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City Central Youth HostelvsBamboo Garden Hotel
City Central Youth Hostel and Bamboo Garden Hotel are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Bamboo Garden Hotel ranks slightly better than City Central Youth Hostel. Bamboo Garden Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 76 with recommendations from 7 reviews including Rough Guide, National Geographic and Lonely Planet.
City Central Youth Hostel
Frommer's
Time Out
Lonely Planet
No.1-5 Beijingzhan West Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Kitchenette
Frommer's "Housed in the old post office building, this newly opened hostel-cum-hotel has an unbeatable location directly opposite Beijing railway station." Full review
Time Out "What this hostel lacks in charm it makes up for in convenience." Full review
Lonely Planet "Though it's a bit shabby, institutional and lacking in atmosphere, this HI-affiliated hostel has some of the cheapest private rooms in town." Full review
Bamboo Garden Hotel Frommer's
Insight Guides Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide Time Out
National Geographic
No.24 Xiaoshiqiao Alley, Jiugulou Street Xicheng District, Beijing 100009
From $77/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "Said to be the former residence of the infamous Qing dynasty eunuch, Li Lianying, Bamboo Garden was the first major courtyard-style hotel in Beijing and is among the most beautiful." Full review
Insight Guides "Simple, clean rooms open onto a classical Chinese garden, with a great location close to the Drum Tower. What it lacks in facilities is more than made up for in atmosphere."
Lonely Planet "The intimate, leafy courtyard at Bamboo Garden is appealing, even if the rooms, as in many of Běijīng’s courtyard hotels, can’t quite match the elegant, hushed atmosphere." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The charming hotel is located in a small hutong near the Jiugulou subway stop." Full review
Rough Guide "This hotel was converted from the residence of a Qing official and today the courtyards and bamboo-filled gardens are by far its best features."
Time Out "Eunuchs may have had to go through some occupational discomfort, but there were compensations: they got to live in beautiful courtyards like this one." Full review
National Geographic "Charming and affordable choice within walking distance of the lakes region and Drum and Bell Towers." Full review
