MINGTOWN Hiker International Youth Hostel Reviews

I stayed here for two nights before moving. The location is great for The Bund and access to the metro is a ten minute walk away. The facilities are decent and theres a fairly good social space where they serve food and show TV/ sports. I left for a different hostel though because i didnt meet anyone but that was probably due to my lack of effort rather than the people - maybe? Id choose Rock+Wood personally.

Excellent atmosphere and location.

This hostel isn't anything special and we found it had a somewhat unfriendly atmosphere. The small rooms were dark and windowless. At times the female staff came across as rude and unhelpful and the food is well below average. The location is its only saving grace. To the hostel: please consider providing hand soap in the bathrooms!

Location is superb, just a few blocks away from the Bund and Nanking Road, you also get to experience the bustling of shanghainese families going about their daily routines (rooms located on the side of the main entrance are noisy, since people start to crowd the streets from 5am). Dorm rooms are small, but fully equipped and for Chinese standards the beds are soft. Common area is nice and facilitates social interaction, though the cafe and bar are pricey. Staff is cold and not always helpful.

Hostel is conveniently located near Nanjing Road metro station, but just off on a quieter side road. Hostel itself was nice and clean. The standard double room we stayed in was massive and had everything we needed - more like a hotel than a hostel. The hostel has a decent sized common room with a kitchen and pool table, also a bar downstairs and a luggage room. Staff were friendly and helpful - helped us to cancel another booking by phoning ahead and speaking in Mandarin. Recommended.

We loved our stay at Mingtown Hostel! Such a great location, right in the middle of everything, and a 5 minute walk up to the Bund. All the staff are lovely, and the food is pretty decent. Don't think they understood the idea of a Gin & Tonic, as I just got a glass of pure gin, couldn't complain... Can't wait to go back, loved it.

Wonderful room!! It was a great place to stay in shanghai! Good foot massage next door!!

Cleanliness is next to godliness

Very friendly and helpful staff. We thought our twin room was quite lovely!!!

quite noisy at night, coz the street was noisy outside of the hostel. not a quiet and peaceful place to stay, but the price is cheap, so there is not too much to complain about...

Nice hostel great food n good location . Staffs speak good English . But there's no English tv channel , grrrr, in our room.

This hostel was a lot better than I expected. The staff didnt speak much but was always very helpful and friendly. The bedroom and the lavatory were always clean. Moreover, the hostel is very cheap and definitely worth the price. The only flaw is that they dont accept credit cards. However, there are several banks nearby to get cash from.

rat!rat!rat! The Bund bell tower strikes every 15 minutes.I can barely hold it ! You can get much drinks in lounge bar. The lighting's dim,you can't even read a book.

I've booked something else and get something else

the room is very smoll, but this is strategic place near from all tourist place.

Good Excellent value and rooms only hold 4. Fridge and microwave available. Good lounge/restaurant area. TV's and washing machines Bad No 24 hour hot water. No soap in the restrooms and, consequently, hardly anyone washes their hands. Pest problem. Beds uncomfortable, even by hostel standards.

Good Common area Only 4 bed dorms at a low price Wifi everywhere Bad No 24 hot water Pest problem (rats/roaches)

Lobby and restaurant were nice but room smelled terrible. It smelled so strongly of must and mold, I could barely take it. I could also see black mold growing on corner of ceiling.

The cheap rooms (the ones without windows) could do with better light bulbs, theyre pretty dim and depressing. other than that, it was great, beer was very cheap.

The hostel was excellent and if I go there againg, I willing to use this hostel too.