- Excellent location for having fun and eating local food
- Comfortable room good for 2-4 pax
- Kindest hosts
The host met us to let us into the apartment. He also pointed out several useful features of the neighborhood, building, and room. Although we did not speak the same language, you can tell he is a friendly person who cares that you will be comfortable. Communication through the Airbnb app was flawless!
We stayed in the Ximending apartment for 5 days/6 nights. Although it was November, some days were humid, and it was nice to have a floor fan as well as AC.
Although the listing says "kitchen" consider it like a hotel's minimal kitchenette: only fridge, microwave, and electric kettle -- no cooking, no utensils, no glassware. Honestly, there's so much good food right at your doorstep that you won't need anything else!
We only used MRT and walking while visiting Taipei, and we found the location in Ximending convenient for daytime exploration around the city and ideal for vibrant nightlife close to homebase.
Only notes: The bathroom is a little tight (fine for us). The apartment itself is nonsmoking but sometimes a faint odor of cigarette smoke or cooking would enter the room from outside (I think from the hallway). It did not bother us much, but I mention for travelers who are allergic or sensitive.
Overall a great stay, would recommend!