Hostels in Jiangsu, China

The environment is fantastic, especially the location. It's incredibly close to Fuzimiao, right next to the Fuzimiao Grand Market. Getting to Laomendong, the Fuzimiao Qinhuai Scenic Belt, Jiangnan Gongyuan, or Bailuzhou Park is super convenient – all within a 10-minute bike ride. The atmosphere here is also excellent with plenty of public areas (and charging points!). I didn't take photos of the rooms, focusing mainly on the public spaces, which include a dedicated drying area. Plus, there's an elevator and shared showers and restrooms.

Choosing Sawmill was absolutely the right decision! It's a standalone building, with separate floors for men and women, and you need a key card to access them. The staff at the front desk were very patient during check-in and explained everything. You can get laundry detergent and earplugs from the reception. They also offer luggage storage, and the lockers are free for up to 8 hours. The beds have privacy curtains, so you can create your own little space. The bathrooms are equipped with hair dryers, and they even thoughtfully remind you of the usage times so as not to disturb others late at night. The common area on the second floor is great for working, and you can occasionally look out at the big trees outside the window to relax. Overall, it's excellent. I'll definitely choose Sawmill again on my next visit!

This hostel is absolutely fantastic! It's an all-girls hostel, and there's a police station right downstairs, so safety is definitely not an issue. The environment is great too. The showers and restrooms are very clean. I honestly thought with so many people, the cleanliness might not be up to par, but I was pleasantly surprised by how spotless it was! Plus, the sheets and duvet covers are given to you brand new upon check-in, so you can put them on yourself. I've stayed twice, once in a private room and once in a four-bed dorm, and both were very comfortable. The four-bed dorm has bunk beds with privacy curtains (which are excellent for blocking light), a small table, and a little lamp. Even though it's a shared room, once you pull the curtain, you have your own cozy space. Everyone was also really considerate, keeping quiet when it was late. The common areas were peaceful too, with everyone quietly doing their own thing. It felt so nice and safe being surrounded by other girls! The lady at the front desk was also very kind and enthusiastic, and she even recommended some great Nanjing food. Honestly, it felt cleaner and more comfortable than some hotels I've stayed in, and being around more people made me feel very secure. I'll definitely be back!

Hostel is easy to find! Excellent location, metro very near, nice quiet street (and rooms are quiet too), loads of eating places right at door, and easy walk to the main tourist areas. Good light in the large ground floor common area (rear area has better AC).  Some kind of cafe setup but didn't seem to operate. dorm beds with curtain, light , international power outlet , aircon , locker safe for each bed; shower and toilet in dorm. This hostel is good, and can run a lot better with standard procedures/info, and some key signs in english. I don't expect staff to speak english (just as I can't speak chinese) but a laminated 1 page sheet in english could readily cover everything, instead of little info and then some gesturing: the different wifi networks, checkout steps, what is the deal with the cafe/fridge, how to exit door before desk is staffed in morning. For example, in the laundry the english sign was really useful, and told me that there was a drying space outside 1 of the windows. fire safety is poor: on each floor the stair doors are open (without auto release) meaning that fire smoke would rise uncontrolled and block escape path.

I stayed here on my first night in Nanjing, and it's super convenient being close to Xinjiekou. The hostel itself is quite spacious. However, it was a bit noisy at night with people coming in sporadically and quietly chatting until 1 or 2 AM. Also, other guests' luggage was piled up so much that I almost couldn't get out of bed. There weren't enough showers, so I had to wait in line. Other than that, the staff were really friendly and helpful.

This place is truly amazing! It was my first time staying in a hostel, and it felt like being back in college. The cleanliness was outstanding; there was practically no dirt anywhere. The facilities were also very new. I really liked that you had to change into slippers when you entered, and most areas were carpeted. They had a study room, a vanity room, and showers. The signage and instructions were excellent too. Since the entrance is all stairs, they even help with luggage, so ladies don't have to worry about carrying heavy suitcases – service is top-notch! They have self-service washing machines and dryers, and there are time limits to ensure everyone gets a good night's rest and isn't disturbed by noise. The hair dryers also have a timer and automatically shut off, but you can ask the front desk for one if you need it longer – it's all designed to be considerate of other guests. Washing clothes is straightforward with different modes, and the dryer is timed. It's great value for money, especially if you save up laundry to do it all at once (you can also handwash in the shower area). If you're particular about hangers, I suggest bringing your own, or just using the dryer (though I wouldn't recommend drying bras with underwire as they might deform from the heat). Overall, my first great impression of Suzhou came from this hostel – it was super! I forgot to take pictures, so I've attached a tourist photo instead. It's very close to the subway station, about a 5-8 minute walk, and there are bus stops nearby. (If your suitcase is overweight, I don't recommend using Exit 9. Exit 4 has an accessible elevator to the street, though it's a bit further than Exit 9. Exit 9 has an incredible number of stairs, which I almost died trying to climb!). The locals are also incredibly warm and helpful. They often offer great advice without being asked; for example, when my friend and I were chatting, they'd proactively offer recommendations. When I was sighing at the stairs at Exit 9, a woman even told me there were many more stairs ahead and suggested I use a different exit. The local people here are truly wonderful!

This stay exceeded my expectations! The room had great natural light, was meticulously cleaned, and there were no unpleasant odors or hard-to-reach corners. The soundproofing was good, and it was very quiet at night. The staff were friendly and responsive to any needs. The hotel is easy to find, and the surrounding amenities are convenient. Highly recommended!

I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel! Even though I booked a shared room, the room was separated into small separate spaces so it feels like you have your own private space in the room, which I highly appreciated (I think this is for my specific room type)! The lobby was really huge and comfy with many facilities, and the place was really quite clean for such a big place. The staff were really nice and friendly as well, bringing me to my room and briefing me regarding the place when I first arrived and were willing to give recommendations. The location was really central in Suzhou and near lots of places as well. Definitely one of the best hostels I stayed in and would recommend it!

The overall environment of the room is very good, very clean, the bed is very soft and comfortable, and the equipment and facilities are perfect. I have been here more than once or twice, I am very satisfied, and I will come to 😚 in the future.

I loved the location...everything was so walkable. The owner was nice, friendly and we even chatted she suggested me places to visit... However, I went around the new year the prices were high which makes sense. But overall, the stay was fine. I didn't like that one chinese girl apparently who were working or something and was trying to be bossy. Also, they have such a cuteeee dog. ❤️😩