Why settle for overpriced and overly crammed hotel rooms when visiting Taipei? Airbnb offers you not just significantly cheaper accommodation and but also the rare opportunity of experiencing what it feels like to live like a local Taiwanese.

We have shortlisted 20 Best Airbnb in Taipei Under S$101 Per Night that will be suitable for your next vacation. A localised experience in a beautiful home at affordable prices? We are in.

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BOSS ROOM

Located in the heart of the city, Boss Room Airbnb private room is just a five-minute walk from Taipei City Hall MRT Station. The luxurious en-suite apartment can fit up to four guests and complimentary internet is available.

Renting this private room starts at S$46 per night.

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FRESHWATER

Freshwater is a spacious one-bedroom apartment that can fit up to four guests. It is only a three-minute walk from Tam Sui MRT Station. Judging from its 5/5 rating and positive testimonials, we are certain that you too will have a splendid time here.

Renting this entire home starts from S$76 per night.

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IAN 11A

The description of this listing is in Mandarin but we will translate the essential key points for you. Ian11A apartment is conveniently located beside Yong Chun station and hence getting around is extremely hassle-free. The unit can accommodate up to four guests.

Renting this entire home starts from S$42 per night.

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LUXURY KING SUITE XINYI

The Luxury King Suite Xinyi is characterised by warm wooden furniture and is extremely spacious. It can fit up to four pax and is only a two-minute walk from Xiangshan MRT Station. High-speed internet is available too.

Renting this entire home starts from S$55 per night.

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SUPER HOST CENTRAL TAIPEI ENSUITE (R201)

Super Host Central Taipei Ensuite (R201) is a gorgeous private ensuite room located just a stone’s throw away from Shandao Temple Station. The location is superb and makes a great base to explore the city centre.

Renting this private room starts at S$89 per night.

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SUPER HOST CENTRAL TAIPEI ENSUITE ROOM (R202)

This 5-star rated Central Taipei Super Host Ensuite Room (202) is within walking distance to both Shandao Temple Station and Taipei Main Station. The perfect home away from home which grants you easy access to key tourist attractions.

Renting this private room starts at S$74 per night.

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NEAR TAIPEI CITY HALL STATION

This modern listing is only a 7-minute stroll to Taipei City Hall MRT Station. Its location is beyond strategic and you can walk to various nightclubs and department stores. Planning to make a day trip? Free parking is available for your car rental (if any).

Renting this entire home starts from S$77 per night.

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V HOUSE

V House is a modern studio and it can be reached within a five-minute walk from Zhongshan Guozhong MRT Station. The minimalistic, clean and simple studio also provides free wifi and essential amenities.

Renting this entire home starts from S$61 per night.

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XI MEN DING SMALL CORNER

We love how tastefully designed this Xi Men Ding Small Corner studio is! Think Bricked walls, British flag and Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Prints. The location is excellent and is situated in the heart of Xi Men Ding. It is only a 3-minute walk from Xi Men Ding MRT Station.

Renting this entire home starts from S$50 per night.

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ZHONGSHAN MRT A

Zhongshan MRT A Private Room is located in the Datong District and is only a 3-minute walk away from Zhongshan MRT Station. It is also a 3-minute walk away from the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei and a 9-minute walk to the famous NingXia Night Market.

Renting this private room starts at S$63 per night.

 
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KAWS @ TAIPEI MRT XIMEN STATION

Located in the centre of the Ximen shopping district and a short walk from the MRT station, KAWS is an extremely convenient venue for those looking to shop. For entertainment, it is close by to a cinema as well as a few KTV lounges. The studio itself boasts a sizeable and cosy space perfect for 2 to 3 guests.

Renting this entire home starts from S$73 per night.

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SIMPLE APARTMENT (5 MINUTES FROM TAIPEI MRT)

Located in the center of the Ximending elevator building, this listing is a great option should you desire to be close to all the shopping, dining and entertainment areas. This independent suite comes with complimentary wi-fi and household amenities from a washing machine to a heater.

Renting this entire home starts from S$74 per night.

