The Corner House Taipei — the apartment stay that feels like living here
The Corner House (安居‧台北) is a 48-unit serviced apartment tucked into a quiet lane in Da'an, just a 2-minute walk from Daan Park MRT. What sets it apart from a hotel is exactly what its name suggests — it's a real home, not a hotel room. Every unit is self-contained with a kitchenette, private balcony, living area and sleeping area, all to yourself. Ideal for families, groups of friends, or anyone who values space and privacy over lobby theatrics.
The Corner House has been welcoming guests since 2003, with several rounds of renovation since. Its seven-storey building of 48 self-contained units sits in a small lane right next to Da'an Forest Park — Taipei's largest central park — so stepping outside means green trees, morning joggers and a calm that's hard to find this close to a major city centre. This isn't a hotel in the conventional sense: you get the entire unit as your own space, with a kitchen, living area, bedroom and balcony all included, not shared with anyone else.
Units come in three main tiers — the Superior Queen (27 sqm), Business Double (34 sqm) and Luxury Suite (44 sqm with a fully separate sitting area and private balcony), plus a two-bedroom Residence Suite that sleeps four comfortably and is the top pick for families. Every unit includes a kitchenette with a two-burner induction hob, range hood, microwave, kettle and a full set of cookware and tableware — enough to cook a real meal, not just reheat takeaway. For travellers who buy ingredients at the local supermarket (a 5-minute walk away), this cuts food costs significantly, especially for groups.
"Families who stayed 10 nights with two kids say it felt like renting an actual apartment in Taipei — spacious, a real kitchen, balcony for breakfast in the morning. Far better value than any hotel for a family."
The included perks are solid and genuine. A free breakfast buffet runs every morning — congee, bread, fruit, salads and pastries — covering the basics reliably. The lobby runs self-service coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks around the clock, all included at no charge. A basement fitness centre and coin-operated laundry (NT$60 per wash or dry) round out the facilities. It's not the spa-and-pool package of a luxury hotel, but for an apartment stay these are exactly the right extras.
The location is quietly excellent. Exit 6 of MRT Daan Park Station is a 2-minute walk away (use Exit 6 for the lift if you have luggage — Exit 1 is stairs only). From there the Blue and Yellow lines take you across Taipei in minutes. The neighbourhood around the apartment is genuinely pleasant: local cafés, fruit stalls, Japanese restaurants and a Family Mart all within five minutes on foot. Yongkang Street and Dongmen, Taipei's most famous food-and-coffee neighbourhood, is an eight-minute walk.
A few honest caveats worth knowing before booking. Car parking is limited and must be requested in advance. Some rooms on lower floors face neighbouring buildings and get less natural light — if daylight matters to you, ask for a room on the 4th floor or above when booking. Guest reviews also mention that English fluency among some staff members can be limited, though recent comments suggest this has improved, and the front desk team is consistently described as friendly and helpful regardless of language.
Overall, The Corner House is the best choice in this part of Taipei for families who need real space, groups who want their own kitchen and savings, or longer-stay travellers who want to feel like a local rather than a tourist passing through. At NT$3,800+ per unit per night including breakfast, the per-person cost for a family or group easily beats most Taipei hotels of equivalent quality — making it one of the genuinely smart choices in Da'an.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Exceptional location — 2 min walk to Daan Park MRT and the park itself
- ✓ Spacious units with kitchenette, balcony and living area — real apartment feel
- ✓ Free breakfast buffet daily, plus 24-hour complimentary coffee and snacks in lobby
- ✓ Quiet, safe Da'an neighbourhood; perfect for families and longer stays
- ! Some lower-floor rooms face neighbouring buildings and get less natural light
- ! Car parking is limited — must be requested in advance
- ! Laundry is shared coin-operated machines in the basement, not in-unit
- ✓ Outstanding location — easy walk to MRT and Da'an Forest Park
- ✓ Clean, spacious rooms with real kitchen facilities — feels like renting an apartment
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff; good luggage handling service
- ✓ Breakfast variety is good: congee, fruit, bread, pastries
- ! Parking is limited and must be arranged ahead
- ! Some rooms have limited views or natural light
- ! Price slightly higher than standard hotels at the same star level — but you get significantly more space
- 💡If you need a full professional kitchen (gas hob, oven, dishwasher) — the kitchenette here has a 2-burner induction hob, microwave and basic cookware → more than enough for everyday cooking, but not set up for serious meal prep
- 💡If you need in-unit laundry — washing machines are coin-operated shared facilities in the basement (NT$60 per cycle), not in your unit → convenient for longer stays but not the same as having your own machine
- 💡If you want a room with strong natural light — lower-floor rooms facing the adjacent building can be dim → when booking, specifically request a room on floor 4 or above for better light and outlook