Mingtown Etour International Youth Hostel Reviews

Great stay! We were 2 and chose the dorm. Although the sanitary could have been a bit bigger, we had a great time there! We were happy to have a real breakfast in the morning while so many other youth hostels don't even propose it! The place is cool too and common spaces are really nice. We will be back (with more friends!)

Very nice place with a lot of character, beautiful architecture. Too bad they don't do the buffet breakfast anymore because, be prepared, breakfast is out of price (more expensive than the bedroom which doesn't make sense). Anyway I literally adore this place and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for something authentic.

It was very cold, because each floor is open to outside. The same in the bar, everybody needed winter clothes to be able to sit there. The Wifi in the rooms is very poor, only in the bar it really works. The arrangement of showers and toilets could be improved. But atmosphere and food are good.

Good hostel, though kinda dark and damp. There's not enough indoor spaces for chilly days. Not the most social hostel. But the location is great. A 5 minute walk from People's Square metro station.

The layout of the hostel was really cool and the location was great; nice and close to the subway and within walking distance to lots of must-do sights. The major downside to this hostel was the lack of security (the lockers were not very good at all), bathrooms (one toilet and sink for 10 people is far from ideal),and the staff weren't very friendly or helpful. That said, I realize this is a hostel and you can't expect 5-star service... but at the very least, the staff could be nicer.

I've been in other hostels across China and this one is really, really good. One proof of it is that some people was even living there for some months (actually I though about doing it myself). The thing that makes the difference is the staff. At the bar you will find two girls that are really nice.

Good hostel in a great location right by People's Park and the metro. Nice courtyard and common room area to relax in. Rooms a decent size thought the beds could be more comfortable and the bathrooms could be kept a little cleaner. But enjoyed my stay and it was really easy to get around and see the sights of Shanghai.

Very well located, staff friendly enough, and with a very nice bar inside to relax and make some friends

the room was very good but a little cold.

The recent renovations have updated the facilities. My wife and I appreciated the attentiveness and skills of your staff. They were knowledgeable and helpful. The alley entrance remains a little sketchy - the surfaces are dirty and new customers may still not know exactly that they have arrived and to proceed upstairs. Thank you for your good service. Ted and Luanne Erskin

I was waiting in line for the check-in but even when my turn came the staff skipped me and made me wait for 30-40min! I think they are a little rude and lack in staff. The location was perfect.

Great location, great views of the city, the bar area is nice. The bathrooms are a bit awkward, but a great deal of effort is made by the staff to keep it clean. The mattresses seem a bit old but comfortable enough. Overal it was fine for the price paid.

very nice, new bathrooms are greath. better heaters for winter would be pleasant.

Great value for money; really good location right near People's Square. Nice bar, good breakfast that won't break the bank and really friendly staff. Very good all round.

This hostel is in an excellent location - although it's hard to find. The staff are not very friendly, although it might help if your male. They serve western food, so if your an ex pat living in China and have been surviving on Chinese fare, this is a definite plus. The hostel is really nice and excellent value for money. They serve breakfast for £2.50. Really good place, could improve on customer service. Would recomment it.

Amazing hostel, I met so many great people in my stay here! I only have two small gripes with the places one is that if you plan to do washing her be ready to accept that the dryer sucks, so if you do it all last minute (stupidly) like me you;ll have a bit of wet luggage to take to your next location. Secondly, I went in winter and the heating was on full blast in the rooms which sounds great except whilst the lower bunks have a good temperature, the top bunks are like a sauna. All in all great!

We got stuck in the tiniest room possible even though we had booked a 4 night stay (we saw the layout of the rooms on the fire safety plan). The staff were not as friendly as I had expected given the other reviews. Get a private room with ensuite if you want to stay here as people leave the light on which comes into your room and wakes you up. Retain your receipt for your room key, otherwise they will scam you out of your 100RMB when you checkout. Internet was dodgy at best.

First experience in a hostel. Quite worth the money and the time :-)

+ was warm enough in rooms + pretty close to people's square - disgusting toilett - no toilett paper - staff wasn't really helpfull - no maps for travellers - pretty chilly at the bar/common room - wifi only at the bar

Decent room with bathroom shared with one other room. Excellent extremely central location. Staff was friendly, but not very knowledgeable and did not provide free maps (pick on up for free at the airport!). Might stay again for the location, but the room itself and rest of the hostel were only so so.