Gracehome Service Apartment — the Taipei stay that feels like home
Gracehome Service Apartment (主恩之家) is a small serviced apartment in Da'an that has ranked #1 guesthouse in the district on TripAdvisor for several years running. Guests describe it the same way: "like having your own apartment in Taipei." Genuinely spacious rooms, a kitchen that actually works, a free washing machine, warm and attentive hosts, and a location just 2 minutes from Da'an Forest Park MRT — it is the kind of place that makes a longer stay in Taipei feel completely effortless.
Gracehome Service Apartment feels different from a hotel from the moment you arrive. There is no grand lobby, no uniformed concierge — instead there is a warmth that is hard to find in conventional accommodation. Run by a family team who treat guests as actual guests, not just bookings, check-in comes with a welcome basket of seasonal fruit, free airport transfers are available for bookings made a month in advance, and the hosts actively help with restaurant recommendations or itinerary ideas — well beyond just handing over a key.
The standout quality that sets Gracehome apart in the serviced-apartment category is genuinely usable space. The smallest unit (P House) is 26 sqm, and the larger Gracehome I units stretch to 46–66 sqm. Every unit has a full working kitchen — induction hob, microwave, refrigerator and a complete set of cooking equipment. For travellers staying more than a few days, or families who want to cook the occasional meal rather than eating out every single time, this is a level of self-sufficiency that is hard to find in Taipei at anything close to this price.
Guests say: "The place was spotless, the owner was incredibly kind and helpful — it felt exactly like living in Taipei, not just visiting it. They've already booked again for their next trip."
The free laundry is another feature guests mention repeatedly. Every unit includes access to a washing machine and dryer at no extra cost — Gracehome I units have a private machine inside the apartment, while Gracehome II has three shared machines and dryers in an outdoor courtyard area. For long-stay travellers or families with a lot to wash, this is a rare practical luxury at this price point.
The location puts Gracehome in a genuinely residential part of Da'an. The address is on Lane 161 off Xinsheng South Road — a quiet, tree-lined side street surrounded by apartment buildings where Taipei locals actually live. The MRT Da'an Forest Park Station is just a 2–3 minute walk, sitting on the Red Line with easy connections across the city. Yongkang Street, the popular stretch of cafés and restaurants that food lovers flock to, is 5–7 minutes on foot. Da'an Forest Park itself is right across the road.
One thing to know before booking: Gracehome does not list on mainstream OTAs like Agoda or Booking.com. All reservations go directly through the owner via the website, email, LINE or WhatsApp, with a 30% deposit to hold the room. The process feels less instant than clicking "book now" on a platform, but guests consistently report that communication is fast and thorough. There are also discounted rates for monthly stays, making it especially good value for business travellers or anyone on an extended visit.
In summary, Gracehome Service Apartment is best suited to travellers staying three nights or more, families, remote workers, or anyone who wants the feel of a real apartment over a standard hotel room. If you want to wake up, make your own coffee, walk to the local market, and come back to a quiet neighbourhood where the other residents are Taipei people — this is one of the best-value, most characterful options in Da'an.
For longer stays: the owner offers rates for 30+ nights that can be 20–30% lower than the standard nightly price — this discount doesn't appear on any OTA and must be negotiated directly via gracehome.com.tw or LINE. Transit tip: Da'an Forest Park MRT is Exit 3 then 2–3 minutes along the lane; from there it's just 3 stops (about 8 minutes) to Taipei 101 on the Red Line.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Genuinely large rooms with a full working kitchen and free laundry
- ✓ Warm, attentive hosts — welcome fruit, airport transfers, local tips
- ✓ Quiet, safe Da'an location, 2–3 minutes from the MRT
- ✓ Real home atmosphere — feels like living in Taipei, not just visiting
- ! Direct booking only — not listed on Agoda or Booking.com
- ! Limited shared facilities — no lobby, restaurant or pool
- ! Units split across two buildings (Gracehome I and II)
- ✓ Rooms much more spacious than expected, fully equipped kitchen
- ✓ Da'an location — quiet, safe, close to MRT and excellent dining
- ✓ Hosts are exceptionally kind with every detail looked after
- ✓ Far better value for longer stays than a comparable hotel room
- ! Must contact owner directly to book — no instant online booking
- ! Some bathrooms in smaller units are compact
- ! No 24-hour front desk or on-site reception staff
- 💡If you want to book instantly on Agoda or Booking.com — Gracehome is not on mainstream OTA platforms; booking is direct with the owner → communication is fast and friendly via LINE or email, but requires a small deposit to confirm
- 💡If you need full hotel-style facilities — there is no lobby bar, restaurant or swimming pool → the appeal here is the self-contained apartment space and personal care, not hotel amenities
- 💡If you are only passing through for a single night — the direct-booking process and 30% deposit are less suited to one-night transits → Gracehome is best enjoyed from three nights up, or on a longer stay