Leo Hostel

Beijing


Big, sociable hostel with a communal bar, western food (including what must be Beijing's only 'beans on toast') and plenty of cosy seating. Staff are friendly and mostly fluent in English. Bathrooms are too few and not terribly clean. Great central location on a touristy, pedestrianised strip.

Leo Hostel is far more comfortable and modern than its crumbling cousin Leo Courtyard.


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