Hostels in Xinjiang, China

This hostel in Yining is a hidden gem! With a balcony room and heartwarming service, I could stay for ten days and still not want to leave. I stayed at Backpackers 10 Years Hostel, right by Yining Railway Station, for almost ten days, and the experience was incredible! I have to recommend my favorite room – it comes with a small balcony. In the mornings, I'd curl up in a chair, soaking in the sun and reading. In the afternoons, I'd simply relax in the warm light. It was so gentle and therapeutic, making for an incredibly relaxing stay. The hostel environment also exceeded my expectations: the rooms were spacious and spotlessly clean. The ground floor common area was fully equipped with billiards, table tennis, and a reading nook, making leisure and entertainment super convenient. What touched me the most was the human touch! I sprained my ankle hiking (unrelated to the hostel), and the front desk, owner, and customer service staff were all incredibly kind. They actively checked in on me, brought hot water, and even gave me safflower oil. The hostel's dog also quietly stayed by my side. The kindness I received in a foreign land was truly moving. The location is close to the train station, making travel convenient. The cleanliness, service, and value for money were all top-notch. This place doesn't feel like a hostel; it's more like a warm little harbor. I'll definitely stay here again next time I'm in Yining! Highly recommended! ❤️

This hostel is an amazing place in Ili. Full of sweet people, really good coffee, a kitchen to cook and a cosy reading room bathed in light. Great location, quiet but close to many restaurants and a main street. Volonteers are really friendly. They are helpful to start well your trip in China, and organized some tours in beautiful places around, Beds are wides, with curtains, light, shelf and power outlet. There is closet for each. This hostel is really clean and comfy, I certainly come back here for my next stay in Ili 🌞

The room was clean and tidied up nicely. The housekeeping staff would even open the windows for ventilation. The front desk lady provided great service and there was a good, lively atmosphere. The lobby was spacious and bright, and it was nice to see everyone sitting there chatting together.

I assume this is one top accommodation for foreign guests coming to Yining. I appreciated the host's assistance very much. Thank to them, my trip was done well. Room is nice, good location which is near many food shop and on walking distance to Liuxing street as well as Ili passenger terminal for your daytour. And one bonus, it's quite near the airport that costs you less but more convenient!

After checking in, the environment was truly wonderful. The facilities were excellent, the air conditioning was excellent, the bathroom was small but fully equipped, and there was a free washing machine specifically for guests, which was a really thoughtful touch. The large yard was perfect for chatting and hanging out with clothes. I really enjoyed this hotel and had a great time staying there. My roommates were also very friendly. I wish them continued success!

Super nice hostel in the old city with a peaceful vibe. The rooms are excellent value for money, clean and well equipped. I had the best night's sleep I had in ages. The hostel is built around a courtyard with mature trees in the centre which keeps it cool in the day. There is a well equipped kitchen, free laundry and the atmosphere is friendly. If you are cycling or on a motorbike you can store these safely in the courtyard.

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.

Nice quiet hostel where it is easy to relax. The bed is comfy, no gas to cook but there is hot water a microwave and a few other appliances you can use. It's a bit away from the ancient city but there are plenty of other shopping streets nearby. I left my bike outside the door because it's a very safe area. There were some very friendly people in the hostel who helped me navigate the Chinese way of doing things. It's really good value staying here, would recommend. Message them if you have difficult finding the place.

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

Location I’m the heart of the old city was great, if a little difficult to find: the street sign uses a different name to the listing on trip.com. There’s a fairly slobby common room next to reception where people are encouraged to sing dreadful karaoke until all hours of the morning. This might be right up your street, but if you want to sleep and your room is near that area then you can think again!