Hostels in Beijing, China

Zhihexing you hostel is great! The staff are very helpful with anything we needed, including setting up the address of their local delivery service, on my phone. As well as answering any questions to the guests, etc. The room I'm staying in is a small single room that's very cute. Tons of light coming in and little woods and leaves 🍃 on the ceiling to give it an outdoor feel. Bathrooms are nicely divided and are not at all stuffed together but have a great division so that you have your privacy and never have to wait for a toilet or sink. At the moment toiletries are not provided, but if they ever change that then it would be much better and great. Location is great for the 4th ring area, lots of things around. 5 star for 知和行 youth hostel :)

Difficult to find if you don't already know the area; it's an unassuming doorway on the third floor up a random flight of stairs! At least in the winter time, most staff and occupants are Chinese. I suppose it's a good chance to practice Mandarin, and you shouldn't have to worry about noisy Westerners killing the vibe. It's an acceptable level of cleanliness and there is a small fridge next to the admin office. There are also two malls and what appear to be several clubs around the other side of the block (towards Wudaokou station) so be sure to have a good look around.

My cabin had boogers on the walls, which is just unacceptable. The whole place just didn’t satisfy my cleanliness criteria. The chairs of the common areas were stained, the walls were dirty, etc. The cabin is also on the smaller side. The room was packed when I was there, but the air circulation wasn’t good at all. Other guests have also been inconsiderate during my stay, being loud and smoking inside the bathroom. Shower didn’t drain properly so I was standing in a puddle while showering. Not to mention, there’s an unhealthy amount of mould on the ceiling. They do provide soap, shampoo and body wash though. The toilets are squat only. Location is not bad, it’s very close to Wudaokou Station and Summer Palace is around 30 minutes away. Other major attractions in the central area, such as Tiananmen Square, take around an hour with two transfers at least.

I really enjoyed my stay! The room was comfortable with a big window to let lots of natural light in. Bottled water was provided everyday, and there was also a kettle to boil water. Towels, toiletries, and a hairdryer were also provided in the private room. I enjoyed the communal areas, too. They are very comfortable and the staff are helpful. My only complaint is that the bathroom had a strong smell, from the plumbing I assume, but I think this is fairly common for old buildings in the hutongs.

The hostel is very cute with a lot of plants that gives a feeling of coziness. The front desk was extra helpful and could solve minor issues I had (like forgetting my plug for my phone charger). The location is really ideal, only a few minutes away from a subway station that can easily links to all the main tourist attractions. And it is in a hutong which gives a feeling of ancient China! I would recommend staying there!

The hostel is very close to Forbidden City, but the closest subway station is 15min walk. The hostel is quiet and has all you really need for a few nights. I wish there was a kitchen area with a microvawe and kettle. Free water available. Bathroom could be cleaner.

# Great youth hostel experience 👍 The youth hostel I stayed at this time surprised me! The room was clean and tidy, the bed was soft and comfortable, the public area was spacious and warm, and it was very suitable for communicating with friends from all over the world. The boss is warm and hospitable, and will patiently share local play guides with us. Very cost-effective, stay here next time!

Pros : - Great location, near Yonghegong Lama Temple subway station and only one station from Dongzhimen Capital Airport Express subway station to Beijing Capital Airport -Only few minutes walk to Lama temple and easy to go around by subways line 2 and 5, buses and taxi - Local restaurants and a convenience store nearby - 24 hrs front office staffs with basic English speaking - Outdoor and indoor common areas - Softdrinks, beers, snacks, instant noodles for selling behind the check-in counter - Using a key card to enter the bedroom Cons : - No curtains on bunkbeds, not much privacy - Need to improve the cleanliness a little bit - Refrigerator to keep the guests' food is too small

A very nice and unique Hutong B&B, located in Baihua Shenshen Hutong. The B&B is a renovation of a small courtyard house, which tries to preserve the characteristics of Beijing residential buildings. It is very beautiful, with a viewing terrace on the roof where you can drink coffee. The room is also very clean and tidy. The children like it very much, and I like it too. The B&B has a cafe, and you can pay for coffee.

Loved my stay here ..the people running hostel are very nice and they helped me too in looking for place to buy my charger..the property has free water for drinking which is very good..bed and room was top notch clean..