Xi'an
This very popular hostel has friendly and helpful staff – some of the best in China – and loads of information and tours of Xi'an. Dorms are compact but…
Must-see hotels in Shaanxi
Xi'an
A hybrid of sorts, this place has dorms and the vibe of a youth hostel but the look and feel of a three-star hotel. The smart rooms are decked out with…
Shaanxi
Located in the centre of town with some rooms facing Bao Pagoda, this excellent hotel has stylish, modern, comfortable and well-equipped rooms. A decent…
Xi'an
Right by the Bell Tower in the centre of downtown, this decent 300-plus-room, four-star hotel has been in business for more than three decades. The…
Xi'an
This hip hostel is the younger sister of Han Tang House and Han Tang Inn and a short walk down the road from both. It has cleaner, brighter and more…
Xi'an
The longest-running hostel in Xi'an, this converted residence has three lovely courtyards, and a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. The cafe has a pizza…
Xi'an
Set in a little faux hútòng (narrow alleyway) with artist galleries and cafes nearby, Jano’s is a pleasant place to escape bustling Xi'an (though street…
Xi'an
Grandly housed, the Sofitel is a fine choice, with a soothing, hushed atmosphere and that crucial central location. Rooms are elegant and comfortable,…
Xi'an
You’d think staying smack bang in the Muslim Quarter would be noisy, but Sahara is set well back around a quiet Chinese courtyard in a lovely Qing-dynasty…
Shaanxi
There may be a brash preponderance of gold and marble kitsch in the foyer, but there are smart rooms at hand. Staff seem eager to please, even as English…
Xi'an
This quite recently renovated, clean, central and modern hotel is comfortable and reliable, with lots of USB sockets in the rooms and modern amenities…
Shaanxi
This excellent and very friendly place in the village is huge and is the best place in the area. You can usually nab one of the rooms for under ¥300.
Shaanxi
This white tiled hostel in the east of Hua Shan village is a reasonable and friendly choice, with a very quiet setting, way back from the main road. There…
Xi'an
Set around a series of interconnected courtyards, this hostel is a big, sprawling place with an ever-busy pub known for its smoky and noisy atmosphere…
Shaanxi
This midrange place has well-turned-out and smart rooms, with flat-screen TV and oodles of space. Many rooms have a computer and big work desks, and some…
Shaanxi
This basic place is along the Black Dragon Ridge and on a hillside, not a peak. An OK choice if you’re planning on doing a circuit of the rear peaks the…
Xi'an
A reasonable alternative if the other hostels are full, this place is buried away down an alley in the Muslim Quarter. Dorms and doubles are fine and…
Shaanxi
The busiest of the peak hotels, this is a friendly enough place with clean enough rooms with views; the 'eight-human' dorm is the cheapest. It's also home…
Huá Shān Bǎoliánjū Guójì Qīngnián Lǚshě
Shaanxi
This particularly clean, smart but rather soulless hostel has a lot of exposed brickwork, especially in the lobby and the shower rooms. Rooms are…
Shaanxi
This cheapie is quite smart, with comfortable and very presentable rooms. It has a decent location near the South Gate and the Drum Tower, a short walk…
Shaanxi
This upmarket option offers comfortable accommodation and healthy discounts of around 50%. From the bus station turn left and walk on the main road for…
Xi'an
The clean, simple, modern and comfortable Ibis is a fresh and uncluttered choice with affordable rooms. The effect is formulaic, but things are dependable.
Jingbian Diamond International Hotel
Shaanxi
Rooms at this business standard choice are clean and comfortable enough and located in the centre of Jinbian; prices are generally quite negotiable too.
Shaanxi
The top location on the East Peak for watching the sunrise also has the best restaurant. Triples and quads have views from upstairs.
Shaanxi
Rustic and basic, but also the friendliest place on the mountain. It shares its premises with an old Taoist temple.
Shaanxi
A few doors down from the main bus station, this place has simple but serviceable rooms.
