Travel Guide: Budget Cozy Single Room, Xizitou, Taipei

Introduction

For solo travelers exploring Taipei on a budget who crave a local, homey experience over a sterile chain hotel, 平價單人溫馨房 (Budget Cozy Single Room) in Taipei’s Xizitou district delivers exactly what it promises: a warm, affordable base for your urban adventure. Tucked away on a quiet residential lane steps from busy main roads, this little guesthouse room puts you close to Taipei’s iconic mountains, night markets, and university culture, all for a fraction of the price of downtown hotels.

Hotel Overview

Nestled at Lane 21, Alley 47, Section 1, Chenggong Road, Hsi-tzu-k’ou, this compact single room leans into its cozy, no-frills identity. Ideal for one guest, it comes with all the essentials for a comfortable stay: private en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, and a small private balcony where you can sip morning tea while watching local life unfold. Shared facilities include a full guest kitchen and washing machine, perfect for travelers looking to cook simple meals or pack light and rewash clothes on longer trips. Unlike many Taipei accommodations, this property allows pets to stay for no extra fee, making it a rare great pick for solo travelers bringing their furry companion along. Important notes to keep in mind: there is no on-site parking, no public internet access, the entire property is non-smoking, and communication with the host is conducted in Mandarin only.

Nearby Attractions

Three standout attractions are all within a 20-minute trip from the hotel:

• Zhinan Temple: A 15-minute bus ride up the slopes of Maokong, this wooden hillside temple dedicated to the Taoist deity Lü Dongbin offers sweeping views of Taipei’s skyline. Wander its ornate halls, stop for a cup of homemade bowl cake at a nearby tea house, and catch the sunset over the city for a quiet, memorable afternoon.
• Gongguan Night Market: Just 10 minutes by MRT from the nearby Taipei City Zoo stop, this student-favorite night market (serving nearby National Taiwan University) is the best place to try affordable street food: don’t miss the fried chicken cutlets, oyster omelets, and bubble tea invented right here in Gongguan.
• Maokong Gondola: A 10-minute drive from the hotel, this scenic cable car climbs through the tea-growing hills of Maokong, with panoramic stops at tea plantations and hiking trails. Get off at the final stop for a traditional tea tasting overlooking the city.

Travel Tips

If you’re driving, use the paid public parking lot 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel on Chenggong Road, as there is no on-site parking. Since there is no in-property internet, pick up a local prepaid SIM card at Taoyuan Airport for around NT$300 to stay connected during your stay. Download Google Translate’s offline Mandarin translation pack to communicate smoothly with the host, and keep the hotel’s Chinese address (台北市西區成功路一段47巷21弄3 平價單人溫馨房) saved on your phone to show taxi drivers. For the best local experience, head to the nearby NTU campus in the early morning to jog along the tree-lined lanes before catching breakfast at a neighborhood local breakfast shop just around the corner from the hotel.