Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1You can find very reasonable deals in Taipei if you know where to look, even with a reputation for being expensive. (0:29)
- Tip 2Taipei weather in the video was around 26°C, slightly windy, perfect for moving around without sweating much. (3:20)
- Tip 3Taipei streets are noted as being wide, clean, and orderly, with parks for exercise. (4:03)
- Tip 4Some budget hotels in Taipei offer nice lobbies and complimentary drinks like coffee. (5:53)
- Tip 5A $26 hotel room in Taipei can be quite spacious and include amenities like a balcony. (7:16)
- Tip 6Hotel reception staff in Taipei can be friendly and speak good English, providing excellent service. (8:32)
- Tip 7Hotel rooms may include quiet air conditioning and reliable water pressure in the shower. (9:14)
- Tip 8Beds in budget hotels can be surprisingly comfortable, offering a good balance of softness and firmness. (10:04)
- Tip 9Don't be afraid to add extra garlic to your noodles for a delicious flavor boost. (12:32)
- Tip 10Budget hotels in Taipei can be a decent option, often located conveniently for exploring popular areas like Ximending. (18:43)
Kevin Travel explores Taipei, Taiwan, proving that affordable travel is possible. He checks into a $26 hotel with a balcony and free breakfast, starting his day from Yuan Shan station. Despite a comical near-miss with a train, he finds his way to the hotel via public transport, enjoying the pleasant weather and clean cityscapes. The Walker Hotel impresses him with its lobby, amenities, and comfortable room, offering great value. He then samples local cuisine, enjoying noodles but finding the curry dumplings a bit too intense. The next morning, he catches breakfast just in time, concluding that this budget-friendly option is a solid choice for exploring Taipei.
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Kevin Travel embarks on an adventure in Taipei, Taiwan, seeking affordable accommodation and discovering that the city offers more value than its reputation suggests. He starts his journey at Yuan Shan station, aiming to reach his hotel via a 30-minute train ride. Despite a minor hiccup, narrowly missing the first train due to a slow-moving uncle, Kevin remains undeterred. He successfully boards the next train, heading towards NTU Hospital station.
Upon arrival, Kevin navigates to a bus stop, noting the pleasant Taipei weather – a comfortable 26°C with a light breeze, perfect for exploring. He observes the wide, clean streets and a nearby park with exercise stations, appreciating the city's orderliness and commitment to public well-being. After a short wait, he boards a bus, which crosses a river, offering a scenic view.
Kevin eventually finds his accommodation, the Walker Hotel, and is pleasantly surprised by its clean lobby and complimentary coffee and drinks. The check-in process reveals a slight confusion about payment, but it's quickly resolved. He is then shown to his room, which he finds surprisingly spacious for a $26 hotel.
The room features a balcony, a detail Kevin appreciates, noting how the hotel smartly utilizes its rooftop space with plants, even strawberries. He finds the room well-equipped with functional amenities, including a good water pressure shower, a small fridge, coffee options, a quiet air conditioner, and a comfortable bed that strikes a good balance between softness and firmness.
Feeling hungry, Kevin heads out to find some local food. He orders traditional noodles and curry-flavored chicken dumplings, along with soy milk. The meal costs NT$444, which he humorously calls an "angel number." He enjoys the noodles with added garlic and soy sauce, finding them flavorful. However, the chicken dumplings, while plentiful, have an overpowering curry flavor that he finds less appealing, though still tasty.
Returning to his hotel room, Kevin rests before realizing he's nearly missed breakfast. He quickly heads to the dining area and enjoys a simple meal consisting of soy milk, rice, scrambled eggs, and corn with peas, noting the coffee is surprisingly good. He concludes that the budget hotel is a decent option, conveniently located about 15 minutes from Ximending, offering included breakfast and all-day drinks as significant benefits.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What was the hotel price?
- A: The hotel cost $26 and included a balcony and breakfast.
- Q: Was Taipei expensive?
- A: Despite its reputation, Kevin found very reasonable deals in Taipei.
- Q: What was the weather like?
- A: The weather was about 26°C, slightly windy, and perfect for exploring.
- Q: What amenities did the hotel room have?
- A: The room had a balcony, a good shower, a small fridge, coffee options, a quiet air conditioner, and a comfortable bed.
- Q: How was the food?
- A: The noodles were very good with added garlic, but the curry chicken dumplings were a bit overpowering.
- Q: Was the breakfast good?
- A: The breakfast was decent, including soy milk, rice, scrambled eggs, and coffee.