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Wuhan Pathfinder International Youth Hostel Reviews

368# Zhong Shan Rd, Wuchang District, Wuhan, China

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20%

Definitely the worst hostel experience ever

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (10 reviews)


60%

There is no heating in the downstairs dorms, and the windows don't shut properly. In Winter it is around 0C at night, so it was freezing. At least add an oil heater or something. There are no lockers in the dorms, so valuables must be left at reception. The worst part about the hostel was the toilet facilities. Guest are told to throw used toilet paper in the bin rather than flush down the toilet. The bins are not even cleared out every day, so the toilets stink. Cafe and food is good

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


100%

This hostel was located in a good place in Wuhan, and had a lot of character and a good "hostel feel" to its design and artwork and decorations. The staff were very helpful, and they had a nice bar and restaurant inside. Good internet access. Nice beds, secure rooms, good bathrooms. Solid performance in all areas. Would definitely stay there next time I am in Wuhan.


66%

The big problem with this hostel is that they tell you to take bus n. 542 from Hankou train station and then to change to bus 584 to arrive at the hostel, but the bus 542 DOESN'T STOP AT HANKOU TRAIN STATION!!! Then you arrive at the hostel and they say that you should have taken the bus n.10! Ok, NOW I know! So, if you are arriving at Hankou Station take the bus number 10!!!! The showers were really cold, and also the common area... At least, THE FOOD IS WONDERFUL!


100%

The best hostel in China, the service was excellent and the people there are very friendly. The boss always wore a warm smile when I was there. it's for sure I will go next time. Good luck to Sunshine!

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Thank you :)

30%

The hostel is clearly setting out to be an art haven for travellers. Unfortunately, due to age, tiredness and graffiti, the hostel resembles a squalid squat. Paying for a delux room with ensuite, we would have expected a western toilet and towels to have been provided. As the shower was also positioned over the drop hole toilet, it was impossible to shower. The windows in the room did not shut leaving the room extremely cold and noisy. Most of staff were unhelpful and uninterested.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
First of all,thank you for choosing us as your last stay.I'm terribly sorry for your inconvenience.Our building is an aged and old-style one,whose floor is made of wood,as a result,we are not able to equip a western toilet.Unlike most economic hotels,our towels are provided in the front desk to the guests who need,however I'm sorry for not informing you.The windows will be mended soon and the trouble of cold and noise will be no longer exist.As to the staff,I will retrain them all and I sincerely hope that the situation would be different when you arrive next time.At last,on behalf of all the staff of Wuhan Pathfinder youth hostel to appologize to you again and thank you for your advices.We will be enhancing our services constantly to provide a better accommodation to all the guests from all over the world.

70%

A fine place to stay. My only real complaint is that the dorms on the first floor have windows that are open to the common room, so it is very noisy. If you want sleep, try to go for a second floor room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

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Thank you for you kind remind:)

93%

a better hostel then the reviews would indicate i thought, the place has a lot of charm and quite cool features which dont come across as trying to hard or clichéd which i really liked. there is a pool table outside + a few seperate common areas. staff were really helpful, big beds (though got bitten to pieces by mozzies...grr) shared bathroom was basic but did the job very well and were clean. it was a bit dead when i was there, would have been better with a bit more of a vibe,

  • Globetrotter
  • 09 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (23 reviews)


60%

I stayed in a private double room with a private bathroom. The bathroom door was a slider that led to a squatty potty. The entire room smelled like a bathroom. I was very unimpressed with this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


63%

The food was good. The location was far from the city. Smoking was only allowed outside. The ensuite restrooms were not comfortable. If I were to stay again I would select shared facilities. The staff were nice. The rooms were average. The location was difficult to find, and far from the main part of the city. I was just passing through the city, so it was okay. But maybe uncomfortable for a long period of time. The internet was spotty at times.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


63%

is a nice place just the staff is really not friendly and no lock only give at the reception. they have only chinese toilet is not a problem for me but i have meet some foreigner dont like that.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


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