Hangzhou International Youth Hostel Reviews

Location is nice because it's near West Lake(10 min walk). But don't expect anything more than a bed. The dorm is freezing, air conditioning didn't work. Staff was RUDE! They knock on our door in the middle of the night and require for a head count to prevent extra people sleep in the dorm! For christ's sake it's 3 am in a -7°C place!!! And they did it again in the next night!

More of a budget hotel than a hostel. When having lunch in the attached restaurant we were told we weren't allowed to play cards quietly. Restaurant has a great lounge feel to it, but again not a hostel feel. Clientele seem to be more families and middle class Chinese then laid back backpackers. Great location though, I suggest the bar right behind the hostel as it has a great atmosphere especially during the cold winter.

Excellent! I have stayed there a number of times, and I find it perfect!

Prime location on West Lake and a pleasant 15 minute walk to the touristy Hefang Rd area. Staff were friendly and always available to help. Good breakfasts and good coffee in the attached cafe. An excellent place to stay.

This is my thrid time to stay in this hostel. I got a very poor room, the air surronds strange smell. The positon is good nearby West Lake, hope next time traveling in Hanzhou the hostel can make the same felling as my first stay in the hostel.

Good lakeside spot. Staff not that helpful.

The whole hotel was great and well decorated and clean. The service staffs are very helpful and friendly.

great hostel, excellent location, maybe lacks of a little "entertainment"

It's too expensive.255 renmingbi per day. No soaps supply. Its very noisy.

Nice family room, good flooring and welcoming restaurant. You would be better than hotel if you improve on human touch. Make it a home to guest, not like business place

The location is what really makes this hostel great. It's right on the lake and near to other main attractions. I've stayed here four times, and I'll definitely be back again!

Shower room is not clean. More maintenance Please!!!

Great location and the hostel has a lot of character. The staff spoke very little english and were very unhelpful when giving advice about what to do in the area. We also tried to reserve a booking for the Impressions on Westlake show with them prior to our arrival and they were very unhelpful. However the resturant next door was delicious and the staff there were very helpful. We were also suppposed to receive coupons for the resturant which the hostel did not give us.

Staff are unfailingly friendly . Rooms are clean. Location right by the lake is fantastic.

excellent location! I hope they have few hangers on the wall so at least we can hanging some clothes/ bags , can use the room space better

really enjoy my stay.nice staff.excellent location

This hostel is averangely good, it could be better if the staff be more friendly and more staff at the front desk.

We enjoyed our say, especially the location is very near to the west lake so we had a late night walks along the lake without any fear :) . Thank you again for the opportunity to review it.

Our room was on the first floor in building 101. We were woken up every morning before 9am by kids practicing their trumpets and other less distinguishable instruments.....I thought this was meant to be a peaceful place by the lake, non?

I think the toilets are clean but the bathroom can be improved.