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1-BR APARTMENT AT Q SQUARE

Located in the high-rise building directly above the Q-Square shopping mall in the Datong District, this listing is great for up to 4 guests and comes fully stocked with modern appliances, upscale furnishings and 2 comfy beds. Everything is within walking distance and the apartment itself is connected directly to Taipei Main Station, making eating, shopping and getting about hassle-free.

Renting this entire home starts from S$49 per night.

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PRIVATE ROOM IN A MINIMALIST APARTMENT

Located just a 3-minute walk away from the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Station, this minimalist apartment is spacious and can accommodate anywhere from 3 to 6 guests. However, this listing is only for one of the rooms (Room A). Should you wish to book the entire apartment, you would have to book Room B as well.

Renting this private room starts at S$68 per night.

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TAIPEI SUPER HOST ENSUITE

With this newly-decorated and charming ensuite room in central Taipei, there is no denying that your stay will be a stylish one. This chic apartment is situated in the heart of Taipei and is convenient to shopping and dining areas.

Renting this private room starts at S$89 per night.

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HB BOSS SUITE

Located a 2-minute walk from Xinyi ?nhé MRT, the HB Boss Suite is close to countless restaurants, shops and the Tonghua Night Market. The Boss Room is both convenient, spacious and luxurious at the same time—great for up to 4 guests.

Renting this entire home starts from S$74 per night.

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MINIMALISTIC APARTMENT IN XINYI DISTRICT

Cosy, quiet and located close to Taipei City Hall station, this minimalistic apartment is great for young couples. There are many scenic areas nearby such as the San Yet Sen Memorial Hall as well as a movie theatre and a few nightclubs.

Renting this private room starts at S$66 per night.

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APARTMENT NEAR XIMENDING

Appropriate for 2 guests, this listing is situated in the best location to discover Taipei, be it through its convenience to shopping malls and MRT stations to a smorgasbord of night markets and eateries. It only takes 5 minutes to get to the train station where you can further explore Taipei.

Renting this entire home starts from S$68 per night.

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GOOD STUDIO 3C @ XIMEN MRT

Good Studio is a clean and newly furnished private studio that is 5 minutes walk away from Ximen MRT. Located right where the action is, the apartment is great if you wish to immerse yourself in Taipei’s nightlife and night market culture.

Renting this entire home starts from S$46 per night.

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FANTASY DECOR APARTMENT NEAR TAIPEI 101

This high-level luxury apartment sits right in the heart of the Xinyi District, right next door to Taipei 101. What you can expect in this charming loft is a living room with a fully equipped kitchen suitable for if you choose to have your meals in the comfort of your own room.

Renting this entire home starts from S$69 per night.

 * All prices may fluctuate depending on the season. 

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What do you think of when you travel? Whether air tickets are within your budget, or if taxis are exorbitant to hire? What about accommodation? What are your thoughts when it comes to your bed (and breakfast)?

There is no lack of properties to put up at wherever you travel to, because tourism has evolved and the world is definitely chalking up on the supply to meet the demands. And if you ask us, accommodation attributes largely to your overall experience – whatever kind of holiday you take.

While we love our huge beds and fluffy sheets of commercialised hotels, we enjoy blending in to local cultures and truly experience living like a local. Which is why we have been such believers of Airbnb. In our recent trip to Italy, all our accommodations were booked via Airbnb and we could not be more pleased with the experience.

For the uninitiated, Airbnb www.airbnb.com.sg is a booking website that offers accommodations all over the world and they are uniquely localized – think staying in a local’s summer house, with the entire apartment to yourself. You have the whole master bedroom to yourself, you can watch TV in the living room, you can cook breakfast, you can do your laundry…

Today, we share with you 10 reasons why we love Airbnb so much, and as we wrote this post, we were already counting down to our next Airbnb experience!

1. FIND UNIQUE ACCOMMODATIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD THAT YOU CAN’T GET ANYWHERE ELSE

The main reason why we love Airbnb is because it offers unique, local accommodation on any budget, anywhere in the world. From a seashell house in Mexico, to windmill in Greece, and castle in historic Scotland, there are so many special places that you can stay in.

Airbnb has curated a list of the top 40 accommodations around the globe.

