Eastin Taipei Hotel — central location, one lift to the MRT
Eastin Taipei Hotel occupies the 13th and 14th floors of a commercial building on one of Taipei's busiest streets — step out of the lift and you're a 4-minute walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing, a two-line interchange that puts the whole city within reach. SOGO department stores, cafés and restaurants are on your doorstep, and Xinyi district with Taipei 101 is just two stops away. Score: 8.9 from 226 Trip.com reviews.
Eastin Taipei Hotel takes its name from its position on the eastern side of the city — set on Zhongxiao East Road, the main east-west artery of Taipei. Being on floors 13-14 of a commercial building means stepping out of the lift takes you straight into a neighbourhood full of shops, restaurants and the metro in under five minutes.
The detail that comes up most often in reviews is location: Starbucks across the road, McDonald's around the corner, SOGO within a 10-minute walk and MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing (a two-line interchange station) just 4 minutes on foot. From that station it's two stops to Xinyi and Taipei 101, and easy access to Raohe Night Market further north.
One guest recalls: "Clean room, helpful staff, brilliant location — stepped out and the MRT was right there. Will definitely book here again next time they're in Taipei."
Room sizes are in the small-to-medium range typical of central Taipei — some reviews mention compact dimensions and lower ceilings, but guests consistently praise the cleanliness and the surprisingly quiet environment for a building on a major road. The score of 8.9 reflects that the price-to-location ratio is genuinely hard to beat at the 3-star level.
A straight point worth noting before booking: if you need a swimming pool, a full gym or in-house dining, Eastin isn't the right fit. But if you need a clean, well-placed base in central Taipei without paying five-star prices, it does that job about as well as any hotel in the area.
In short, Eastin Taipei Hotel suits travellers for whom location comes first — people who plan to use the hotel as a launchpad and spend their days out in the city, not lounging inside.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing 4 minutes on foot — two-line interchange
- ✓ Excellent location: SOGO, restaurants, cafés all close by
- ✓ Clean rooms, 24-hour hot water, quiet despite central location
- ✓ Strong price-to-location ratio for central Taipei
- ! Some rooms on the smaller side
- ! No swimming pool or in-house restaurant
- ! Ceilings can feel low in certain room types
- ✓ Walk out the door and find everything you need
- ✓ Friendly staff, fast check-in and check-out
- ✓ Clean, quiet even though it's on a busy street
- ✓ Very good value for the central Taipei location
- ! Some rooms have views of the adjacent building
- ! Limited parking — MRT is the better option
- ! Breakfast not included in base rate
- 💡If you want a large room with a swimming pool — Eastin has no pool and some rooms are compact → choose a larger hotel in Xinyi instead
- 💡If you want a Taipei 101 view from your room — Eastin isn't in the Xinyi district → try Grand Hyatt or Humble House for a direct view
- 💡If you plan to spend most of your time at the hotel — facilities are limited → consider a 4-5 star option in the area