Jiangxi
The 'peace' on offer is really only nominal in this old-fashioned sister of the more luxurious Galactic Classic International Hotel, which is just…
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Gansu
Vibrantly colourful hotel with Tibetan-style courtyard and comfortable doubles with private bathroom, but rather indifferent staff. The hot water can…
Nanning
Managed by the same group as Hong Kong's Landmark Oriental, this luxury address ticks all the important boxes, except that of a central location. That…
Huangshan
Though this white four-star hotel doesn't look like much from the outside, it has the nicest rooms in Tangkou. Staff can help with bus and flight bookings…
Yunnan
The once-sleepy staff are now on their toes, while the big rooms with OK beds, big windows and desks have been given a much-needed upgrade and are now…
Macau
One of the cheapest options in downtown Macau, with rates dropping to MOP$500 off-season for a double. Rooms are tiny, clean and basic, and there are 26…
Lamma
Near the ferry in Yung Shue Wan, Bali has basic, pleasant, tile-floored rooms with TVs and fridges, as well as family apartments. Upper-floor rooms with…
Anhui
This reliable, modern, midrange chain hotel offers compact, cheap and clean accommodation in a 24-room branch along a quiet residential street. There’s…
Anhui
Midway down Yuliang's narrow, cobblestone lane you can find small, clean, modern rooms above a restaurant (which will of course cook up your dinner)…
Yunnan
This place is basic, but it has all the essentials and serves meals, so it's a good option if you have to overnight in Mingyong. Look for it around 500m…
Xiaolongshan Botanical Garden Villa
Gansu
This guesthouse at Maijishan has spartan but clean cabins that offer loads of privacy and greenery among the trees. It serves nice-enough meals.
Yunnan
Across the road from the bus station, the rooms here are routinely discounted to ¥56 or ¥86 (if you want wi-fi). Squat toilets and no frills – it's as…
Gansu
The Pingliang Hotel is a sound and comfortable choice, with a grandiose marble lobby and spacious rooms with modern furnishings in subtle colours. Expect…
Gansu
Clean international hotel with comfy-if-generic features and furnishings. Rooms have spacious bathrooms, and a Chinese-style buffet breakfast is included…
Zhangjiajie
Near the drop-off point for Binglang Valley, this lodging has simple rooms and cooked meals, but no English is spoken. They can set up guided tours (in…
Lantau
Counters are located inside the Buffer Halls. HKHA deals with midrange and top-end hotels only and does not handle hostels, guesthouses or other budget…
Lanzhou
Bright and clean business hotel with Ikea-style furnishings and soft beds. Enjoys a handy location a five-minute walk from the train station.
Jiangxi
Pretty ordinary, but it's cheap and close to the bus stand. On the left as you walk towards the main drag. English sign.
Jiangxi
The four rooms at this small guesthouse are fairly basic, but there are terrific views of the village from its rooftop.
Beijing
This cheapo chain hotel does the job if all you need is a crash pad within walking range of the Sanlitun action.
Guizhou
Family-run place by the river, with fresh and clean wooden rooms featuring hot showers and sit-down toilets.
Xiamen
Airport shuttle buses ( ¥10) depart from here. We don’t recommended staying here.
Drölma Lhakang Ani Gompa Guesthouse
Nagchu Prefecture
Drölma Lhakang Ani Gompa's basic guesthouse has dorm rooms but no showers or anywhere to eat, so bring instant noodles if you plan to stay over…
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Cosy, clean rooms and a Tibetan-style restaurant make this a fine place to base yourself for a night or two. The upper-floor, five-bed rooms are the best…
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The Karthok family runs this charming homestay, one of several pilgrim guesthouses in Ngadrak run by local families. It's at the south end of town and is…
Eastern Tibet
This budget option is located on Jomda's main strip. Corridors are a bit grotty and there are no showers, but the beds are comfy and clean.
Eastern Tibet
Jiāotōng Fàndiàn is a decent hotel on Jomda's main strip. Twins come with 24-hour hot-water showers.
