RiverSide YHA (Jiangpan) Reviews

Well, my first stop in mainland china! The Staff seems to be a little bit overstrained or underpaid, as you like it I wondered about the poor Englisch of the chinese employees in the hostel. But this more or less standard in China. Anyway make sure, that you don't question to much, because this is not really appreciated by them. In total I have to say, that these people lack the necessary service mentality. I don't recommend this place!

I have stayed in this Hostel twice and I have had a good experience every time. The room are clean and a good size. I also like the location near the river, this was really convenient for when I decided to take a river cruise. The staff is extremely friendly and speaks pretty good english.

I really liked this hostel, I had my own room plus bathroom, it was definitely a hostel rather than a hotel but it was very clean and in an interesting and safe location. Bring/buy insect repellent (I think you can buy it from the counter downstairs) as there were mosquitos around. It was a little hard to find, need to catch the number 3 bus to Fangchun coach station (please check name on website) then catch metro/taxi. Need to be very prepared with written directions if you don't speak Chinese

The staff is ok and their English is in most cases average. The bar is opened 24hrs and there's a nice outside terrace at the riverside. To get to the better/vivid side of Guangzhuo you must cross the river or take a cab.

I can only say that this is one of the best hostels i have ever been. Its a real value for money even duing the peak season of canton fair in china. Located on riverside, just opposite the hostel, there is a cruise which is a must go there.

The location is really great, a peaceful corner in a big city. The food offered could be better, especially the breakfast . Anyhow plenty of restaurant nearby.

Like it a lot. Luka

Nice, clean hostel with plenty of possibilities to eat good and cheap chinese food nearby. I recommend the grilled food on the street.

It's good location and services from the staff but so hot and most of the mosquitoes.

A thoroughly solid hostel. Well constructed bunks in the dorms. A pool table that gets regular use in the lobby. Couches and chairs through the lobby were filled all the time I was there with folks chatting and socializing. Across the street from a ferry and short walk from Metro.

Very Nice Hostel at a very nice location at the Side of the Pearl River.

The bathroom is ver small with the broken door lock.65 y for the dorm is too expensive for all they provide.

Good value for money, but lacks atmosphere. Not entirely clean and one of the dorms was filled with a permanent stayer's workshop in elecrical bikes: not exactly what you'd expect in a youth hostel. Location is good though, with an abundance of good food and bars around.

Another great hostel. It is located on the local bar street so that there are lots of bars and caffees that offer local cousine (delicious). rooms are clean and very spacious. The hostel is a perfect place to meet new friends. I will recommend that place for sure.

This newly renovated hotel has great facilities like a common room with pool table, bar, Wifi, couches and a terrace. The private rooms are spotless and tastefully furnished, with nice bathrooms but rockhard -if new- beds. Staff was helpful with giving us directions and taking our breakfast orders. The hotel is located on the other side of the river in a pretty quiet street save for the few bars. It's also very close to the ferry pier and the closest metro is only a 10 min walk.

Great location. Friendly and helpful staff.

We booked a double bed private room and neither the A/C nor the top lamp was working. The bedroom was clean enough but the shower was missing one door and it was kind of stuck.

Nice enough hotel, hard beds, but clean, good location and helpful and english speaking staff at the reception. I would go there again in the summer but wouldn't recommend anybody staying there in February, as with most hotels in the area it didn't have any heating whatsoever so the temperature in the room was almost unbearable.

Pretty good hostel. Only annoyance is that A/C gets turned off during the day which makes it hard to take a nap or even cool off anywhere since the common areas also don't have A/C.

I loved the cute hostel cats, the pool table, side room with sofas, and the tv with many movies to watch! I got the breakfast almost daily and it was delicious, I was also grateful that the breakfast ran until 12pm since I am a late riser!