 Creative Park
- Overview: A space renovated from a brewery site during the Japanese occupation where you can feel Taipei's new culture with art spaces, event spaces, live houses, shops, cafes, and restaurants.
- Admission fee: Free
- Directions from the hotel: Take the MRT Bannan Line from Ximen Station to Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (3 stations)
- Taipei Navi: https://www.taipeinavi.com/play/216/
◾️ Suburbs
1. National Palace Museum
- Overview: One of the world’s four major museums housing the world's largest collection of Chinese art and known for the extremely famous “Jadeite Cabbage.”
- Admission fee: 350 TWD
- Directions from the hotel: Take the 304 bus from Ximen Station to the National Palace Museum (no transfer required) (*2)
- Taipei Navi: https://www.taipeinavi.com/miru/5/
2. Jiufen
- Overview: Experience a vibrant town lined with many shops along retro narrow alleys. It is said to have inspired the movie “Spirited Away.” Hiking the nearby Keelung Mountain is also recommended (a well-maintained trail, 30 minutes one way, so casual clothes are fine).
- Admission fee: Free
- Directions from the hotel: Take the 965 bus from Ximen Station to Jiufen Old Street (no transfer required) (*2)
- Taipei Navi: https://www.taipeinavi.com/miru/245/
(*2) The nearest bus stop to the hotel is Zhonghua Road North Station, but it is better to board at the Ximen Station bus stop a few minutes south of the hotel, as many people get on there.
3. Yehliu Geopark
- Overview: Enjoy walking among many strange rock formations and cape views.
- Admission fee: 120 TWD
- Directions from the hotel: Take the MRT Bannan Line from Ximen Station to Taipei Station (1 station), then take the 1815 bus from Taipei Station East Gate 3 to Yehliu (no transfer required).
- Taipei Navi: https://www.taipeinavi.com/miru/165/
4. Maokong
- Overview: A major area for Taiwanese tea where you can visit tea plantations and tea houses. If you stop at the Zhinan Temple station on the cable car, you can also visit the magnificent Zhinan Temple.
- Admission fee: Free (both Maokong and Zhinan Temple)
- Directions from the hotel: MRT Bannan Line from Ximen Station to (transfer to Zhongxiao Fuxing Station) to the MRT Wenshan-Neihu Line to Taipei Zoo Station, then take the Maokong Gondola from Taipei Zoo Station to Maokong Station.
- Taipei Navi: https://www.taipeinavi.com/miru/97/