A simple but good hotel/hostel. Location is very good, just a few minutes walk from Central Park MRT station. There are lots of shops, restaurants, and cafes nearby. Coffee Wake up cafe is just across the street, one of my favorite cafes in Kaohsiung.
The shared facilities are very suitable for working, and were very clean and tidy. The kitchen area is quite big. The rooftop space has fantastic views!
A solid place to sit and work at. Wifi is good but only some tables have power outlets. The large table is "reserved" for large groups. Good selection of tea and coffee and some snacks. Friendly staff.
WiFi slightly unstable. Large worktable on the second floor with lots of power outlets. Drinks and snacks are alright, but nothing too special.
A fairly standard Starbucks with plenty of seating. The counter seats facing the street have a nice view, good for people watching!
A really beautiful library that provides a quiet environment for working or studying, surrounded by great views. There are very many seating options spread out across the 8 floors. There are power outlets everywhere and plenty of restrooms. The only downside is that there is no visitor WiFi. Only university students can access the WiFi, which is a shame. So as a visitor you'll have to use your own wireless hot spot.
The nearest MRT station is Taipei Zoo, but it's a 25 minute walk away. Instead, if you're coming from central Taipei, it is probably better to just catch a bus, of which many stop just outside the university. Anyone can access the library, although you'll have to sign-in on the computer when you arrive and hand in your ID card to the reception staff in exchange for a temporary access card.
A small cozy coffee shop not too far from Nippori station (JR) or Sendagi (Chiyoda). Good coffee and pretty cheap. There is WiFi, but you have to use the Free WiFi Passport network. There is a 90 minute time limit on weekends.
After leaving my hometown for a while, I realized Zhongxing New Village has changed a lot. I asked the owner how long it has been open here. I didn't expect it to be three years. In the past, when talking about where to go to catch up on work, you might first think of the reading room at the local library.
In short, I am very happy that there is also a good place here, where I can reminisce about the past with my old friends, and I can spend a few hours finishing my work when I return home from vacation. Take Fun Coffee has good drinks, simple meals, power outlets, and slow WiFi (but it's still a good place to get some work done during vacations, so it’s not a big deal).
