Good 9 Stay Inn
by the TopOfHotel team
Good 9 Stay Inn is a value stay that scores better than its price suggests — Ximending, ideal for budget travellers who still want a sure thing.
Good 9 Stay Inn is a value stay that scores better than its price suggests — Ximending, ideal for budget travellers who still want a sure thing.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Rooms at Good 9 Stay Inn run roughly 12–16 sqm as Compact Single or Double layouts, with a firm bed, a small work desk, a mini fridge, a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer and a kettle. The free Wi-Fi is quick enough to stream a film, and the en-suite has a rain shower with strong, instantly hot water. Nothing here is plush or roomy, but it's clean and it works — the inn is honest about what it is: a dependable budget stay.
Food and amenities
This is a no-frills setup. You get free Wi-Fi, a service desk, luggage storage and basic toiletries, plus a convenience store close by for snacks and breakfast. Keep your expectations at budget level and the place delivers exactly what it promises.
Location and getting there
The inn sits inside the Ximending district. It's about a 4-minute walk to the Ximen Pedestrian Area and roughly 6 minutes to Ximen MRT (Exit 6). From there the Blue and Green lines run across Taipei — you can reach Taipei 101 or Shilin Night Market easily, and the photogenic Bopiliao Historic Block is nearby.
Things to know before booking
The rooms are plain and on the small side, so this is a place to sleep rather than linger. At about a 6-minute walk, it sits a touch further from the metro than other hotels on the list. And facilities are basic — there are no extras beyond the essentials, which is the trade-off for the price.
Our take
Good 9 Stay Inn suits solo travellers, budget-minded guests and anyone who wants a cheap Ximending bed while still feeling sure about the reviews. It's one of the lightest-priced hotels on the list, yet the 8.4 guest score and standout 8.9 location rating say people felt they got more than they paid for. We'd recommend it without hesitation as the value pick of the group.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Among the lightest prices of the list's proper hotels, from around $37 a night (NT$1,200)
- Good real-guest score (8.4) for the money
- Clean, practical rooms with a firm bed, small desk, mini fridge, flat-screen TV, kettle and hairdryer
- Standout location sub-score of 8.9, the best in this tier
- Ximending location, about 6 minutes' walk to Ximen MRT for the Blue and Green lines
- Rooms are plain and on the small side, roughly 12–16 sqm — fine for sleeping, not for lingering.
- At about a 6-minute walk to Ximen MRT, it sits a touch further from the station than other hotels on the list.
- Facilities are basic — this is a no-frills budget stay, not a place with extras.
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Insider Tips
- Light rates with a good score make this a safe pick if you don't want to gamble on a cheap room.
- Allow roughly 6 minutes to walk to the metro and head out via Ximen MRT Exit 6.
- Put the money you save into Ximending's street food rather than the room.