Hostels in Xinjiang, China

The owner, brother Nanfeng, is incredibly kind and enthusiastic. He's also amazing at billiards! Zha Hu La Su is absolutely stunning and super, super worth visiting. We went to Kuerdening, Nalati, and Sayram Lake with the guesthouse's car. I was so lucky to meet two lovely ladies who let me take their photos as models. What an unforgettable trip! Oh, and the lamb skewers at the guesthouse are delicious. I'll definitely come back again if I get the chance!

The wind chime jingled as I pushed open the door. The front desk attendant looked up, smiled, and said, ”You're here.” It was as if she knew I was coming and had been waiting for me for a long time. Soft music played in the lobby. Someone was reading by the window, another person was napping with the sunlight warming their back. **Cleanliness:** The bedsheets smelled of laundry detergent, not that stuffy disinfectant smell. The corners were swept impeccably clean, and there were no water stains in the bathroom. I'm a bit of a clean freak, but I slept soundly here. When I came back at night, the auntie had already mopped the common areas again, the floor still slightly glistening. **Location:** It's in Liuxing Street, so Apple Alley is just a short walk away. To the left, there's Grandpa's baked buns, to the right, Grandma's ice cream, and across the street, Uncle's拌面 (mixed noodles) – all just a few steps away. In the evening, I took a stroll to the Alexander Accordion Museum, and on the way back, I bought two freshly baked, still-warm breads from the bakery. If I wanted coffee, it was convenient too, just around the corner. **Service:** The front desk attendant poured me a hot tea and said, ”Take a rest first.” Knowing I was traveling alone, she even asked if I wanted to join them for a trip to the surroundings tomorrow. In the evening, a few guys were sharing a meal in the courtyard and invited me to eat with them, without even asking if I'd pay. This kind of natural warmth really touched my heart. **Facilities:** The bed was large, and with the curtain pulled, it became my own little world. Each bed had an outlet and a lamp, so no fighting over them. The hot water was plentiful and had good pressure. The restaurant had a microwave and a water dispenser, so hot water was always available – so important for our Chinese stomachs! As for the atmosphere, everyone sat in the courtyard in the evening. Someone played the guitar, someone drank Wusu beer, and someone who had just returned from Mount Kailash shared stories of the snow and stars on the mountain. I just listened nearby, feeling that this was probably the meaning of travel – meeting people, hearing stories, and then continuing on your own path. As I left, the wind chime jingled again. The front desk attendant was busy, but still looked up and said, ”Travel safely.” As if she knew I'd be back.

This hostel has a strict no-smoking policy throughout, so the indoor air is fresh and the environment is clean and comfortable, completely free from any smoke smell. The rooms and common areas are cleaned daily by the staff. The owner and guests are incredibly friendly, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where everyone gets along well. There are daily activities like learning Uyghur and dancing, and the everyday interactions are heartwarming. The common areas are neat and cozy, and the facilities are comprehensive. It offers excellent value for money, provides a great sense of security, and is suitable for both solo travelers and groups. I'll definitely choose to stay here again next time I visit. Highly recommended!

It's great for a hostel, good design, seem like Japanese style, clean and tidy. I can't expect more about amenity for a hostel. It's also decorated for trekking guy and the host really good at this point. He spent 1 hour to help me make a plan for my coming trip.

The best hostel in the city, i did 2 hostel in this city and this one is by far the best. The room is so nice with Xinjiang carpet i love it so much. The yard is big with everything as washing machine or kitchen, and a place for rest with a cute cat and a mulberry tree with free natural mulberry. The location is so nice close to the best place in Yining. All the girls at the reception are so nice and welcoming with a very good english. When i will comeback in the city i will book again this place without hesitation. I hope to see foreigners there in the future.

Nice hostel with comfortable beds and helpful staff. Even if they do not speak English, they try their best to help. I booked a 3 days carpool Toor in the Pmir region with them, and it was a great experience. You can use the washing machine for free, which is a great perk, and also, if you need a towel, they provide it for free. Overall, it was a great experience ❤️

I had a great stay at the Gobi desert youth hostel. Firstly my room was upgraded and it was very clean, comfy and had an AC. The staff at the hostel were super friendly and welcomed me with some cold watermelon, which was just what I needed after a long bus ride from Tashkurgan. The staff also gave me great recommendations of local restaurants to go and eat. The food was super delicious. She also advised me about how to get to the airport and helped me do my laundry. The wifi was super fast. I felt well looked after during my stay. Next time I'm in Kashgar, I'll definitely come back here and recommend it to my friends too.

Great hostel to stay at for a short trip to Kashgar! It’s close enough to the Ancient City (about a half hour walk) and easy to get to both the railway station and airport by bus. The amenities here are great with good lounge areas, free laundry, place to hang laundry, and a kitchen! The bathroom situation isn’t great thought because the shower is right over a squat toilet. Also this isn’t the cleanest tidiest hostel with rubbish overflowing and and luggage strewn around the reception area. It’s not a big issue but be aware the hostel is definitely not as nice as the photos!

This hotel really exceeded expectations and must give a big praise! I felt full of sincerity from the beginning of the door. The front desk lady smiled very kindly. The check-in speed was super fast. She also took the initiative to introduce the hotel's facilities and the surrounding convenient information, which made people feel very warm at once. The room was even more pleasant. As soon as I opened the door, I smelled a faint fragrance and there was no smell at all. The sheets and quilts were clean as new, and they felt very comfortable. The pillows were moderately soft and hard. I didn't want to get up after sleeping for one night. The bathroom was spotless, the hot water was out in seconds, the water pressure was just right, and the toiletries were all brand goods, so you can rest assured. There is no need to pick the facilities, air conditioning, cooling and heating

The location is great. The shower and toilet at 2nd floor need to be clean regularly. Also it helps to put curtains at both the entrance/exit because when you take shower, the wind/ cold air really send shivers down your spine. Please please fix the door at 209, 211. When you want to close the door from the outside, you have to pull to shut it and the bang can wake up the whole neighborhood.