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Hotel Kapok BeijingvsCity Central Youth Hostel
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Kapok Beijing ranks slightly higher than City Central Youth Hostel. Hotel Kapok Beijing ranks #35 in Beijing with endorsements from 8 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Star Service and Rough Guide.
Hotel Kapok Beijing
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
No.16 Donghuamen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "It remains in a fabulous location for sightseeing (a few blocks from the East Gate of the Forbidden City), the service is good, and the price is right." Full review
Travel + Leisure "When lit up at night, it resembles a giant lantern, one of the traditional Chinese elements that are strongly represented in the design of this 89-room hotel." Full review
Rough Guide "A swish boutique hotel ten minutes’ walk from the Forbidden City, with clean lines, glass walls and a bamboo theme giving it a distinctive, modish look."
DK Eyewitness "A stone's throw away from the Forbidden City and Tian'an Men Square, Hotel Kapok's grid-like exterior is eye-catching, as is the bamboo-filled reception area."
Star Service "Located in the center of historical Beijing, this hot design hotel is part of a regional chain of hotels blending boutique style with Chinese hospitality." Full review
Time Out "One of Beijing’s small but burgeoning band of boutique hotels, the Kapok appeared in 2006 and was nicknamed ‘the Blur’ even before it opened, thanks to its ‘glowing’ grid-like exterior." Full review
Lonely Planet "Offering midrange cool for designer types, trendy Kapok is hidden behind a tough-to-keep-clean, all-glass-grill frontage and comes with modern rooms."
Jetsetter "A chic hotel combining Zen sensibilities with contemporary stylings – includes your choice of day tour." Full review
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
