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Wada Hostel in Guilin Reviews

No.212,Huanchengxi 1 Road, Guilin, China

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94%Overall Rating

From 128 ratings
  • 95%Character
  • 94%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 97%Staff
  • 95%Atmosphere
  • 94%Cleanliness

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  • Avid Traveller: 10-20 Reviews Added
  • Globetrotter : 20+ Reviews Added
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77%

Very nice staff and place, but bad info for visiting the rice terraces (told us there was water but nop) and didn't keep a room I booked in advance.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, Thanks for staying with us. For the rice fields, the local people started to water the fields from 8th May, you went there by yourself about 13th, at same days there're other guests going there and they said there's water and very beautiful. We are confused about what you saw. For the room, you reserved on 17th May for the 2nd times check-in but came back on 16th. Wada was full on that day, that's why we can only give you other room type because of your temporary changing. Thanks.

87%

Great little hostel, staff very friendly and helpful and on some nights, a real nice vibe here when there's a lot of people staying! Bar is cool,food is good, no complaints, would recommend to anyone!


93%

Excelent staff, I really liked my stay at wada!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

The best Staff you can find in China, wondefull place !!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


90%

The atmosphere is really european, probably a bit too much western. Maybe you will miss some chinese influences. But the staff is really nice and speaks english very well. If you will be there on a friday, join the BBQ! Spicy but delicous! At least def. recommandable!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey, thanks for staying with Wada a week. It was some great time! Wada is definitely a hostel run by a young Chinese team (almost are girls :p), so you can see the mixed Chinese culture for decorations, also we serve very delicious Chinese food, the only way which makes you think Wada is too western probably is because Wada' girls speak English so good and we match all you westerners needs. :) Thanks again. Team Wada

93%

Really nice place to hang around. Despite the nature beauty of Guilin, Wada makes you want to spend some time there just doing nothing. Cozy lobby and friendly staff + European food = Wada. Thank you.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ukraine
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

The staff was so sweet and helpful, they memorized everyone by face and were very caring of guests. They were extremely helpful when one of our group lost his wallet in town, called the police for us and helped with the whole process. Huge huge help, very grateful to them. Rooms cute and comfortable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group, 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Great place, great common room, bar and food. The room was clean and wide. The best was the staff, very friendly and helpful, I hope I can back someday.


100%

Very good Hostel, excellent and plaisant wada team! The bar and restaurant are great to share experiences with others. Furthermore the food provided was really good! We definitly loved it and recommand this 5 stars hostel ;) 5 stars : one for each wada girl!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

The staff are incredibly friendly and more than happy to organise tours, train / bus/ plane tickets on your behalf. The hostel was clean, safe and a great place to meet other travellers. As a solo female traveller staying in the dorm rooms I would definitely stag here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Very helpfull staff! Spoke good English! Nice lounge area with couches and computers to go online. Free lockers and free towels. Possibility to order food (Chinese/English). Some activities (Dumplings/BBQ) Nice outside lounge (when weather is good). Easy to find! Would definatly stay there again!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male
  • (3 reviews)


100%

we have spent two nights at Wada hostel. The location is perfect just 10 minutes walk from railway station. The hostel has its own character with terrace outside surrounded by bamboo trees. the staff was friendly and helpful. we had a great time there. one minus related to lack of wi-fi in rooms.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


97%

Enjoyed my stay. Staff is amazingly friendly and helpful. They all speak english and seem to honestly want to make your stay pleaseant one. Met a lot of people in the common area. BBQ-night was fun. At first sight it looks a bit run down because the old building is not well renovated, but it's still very clean. And how could you complain considering the price? Bar prices are alright as well. It's located a bit south from central Guilin, but close enough to walk or take a bus. Highly recommended.

  • Globetrotter
  • 25 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 31-40
  • (22 reviews)


100%

I have travelled a lot in China and I have stayed in hostels all over the country - and Wada is one of my absolute favourites! Great staff, very helpful and friendly, nice bar and bamboo garden, tasty food and generally just a lot of fun. I would never stay anywhere else in Guilin - and I will definitely go back again!


100%

I've stayed at a lot of hostels in China and around the world. This was by far the best hostel I have ever stayed in. Our group actually change travel plans to stay here longer. I don't think I would have liked guilin much if not for wada. They even helped out fellow travelers who weren't staying here. The staff is amazing, the BBQ is delicious, and their rooms are super comfortable. Plus it's so close to the train station (and their free maps help a ton). Definitely would come back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


83%

recommend

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


97%

My friends and I had an amazing time at Wada. The staff was not only very helpful in helping us figure out what to do in Guilin, but also hilarious and fun to talk to. The rooms were nice and clean, but the bathroom flooded really easily. I will absolutely return to this hostel, thanks Wada!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear, Thanks for staying with Wada when you travelled in Guilin. We also really enjoyed time spent together. It was really great and funny. Also hope you had great time in Sanya! Team Wada

90%

The staff super friendly. the location very good even thoug it was a little spooky at the beggining but great at the end. great suggestions with the tours and resolving problems.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Female, 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


80%

Only stayed for one night but got a good impression . Funky decor and bar and near lots of food stalls and shops . Dorm was a little small but beds were comfy!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 11 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


77%

Another Hostel that has got the general vibe of a travellers base organised. Hostels for me are all about atmosphere and the ability to help you meet other like minded people. The common area is spacious and I met more people here than I have my entire trip. The staff are great fun and even learnt my name after one day. The location is slightly out of the centre but the buses are so simple it isn't a problem. My only problem was the tours are a little misguiding in what they offer.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 05 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (10 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello, Thanks for staying with us about one week. We really enjoyed the time we spent together. As for the tours to the rice terraces, because of too much rains recently, the day when you went there the landslides happened there and the road was blocked also for safety, we talked to the driver and guests and changed the route temporarily. Sorry for the Inconvenient caused. Have a nice trip. Team Wada

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