Chengdu
Very good value, boutique hotel with dark wood tones and a peaceful inner courtyard that all give a sense of an older, more traditional China. Cheaper…
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Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association
Hong Kong
This nonprofit runs seven youth hostels in Hong Kong and is a member of the International Youth Hostel Federation. To stay at one of its hostels, you need…
Inner Mongolia
This large, pleasant and snappy branch of the ultra-efficient chain hotel is located in a tower, with very clean if somewhat characterless rooms in a…
Liaoning
Parquetry floors, leathered bedheads and faux-antique furniture are some the touches at this anything-but-business Chinese hotel. Some rooms come with…
Sichuan
Named for two Tang-dynasty brothers who scored first on the imperial examinations, their former residence has been converted to a high-end hotel with…
Beijing
This old hostel in a gloomy but spacious covered courtyard has been here for years (and the beers are still only ¥5!). Chinese-style rooms encircle a…
Heilongjiang
The Home Inn, among other chain hotels near the train station, will do a roaring trade on the back of the new fast service. This one boasts enthusiastic…
Macau
One of the more low-key and tasteful casino hotels on the Cotai Strip, the Grand Hyatt is part of the City of Dreams complex. The massive rooms come with…
Guangxi
With its cultured, civilised air and eight elegant rooms, Heterotopias sits inside an old courtyard complex. The owners are intellectual types and the…
Hubei
This is our top pick for on-mountain accommodation. Rooms are in great shape and even have a hint of style, and there's a pleasant outdoor terrace…
Old Street International Youth Hostel
Changsha
This small Hostelling International place, parcelled away along the restored old street of Duzheng Jie, has a fabulous location in a charming area not far…
Hubei
Large, comfortable rooms with laminate flooring and mosaic-tiled bathrooms make the Holiday a great choice inside the city walls. It's located about 200m…
Kashgar
This smart place overlooking the Old Town and the city's main square is one of Kashgar's better midrange hotels. The rooms are clean and well maintained,…
C Source West Street Residence
Yangshuo
Set a bit back from heaving Xijie is this hotel in a 270-year-old-plus building that was once part of a Jiangxi Guildhall (江西会馆). Elegant, swish rooms are…
Henan
The Hilton combines stylish elegance with a highly exacting level of service and a tempting range of five-star amenities and dining choices in a tower on…
Wuhan
With a handy location in the heart of Hankou, the Dorsett is an attentive and efficient four-star hotel. Rooms are large, some with leather furniture and…
Sichuan
The elegant private rooms here, with thick, colourful blankets for the frequent cold nights, will make it worth the splurge for some, while the ground…
Lhasa
This newish Tibetan-run three-star place, just south of the old town, is a modern hotel with a few Tibetan design touches and a good Nepali restaurant…
Beijing
This upscale boutique hotel – sorry, hutel – boasts a handful of all-wood, zen-like guest rooms, designer public areas and arresting architecture…
Lhasa
The simple Monastery Guesthouse at Ganden was once used by trekkers headed to Samye, but policy keeps changing on whether it accepts foreigners. The nine…
Sichuan
Good-value modern hotel with a little too much in the way of gold paint. It's bang in the city centre (get a rear-facing room to ensure a quiet night) and…
Beijing
Taking up the top 14 floors of Beijing's second-tallest skyscraper, the Summit Wing feels like a private club for CEOs and other high rollers. Swish rooms…
Guangzhou
A hostel in name alone, this peaceful little hotel offers clean-swept, simply attired twins and doubles – the best-value digs on Shamian Island. Don't…
Yunnan
Bright rooms with big balconies close to the bus station make this a nice splurge for travellers who need to overnight in Liuku before catching an early…
Gansu
This Kungfu Panda mural-decorated hostel offers large and clean doubles and pretty good dorms too, along with an open and uncluttered main lounging zone…
Xinjiang
This friendly and modern Singaporean-run hotel offers comfortable, bright rooms centred on a pebble garden courtyard. Rooms are bright, if somewhat sparse…
Sichuan
If you're going to stay in the actual city of Ya'an, then this is easily the most reliable option. Good value, spotless, functional and bright budget…
Litang Summer International Youth Hostel
Sichuan
This lively youth hostel has cheerful rooms with colourful, warm bedding and a sociable bar downstairs. Staff speak English and are clued in to travellers…
Jinjiang Inn (Kaifeng Drum Tower)
Henan
This chain hotel isn't fancy but it has attentive staff and clean, light-filled rooms with private bathrooms. Its star location on the intersection of…
Henan
A good-value option with regular discounts, the Holiday Inn has neat rooms spread across two buildings next to the Sofitel. The breakfast buffet has…
Henan
Rooms at the five-star Sofitel are excellent. Muted gold and brown tones provide a soothing counterpoint to Zhengzhou's chaotic street life, and plusher…
Sichuan
The dorms and rooms at this helpful hostel are a bit cramped but the whole place has a lot of Tibetan atmosphere and there's a quiet courtyard overhung…
Zhangjiajie
Bright modern rooms with a touch of style make this a good midrange choice in Wuyuan. To get here, turn left out of the bus station, make another left…
Wuhan
One of Wuhan's top international hotels, the Shangri-La gets good marks for service and its convenient Hankou location. Room design is a bit dated (some…
Yunnan
In a prime location in the heart of the old town and with well-kept rooms. The biggest draw here is the great communal courtyard, which is very pleasant…
Shandong
Rooms are tiny at this budget chain hotel, but they're very clean and tidy, and come with TV, kettle and a small desk. This is also one of the few…
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
Situated amid rebuilt, touristy hutong just off the main Qianmen shopping drag, Emperor is a reasonable proposition, with boutique-style, all-white rooms…
Chongqing City
This central option has taken inspiration from the minimalist Apple look, with lots of light wood and modern touches. It's not international standard, but…
Hunan
A lovely old wooden building by the Wu River, just west of Qianyang Old Town and adjacent to the Hibiscus Tower gardens. It was closed to foreigners on…
Suzhou
Within huge, green grounds, the very popular five-star Garden Hotel has elegant, spacious and attractively decorated rooms. Washed over with mandolin…
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