Harbin Hostels

I had an amazing stay at this hostel. All the staff were very forthcoming with all of my questions and even helped me in sending away a package. The public area and the room (including bathroom) were very hygienic and the cleaning lady passed by each morning. There is also enough space for luggages, backpacks etc. The washing and drying machines also worked perfectly. Although i didnt use it, but technically there is also fridges to buy drinks and go buy instant noodles. Very thought through hostel, i enjoyed it to the fullest :) (important to note for european visitors to harbin: prepare a charging adaptor, because in harbin mostly the outlet as depicted in the photo are used. But even if u dont have it dont worry! There are powerbank stations available in the hostel!) Overall a great stay! 🍀

This is my third time to stay in this hostel. The staff here are very helpful and provide very useful information about places to go and dinning places, etc. Since I made a last minute short trip away the Harbin, the hostel has a flexibility to provide a cancellation of the room without charge. In general, staff here are very nice and the atmosphere of the hostel is good. You can join their group to get /provide useful travel information. If you have interested to join hostel activities such as short trip, board games, it is welcomed to ask the front line staff too. Collaboration makes things better. Last but not least, the cat star here is very popular.

I love the location of this hostel. It was just right across the Zhongyang Street subway stop (Line 2). If you go to the Ice and Snow World Park, that's only three stops away for only, if I remember right, RMB 2. Make sure to read/check the other reviews for photos of the gate that will lead you to the door of this hostel. I arrived in the morning, about 10 a.m., and was welcomed by JP. After sorting out my things, I left my luggage to head to the Ice and Snow World Park where I stayed until 5 p.m. I took the subway back to Zhongyang Street. I planned on walking from there to Saint Sophia Cathedral but it was too cold for me. I live in Beijing but I am originally from the Philippines so even if I was dressed warm - thermal clothes, hot packs, several layers, downjacket, scarves, beanies, ear muffs - it was still brrrr cold! I took a Didi car from there to the cathedral and spent about 30 minutes there and then went back to the hostel. There was a social night going on downstairs but I was so beat that day I just decided to rest. I briefly interacted with a lady from Singapore named Megan. The following day, I walked from the hostel to Hongzhuan Morning Market which is a culture of its own. Come hungry and happy! From there, I took a Didi to go to the No. 6 factory of Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Holding Co. It is dubbed as the ”Louvre of the East” but having visited the Louvre itself, it doesn't really come close. I think the moniker just came from the fact that there are several paintings and art collection in the building and the area outside feels a bit like you're in Europe. Another Didi ride got me to Lao Daowai or the Chinese Baroque Street then another Didi to Central Street. Don't miss these two as they are filled with worthy buildings and spots to marvel, photograph of or buy trinkets from. Harbin was the last stop of my northeastern China winter sojourn. Will I come back? Maybe. Will I stay in this hostel? Maybe. I like the arrangement of the beds in this 16-people dorm for girls but the bathroom is a squat toilet and I don't like that. If I ever stay here again, I will choose the rooms with Western-style toilets.

I was really lucky to have met Northern Youth Hostel when I stayed in a youth hostel for the first time in my life. It was also my first time to spend the New Year in a youth hostel. The atmosphere in the store was really good. The store invited all guests to have New Year’s Eve dinner for free. Everyone prepared the dinner together and was busy and cheerful in the kitchen. It felt like home. I was having dinner with a bunch of people from all over the world at the dinner table. Everyone had different backgrounds and experiences, but we gathered together for various reasons and had dinner together on this New Year's Eve. We talked about each other's stories. We were originally two parallel lines, but because of Beijing Youth Daily, we had the intersection. I am really lucky to meet you all. In the evening, we made dumplings together, kneaded the dough, rolled out the skins, and wrapped the fillings. There was also a projector in the store so we all gathered together to watch the Spring Festival Gala and New Year's Eve, and we also played the Werewolf game.

