City Central Youth HostelvsBeijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel
City Central Youth Hostel and Beijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel are both endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Beijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel scores slightly better than City Central Youth Hostel. Beijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel has a TripExpert Score of 76 with positive reviews from 3 sources like Rough Guide, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
City Central Youth Hostel
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
Beijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel
No 51 Jiu Gu Lou Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009
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- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Rough Guide
"This three-story hostel is in a good area, though right on a noisy main road. Rooms are spartan but clean, and the whole place looks a bit institutional."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Offering a great location in the heart of old Beijing, well-informed staff, and private rooms with super city views, the hostel is popular with both Chinese and foreign backpackers." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A no-frills hostel with nifty, capsule-style singles and spacious twins and doubles. The subway is very close, and it's a short stroll to the area's lively hutong alleyways." Full review