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About the Hotel

No. 139, Section 1, Xiyuan Road, Taipei, Taiwan, 10852

Monka Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in the Wanhua District, featuring 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Amenities include air conditioning, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a reception hall.

Rooms & Amenities

All guestrooms at Monka Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and complimentary bottled water. Some selected rooms provide city views and unique décor elements, reflecting local culture.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options near Monka Hotel include several local restaurants, such as SUN LIU Dessert Shop and Si Fang a Jiu Minced Pork Rice, each within 0.3 miles. Guests can also discover nearby culinary offerings at Huaxi Street Night Market, just a three-minute walk away.

Leisure & Transportation

Leisure activities are easily accessible with popular attractions like Lungshan Temple and the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei within 1.5 miles. Monka Hotel is also 5 miles from Taipei Songshan Airport and offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Services & Local Area

Guests at Monka Hotel benefit from convenient amenities such as luggage storage and a computer station. Public transportation options include the Longshan Temple subway station just a four-minute walk away, providing easy access to further explore the area.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

13 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Landscape view

Shower

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Landscape view

Shower

Air conditioning

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Taipei 6.7 km

Airports

Taipei Songshan (TSA) 8.7 km

Taoyuan (TPE) 37.1 km

Train

Taipei Main Station 2.2 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Minimalist Paradise

“The room's design truly resonated with my minimalist soul; every detail was thoughtfully executed, resulting in a serene and stylish atmosphere.” view full review

Comfy Comfort

“The bed was incredibly comfortable, providing a perfect night's sleep, complemented by pristine linens that elevated my overall experience.” view full review

Refreshing Shower

“The shower had excellent water pressure, making it a joy to use, and the entire bathroom was spotless—definitely enhancing my stay.” view full review

Perfectly Compact

“Though the room was compact, it utilized space so effectively that it never felt cramped, maintaining a clean and organized feel throughout my stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid shuttle service
Housekeeping

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Room features

Air conditioning

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

No. 139, Section 1, Xiyuan Road, Taipei, Taiwan, 10852

Map view

No. 139, Section 1, Xiyuan Road, Taipei, Taiwan, 10852

City landmarks

Monument

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

2.2 km

Public Building

Presidential Office Building

1.5 km

Park

2/28 Peace Park

1.5 km

1 Bade Rd

Huashan 1914 Creative Park

3.1 km

Museum

National Taiwan Museum

2.7 km

Museum

Nanmen Park of National Taiwan Museum

1.7 km

Public Building

Taipei Guest House

2.7 km

Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei

2.5 km

Museum

Armed Forces Museum

1.5 km

Park

Taipei Botanical Garden

1.6 km

Museum

National Museum of History

1.6 km

No.51 Chengdu Road

Tai-pak Thian-hio-kiong

1.5 km

No.98 Yanping South Road

Taipei Zhongshan Hall

1.5 km

Theatre

National Concert Hall

2.7 km

Museum

Presidential and Vice-Presidential Artifacts Museum

1.2 km

Shopping Area

Wannian Commercial Building

1.5 km

Wanhua District

Ximending

2.2 km

Museum

Evergreen Maritime Museum

2.7 km

Park

Youth Park

4.3 km

Nearby

Pagoda

Lungshan Temple

470 m

No.101 Guangzhou Street

Bopiliao Old Street

470 m

Square

Snake Alley

470 m

No. 218

Bangka Qingshan Temple

470 m

Guangzhou Street

Guangzhou Street Night Market

470 m

No.81 Kangding Road

Qingshui Temple

470 m

Museum

Heritage and Culture Education Center of Taipei

470 m

Section 2

Bangka Old Street

470 m

No.70

U-mkt

470 m

No. 245

Monga Dizang Temple

470 m

Park

Mengxia Park

470 m

Restaurants

Si Fang a Jiu Minced Pork Rice

160 m

No. 225

Fuzhou Yuanzu Hujiaobing

600 m

Heping West Road

Liang Xi Hao

180 m

No. 194

Zhouji Rouzhou

400 m

No.104 Guangzhou Street Wanhua District

Chen Ji Intestine & Oyster Taiwanese Vermicelli Shop

350 m

No. 166

Memory Lemon Fig Jelly Shaved Ice Mountain

310 m

No. 202-1

Mengjia Along Fried Rice Restaurant

320 m

No.5

Xiao Wang Qing Tang Gua Zi Rou

500 m

No. 17-4

Xiyuan Qiao Xia Shaobing Youtiao

350 m

No. 242

Sunway Siokudo

760 m

116 Section 2

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Traditional dining

Room view

Facilities

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

8.0

Location

9.3

Service

8.9

Dining

7.4

George

United Kingdom, June 2024

8.2/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! It's situated just behind the Longshan temple itself, making it super convenient for exploring the area. The rooms offer a cozy space with windows, even though they don't boast a view. The service was top-notch, and the housekeeping team kept everything impeccably clean. The smoked meat at the dining venue was a real treat, adding a unique touch to my culinary experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable and had windows, although without a view.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, and the housekeeping was attentive.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location behind the Longshan temple itself is a major plus for sightseeing enthusiasts.

