Anywhere near a MRT station will be convenient. The best area to stay in Taipei is near to the Zhongzhen Station or Taipei Station. I marked the best area on the map.
The Most Convenient Area?
Taipei has nightlife everywhere, and the most important thing is to choose the area that you think is more interesting. The most convenient area to stay in Taipei is next to the Zhongzhen Station or Taipei Station entrance which is less than 10 minutes walk. From these two stations, you can easily visit Taipei and New Taipei attractions. If two MRT lines intersect at a MRT station, then MRT lines can be taken in all directions. You can reach Taipei’s main bustling areas in about 30 minutes by MRT.
Stay in a Residential Area or a Tourist Area?
If you want to find shops and restaurants that are frequented by locals and have normal prices, then it is best not to stay in the popular tourist areas. Many of the goods and restaurants in Ximending are aimed at tourists, so the prices are higher than those in residential areas. My favorite place is outside the city center, where it’s quieter but still lively.
Both Taipei Station and Ximen Sttations are very crowded, but this can be easily avoided by choosing a hotel that is located near the intersection of other MRT lines. Public transportation is very convenient here. You’ll find great restaurants, night markets, and major attractions. There are lots of good breakfast options around and plenty of food to choose from.
Ximending is a popular tourist spot, so it is my last choice. However, if you like crowded environment, this may be your best choice.
Zhongxiao Fuxing Station
If you are staying in Taipei for a week, your second hotel could be near Zhongxiao Fuxing Station, the intersection of the Wenhu MRT Line and the Bannan MRT Line. In the afternoon, you can walk east along Zhongxiao East Road. There are many cultural and creative stores, cafes, beverage shops, restaurants and various fashion stores in the alleys.
International Luxury Goods and Nightclubs?
The Zhongxiao Dunhua and Xinyi Shopping District are the main bases for international luxury goods, with world-renowned brands opening stores here. Compared to Ximending in the west district of Taipei, the cost of living in the east district is relatively high, and prices are relatively expensive. Most of the people who go shopping here are people with good incomes. The nightlife here is booming, and bars and dance halls sometimes invite DJs or bands to perform. Entertainment venues such as KTVs and cinemas are open until dawn.
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■ ChiaTe Bakery Pineapple Pastry-Delivery(Home / Hotel) / Airport Pickup (klook)
Buy discounted tickets in advance (Klook)
■ EasyCard and SIM Card Package
■ Taipei 101 Observatory Ticket
■ Taipei Double Decker Sightseeing Bus
■ National Palace Museum Ticket
■ Taipei Fun Pass (Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, Taipei MRT, city buses, and 6 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle)
■ Taipei Transport Fun Pass (Taipei MRT, city buses, 6 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes, and Maokong Gondol)
■ Taipei Metro (MRT) Day Pass
■ (Taiwan Pass) HSR + MRT + Taiwan Tourist Shuttle
■ Taiwan High Speed Rail Day Pass
■ Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket for non-Taiwanese Discounts or Buy 1 Get 1
■ Taiwan High Speed Rail Joint Ticket
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