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Mingtown Nanjing Road Youth Hostel Reviews

No. 258 Tianjin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

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85%Overall Rating

From 152 ratings
  • 82%Character
  • 84%Security
  • 97%Location
  • 80%Staff
  • 81%Atmosphere
  • 84%Cleanliness

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100%

instead of using electric dryers, they should use gas dryers. one of the washing machines wasn't working. they should let people use the washing machines 24 hours

  • Avid Traveller
  • 21 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male, 25-30
  • (17 reviews)


53%

It is a good location, but the staff is not very customer friendly. There was one girl that was nice when I saw her working. The others were short, did not want to be bothered and the young man was very rude. I found asking the other chinese guests for help was easier. You had to ask for toilet paper, etc While in the kitchen area, one of the older male owners used the dish sponge to clean the garbage can lid n put the sponge back in the sink for guests to use. Very unsanitary, disgusting.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Good clean rooms, nice atmosphere, good beer, I will definitely come back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Excellent hostel for somebody who need a quick day tour in shanghai. A location enable every tenant to explorer the mega-city or the beauty of aged but tasty shanghai style..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Excelent location, the perfect hostel!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 18 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


60%

Very cold in my room even with heating on full blast! Not enough lighting in the rooms and the toilets! May not recommend to future visitors.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


67%

internet bad. there was no wifi in the room bathroom was terrible. water was not enough to taking a shower

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

everything was great. good water pressure and temperature, room was cleaned by staff every morning and afternoon, good location! i lived in a dorm room, and it's quite small. we didn't have much space in the room which was fine.. coz i never stayed in the room for long! haha~ i booked a mix room (which the only type they offer); however, they probably did it on purpose that putting only girls in my room (which was great)!! great value for the location and water pressure and temperature! =)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


73%

I usually stay here when I head into Shanghai. It's just off the Bund and a 2 minute walk to the subway. I'm not one for staying in and hanging out at the hostel, but it seems like a good place to lounge around and have a drink. The staff can be a little snippy though...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


80%

It was quite clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. The people who stayed at the hostel were generally sociable and helpful as well. The rooms were quite small, especially for 4 people. But, for a hostel, it is probably expected. It has been a while since I stayed at a hostel. However, I would likely stay there again if the occasion arises. It is clean with good facilities.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

had a great stay here! very central, super friendly staff, good vibe

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


80%

Nice hostel, the stuff is very helpful....I guess it could be one of the best hostels in Suzhou during the summer, but during the winter it's too cold, cause shower and bathroom are just simply outside and it's freezing! P.S. Nice dog)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (8 reviews)


77%

Well run hostel with helpful staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 31-40
  • (5 reviews)


83%

Big hostel, nicely decorated in quite possibly the best location in Shanghai and close to excellent public transportation. One of the cleanest and most well-run hostels around. Small point of criticism: lack of toiletpaper in the actual toilets. (Paper outside of toilets on big rolls) Beware of people staring at their laptop screens. Don't go for the hostel breakfast though, but ask them for the best places for (excellent!) Chinese breakfast, which is at least ten times as cheap..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2013
  • sbuh
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


87%

It was very nice to stay at Mingtown Hostel :) It was clean, safe and much valuable than the money i paid!

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


93%

everything were fine, especailly the location was perfect. the only thing that annoyed me was weak water power from the shower. maybe it was because my room were in the high floor (4th). they only clean your room when you ask (i stayed in the private room) the staff were mostly friendly- or at least did well for your request.i'm gonna use this again if i visit Shanghai!

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


80%

Hostel is in a great location, just one block from Nanjing Road and a short walk to the Bund. Stayed in a 6 bed dorm. Wi-fi only worked in the lobby area of the first floor not in the dorm. Security person came by every night to check on the room. That did not prevent someone from taking a roommates bag during my stay. There is a 100 yuan deposit. Overall good option for backpackers trying to save money and be close to Shanghai's main attractions.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


87%

Great Location, Nice Room, Really worth your Bucks!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Male, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


90%

Great location right off the Nanjing Road Pedestrian area. Staff was very friendly. Space was a little cramped, but very clean. Kitchen is pretty nice and stocked with utensils for you to use.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 31 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (15 reviews)


77%

Thank you for your kindness @ hospitality.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Mixed Group, 31-40
  • (1 review)


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