Taipei Main Station Accommodation

Online it says Taipei Main Station is always the best place to stay whenever in Taipei because of it’s convenience in public transport and the availability of all travel related services within walking distance. And after living in a couple of hotels around Taipei, we couldn’t agree more.

yellow taxi on the road — Taipei Main Station

When we came back to Taipei last March 2018, we had the chance to stay in 2 hotels in the district — Muiu Capsule Inn and Mr. Lobster’s Secret Den. Both were really good places to stay and highly recommended but we have our own preference so stick with us till the end of the article to know which one we like more than the other.

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Muiu Capsule Inn

couple sitting on a couch — Muiu Capsule Inn lobby

This hotel has 3 floors, with over 47 rooms. Don’t get confused with the word ‘capsule’. It doesn’t mean that you literally sleep in a capsule bed similar to the ones in Japan; it only means that the rooms have enough space for you to stay comfortably. We’re guessing the reason why rooms are small is to push guests to spend time mingling with other guests in the common areas.

Rooms

Our room was perfectly tidy with a basic modern design that ensures a relaxing stay.

The rooms are equipped with the essentials:

TV
towels
closet with hanging space
usb cable and regular socket
safety deposit box for your valuables
huge and comfy beds with all white linen

As this is considered a budget accommodation, there are no private bathrooms.

COMMON AREAS

You can store food in the refrigerator for free, while using the washing machine and dryer is chargeable.

common area in a hostel in taipei — feel at home but just put everything back to their original places

There is only 1 common area, located in the lobby, where breakfast is also served.

For bathrooms, I would say we personally prefer the bathroom on level 12 because it’s the biggest. Floors 10 and 11 have a way smaller bathroom but although space is a bit of an issue, you are supplied with complete toiletries, from shampoo down to cotton buds.

PRICE Per NIGHT

USD 21 per night, for a private room for 2 with free buffet breakfast.

hallway with man on a handstand — we were playing around the quiet hallways of level 10 😀

When we say buffet breakfast, it means an endless supply of toast with your choice of jam. Tea and coffee is also free but breakfast is only served strictly from 7-10am.

SERVICES

Did we say Muiu Capsule Inn is wheelchair friendly?

common area of hostel — the local lady all the way to the back speaks Japanese!

While we were there, there was a Japanese speaking staff in the reception!

Tours and other travel services are offered in the reception, so just ask!

Food places are just across the street, from milktea stands to lunch meals. We visited Chingshin Milk Tea shop almost everyday as it was 2 minutes away by foot. So convenient!

location

10 minutes walk to Ximending Shopping District

5 minutes walk to Taipei Main Station – the biggest mtr station in all of Taipei which has a direct train to Taoyuan International Airport

contact information

For more information and to book your rooms, visit http://www.taipeimuiuinn.com.

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Mr. Lobster’s Secret Den

Mr. Lobster’s Secret Den is not as big as Muiu Capsule Inn — it’s only 1 whole floor of a building with 33 rooms but the design surely made up for it the lack of room availability. This hotel has an industrial feel, with exposed beams and brick walls, and wrought iron details.

ROOMs

The design alone made us love our room more! It was spacious and so was our bathroom! We also had a lounge chair and own hairdryer, towels, and toiletries.

industrial hotel room — bright and clean rooms

The rooms are equipped with the essentials:

towels
lounge chair
big flatscreen TV
huge and comfy beds
hooks for towels and clothes
usb cable and regular sockets
safety deposit box for your valuables
personal hairdryer, towels, toiletries