Sahara Youth Inn

Xi'an


You’d think staying smack bang in the Muslim Quarter would be noisy, but Sahara is set well back around a quiet Chinese courtyard in a lovely Qing-dynasty building replete with traditional accents. The beds are firm but rooms are clean and peaceful. You can even see the action outside from the rooftop. You'll be tripping over cats too.


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