Kunming
In business since the 1950s, this city landmark has gone through extensive renovations and posits itself as a four-star hotel. It’s not exactly the Ritz…
Must-see hotels in China
Chengdu
A backpacker standard for ages, this hotel is old-fashioned but has clean rooms and every service you could imagine, including several travel agencies and…
Beijing
A five-minute trot southwest of Tian'anmen Sq, this heritage hostel with an old-fashioned inner courtyard has done away with its dorms and is now all…
Liaoning
Haiyi is a little tired, and a bit chilly in winter, but the cute cabins clustered under leafy trees are idyllic in summer and the restaurant draws…
Yangshuo
Off-season you can nab a single for around ¥70 to ¥80 at this simple hotel just off Pantao Lu. The road is noisy, but the house is set back and rooms,…
Fujian
The flashest resort on the mountain has a couple hundred five-star rooms, loads of tourists in high season, impeccable service and tremendous views of…
Shenzhen
You get a lot for your money at this older hotel on a pedestrianised shopping and eating street in the very centre of Dongmen. It has spacious (though…
Heilongjiang
This hotel sits just back from the water at the first lakeside drop-off point for the shuttle buses. Rooms are very modern, some with lake views, and the…
Chongqing City
This smallish, Chinese-style hotel has a low-lit interior with spacious, well-equipped rooms (TV, fridge, safe) but tiny bathrooms. Some English spoken. A…
Macau
If you want to stay in Cotai without the casino-hotel prices, this rather standard brick hotel is a good bet. It's nothing fancy, but it's a quick walk to…
Yunnan
In the heart of the village, with fresh dorms and rooms, a roof terrace with decent views, an amiable communal area and English-speaking staff. Bikes can…
Wuhan
There are well-kept rooms with clean bathrooms at this Wuchang three-star choice. The cheapest rooms are smaller and have no windows, but are fine enough,…
Hubei
Although it's not much to look at, this midrange hotel has a pleasant location on a pedestrian street in town. It’s on the corner of Yuxu Lu and Taihe…
Harbin
At the start of Zhongyang Dajie you'll find this serviceable midrange hotel, often patronised for its noodle restaurant on the ground floor. The rooms are…
Gansu
This rather simple upstairs choice is bright and friendly with four-bed dorms and straightforward doubles, though the hostel has little character. The…
Zhejiang
Maximising its feng shui by backing onto a green hill, this is a fine choice with a pleasant and uncluttered feel and a convenient location. The well…
Jiangxi
The train station branch of this 24/7 chain is looking a bit worn these days, but it's one of the few cheaper places near the train station that accepts…
Guizhou
Basic homestay option near the tourist information centre at the front of the village, up some stairs to the right of the souvenir stall square. Bathrooms…
Macau
Spotless rooms and professional staff make this centrally located three-star hotel a great-value option. Our only complaints are the slow-moving lift and…
Hainan
With discounts of 40% to 50%, rooms in this well-run, three-star hotel are priced similarly to those stuck deep in the city. The Sea View sits across from…
Yunnan
The dorms here have good beds, but their bathrooms come with squat toilets. Private rooms have western toilets and are spartan but clean. The roof terrace…
Bo'ao Golden Coast Hot Spring Hotel
Hainan
One of the more classically resort-like options in town, this sprawling complex has more than 300 rooms, an enormous pool, manicured lawns, and several…
Lijiang
This hostel sees mostly domestic travellers – not much English is spoken – but dorms and rooms are reasonably sized and priced, if uninspired and a little…
Sichuan
This guesthouse on the 2nd floor opposite Manigange Pani Hotel is a little tricky to find as it doesn't have a sign and even many locals don't know it…
The Great Wall
This is one of the first nóngjiāyuàn (农家院, village guesthouses) you come to as you enter Hamlet No 1 of Xizhazi village. Simple rooms with private…
Xinjiang
English-speaking Rashit is a popular host for backpackers and has several yurts available by the lakeside, a great way to experience the local nomadic…
Shanxi
The owners of this vegetarian restaurant also run a tight set of rooms on the 2nd floor of the rear compound. Expect clean red-carpeted rooms, immaculate…
Guangxi
In case you needed to stay in Sanjiang itself, this reasonably glossy three-star hotel has clean, spacious and comfortable rooms. Staff are not that used…
Yunnan
Big, bright and clean rooms are basic but in a handy central location, although that means it can be noisy. Strong wi-fi connection. It's down an alley…
Lily Pad Inn & International Guest House
Dali
One of a growing number of hostels located just outside the old town and near the west gate, this relaxed, peaceful guesthouse is set around two plant…
Yunnan
This long-standing place, garishly painted orange and gold and close to the jade market, remains decent value with routine 50% discounts. The wood…
Liaoning
Life's is a smart business hotel popular with North Korean businessmen and within walking distance of the riverfront, restaurants and a Tesco supermarket…
Jinjiang Inn Xiamen University
Xiamen
You won’t need to revisit your university days just yet – this branch of the J1 budget hotel franchise is far from a frat house – but you will have easy…
Guiyang
Very convenient for the train station, this efficient chain hotel is a good-value overnighter. Rooms are spotless (if a little tight) and free coffee…
Jya Drolma & Gayla’s Guesthouse
Sichuan
Bedrooms here – including the dorms – are a riot of golds, reds and blues, with elaborately painted ceilings and walls. There are common toilets on each…
Hunan
The mountain's highest accommodation, this place is just a 10-minute walk below Zhùróng Peak (up to your right as you are climbing), and has small but…
Shangri-la
Set around a courtyard, the minimalist dorms are spacious if rudimentary, while the small standard rooms come with modern bathrooms. There are a few more…
Wuhan
The Marco Polo may not be the top luxury hotel in Wuhan, but it does enjoy sweeping river views and is walking distance from the tree-lined former…
Guangdong
Near the city centre and a short walk from the Jiangnan bus station south of the river. Modern rooms are warm in mood and tone and come with movies on…
Fujian
Holiday Inn moved in and renovated in 2015, maintaining the beautiful ocean views, large carpeted three-star hotel rooms (some with balcony), friendly…
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