Dining

7.0

I indulged in some delicious smoked meat at the dining area.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities offered everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Ben

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The location was superb, just behind the Longshan temple itself and within walking distance to the MRT station. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the service was top-notch. However, the dining experience lacked variety in choices. The facilities were great, offering a cozy and pleasant atmosphere.

Rooms

8.0

My room was clean and comfortable, providing a cozy space to relax.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional with attentive and friendly staff.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location behind the Longshan temple itself was unique and convenient. It was also close to the MRT station, making it easy to explore the area.

Dining

6.0

Although the dining options were limited, the local focaccia bread was a delightful treat.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained and offered a peaceful atmosphere for relaxation.

Jim

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located just next to Lhongshan Temple, behind the Longshan Temple itself, making it a fantastic spot for exploring. The rooms offer a cozy stay, though without the view. The service, especially housekeeping, is top-notch, ensuring a pleasant experience overall. While the dining options, particularly for laksa, could be improved, the facilities are modern and well-kept, providing good value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are comfortable with windows but without views.

Service

9.0

The service, including housekeeping, is impeccable.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a great location with views over the roof of the adjacent temple, right near a night market and the MRT station.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, especially for laksa, could be better.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are modern and provide good value for money.

Chris

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.0/10

The hotel is ideally situated just next to Lhongshan temple and behind the Longshan temple itself. The rooms offer a comfortable stay, albeit with windows but no view. The service is friendly, with efficient housekeeping. The dining experience, highlighted by home-made ice cream, adds a nice touch. The hotel boasts a great location close to the metro station. On the downside, the lack of notable facilities may leave guests wanting more.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are comfortable, but they come with windows offering no view.

Service

9.0

The service is friendly, and the housekeeping is efficient.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location next to Lhongshan temple and close to the metro station is superb.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, especially the home-made ice cream, adds a special touch.

Facilities

6.0

The lack of notable facilities is a downside for guests.

David

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The location was really convenient, close to the metro station and just behind the famous Longshan temple. The rooms, despite having windows but no view, were clean and comfortable. The service, especially the housekeeping, was excellent. However, the dining options were limited which was a downside. Overall, a good value for money choice in the old area of Taipei.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable with windows but no view.

Service

9.0

The housekeeping service was excellent.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located just next to Lhongshan temple, in the old area of Taipei, really close to the metro station.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience could be improved with more regional products.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were convenient and adequate for a comfortable stay.

William

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located just next to Lhongshan temple, behind the Longshan temple itself. The rooms are clean and comfortable, though they have windows with no view. The service, especially housekeeping, is top-notch. The dining experience includes organic products. Overall, it offers good value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are clean and comfortable with windows but no view.

Service

9.0

The service, especially housekeeping, is excellent.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is excellent, situated just next to Lhongshan temple and behind the Longshan temple itself.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience includes organic products.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are well-maintained and provide good value for money.

Michael

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The location is excellent, right behind the Longshan temple within walking distance to Lhongshan temple and close to the MRT station, making it convenient for exploring the old area of Taipei. The dining experience with homemade pastries was enjoyable, and the facilities were decent. The price offered good value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable and had windows.

Service

7.0

The housekeeping service was efficient and the staff was friendly.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located just next to Lhongshan temple, a few minutes walk from the MRT station, in the old area of Taipei.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience with homemade pastries was a nice touch.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent for a comfortable stay.

Simon

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.6/10

The hotel is perfectly located just next to Longshan temple, offering a glimpse over the adjacent temple's roof. The rooms are comfortable and equipped with windows although lacking a view. The service is exceptional, and the traditional local dining options are delightful. However, some facilities could use improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms, although having windows, do not offer any view.

Service

10.0

The service provided, especially housekeeping, was exceptional.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location close to the metro station is very convenient, offering a great view over the temple.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience with traditional local products was delightful.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities provided are satisfactory but could be improved.

Great location

Room view

United Kingdom, June 2023

9.0/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! It's located right behind the Longshan temple itself, making it super convenient for exploring. The rooms were comfortable, although they had windows with no views, but that didn't bother me at all. The service was exceptional, and the housekeeping kept everything tidy and spotless. The location is unbeatable, just a few minutes' walk from both the MRT and subway stations. The dining experience, especially the grilled seafood, was a delightful culinary adventure. The facilities were top-notch, making my stay truly enjoyable.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms with windows but no view were comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional.

Location

10.0

The location behind the Longshan temple itself is fantastic for exploring. It's so convenient!

Dining

9.0

The grilled seafood dining experience was a delightful culinary adventure.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch and truly enhanced my stay.

Tim

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located just next to Longshan Temple, offering a great view of the adjacent temple's roof. The friendly service adds to the comfortable stay, but dining options are limited. Despite these drawbacks, the value for money is decent.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms come with windows but unfortunately no view. They are clean and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service, especially housekeeping, was friendly and accommodating.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is superb, just next to Longshan Temple and very near the MRT Station and night market.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offers Bernese sausages but may lack variety.