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Soho People's Square Youth Hostel Reviews

NO. 1307 South Suzhou Rd, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

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82%Overall Rating

From 68 ratings
  • 84%Character
  • 84%Security
  • 83%Location
  • 83%Staff
  • 81%Atmosphere
  • 79%Cleanliness

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83%

Stayed in a dorm room at first which was exactly as expected. Moved to a double room a couple of nights later which was a bit damp, but otherwise comfortable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


73%

I found the hostel itself to be good, but the girls behind the counter were NOT in keeping with the "cool, bohemian, laid-back" description of the place. They were rude and disrespectful, and that was disappointing. However, the guy behind the counter when I checked out was very courteous and professional. If you ignore the haughty and unpleasant attitude of the girls and just take it in stride, then maybe your stay would be okay.

Owner Comment (Show)
Sir. Please let me explain again. The day u arrived we got a bed for u, but they were not cleaned yet cuz we need time to make the beds after former guests checked out. And u told me u need a empty room to change. I suggested that u can totally do that in restrooms and u didn’t want to. But I really can’t give u keys of other rooms. It’s rude to guests who already checked in. And they will feel unsafe and offenced for sure. Hope u can understand it and sorry for all unpleasant experiences.

97%

A really cool youth hostel. I enjoyed my three nights

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Bulgaria
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Everything was great except the room smelled of mold.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


77%

This hostel has a great atmosphere and overall great facilities with a cool hangout pool/bar room. However, the rock-hard beds seem to steal the show from this Hostel and they make it almost impossible to sleep comfortably. I usually don't whine about this but it was worse than sleeping on the floor. Hopefully the owner reads these comments, because appart from the rock solid beds this hostel was great. So if you can just put on real mattresses the rest will be fine!


73%

This hostel is near to metro Line 1. And as Muslim travaller I never expected that beside the Xinha Rd station have Muslim Restaurant. The receptonist also can speak in English very well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • All Female Group, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


80%

Very small mattresses so sleeping was uncomfortable! Like sleeping on a rock. Staff nice and hostel clean. Should have some toilet paper in bathroom. Food in restaurant not great value.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


80%

The bathrooms can get a little wet and nasty and the beds are hard as rocks but its a cool place. The interior design is first rate and the food on site is pretty good. Make sure to bring a sleeping bag or cushion and your slippers and you'll be fine.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

DO NOT choose that hostel, if you want to have a good / normal bed. like many others wrote here: THE BEDS ARE TOO HARD - hard as stone! maybe for one night okay, but not longer. all the rest of soho hostel is fine...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


83%

Very helpful staff, the location is fantastic close enough to the centre of town but easy distance to local markets


70%

Hostel is not located next to the People's Square as the name could suggest. Rooms were clean and we had a good shower. Dissapointing was that we had to wait for after 17:00, untill we could check-in and get into our room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


83%

the room is too small

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female, 41+
  • (2 reviews)


97%

It was nice stay. Thank you!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

We only stayed for a night at the 5 bed mixed dorm. The bed was hard as a rock but for that price it was totally OK for one night. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location is good. Just one stop away from Peoples Square on the metro. You can also walk it and get some delicious buns from the corner shop on the way.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (14 reviews)


100%

Loved staying here; the only problem was the 2nd floor women's restroom was too dark and difficult to see.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


80%

Great loacation. Close to the subway and a good location for seeing everything in the city. Very friendly staff. Great bar and hangout areas. Very enjoyable stay. My wife and I have already booked our second stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


90%

Staff was excellent. Bed was hard as a rock. Bu xing! Foam is cheap, anything is better than sleeping on wood. ;(

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


77%

Problems: - rats in my room - showers don't close - can't change rooms in case of problems in the old room - no mixt rooms Qualities: - the bar - the food is great and afordable - it's great to be able to sleep on the sofas

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

Good location for seeing Shanghai but it's not at the People's square as the name indicates. It's one stop away so you'll have to transfer at the People's Square metro station to get a lot of places. Room was small but nice and had a good shower. Great atmosphere.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

the rooms are a little too expensive, but the dormitory is good value for money, the staff is really very nice and helpful !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female, 41+
  • (4 reviews)


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