sportspoon
February 2, 2024
We booked the private room and it was good though. We're impressed because even though this is a hostel, they would change the towels, empty the trash and top up 2 bottled water everyday. Location is great as it is nearest to exit G or D(slightly further) of Dongdan train station. However, the exits nearer to the hostel had no lift, elevators or esclators so it is not elderly friendly or good if u have big luggages. The accessible exits are A & F but they are across the road and you need to climb the overhead bridge, no lifts as well. If u are travelling for the first time, it will be difficult to find, but look for this tall warm lighted building (at night) with this yellow icon and walk towards it. U will need to walk towards a car barrier and then make a left turn and walk straight through the alley to locate the hostel. Once u get it, it is easily accessible. If u're taking a taxi / Didi via alipay app, u can either drop pinn or type in: 北京北平青年旅社(八宝楼胡同店). Take note that the car is unable to drive in all the way due to the security barrier. So u need to drop outside of the barrier and walk abt 40m in.
I stayed here before 6 yrs ago, this time the staff isnt as friendly. It is within expectation, but she didnt help to give any recommendations / suggestions on where to get some dinner when we arrived at about 8pm. But its ok. The cleaner is very friendly. And the air-conditioner works as a warmer in winter. The default warmer only works in the morng/afternoon but the room is still warm enough during winter. Plenty of hot water too. Would recommend this place if u are on a budget but want abit of comfort too.