Shiguang Inn Youth Hostel (Yantai Railway Station Branch)

On this trip back to Yantai, I specifically chose this hostel. I've stayed here before and knew their service is good, facilities are new, and it's a reputable place. It offers great value for money and is perfect in every way for solo travelers.

I chose this hostel in Yantai for a concert, and it was really affordable. They also have adorable cats! The rooms are incredibly spacious, and there's a pool table and an internet cafe. The facilities are excellent, and the environment is very clean. I'll definitely pick this hostel again next time I'm in Yantai!

On one floor, one side is for female dorms and the other for male dorms. It's very popular and often fully booked. I'd suggest increasing the cleaning frequency, as with so many guests, things get dirty very quickly. They also offer electric scooter rentals, so there's a constant flow of people. It seems like a pretty legitimate hostel, but I'm not sure if it's the style or just persistent stains, but the wooden floor in the room always felt a bit dirty.

I had a great stay, and the cat was adorable! The shower facilities were also very convenient. My only minor complaint was that my bedsheet had some really big holes in it... but I guess that's understandable during peak season. Hope they retire those sheets soon, haha!

This hostel is the largest and best-equipped I've ever stayed in. The environment is great, and it's very clean. The common areas are quite spacious, with dining and lounge areas, an e-sports room, a pool table, and even a fish tank and cats. Overall, I found it to be very good and I'm quite satisfied. However, there's always room for improvement. After staying for three nights, I had more time to observe. First, the shampoo and shower gel dispensers were empty. When I reported it, the response was something like they'd be refilled when the cleaning staff came in the next day. But on the second night, they were still empty and hadn't been refilled. So, for all three nights, I couldn't use the shower gel and just showered with hot water, as the other shower stalls were occupied when it was my turn. This might seem like a minor detail, but I believe that when a traveler's needs aren't met correctly, promptly, and thoughtfully, there's always a sense of disappointment. It feels like your basic requests aren't valued, and you're left with a forgotten or unresolved issue. Nevertheless, for a hostel, it's actually quite good overall. The positives definitely outweigh the negatives.

This is an excellent hostel! It's a great choice when staying in Yantai. It's very close to the train station, easily walkable. It's also near the ferry terminal, making its location superb. The common areas are spacious and very comfortable. There are many takeaway options nearby. The beds are larger than typical hostel beds and very comfortable to sleep in.

The daily maintenance of the accommodation is well-managed, and the rooms are cleaned daily. The shower areas are hygienic. The only minor drawback is that the public restrooms occasionally have toilet stains, which seems to be due to improper use by guests. The service is thoughtful, offering laundry facilities and a drying area. The drying area also functions as a smoking area, but based on my experience, clothes don't pick up a smoke smell, so it's not a big issue. The cats living on the premises are well-behaved, adorable, and not afraid of strangers.