Xìngyuán Qīngnián Lǚshè

Gansu


This rather simple upstairs choice is bright and friendly with four-bed dorms and straightforward doubles, though the hostel has little character. The lobby has a small bar area with tables. When we visited the hostel was adamant foreigners can overnight, but phone ahead to check.


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