Published date: August 19, 2025
My First Solo Girl's Trip to Taipei! Comfortable Hotel Almost Directly Connected to the Station!
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
For my first trip to Taipei, I prioritized choosing a hotel where I wouldn't have trouble with communication. The front desk staff were all kind and comforting. The lounge on the second floor had free beverages, including coffee and bottled water, making it comfortable, and the large communal bath was a blessing to relieve travel fatigue. On the day of my return, I requested a taxi to Songshan Airport. I heard that many taxis in Taipei only accept cash, and since I didn't have any cash, they called a credit card accepting taxi for me. By the way, the fare was about 1,000 yen. The location was easy to navigate even for a first-timer; as soon as I exited the subway station, it was right in front of me, almost directly connected! It's convenient since there are two lines to use for wherever you want to go. However, there weren't many dining options around the hotel. There was a Family Mart and a Seven-Eleven about a 3-minute walk away. It was a comfortable hotel that I would love to use again.
Experiences during the trip
I took the subway for one station and went to Din Tai Fung in Dongmen. I waited for about 40 minutes since it's a popular place, but of course, we enjoyed various dishes including xiaolongbao. The next day, I also tried many Taiwanese dishes at a restaurant called Orchid Hall inside the Brothers Hotel, just a short walk from Nanjing Fuxing Station (as my Taiwanese friend said, they keep the traditional flavors intact). Here, they provide sweet potato congee in a pot for free, which was perfect to eat with the flavorful side dishes. I also went to eat sandwiches for breakfast at Xingtian Temple. There was also a small market in the area, bustling with locals from early in the morning. On Yongkang Street, I bought nougat crackers at Jiabin Bakery, fruit juice, and tea leaves at Qinyuan. I reached ZEEP Taipei, the main destination of my trip, by subway as well (it's easier to change at Sanxia for New Taipei City). Since it's in a shopping mall, there were dining options available, so I had no trouble before the show started. There are so many delicious things to eat in Taipei that I wanted to try even more, but I think I’ll save it for next time. The Taipei subway is very easy to understand, making it simple to get around even for my first solo trip.