Shanghai Hostels

"10/10!! If you're coming to Shanghai and want to stay in a hostel, definitely choose this place! Room: I stayed in an 8-bed dorm, and it was excellent. The room had a window 🪟. During my stay, I had both Chinese and foreign roommates, and everyone was very well-mannered. Facilities: They have their own gym. I went there for two days and did pull-ups, dumbbell curls, and Ashtanga yoga 🧘. Social Atmosphere: Fantastic! I met a great friend 👫 here. The front desk staff and cleaning ladies were incredibly professional. The entire process, from check-in to check-out, was smooth and friendly. A special shout-out to Xiaozhu, Xiaoli, and Xiaolu. Their professionalism deserves a raise from the company!"

"Hygiene: Great and very clean. Ambiance: The decor is gorgeous. Everything smells lovely, like perfume. Service: The service is excellent, and the bed is very comfortable. Facilities: The heating is very warm. However, there are too few washing machines and dryers. Four washers and four dryers are simply not enough."

"Had a great stay at Hicozy International Youth Hostel! The staff are very helpful and always jolly —special thanks to YoYo Also to Melody & Ryun for being so warm and accommodating. The ayi (auntie) who cooks is also wonderful and very helpful. The hostel is complete with modern facilities, clean bathrooms and a very accesible Area to the Metro Station(East Nanjing Road) and a large, spacious common area that makes it easy to relax and meet other travelers. Highly recommended!"

"A truly wonderful, warm, and well-equipped youth hostel. It's very close to the Bund, and you can see the Oriental Pearl Tower right from downstairs. I'm so glad I chose this place for my solo trip. So many stories were left here – about Shanghai, about youth, about travel. I, too, couldn't help but leave a piece of my 'story' here. My gratitude is beyond words…"

"The hostel is a bit of a walk from the subway, so it's best to come by bike. The place is right by the road and quite noticeable. You need to pay a 100 RMB deposit for your stay, and then you'll get a clean set of bedding (sheets, duvet cover, pillowcase), a disposable toothbrush, and a disposable bath towel. Spreading them out yourself ensures the bedding has been changed, which is a bit of a hassle but not too bad! The bathrooms and toilets are shared, but they're all very clean. There are also large lockers in the room for storage, which is really practical! I saw quite a few foreigners at the hostel, truly living up to its 'international hostel' name, and it seems quite popular. The location is also relatively central. If I need a place again, I'd definitely consider staying here. The experience was pretty good overall~"

"The room was very bright and tidy, and the lady at the front desk was very enthusiastic. The comforter and pillows were clean too. For a hostel with a 6-bed dorm, having an en-suite bathroom with a wet/dry separation was a great, clean, and nice touch. It's also very close to the Bund and Nanjing Road."

"The place works as a home for the Chinese people who come to Shanghai to work, which there is nothing wrong about that. Just don't expect a hostel vibes. The structure itself is amazing, but it looks like nobody cares about broken things nor dirty areas. But my only complain is the fact that there is literally no mattress. I don't how the people sleep every night there. As a foreigner, I also didn't like that my roommates hang clothes inside the room, so every time I opened the door I had someone's underwear right at my face. You can find many other hostels (real youth ones) for the same price and better located as well. Shout out to the male receptionist, who is very kind and helpful. The other receptionists (girls) were very careless to answer any questions, but maybe because I didn't speak the language."

"I had a great experience! Consolidating the shower and toilet into one area significantly reduced moisture in the bedroom, which avoids many issues during construction, ongoing maintenance, and guest use. While it's not without its drawbacks, this setup offers more benefits than disadvantages for all three parties. If the room's design and spatial planning could be further improved, it would be even better. Overall, I'd give it an 8 out of 10."

"If you're looking for a completely private space with an en-suite bathroom and single-use toiletries, you might want to look elsewhere. Male consumers, myself included, rarely write reviews for any product, unless it's a negative one. **Service:** Let me share my experience from these short three days: Upon check-in, even after a minor inquiry that wasn't really a demand, the staff helped me change rooms. I'm eager to give a good review, so here it is. **Facilities:** From the large, quiet rooms and clean bedding, to the privacy-focused bathrooms, I didn't need the laundry room this time, so no comment there. Down to the smaller details like the air-conditioned shared bathrooms, heated toilet seats, toilet seat covers, toilet paper, cotton swabs, paper cups, shampoo and body wash, laundry pods, and earplugs. The toilet area alone is worth a special mention. **Hygiene:** The public facilities I saw were very clean and tidy. I wonder if it's constantly being updated to maintain that standard. **Environment:** And it doesn't stop there. There's also the relaxed atmosphere in the lobby. You can be alone, hang out with a group, or even work. As I'm writing this summary, it's just after Friday's folk night. Although I just came back from a hilarious stand-up comedy show, I still caught the tail end of this lively, youthful vibe. I've already given a good review, so to conclude, I'll give a big thumbs up to 'Backpacker's Ten Years' and to every staff member I interacted with – I won't name them individually, mainly because I don't know their names 😊 – a huge shoutout to this team! 👍 As the saying goes, it's absolutely amazing. Beyond this five-star review, I also have a wish: I hope 'Backpacker's Ten Years' can maintain this quality and 'keep forgive'👻. (Perhaps a typo, meaning 'keep striving' or 'keep going'?) See you next time."

"The location is convenient, close to the Line 14 subway station. There are breakfast shops and an ALDI supermarket nearby, making shopping quite easy. The dormitory rooms have private bathrooms, though the toilet is a bit small – I feel like if you were a bit heavier, you wouldn't be able to turn around! 😂 The staff are also very enthusiastic and patient. The environment is very good and clean. The only minor drawback is that the hotel is next to a garbage collection point. If you want to take a shortcut to the subway station, you have to go through the trash area, which is quite stinky. Overall, I'm very satisfied."