The location is very close to the train station, morning market, cable car station and very suitable for staying with small children(got double decker bed), water heater works well, the heater in the room is also quite hot, we stayed at a temperature of -26 and did not feel cold. The host is also very helpful if you want to buy any necessary items, last minute, she helps to order, can deliver with in one hour. But this hostel does not write in English outside the hotel. It is very difficult for tourists who do not understand the Chinese language. Overall very satisfied, initially booked for 3 nights, but extended for another 3 nights. Will repeat again if come back to Harbin next time.

If you're planning to visit the Harbin Ice and Snow World, remember to purchase spikes at the counter (8 YUAN). It's affordable and can prevent falls and injuries. Unfortunately, I slipped on the ice and badly hurt my ankle. Luckily, there's a nearby hospital, Harbin Shengfeng Hospital, just a 10-15 minute walk away (you can use Google Maps). The doctors there are helpful, but they don't speak English, so bring your passport and use Google Translate if needed. On a brighter note, I really enjoyed staying at this hostel. They have a large mirror and a hot water station where you can prepare instant noodles. Although they don't have a kitchen, you can easily get utensils and a mug from nearby convenience stores, especially if you're planning to make coffee. One thing I found really convenient was the international charger ports provided for each bed. Before checking out, remember to strip your bed and leave a note in the lobby to indicate your presence. I left a Malaysian flag as my mark.

The room is very warm, you can wear short sleeves and eat ice cream in the room, the rest space and public area are very large and spacious, the youth hostel is on a high floor with a wide view, and you can directly see the Songhua River through the large windows in the room. There is a microwave and refrigerator, which are free to use, and shower gel and shampoo are also provided. The place is very clean and the boss cleans it several times a day. The elevator requires a card and the door requires a password. It is very safe and girls traveling alone don't have to worry about safety issues. The location is good, within walking distance of Sophia Cathedral, Harbin Railway Station, Central Street and Daoli Vegetable Market. There is a subway station nearby, which is very convenient. Harbin's largest wholesale market is just downstairs.

一踏入這家小店，就被它獨特的氛圍所吸引。店內的裝修風格別具一格，牆上的塗鴉和裝飾充滿了藝術氣息，彷彿每一處細節都在訴説著店主的用心。就像圖片裏看到的那樣，暖黃色的燈光灑下，讓整個空間都變得温馨而舒適，瞬間驅散了旅途的疲憊。 房間雖不大，但佈置得十分整潔温馨，各種設施一應俱全，而且都很乾凈，一看就是經過精心打理的。床鋪柔軟舒適，躺上去就像陷入了雲朵裏，一夜好眠，第二天醒來精神滿滿。 店主更是熱情好客，就像對待老朋友一樣親切。有什麼問題都能及時幫忙解決，還會貼心地給我們推薦周邊好玩的地方和好吃的美食，讓我們的行程更加豐富多彩。 店裡還準備了一些小零食，就像圖片中桌上的那些，味道很不錯哦，給人一種家的感覺。周邊環境也很安靜，晚上能睡個好覺，白天出門也很方便，交通便利，附近還有不少特色小店可以逛逛。 總之，這次住宿真的是一次非常愉快的經歷，下次來還會選擇這裏，強烈推薦給大家！

The boss is very polite, WeChat will answer all questions in seconds, the room is clean and tidy, the facilities are complete, the bed is comfortable and the transportation is very convenient. You can take the bus and subway when you go out. In short, you will choose to stay in Harbin in the future. For this stay, you must give a good comment.

This time I chose the Youth Hostel. It was really a great experience. The room was clean and tidy, and the bed was private. The atmosphere was relaxed and freehand. It felt very warm to find the university dormitory. And the proprietress and the beautiful clerk are very good, and they will get a lot of warm stickers when they go out. I made a lot of strategies before departure, and I found the best evaluation on Xiaohongshu. Haha I didn't step on the pit (^€) before leaving, the clerk gave *meng*meng souvenirs.