Hangzhou West Lake Youth House Reviews

The staffs were very nice, they helped me with my luggage and arranged me and my two other friends in one room eventhough we booked for different types of room. The location is close to the West Lake but it's hard to find restaurants nearby.

The staffs were excellent, me and my friend booked for 6 bed mixed dorm, the other friend booked for 4 bed mixed dorm, but they arranged three of us in 4 bed mixed dorm which was so sweet. The location is close to the West Lake but pretty far from the crowded area so it's hard to find food or supermarket. Transportation in Hangzhou was also a major problem, the fee was pretty high and some buses stopped running after 4 or 5 pm so we have to take a cab.

I enjoyed staying this hostel and Hangzhou city. The room was clean and staff were supportive. The only thing made me uncomfortable was the heating. As I know, this area of China does not support heating system. So, it may be not the problem of this hostel. Anyway, the room we stayed was really cold.

Very nice place!! The staff it's very helpfully and kind!!! I will come back...

This is one of the best hostels I have stayed at in China. That's why I keep going back!

in winter you have to use the air condition to heat, as its quite cold, location is great directly at the lake, easy to meet people

I stayed here the third time within 4 years. The place has not changed a lot, not much has been renewed either. Anyway, the staff is super friendly and even tries to get you a cab between 4 and 6 pm (which is REALLY hard in HZ), the location is nice, the food is average. Bike rental is not available. Facilities are quite poor and the rooms are very cold in winter. You need the AC for heating, which I personally do not like (environment) - a change to double pane windows would help a lot!!! :)

I will definitely book again if I need to be in Hangzhou. Besides, great recommendation for one wants to visit Hangzhou at a reasonable price.

I rented a separate room and noticed some dark patches in the corner where it looked like there was or had recently been mold. Given the wet and cold time of the year it didn't surprise me, but the room was noticeably musky for the two nights I stayed in it. The bedding and air conditioner/heater were just barely enough for a warmish sleep.

Staff didn't always know what they are doing which actively prevented us from extending our stay. Otherwise a nice hostel. We stayed in a 4-bed-dorm (the cheaper one) which was small but otherwise alright. Clean bathroom, free lockers. Nice common room with some sofas. About the location: It's in a beautiful area very close to the lake and very nice parks, but no restaurants or shops close by. There are frequent buses to the city centre at daytime though.

Fantastic hostel! The staff were great, they made us feel very welcome and were always happy to help with any questions we had. Would definitely recommend this hosel and would stay here again.

Hangzhou West Lake Youth House was a fine experience. The staff was very nice and helpful. Wireless internet didn\'t work properly. Location was five minutes away from the lake, and ten minutes away from downtown in taxi. Good place all in all and especially value for money!

I took a double private room, which was nice but not so clean. The furniture is a bit old, the curtains of the shower not very clean, and the bathroom smelled tobacco. We were woken up at 7:30 by the school nearby, but not a too big problem. The staff was very nice and very helpful though.

It\'s not so difficult to find the way there if you are clever enough, and it\'s quite close to some sight-seeing points of west lake. i love the skylight very much although there were not many star in the sky that night.

So quite! Not really much to do...

I had real fun and good time staying at this hostel. I get to know lotsa friends and even had great time chatting with the stuffs. Further, the room was just clean, overall I really like it

I really enjoyed staying there,there was a cute big but shy puppy as well.The staff were very helpful..I lost my cellphone accidentally when I checked out.,they helped me find it and sent it to me,which is so kindhearted.Thanks very much!

The hostel is in a very good position just in front the west lake, our four beds room was quite good and clean and the staff is incrdibly friendly and helpful. It's a nice hostel to stay a couple of days.

It was a real pleasant stay. The staff even organised a mountain climbing trip to see the tea plantations for free. I would stay in this hostel again, definitely.

Clean, quite, staff very cool but dorms a little bit cold when cold days come. Very good location close to the lake, rent bikes and take a ride around the lake but don't go to Lifeng Pagoda (close to the hostel) its a fake!!! (nice panorama however)