Shandong
Sadly the rooms aren't as grand as the attractive courtyard entrance suggests, and the shared bathrooms don't have showers, but the rooms with private…
Must-see hotels in China
Guangdong
One of the few lower-midrange options near Paifang Jie is opposite Kaiyuan Temple. Cheaper rooms are windowless but clean and modern, while street-facing…
Gansu
With a classical, bombastic portico crowned with angels and friendly staff snapping to attention at the front desk, this hotel is handily located directly…
Sichuan
Two doors down from the bus station is a friendly hotel with basic rooms, some of which overlook the surrounding farms and mountains. Soap and AC remote…
Inner Mongolia
This is one of the very few places that takes foreigners and it's a decent, shiny and central choice right at the heart of town. Staff may have limited…
Hubei
This place has tired rooms with laminated wood flooring, but it's in a good location close to the river and opposite a number of restaurants, bars and…
Kunming
Handily located, budget chain hotel with compact but modern and clean rooms. You won't hear any English spoken, but it's close to the subway, the train…
Qinghai
This business-style hotel with the colourful portico is a good choice for a decent level of comfort and service in town. Exit the bus station and turn…
Longji Da Yao Zhai International Youth Hostel
Guangxi
While this lodge doesn't come with rice-terrace views, it offers the convenience of not having to lug your bags uphill. It's well priced and handily…
Beijing
Cute and Instagrammable, but with poky rooms, this long-established hostel has a central location along frantic Nanluogu Xiang. The fresh flowers…
Sichuan
While the Tibetan-style twins with private bathrooms can be nice, the dorms with shared bathrooms could use a bit of a revamp. Some rooms are much nicer…
Shangri-la Lamtin International Youth Hostel
Shangri-la
Institutional hostel just off Sifang Square that has comfortable and great-value dorms with big lockers and bathrooms (squat toilets), as well as private…
Sichuan
Downriver by the jumping stones (跳礅桥), this guesthouse has creaky wooden floors and basic rooms with plenty of character but not a lot of privacy. Ask for…
Beijing
This chain hotel is a bargain considering the high-spec rooms with soft beds, flat-screen TVs and buffet breakfast. The location is handy too. Shell out a…
Guizhou
The absolutely massive Guilv Leishan Hotel is one of the few places in town to accept foreign travellers. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with large…
Shandong
Up the steps slightly and to your left as you begin walking up to Tian Jie, this deceptively large hotel has en suite rooms that are small but comfortable…
Dunhuang International Youth Hostel
Dunhuang
This popular glass-fronted hostel was shut for a total refurbishment at the time of writing, but enjoys a central position, just around the corner from…
Hunan
The rooms in this Taoist temple are spartan for sure, but the views are magic and vegetarian rice meals are served up throughout the day. It's a five…
Guiyang
This quiet and friendly hostel has clean, if a little rundown, dorm rooms, and spacious shared bathrooms. The walls are covered in useful information on…
Gansu
It's tough to miss this hotel on your way through Liujiaxia: it's built in faux-Ming style with pagoda-like tiers. Inside, the decor is fairly bland, but…
Macau
All rooms at this elegant faux Victorian-style boutique hotel have a balcony – most with a view of the bay. Unlike most hotels of this price in Macau, the…
Gansu
On the Sichuan side of town is this decent enough family-run hotel with small and bright rooms with air-con and 24-hour hot water. On street level keep an…
Beijing
Tiny, Chinese-style bedrooms open on to a central courtyard at this family-owned hutong hotel in an enticingly local part of Beijing. To find it, walk…
Tian Tian YHA International Youth Hostel
Dalian
This reliable hostel on the western edge of Dalian is popular with long-stay locals for its spotless dorm rooms and welcoming reception. The neighbourhood…
Yunnan
Tucked in between Luoshui's parallel main roads, this cheery hostel has a central location and a pleasant central courtyard. The owners are happy to share…
Inner Mongolia
A five-minute walk north along Nanmenwai Dajie from the east train station, this friendly place has plenty of clean, comfortable rooms with modern…
Sichuan
While the caveside location means the rooms here don't get much natural light, staying on the quieter west side of Qingcheng Shan might make it worthwhile…
Fujian
Excellent price for a clean, well-appointed room with a comfortable bed and a perfectly adequate breakfast in a hotel renovated in 2019. It’s conveniently…
Guangxi
Scenically situated in an old brick building backing onto a hill, and looking over Dailong Bridge, this inn has a lovely traditional vibe. Its carpeted…
Beijing
Another hostel that has gone dorm-free due to government legislation, the Frog is now private rooms only, set around a covered courtyard. Neat and tidy,…
Dali
Set around a large interior courtyard, rooms here are modern and comfortably spacious. Roof-terrace rooms offer fine views towards the surrounding…
Lijiang
Mama Naxi is a Lijiang institution, and though the location has changed throughout the years it still represents a solid value. Friendly staff make for a…
Gansu
Right opposite the main train station, this hotel is certainly handy. Spacious, bright and very smart rooms have large TVs, work desk, modern furnishings…
Hubei
This well-maintained hotel with tasteful rooms and a lovely location is 1.5km south of central Muyu. It's a good base for exploring the region, though as…
Guangxi
You'll find plenty of old-world ambience at this traditional inn, but the rooms themselves are a little stark with brick floors, despite best efforts to…
Jiangxi
The best value of numerous small hotels around Binjiang Sq, this one overlooks the square. Although it's a little worn, it has large rooms with fast wi-fi…
Beijing
History buffs might see past the rundown rooms and dodgy plumbing and marvel at this rambling building's past as a bordello for the imperial elite…
Hainan
This hotel isn’t going to win any design awards, but it’s solid all around: a convenient central location with clean and comfortable rooms. Bonus: the…
Yunnan
A family-run guesthouse, the rooms here are set around a pleasant courtyard. They're not huge and the bathrooms are simple (squat toilets), but it's a…
Shanghai
It has more of a business feel, but this mega 400-plus room hotel is well placed for sightseeing. The views from the higher rooms of the 37-storey tower…
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