Hostels in Xinjiang, China

I had a nice stay here. The hostel is located in the middle of the old city, so the location is great. Everything is clean, and the beds are ok (a bit hard but this seems to be rather standard in China. The staff were amazing, they were extremely nice and helpful, even though communication in Mandarin was not easy for me. They were the highlight of the hostel!Overall, I can recommend staying here.

I enjoyed my first day here so much that I decided to extend my stay for another night. I've been traveling in Xinjiang for ten days, and my trip to Northern Xinjiang is winding down. When I transit through Urumqi on my next trip to Southern Xinjiang, I'll definitely book Shahai again. The ambiance is pleasant, and the facilities are quite modern. However, some cabinet locks are broken and should be repaired promptly.

Ella is a conscientious and gracious host who has cultivated a warm and fun environment. I had a great experience sleeping in the comfortable dorm which was a very fair price by China standards as well. Facilities are new and clean. I slept well on a comfy bed in a relatively quiet neighborhood that’s still very close to the ancient city. Also you can take a taxi directly to her Homestay whereas in the ancient city you have to carry your bags at least a few hundred meters from taxi drop off. Ella was patient and answered all of my touristic questions while caring for the other guests too. Also she often prepares a potluck meal for a fair price. I met many interesting travellers here too so if you are looking for a good base to rest that meets your social and touristic needs as well Ella’s home is the place for you. Probably my favorite hostel in my month in China. Shame I have to leave. The private rooms look quite cozy as well

Luggage storage was just kept in the open at the busy front desk, which felt quite insecure. The bunk curtain wasn't long enough to fully block out light and was also very thin/translucent. The lockable locker provided for luggage in the room was tiny. There was no light within the bunk itself. The small fan with a light they provided was dead. The bed was the hardest I've ever slept on in any hostel. There were only two communal bathrooms per floor, which were combined shower, sink, and toilet facilities – and consequently very damp. The only upsides were its excellent location and decent value for money. That's pretty much it.

A truly excellent stay! I originally booked just one night as a stopover, but the environment was so pleasant and the value for money outstanding that I ended up extending for another three days. I'll definitely choose to stay here again next time I visit Xinjiang. It's very clean and much more economical than staying in a hotel. On my first day, one of the staff members even helped me carry my luggage upstairs – such warm hospitality! The common area is fantastic. If you're a night owl and don't want to disturb your dorm-mates, you can just hang out there. It's well-equipped with power outlets, Wi-Fi, and even free fruits and nuts. If you're with friends, you can even play billiards or Werewolf – it's truly excellent. Most importantly, the shower and drying areas are incredibly spacious, which is a big deal! In other hostels I've stayed in, the showers were always cramped and uncomfortable, but here, there's plenty of room.

The first time I stayed at the All-Female Youth Hostel, the experience was very good! The house is in the blue tone of Yili. The decoration is very stylish. The yard on the first floor is spacious and beautiful. There are grape vines, gourds, various flowers and plants, and swings. The lights are especially atmospheric at night. It is very suitable for taking photos. There is also a terrace lounge area on the second floor! The first night, the 8-person room was full, and it was upgraded to a 6-person room. The room was a password door, a private bathroom, a valuables cabinet, a coat rack, slippers and toiletries (very intimately prepared aunt towel 🥹) The sheets were changed for each guest, and you can see the little brother drying the sheets every day haha. You can also use the washing machine for free, and you can liberate your hands when you are tired. It's awesome! The boss and the front desk brother are very good at serving. They will help carry the luggage up to the second floor. The proprietress is also very cute and enthusiastic. She will recommend a delicious cake shop ～. I lived too comfortable, and stayed for two more days. Haha, I am strongly in Amway, a safe youth travel 👍🏻.

The location is great. The shower and toilet at 2nd floor need to be clean regularly. Also it helps to put curtains at both the entrance/exit because when you take shower, the wind/ cold air really send shivers down your spine. Please please fix the door at 209, 211. When you want to close the door from the outside, you have to pull to shut it and the bang can wake up the whole neighborhood.

Huake was previously a hotel converted into an international youth hostel. We booked a twin-bed room for one night. There is a Uyghur girl who spoke impecable Mandarin with a tad bit of Beijing ascent at the front desk when we arrived. The check-in was speedy. The room was spacious and clean so were the bedding (no foul smell). The uniqueness about this hostel is, it does not provide bath towels and toilet papers. Instead, guests are given one-use towels and a pack of tissue papers which we double up as toilet papers. Initially, I thought the one-use towels (place on a try in the room) were bathing soap because they were in compressed form so I went to ask the Uyghur girl for towls and she told me those are actually compressed one-use towels. There are restaurants and minimarts next to the hostel and a night food street nearby (approx 200-300m by foot). No a bad choice if you need a layover or a couple of days stay to explore Kuqa.

Unbelievably excellent; I am in fact, very pleased with my choice, as well as the decision to not stay in the ”old town”. This hostel is perfectly organised and managed. The roof terrace is quaint as was the bar and lounge area. Water and hot water is available, as are beverages and laundry is free. Upon check-in there were tourists from Germany and France. There was always hot water, the bathrooms were cleaned daily, and the lockers and doors were accessed via key card. There is space inside for bicycles and should you desire, there was a western toilet.

The accommodation is generally good, but there are two minor points. 1. When asking the staff how much the minimum extension fee is, the staff said 80, but it is 75 yuan when booked online. It is not reasonable to point out this situation. The female staff member was very loud and emotional and repeatedly said to the resident: I am just a worker, I don’t know much; some people even booked more than 90, why don’t you say; if you think it is cheaper online, go and book online, don’t ask me to book. This is not a normal staff at all, the basic work quality should be; there should be no emotions in life, but they should not be brought into work; 2. In summer, it is normal to have some mosquitoes in the room. The mosquitoes here may bite cattle and horses. People can’t stand it when they are bitten, and the swelling is very big. Go to the hospital; Youth Hostel does not have any medicine, and it is recommended that subsequent residents bring their own mosquito repellent and other medicines;