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Peking International Youth Hostel

The discreet, central alleyway location is the icing on this particular cake, parcelled away off Nanchizi Dajie, a guidebook's throw from the Forbidden City...

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Michael's House Beijing

Ele-gant, quiet and convivial courtyard-style hotel with grey-brick styling and helpful, traditionally attired staff...

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Tengchong International Youth Hostel

Fronting a redone public square just off the main road, this gem is one of the finest hostels in China. The dorms have great, thick mattresses, while the spacious standard rooms have sparkling bathrooms...

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Lotusland Hostel Train Station

Lotusland is a hostel pioneer in Nánníng. Everything feels clean and spanking new. Shared bathrooms only, but they are sparkling. It's a relatively easy 15-minute walk (about 900m) from the train station...

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Yangshuo Outside Inn

Run by a Swiss family, this fabulous farmhouse-turned hostel surrounded by rural vistas is located 4km southwest of Yángshuò...

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The Jade Emu International Hostel

This Aussie-owned and run venture smack in the shadow of Cāng Shān (a five-minute walk from the old town) sets the standard for hostels in Dàlǐ...

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Sims Cozy Garden Hostel

This fabulous place sprawling its way around two lush garden courtyards is certainly the best hostel in Chéngdū, and quite possibly the best of its kind in China...

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Hangzhou West Lake Youth House

Tucked away among the trees and foliage east of Jìngcí Temple, with pleasant rooms and comfy lounge-bar area (Tstingtao Y10) hung with lanterns, this place enjoys both character and a sense of seclusion; reserve ahead...

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Anda Guesthouse

This place is developing a good reputation among backpackers, thanks to its friendly, English-speaking staff and cosy atmosphere. The bathrooms could do with some renovation but the dorms and doubles are clean and brightly lit...

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Beijing Leo Hostel

Popular and ever busy, it's best to phone ahead to book a room at this bargain hostel tucked away down Dazhalan Xijie...

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Le Tour Shanghai Youth Hostel

The sister hostel to Le Tour Traveler's Rest, this youth hostel near Caoyang Rd metro station is cheaper but further out of town.

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Mama Naxi`S Guesthouse

With two guesthouses close to each other, named '1' and '3' ('2' is in Dàlǐ), which are always busy, the ever-energetic Mama is doing her best to corner the backpacker market in Lìjiāng...

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International Youth Hostel Lijiang

Well-kept rooms of every conceivable variation and touches like flowers or patterned bedspreads set it apart from the generic hostels in town. You can also rent bikes here. Hot water available for limited times in the evening only.

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Shanghai Hidden Garden Youth Hostel

Hidden, yes, but in the suburbs rather than in a garden, this very basic hostel does, nonetheless, give you a chance to see what Pǔdōng looks like without its suit and tie...

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Captain Youth Hostel (Fuzhou Road. The Bund)

Despite being hands down the least friendly youth hostel in Shànghǎi, this naval-themed backpackers favourite still reels in punters by the boatload with its fantastic location and fine rooftop bar...

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Saga Youth Hostel

Enjoying a top location on historic Shijia Hutong, this popular hostel is a grey block but the inside compensates with some character and staff is friendly...

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Bamboo House Inn

Down a small lane off Xi Jie, this quiet place has pleasant staff, some of whom are Christians. Dorms are simple and the bathrooms are somewhat primitive. Laundry and bike rental cost extra but there's free internet...

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Sleepy Inn Downtown Lakeside Beijing

In an adorable perch between Hòuhǎi and Xīhǎi Lakes, congenial Sleepy Inn incorporates one of the halls of the former Taoist Zhēnwǔ Temple into its peaceful formula...

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Bamboo House Hotel

Tucked quietly away down Longmu Alley (Dragon Mother Alley) towards the eastern extremity of Xi Jie, this second branch of the Bamboo Inn hits all the right notes, with friendly and approachable staff and fine rooms...

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Holly's Hostel

Rooms at this lovely little hostel tucked down a lane near the Tibetan quarter are a bit bland, but staff are friendly and there's a great roof-terrace cafe serving well-priced Chinese and Western food as well as fresh coffee (from Y10)...

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Sanlitun Youth Hostel

Situated conveniently west of Sānlǐtún, this functional four-floor hostel has clean dorms and hygienic common shower rooms, but little character. The hotel is tucked away in a courtyard east off Chunxiu Lu...

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Naza Hostel

Another decent Hóngkǒu youth hostel, quiet Naza comes with a pleasant light-filled courtyard, fine communal spaces including a restful bar area with free pool table and a cute cafe...

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