Lanzhou Hostels

"I stayed in a 4-person room. The room was minimalist and medium-small, with lockers – basic but comfortable. The common area is stylish and inviting, with plenty of seating, cozy corners, plants, kettles, and power outlets, though it’s on a high floor with a glass ceiling – warm when hot, cozy when cold, and the few fans aren’t always enough. The staff at the desk were friendly, laundry facilities available, though no snacks or cold drinks. The area is urban, among regular buildings, so not particularly attractive from the outside, but within walking distance to the museum and the metro station, with a large supermarket and several food options nearby. Overall, a decent place to stay in Lanzhou."

"Very close to the train station, and the city center is easily accessible by bus. There are plenty of restaurants near the hostel. The entrance is a bit tricky to find, as it leads past numerous construction sites and run-down apartments. The hostel itself looks okay. You get a bed, but nothing else is included (no towels, no toothbrush, etc.). The bathrooms and the stairs leading up to them could definitely use some renovation. A 100 ¥ deposit is required at check-in, but it's refundable. I only stayed one night, and it was perfectly adequate for that."

"I stayed in this hostel for a total of 5 nights, with two breaks when I went on tours outside of Lanzhou. I have put in reviews earlier, so this is my final for the hostel that had begun to feel like Home. The hostel itself is very comfortable a stay: clean, comfortable wide bed with sliding door for privacy, nice seating areas... It is run by a family who take turns staying over so that there is 24 hour reception. All are friendly and kind, especially the father. The parents don't speak English but you can easily use a translation app; other guests will probably interact with you. The location: it is situated about a 5 minute walk to the Yellow River Tower, and a further 10 minute walk to the Lanzhou Old Street area where there is an amazing array of food options. Just outside the hostel is a Halal (Muslim-run) restaurant called (Ruhua 如华）which the hostel owners say have been in operation for 20 or 30 years. The hand-pulled (手抓) mutton that I had there was fantastic, even though I am typically not a mutton eater --- the taste is a delicate and balanced mix of light spices (I could taste a hint of ginger, for example) and saltiness. And the 八宝茶 is also excellent. A 7 minute walk to the right after exiting the hostel (past the above -mentioned restaurant) to the main road where many buses ply, you will find another good mix of local food options, especially in the morning. The hostel is conveniently located near the Lanzhou West railway station. There is a bus 136 that runs just outside the hostel and gets you to the railway station in 20 minutes. Hope this helps someone deciding on where to stay in Lanzhou, since there doesn't seem such a good range of hostels. Some photos of the yummy food nearby : ) Thank you for such a comfortable stay, hosts!"

"A room of about ten square meters. Closing the door isolates you from the city's hustle and bustle. A clean and tidy bed. Bright and spotless windows. Warm, thick slippers and paper cups. Not from a street vendor or some cheap online store. A convenient, pristine white power strip charger gives you a sense of security. Outside the window, the Yellow River flows calmly and clearly, a sight only seen this season. Looking up, you see the landmark White Pagoda Mountain, its desolate, bare branches stretching towards the sky, a harbinger of approaching spring."

"A youth hostel with mixed men and women is in the community. There is a bathroom in the room. The economy class is in the living room. The space capsule in the room is quieter, but the community is sometimes quite noisy. Roommates look at luck, some people are very noisy, some people are lighter hands and feet, and there are midnight stays. I didn't see cleaning when I left."

"挺好的，就是有點吵， 服務周到：酒店員工非常友好，對客人的需求非常周到，讓人感到賓至如歸。 設施齊全：酒店設施非常齊全，游泳池、健身房、餐廳等一應俱全，讓客人可以舒適地度過每一天。 衞生乾淨：房間非常乾淨，床鋪舒適，衞生間潔凈無比，讓人住得非常放心。 交通便利：交通非常方便，離公共交通站點很近，出行十分便利。 價格合理：酒店的價格非常合理，性價比高，讓人們可以在旅途中省下不少開支。 環境優美：這家酒店的環境非常優美，建築風格獨特，房間寬敞明亮，設施現代化，非常舒適。 服務專業：酒店服務周到細緻，每一個細節都讓人感受到賓至如歸的温暖。 設施完善：房間設施齊全，每一處都彰顯品質與匠心，讓人流連忘返。 位置優越：酒店位置優越，交通便利，周邊景點眾多，體驗超讚。"

"It's the best place to know the location, but it's a bit difficult for foreigners. I was able to speak a little Chinese for about an hour. Especially because I didn't understand any of the words here. Still, I went to twists and turns. Thank you for checking in early. But the first impression was not very positive. I met a guest who smoked too naturally in the living room. Then the dormitory was too dark to even turn on the light. It's like night and day. But the bed is far away and all the facilities are comfortable. Even a small folding desk ~ admired the boss's sense. But the toilet sink was always full of cigarette ash and smelled of cigarettes. It was shared by men and women, but this part was difficult. The smell of cigarettes is painful for non-smokers. Eventually, it poured into the neck. It's a good place for smokers and people who are very familiar with Chinese. Because non-smokers and toilets are shared, it is not recommended for women."

"The first time I experienced Lanzhou Youth Hostel, I felt very good. 1. The store environment is OK, and the hygiene is in place. 2. The store owner is warm and hospitable, and there is no detailed explanation for the consultation. 3. Completely furnished. Equipped with disposable slippers, toothbrushes, small bags of shampoo. It's really great. 4. The location is very good, downstairs is Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street, night market snacks, travelers who like to eat here are very good. There is also an affordable fast food downstairs. Walk more than ten minutes to the scenic spot. 5. Convenient transportation, bus and subway are not far away. 6. The scenic spot is visible. On the floor of the hostel, you can see Zhongshan Bridge and Baita Temple. The first time I saw the water in the Yellow River was so clear. The main thing to give praise is that the store owner is warm and hospitable, quite good, and you must live in Lanzhou in the future."

"Really burst this! Close your eyes, friends. Key points: men and women are divided into floors! ! ! ! As soon as I checked in, the boss sent me a guide. It was too friendly to me, a p person who didn't do a guide. Today, Meimei followed the guide given by the boss to Santai Pavilion ～ Two bathrooms, it seems that the hair dryer is still Dyson. The bed was very clean, if it was a room with a view, you could see the scenery. There is also a point I like very much, that stairs are very good to climb, a bit similar to the cabinet! ! I generally don’t write good reviews, it’s good if I don’t give bad reviews. I lived in this house yesterday. I wanted to continue my stay after waking up. As a result, I was booked too late. I could go to other homes. I went to the 9th floor (the 9th floor and the 27th floor are the same one, the specific name will not be said, just avoid lightning). As a result, I was speechless. Because there are no men and women, the next room is a boy. When I enter the smell of smoke, sweat, and sour smell (suffocated to the point of being unable to breathe), a few men are still playing games in the living room and saying dirty words. The bathroom is not looking at it. I, a Cantonese, plan not to take a shower (what is the concept of shitting and going to the mall) 🤬 Close your eyes and rush this house. I have already helped everyone to clear the mine. Finally, the boss is very, very, very enthusiastic! ! ! (Since I still live in the ** building, I will be anonymous first, afraid of being caught by the boss to fuck me tonight)"

"The community environment is good, the 9th floor, the house design and environment are also clean. 10 minutes walk from Lanzhou West Station, more than 700 meters! I was a bit lucky. There was a person who was snoring very loudly in the house that day, which made me fall asleep in the middle of the night and sweat. But the boss is good!"