This large, friendly place aims to impress with its sharp red-and-black decor, welcoming kitchen and bar plus inside and outdoor communal areas with all the amenities backpackers are looking for. Dorms come with big lockers and power outlets. It has English-speaking staff and a handy location near Green Lake. Bikes can be rented for ¥30 a day.
It’s just off Huashan Xilu, near the back entrance of the landmark Green Lake Hotel.