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The Peninsula BeijingvsCity Central Youth Hostel

Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Peninsula Beijing is the choice of most reviewers compared to City Central Youth Hostel. The Peninsula Beijing has a TripExpert Score of 87 with recommendations from 14 reviewers including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.

The Peninsula Beijing
8/10
No.8 Goldfish Lane, Wangfujing, Beijing 100006
From $285/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"English-speaking service staff is some of the best in the capital." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The lobby, filled with Chinese antiques and a gurgling waterfall, is pretty impressive; the 525 posh guest rooms don't disappoint, either."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"The modern, functional construction (with Chinese imperial flourishes) conceals a truly luxurious interior, with a complete range of facilities."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The hotel is set right in the luxury-shopping enclave of Wangfujing, with a plethora of treatments at the Peninsula's Spa waiting for you on your return." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A winning blend of traditional Chinese style and modern flourish in the heart of the capital." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Combines excellent location with the most distinctive luxuries of any of Beijing's large-scale upmarket hotels."
Star Service Star Service
"In the heart of historic Beijing, this property has, under Peninsula management, reclaimed and maintained its reputation as one of the very best hotels in China." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Located in the heart of Beijing, it'€™s impossible to miss The Peninsula'€™s grand, traditional Chinese architectural-style exterior."
Time Out Time Out
"Fully refurbished between 2001 and 2005, rooms are all clean lines and modern furnishings, with occasional splashes of colour. Bathroom products are Molton Brown despite their Peninsula logos." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The prime location and above-and-beyond service make The Peninsula Beijing a favorite of international business travelers." Full review
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City Central Youth Hostel
7/10
No.1-5 Beijingzhan West Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005
From $0/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Kitchenette
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Frommer's 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 Time Out
"What this hostel lacks in charm it makes up for in convenience." Full review
Lonely Planet 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

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