2. MORE THAN 600,000 SPACES AROUND THE WORLD TO CHOOSE FROM

Besides the fact that you can get quirky and fun places to stay in, there are more than 600,000 listings (in over 34,000 cities and 192 countries) on Airbnb to choose from – surely something that suits every one!

3. VARIETY OF CHOICES AT ANY BUDGET

As much as we would love to, not every one could afford staying in a luxurious 5-star hotel for every holiday. Airbnb’s listings cater to different budgets, and you can get accommodation for as low as S$100. We recently chanced upon this modern studio in Taipei and it is only S$68/night! And this alone had us harbouring thoughts of flying to Taipei for a getaway!

On the flip side, if you are willing to splurge, there are also amazing apartments like a penthouse on 5th Avenue in New York, or a luxurious apartment that is right beside Eiffel Tower.

4. INTERACT WITH LOCALS WHO KNOW THE CITY BEST

You get to interact with locals who know the city best, and they will be able to give you the best tips that are better than any travel guides. Our hosts in Rome and Venice gave us great tips on the best places to dine at – the restaurants where only locals know, and you won’t find any tourists – as well as the attractions that we must go to. Sometimes if you are lucky, they introduce you to the local merchants so that you get discounts when you get your wines and whatnot, too!

5. STAY WHERE THE LOCALS STAY

When we were planning our trip to Rome, we wanted to put up at Old Rome – the Renaissance-era centre of the city, where you can find beautiful squares like Piazza Navona and campo de’ fiori, cathedrals, and of course, the Pantheon. And there are not that many hotels in that part of the city, because it is where the locals call ‘home’ and tourists usually do not stay there. This is the charm of Airbnb. We found so many suitable places that we had difficulty trying to decide on one place.

The apartment that we stayed in Venice was perfect, too. Stable wifi connection, clean and cozy space, a well-equipped kitchen with all the necessities that we need to cook, a heater in the entire apartment, a library of encyclopedias and guide books, a cloth warmer in the toilet to dry our laundry, and best of all, it has an excellent location (2 minutes to Rialto Bridge, and 15 minutes to San Marco). We really felt like we were living and breathing Venice like locals, and we actually looked forward to returning home every night!

6. EXPERIENCE LIVING IN THE CITY

“Be a traveller, not a tourist” is one of our favourite travel quotes and we constantly remind ourselves to try new things, meet new people and explore the city like a traveller and not a tourist.

Staying at a local’s apartment gives you a unique perspective into the locals’ lives. Don’t be a tourist who is more concerned with visiting all the popular destinations; be a traveller and stay in a local neighbourhood, and discover things that you would otherwise miss or not know of.

7. HAVING THE FLEXIBILITY TO COOK

One of the plus points of staying in an apartment is having the flexibility to cook. Some of the apartments listed on Airbnb have kitchens that are fully equipped. Not only do you get to save money (from dining out), you also get to buy fresh local produce and whip up a hearty meal for your loved ones.

When we were in Venice, we bought seafood from the famous Rialto Seafood Market (which is just 3-minute walk from the apartment), and cooked almost every night.

8. STAYING IN AIRBNB IS SAFE, FUSS-FREE AND CONVENIENT

Airbnb has several verifications for hosts who list their space on the website. So you can rest assure that it is safe and you won’t have to worry that you will get a dodgy place.

Moreover, there are reviews – written by people like you and me who have stayed at the place before – that will give you a better understanding on the things to look out for. Small little details like whether there is hot shower, wifi, and a working lift in the building. It is vital to read through all the reviews before committing to a place that you are comfortable with.

Also, most hosts reply extremely fast, making it a fuss-free and convenient affair to book your accommodation.

9. THE AIRBNB MOBILE APP HELPS YOU TO BOOK A PLACE ANYWHERE, ANYTIME

Searching for your dream accommodation on-the-go can never be easier with the Airbnb mobile app (available on iOS & Android). Download the Airbnb app now and look for a space for your next holiday!

10. THERE ARE MANY ENTICING ON-GOING PROMOTIONS FOR THE AIRBNB COMMUNITY

Airbnb cares about the community. They are always actively planning something for users, and it is great to know that. Go to www.airbnb.com.sg to book unique accommodation for your next holiday now!

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