The Strawberry Youth Hostel (Train Station, Zhanqiao Branch) is one of the newest hotels in Qingdao, having opened in 2023. Traveling to the hotel is easy with Qingdao Railway Station located approximately 700m away and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport roughly 53km away. Being just minutes away from Qingdao Railway Station Metro Station allows guests to explore the city with ease. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the St. Michael's Cathedral, Zhanqiao Park and Pi Chai Yuan all nearby. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. If cleanliness is important to you, this hotel makes an excellent choice, as our guests consider this to be one of the cleanest hotels in the city. For guests traveling alone, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
"This was my first time staying in a female-only hostel, and Strawberry Hostel immediately won me over! I genuinely recommend it to all solo female travelers looking for a short-term stay.
What really stood out to me was the all-female guest policy. There are no male guests in the entire hostel, so no matter how late I returned, I felt completely safe. I didn't have to worry about unfamiliar people coming and going, and the host clearly states in the guest rules that male guests are not allowed. This truly maximized my sense of security while traveling alone.
The interior design is incredibly thoughtful. Everywhere you look, there are various figurines and dolls collected by the owner. The wall shelves, hooks, and even the top of the refrigerator are filled with adorable ornaments. The vintage red brick walls are complemented by atmospheric circular pendant lights, irregular full-length mirrors, a rotating bookshelf filled with books, and a wish wall covered with traveler's messages. Every corner is gentle and healing, perfect for taking beautiful photos. The common area has plush sofas, and relaxing on one, cuddling a plush toy, and just zoning out instantly smoothed away my travel fatigue.
Thoughtfulness is evident in every detail: the refrigerator has clear guest rules posted, outlining sleep schedules, toiletries, and luggage storage policies, and the Wi-Fi password is easy to find. The common areas have warm reminders, regulating quiet hours and usage guidelines, ensuring a peaceful and quiet stay. The check-in and check-out processes are simple, and you can even store your luggage for free, which is super convenient for temporary storage.
Whether it's for budget travel, a short business trip, or temporary accommodation for studying, this place is perfect. The value for money is great, and the house full of cute decorations and warm ambiance makes the hostel feel as comfortable as a temporary home. I've already recommended it to my traveling girlfriends, and I'll definitely choose Strawberry Hostel again next time!"