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Green Forest Hostel Reviews

110-25, South Zhongshan Rd, Guilin, China

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92%Overall Rating

From 80 ratings
  • 91%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 92%Location
  • 96%Staff
  • 93%Atmosphere
  • 89%Cleanliness

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100%

The staff there are amazing and very helpful!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, Thank you for the awesome feedback . we are glade we were able to help to on your journey. welcome back anytime .

100%

was VERY AWESOME. It was like home full with friends rather than a hostel where you just check in and out. Staffs were especially amazing, so friendly and helpful. Even one of them could speak perfect British-accent English. Free laundry, free beverage coupon, free towels, free internet/facebook, and free INFORMATION! My friend I even joined a small trip with one of staffs and people staying there. Dumpling party was awesome. Perfectly sociable atmosphere. I will definately stay here again-

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
thanks again for the positive reviews. we're glade you've enjoyed our weekly monday dumping party along with our free laundry & free wifi. whenever possible the staff is more then happy to show our guests the local area.

93%

Had a great time while I was there. The staff were the best... I really enjoyed chatting with them and getting information about the surrounding area... they are a very friendly bunch! Raj

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
glade to hear you a had great time at our hostel. every postive review is a great encouragement to our staff here at guilin green forest hostel.

87%

We loved our stay here. The staff were incredibly helpful and the room was lovely and excellent value. Would definitely stay again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
happy to hear of your lovely stay at our hostel. our incredible are in a never ending quest to make everyone feels at home when they pass thru our door.

100%

Perfectly located, friendly people trying to feel me like home, first toilette in china that is clean no smell. Thank you guys for your cooperation. Highly recomended, location location location

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Male, 31-40
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
thanks for the postive feedback we're here at guilin green forest hostel are very proud of our location location location which is only 10 minutes walk from the train station 5 minutes walk from the bus staion. hope to see you again soon.

83%

Easy access to bus station, train station, night market, and shopping. Nice location next to river. Dorm room was a bit small, stuffy,dusty. Washroom was basic, and ok, but needed a thorough scrubbing. Very friendly and fun staff. I really enjoyed chatting with them,and getting helpful advice. Small common room/restaurant area for the number of guests, but good atmosphere. Strong wifi and games,movies,, etc available for use.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (13 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
thank you for you stay at our hostel. sorry to heard about the dorm room sitiuation. due to a large number of guest that weekend we're a little under staff. we're currently remedied these problems with our house keeping team. on a positive note we're glade you had a great time & that our staff were helpful in your stay at our hostel here at green forest.

100%

Great view from rooms with windows, and the rooms are nice too. Central location made walking everywhere convenient. Very close to bus station. Very helpful and friendly staff. Buzzing and fun common room. Yummy food too!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, Thanks so much for your comment .Thanks for stay here and bringing so much happiness for everyone.Wish you have a nice trip. Welcome back! Best regards,TIANNA

100%

Staff was really helpful and friendly. Nice big beds in the dorms. Good location for walking around. If you're looking for a hostel id recommend it !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello, Thank you very much for your trust and stay here,wish we can do better in the future. Wellcome back ! Best wishes,Tianna

80%

Staff was amazingly helpful! That‘s the most important thing about a hostel. Thanks a lot for that.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
hello, Welcome to guilin ang staying with us , we just hope you can have a nice trip in China, , welcome back and good luck.Tianna

100%

Fantastic place! The staff there are amazingly helpful. One of the staff, Wei, even helped us choose all of the trains for our month in China. The room was huge, quiet, and had the most comfortable bed we've had in over 3 months of hostels. We will certainly be back!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Couple, 31-40
  • (20 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, We really appreciate your booking here and your high comment,we will do better and better in the future.Wish you have a nice trip in China !Tianna

83%

I found the bathroom in the 6-person dorm quite tiny (just to give an idea...it has about enough room for three toilet bowls), with scarcely enough room to shower. Fortunately I was the only person in the room at that time.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Male, 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


100%

I was in a double room and it was exceptionally clean. I really enjoyed y stay an without a doubt would recommend it.

Owner Comment (Show)
hello, Thansk for your feedback, and the highly recomment. we will keep the hard job and make here to be the best. welcome back. Best helen

100%

on my way to laos via kunming, or vietnam via nanning, or close-by yangshoa, i always stop over at the green forest for the 4 Ls - location, lounge, laughter and luggage (storage). very central location-wise, it beats its closest competitor hands down; the latter's location is a bit out of the way, especially for lady travelers walking back at night. the lounge at green forest is often filled with laughter, especially when the occasional lucky westerner beats one of the hostel's girls at mahjong

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Male, 41+
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello,Thanks so much for your high comment, have a nice trip! Best regards,Tianna

100%

Super friendly and helpful staff, very good food and a cozy common area.... Excellent location as it is 5 minutes walking from Guilin´s central train and bus station. We highly recommend this hostel.

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, thank you for choosing us and give it back a great review .wish you have a nice chinese new year~ Best regards, Tianna

83%

Decent hostel, staff were very friendly and accommodating. There was some renovation work going on during our stay which was a bit annoying, but understandable. Organised great cheap tours to the rice terraces. Defs recommend this place !

Owner Comment (Show)
hello, Thanks for choosing us again and give ud the feed back, just what we did it was for a better green forest hostel, and now we have already finished the renovation work, a new greenforest for everyone. have a nice day in China. Best helen

80%

I really liked the staff's patience. They have given me many precious informations about the city, transports, etc... Thank you a lot

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
hello, Thanks for choosing us and give ud the feed back, we will keep the hard work and make here to be the best, welcome back and have a nice day. Best helen

100%

Great hostel, really friendly and helpful staff, will defs be going back

Owner Comment (Show)
hello, Thanks for choosing us and give us the feedback. we wil try our best to make here to be the best. welcome back and have a nice day. Helen

100%

Stayed only one day and everything was perfect. Great service and very kind and helpful people work there.

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, thank you for choosing us and give it back a great review . we will keep hard working to make it better than before . Have a pleasant journey!

90%

Very good value for money. Double rooms for less than 100rmb ( Off-peak season), very clean, nice staff and good food.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


100%

I loved this hostel! It was very clean, has a great little cafe w/ food option. Open, bright common area. Very well located to the train and bus station and tours conveniently pick you up. Staff were Amazing. They were above and beyond to help me with my additional needs. (More specifically, locating a place to take Visa photos for Vietnam Visa application, and also with taking care of sending out a package for me the day after I had left.) The place was extremely welcoming and comfortable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Jan 2013
  • phoenix10
  • Canada
  • Female, 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


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