Artinn Taipei 藝築文旅台北站前館 — Hotel in Taipei

The Artinn Taipei earns its place squarely in the budget category, and for travelers who simply need a place to sleep, it may be an acceptable choice.That said, Taiwan’s accommodation market—whether homes or hotels—often suffers from common shortcomings, and The Artinn is no exception. Many properties feel incredibly dated, sparsely decorated, and poorly maintained. Mold is a recurring issue across the city, present in the air, the HVAC systems, and particularly noticeable in rooms without windows, where condensation lingers for days or even years.Adding to the discomfort, energy-saving measures are taken to such extremes that they can feel like wartime frugality. At The Artinn, the basics are provided but only at a minimum level of comfort. Rooms lack essentials such as a luggage rack or shelving for clothes, leaving guests with little sense of convenience or thoughtful design. While functional for budget travelers, there is rarely the feeling of getting good value compared to what’s available in other Asian cities at similar price points. In short, it’s a place that works if cost is the only priority—but expectations should be kept modest. Saving the best for last, the front-end staff is absolutely phenomenal with helpfulness. During our 3-night stay, room is cleaned once, an appointment is needed for cleaning...

Taiwan’s hotels often feel dated and over-valued compared to other Southeast Asian cities, and The Artinn is no exception. Rooms are sparsely decorated, with no luggage rack or shelving for clothes, and interiors feel utilitarian with minimal upkeep. Mold and humidity are common issues, and rooms without windows trap condensation, creating persistent odors.

What really hits hard is the 2–3× inflated weekend rates. This is when it becomes clear that Taipei’s domestic tourism market is not as competitively priced as other cities in the region. For travelers seeking a minimalist, low-cost stay, weekday rates might be tolerable, but weekends feel sharply overpriced.

That said, the front desk staff are phenomenal, doing their best to help remedy the situation—for example, providing a spare humidifier when needed. Still, the overall comfort is very basic. Let’s be clear: this is a budget hotel, and expectations should be aligned accordingly. For travelers seeking a minimalist, low-cost stay in Taipei, it works—but don’t expect anything beyond the...

The location of this hotel is right in between Ximen station and Taipei station. It’s about 8 mins walk each way. There is another nearer station NTU hospital of about 6 mins walk. The room is big with one king bed and one single bed which can accommodate 3 pax. The toilet is huge! It comes with 2 sinks, one toilet, one bathtub and one shower area with lots of space. One of the biggest toilets I have seen and comparable size to suite hotel toilets. The amenities was basic with toiletries (hand wash, shower and shampoo). They also provide coffee, tea, snacks, fridge and a kettle. You will need to refill the water at the reception level or another floor. They provide hot, warm and cold water. You can also go to the reception floor to enjoy the coffee, tea and snacks there with tables and chairs. Only shortfall is they only provide cleaning once in the 5 days stays and there is no room slippers. Overall, it’s an enjoyable stay and no complaints for this price. The room is overall clean...