Shenzhen Loft Youth Hostel

Top choice in Shenzhen


Located in a tranquil part of OCT-LOFT, near the junction of Enping Jie and Xiangshan Dongjie, this immaculate YHA hostel has over 50 private rooms with showers and dormitory-type triples with shared bathrooms. The industrial building previously served as factory workers' lodgings. An adjoining cafe offers breakfast and drinks.


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1. OCT-LOFT

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