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9,1/10
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GGuest UserI stayed in a 4-person room. The room was minimalist and medium-small, with lockers – basic but comfortable. The common area is stylish and inviting, with plenty of seating, cozy corners, plants, kettles, and power outlets, though it’s on a high floor with a glass ceiling – warm when hot, cozy when cold, and the few fans aren’t always enough. The staff at the desk were friendly, laundry facilities available, though no snacks or cold drinks. The area is urban, among regular buildings, so not particularly attractive from the outside, but within walking distance to the museum and the metro station, with a large supermarket and several food options nearby. Overall, a decent place to stay in Lanzhou.
Gghl.I stayed in this hostel for a total of 5 nights, with two breaks when I went on tours outside of Lanzhou. I have put in reviews earlier, so this is my final for the hostel that had begun to feel like Home.
The hostel itself is very comfortable a stay: clean, comfortable wide bed with sliding door for privacy, nice seating areas... It is run by a family who take turns staying over so that there is 24 hour reception. All are friendly and kind, especially the father. The parents don't speak English but you can easily use a translation app; other guests will probably interact with you.
The location: it is situated about a 5 minute walk to the Yellow River Tower, and a further 10 minute walk to the Lanzhou Old Street area where there is an amazing array of food options. Just outside the hostel is a Halal (Muslim-run) restaurant called (Ruhua 如华)which the hostel owners say have been in operation for 20 or 30 years. The hand-pulled (手抓) mutton that I had there was fantastic, even though I am typically not a mutton eater --- the taste is a delicate and balanced mix of light spices (I could taste a hint of ginger, for example) and saltiness. And the 八宝茶 is also excellent. A 7 minute walk to the right after exiting the hostel (past the above -mentioned restaurant) to the main road where many buses ply, you will find another good mix of local food options, especially in the morning.
The hostel is conveniently located near the Lanzhou West railway station. There is a bus 136 that runs just outside the hostel and gets you to the railway station in 20 minutes.
Hope this helps someone deciding on where to stay in Lanzhou, since there doesn't seem such a good range of hostels.
Some photos of the yummy food nearby : )
Thank you for such a comfortable stay, hosts!
Hotel near Olympic Sports Center/Lanzhou Old Street, Lanzhou
Price per night from:AED 22
9,5/10
Outstanding
MMariiaKipThe hostel is good cared and clean. I think I saw a housekeeper every time when I went out from my room and she was always cleaning smth. That attitude already says a lot about the place. There is a nice not big common area with TV and we even watched a bit of Titanic, water dispenser with available cold and hot water. The staff is speaking English and they organise different tours around the area. It’s very handy. We took 2 tours with them and enjoyed a lot. One to PingShanHu canyon and another to Colourful Danxia. We also met many good-hearted foreign and local travellers there and made friends with some. Speaking about the room the condition was good enough. We shared one room with my friend. It’s a great value for money. Thank you for the incredible stay!
GGuest User위치를 알면 최고의 숙소인데 , 외국인에겐 다소 어렵다. 중국어를 조금 할 수 있는 나도 1시간가량 헤맸다. 특히 여기쪽 말을 하나도 못알아들어서. 그래도 우여곡절 찾아갔다. 일찍 체크인을 해줘서 감사했다. 그러나 첫인상은 그다지 긍정적이지 않았다. 거실에서 너무 자연스럽게 담배를 피는 손님을 만났다. 그 다음은 숙소가 너무 어두워서 심지어 불을 켜도 그랬다. 낮에도 밤같은. 그렇지만 침대는 아득하고 모든 설비가 있어 편했다. 심지어 작은 접이식 책상까지 ~ 사장님 센스에 감탄했다.
근데 화장실 세면대에는 계속 담뱃재가 있었고 담배냄새로 가득했다. 남녀공용이었는데, 이부분이 힘들었다. 비흡연자에게 담배냄새는 고통이다. 결국 목 안까지 부었다. 담배를 피는 사람들에게 그리고 중국어에 아주 익숙한 사람들에겐 괜찮은 장소이다. 비흡연자 그리고 화장실이 공용인 관계로 여성에게 추천하지 않는다.
GGuest UserThe environment is very new! I'm quite particular about bathroom cleanliness, and this place really delivered. The cleaning staff were very diligent, keeping the toilet and shower sparkling clean and well-maintained overall. There's a public microwave, water dispenser, and refrigerator, which is convenient for buying drinks. They also have an automatic washing machine that you can use with coins, and you can exchange coins at the front desk. The guests generally seem to be well-behaved; everyone in the lobby was quiet and didn't play loud music. Access to the guest room area requires a key card, and guests in the rooms were also considerate, which I appreciate. The bedding was already made up, so I didn't have to do it myself, and it was quite comfortable to sleep in. Overall, I had a great impression; the staff were patient. It's a clean and comfortable option that I'd recommend to everyone.
Gghl.The staff and volunteers were all great! I am truly impressed by how helpful they were. I think the young boss should take credit for this - staff seems to have autonomy to make decisions and therefore were confident and sure of what they could offer.
My two favourite persons from the hostel in the pictures : ) But this morning there were another staff and a volunteer who really went out of their way to consider and advise two travellers regarding hitchhiking.
I wasn't disturbed by the smell of the camels. Location wise, it's really convenient to visit the oasis and sand dunes. Downside : food in the area is limited in choice and quite costly. Plus: it's really not that far from the city. There's a bus #3 that takes you for ¥2 to the city and back. Didi rides are also mostly under ¥10 to the city.
Hotel near Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring, Dunhuang
Price per night from:AED 24
9,7/10
Excellent
GGuest UserBean sprout is a traditional building with rooms off a courtyard. The owner and rosewood chairs with cushions warmly welcome you. Communicate is via translator apps. The beds remind me of ikea furnishings with a larger lower bed than the upper twin. The owner organized a very interesting day trip for me to the mts with Buddhas and Danxia colorful earth The women with me communicated via app with German, French and Italian as well as English. Sadly, I caught a cold from the lack of heat for two hours in both directions with the van transport which had very good chairs. The following day the owner helped me realize I had another day to stay and offered to order me breakfast and later a local noodle dish. She also explained to my hotel receptionist how to ship my pj’s to me! I can’t thank her and her husband enough for their hospitality.
GGuest UserThe location is perfect, right at the entrance to the scenic area. The rooms are quite spacious and clean.
They speak English and can provide recommendations.
I think it’s a really friendly hostel, and it’s easy to make friends here. Jiejie even took us for a drive near the desert so we could get a closer view of the snow-capped mountains. It truly was a great stay!
GGuest UserThe location is fantastic, very close to the famous '网红卫生间' (a popular restroom attraction) and near the North Gate of the night market. There's a bus stop at the North Gate, and the night market is right downstairs. The facilities are complete, and the environment is clean and tidy, even the washbasin. There are two dogs, one of which is a Border Collie. The owner, a very enthusiastic lady, provides travel guides and recommendations for food and attractions. The common area is artistically decorated, and the bed is soft and comfortable. She greets guests in the morning, and there's a rooftop where you can wash and dry clothes. My roommates were also great. Overall, I'm very satisfied!
AAnonymous UserAfter staying in so many hostels, I finally found one with no smoking allowed inside the rooms, and a dedicated smoking area. The environment is clean, facilities are complete, and the location isn't far from the train station, making transportation very convenient.