The nearest metro station has both green and red lines. It's a few stops to places like wufenpu the wholesale place for clothing, famous ChiaTe pineapple pastry shop, Dongmen station for delicious food, Ximen and Taipei station.
Jane's place has washer cum dryer so you can save your luggage space for new buys. It is surrounded by many eating places. Taking taxi back to Jane's place from night markets/ most places are affordable.