Shenzhen Hostels

"I usually never bother to write reviews for accommodations, but after having a simple lunch for over 100 RMB in Huaqiangbei today, I suddenly felt compelled to review the Qiyou Hostel where I'm staying. For just 88 RMB a night, it's not only clean, comfortable, and has warm, attentive service, but it's truly a condensed five-star hotel experience. The lobby is spacious and bright, and they offer free freshly ground coffee – yes, free! Many five-star hotels I've stayed in don't even offer complimentary freshly ground coffee! They also have free tea, direct-drink hot and cold water, and separate male and female rest areas. The guests all seem very respectful; the lounge area is really quiet. The sleeping pods are incredibly comfortable too; the bed is spacious enough, there's air conditioning, a locker for personal items, and hooks to hang things. Everyone in the sleeping area also has a locker that can fit a large suitcase. The lovely front desk staff told me that if I have a lot of luggage, I can store it in their baggage room. They have a wide selection of books available for free loan. In the evenings, you'll see groups of guests sitting in the lobby, chatting softly – many foreigners, men and women, old and young, all looking very relaxed. Besides not providing disposable toiletries, they offer everything else a star-rated hotel would. Oh, and you can buy toiletries and other common necessities from the vending machine in the lobby, and the prices are very reasonable. You can tell the owner genuinely cares. Highly recommend!"

"We recently stayed here for two months for a business trip with about 10 people. It took my boss 2-3 days to find this hostel, and we were all really happy with it. It's quiet yet conveniently located. The common area is super comfortable, and the shower water pressure is great and relaxing. The owner even provided good quality shower gel, shampoo, and toilet paper. The washing machine and dryer were reasonably priced to use. Honestly, it felt just like staying in a mid-range hotel, and the cleanliness of the bedding even surpassed some! The owner was always accommodating and helpful. A big thank you to the owner for taking care of us for a whole month. I specifically wanted to leave this good review to commend them."

"The service was very nice, and the girl at the front desk was very kind. However, I almost checked out because the girl in my room worked at night, and I couldn't sleep. She set the air conditioner to 30°C. I told her the room was very warm, and she finally lowered it to 27.5°C. 😂 I was roasting! Also, the bed squeaked every time we moved. The receptionist offered me another room, but I preferred to move to a different hostel"

"Pros: Close to the subway station, no need to walk; friendly front desk staff; comfortable bedding; plenty of storage space with a small table; key card access provides a sense of security. Cons: No squat toilet; washing machine is expensive; no proper place to hang clothes on the balcony, so they air-dry slowly and tend to smell; the room had poor ventilation and an odor. But the biggest issue was definitely the roommates! Every single night I stayed here, I encountered incredibly noisy roommates. Late at night, they'd drag suitcases, talk on the phone, eat loudly, play music without headphones, bang bottles on the table, etc. Are the notices on the door just for show? I genuinely want to know how this problem can be resolved. I tried talking to them myself, but they just ignored me and carried on. If I tell the front desk, can they really kick guests out? Everyone pays to stay here. Do we just have to put up with the disturbances of others just because it's a hostel? I really don't understand how some people grow up with absolutely no manners. The late-night noise is one thing, but is it really that hard to throw toilet paper in the trash can instead of on the floor? Not flushing the toilet also affects the next person's experience. And the room had no ventilation, despite clear warnings not to hang clothes haphazardly, some people still did, and others ate late at night. The room smelled really bad! Those who follow the rules have to put up with it, while those who don't live freely. 👍👍👍 They really treat this place like their own home. At least consider that many people are living here and think about others' feelings. If I had encountered well-behaved roommates, or if I could get a reasonable solution to the issues I mentioned, then this hostel would honestly be excellent in every way."

"The apartment was very clean. We wore the slippers provided by the apartment inside, so there were no unpleasant odors. Our own shoes and socks were left outside. The bed sheets and duvet covers were also clean. It's really good value for money. The night view from the window is beautiful, and because it's on a high floor, there are no mosquitoes."

"Pros: The front desk staff guided me through check-in. There's a dedicated room for luggage. Toilet paper, shower gel, shampoo, laundry detergent, and slippers are all provided for free. There's a microwave and a refrigerator available. The common area is spacious, perfect for reheating leftover takeout when you're hungry. You just need to swipe your room card for entry and exit, no need to remember passwords. Although the drying area is indoors, it's equipped with a dehumidifier and small fans, so clothes don't get musty. The restrooms are odor-free, and an auntie cleans them daily. Cons: Aside from the top bunk in the eight-person dorm, which has stairs, all other rooms require climbing a ladder. You also need to put on disposable bedding yourself, which felt like it was of average quality and easily torn. That's all I can think of for now; I'll add more if anything else comes to mind later."

"As soon as I arrived I got a free upgrade to a bed in a dorm. The place isn't clean at all, I saw some cockroaches running in the beds. The building is non smoking but people were smoking in the common room, and quite often judging by the amount of ash everywhere. Overall I would suggest to go here only if you're not very regardant on hygiene and comfort, and if you're searching for the cheapest stay possible"

"The room was spotless, and fully equipped. It's super convenient for dining, shopping, and getting around, being close to Zhongjie. The host was really easygoing, making me feel right at home and relaxed, which is incredible value for money! The common area is spacious, perfect for playing games and chatting with friends from all over. The front desk staff were warm and attentive. Cleaners come in daily, and the bedding is changed after every guest, so you can stay worry-free and happy! The location is central with great transport links, and the bed curtains block out light really well."

"On arrival to Shenzhen I was contacted by the owner of the hotel who explained to me that I would be in a different room from the one that I booked. This wasn’t just a different room in the hostel, it was a different location from the original hostel I booked. This wasn’t a massive problem, it was close enough to the same location, and on top of that I was put into a three-bed rather than a six-bed dorm. The new location was good enough, the man who ran the place was friendly although he spoke no English which is par for the course in mainland China to be honest. There was a subway station very near and good food options below the building. The shower was warm and bathroom tidy enough so I can’t fault it all that much. Oh and there’s a really nice coffee shop called meet coffee below which I recommend."

"This place has clear pros and cons, but overall it's good, and I'd book it again. 1. The location is excellent. The subway station is right downstairs, and a commercial district is just across the street, making it super convenient to get anywhere. 2. The rooms feel very secure. You need a key card to use the elevator and enter the room, and there's a security guard stationed in each unit. 3. My particular room didn't have a window. The bedroom itself wasn't huge, but the bed took up a good amount of space. It shared a bathroom and sink with another twin room. The upside is that the blackout was fantastic—it was like nighttime even during the day. 4. There's one flight of stairs without an elevator, which might be tricky if you have heavy luggage, but the owner can help you carry it."