Where to stay in Taipei City on a budget

Last updated on July 9, 2024

Fun-Inn Taipei

Few minutes walk from Ximen Station, not far from the famous Ximending Youth District, and close to shops where traditional Taiwanese foods are. Glad I found a budget-friendly hostel where everything was accessible.

Hot and cold shower, fast internet, clean bed, helpful receptionists and spacious lounge for meeting new friends or just to relax tired feet. All of this was a package in Fun-inn Taipei hostel.

Payment

TWD 340 = PHP 618.81 for one night
TWD = PHP 1.98

I booked the hostel through hostelworld.com and got a discounted rate. I stayed for 4 nights and had to pay part of the amount for the whole stay as a booking confirmation. Then, I paid the remaining balance when I got to Taipei.

Book also here for a 10% discount through booking.com

Facilities

It was thrilling to travel solo. Why not? Y.O.L.O., right? This was not a problem even when the room I got into was a co-ed room with 6 dorm beds. The bed was comfortable. The whole bunk includes a socket for charging electronic devices and a switch for the bunk light. It was more like the hippy Circle Hostel in the north of the Philippines but just a little bumped up because the room was air-conditioned and they have RFID card for the cabinet and door access. Truly, a modern hostel.

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The place was good for meeting people travelling on a budget but to be honest, I rarely got the time to stay inside. I was always on the go! (Excited ang lola mo e!) The hostel may not be luxurious but everything I needed was met.

Direction

2F., No.21, Yanping S.Rd., ZhongZheng Dist., Taipei City 100, Taiwan
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Tel.No.: 886-2-2382-1818
Fax: 886-2-2382-0527
funinntaipei@gmail.com
www.funinn.com.tw
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Nearest MRT station:
MRT Ximen Station, Metro Mall, Exit 5

From Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Bus: Take 262 bus from TSA to Taipei Main Station

MRT: TSA to Zhongxiao Fuxing Station and switch to Metro Bannan (Blue) Line to Ximen Station (Exit 5) – Zhonghua Road -Wuchang Street – Yanping South Road – Fun Inn Taipei

From Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taxi: T1 North side or T2 south side

Bus: Long distance bus to Taipei Main Station and switch to Metro Xindian Line (Green Line) – Ximen Station (Exit 5) – Zhonghua Road – Wuchang Street – Yanping South Road – Fun Inn Taipei

[Recommended]
MRT: Taoyuan Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station then, switch to Metro Xindian Line (Green Line) – Ximen Station (Exit 5) – Zhonghua Road – Wuchang Street – Yanping South Road – Fun Inn Taipei

Taoyuan Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station Fee: TWD 160 = PHP 291.20

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Public Transportation

Take Bus/Train/High Speed Rail to Taipei Main Station – Metro Xindian Line – Ximen Station (Exit 5) – Zhonghua Road – Wuchang Street – Yanping South Road – Fun Inn Taipei

Quick Peek

Special Note

Bring an earplug, bath towel and other personal items that usually comes as amenities in other hotels. (Toothbrush, soap, etc.) These has to be paid for in the hostel.
Get a free city map at the Airport or at the hostel.

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