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The 10 Best Hostels in Xi'an, China

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Featuring a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, Xi'an Desti Youth Park Hostel Bell & Drum Tower is located in the centre of Xi'an, 800 metres from Drum Tower. The property is around 600 metres from Bell Tower, 3.7 km from Xi'an City Wall and 7.2 km from Daming Palace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

The hostel is situated in frint if Zhonglou station exit D, and is closed to the highlighted spot of Bell Tower. I highly recommend this place.

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9.5
Exceptional
184 reviews
Price from
$8
per night

Situated in Xi'an, 3.8 km from Drum Tower, Sifang Space Hostel Xi'an - Xi'an TIYUCHANG metro station Line2 features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is around 4.1 km from Bell Tower, 6.8 km from Big Wild Goose Pagoda and 7.2 km from Xi'an City Wall. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a tour desk.

Everything! The personal speaks fluent English and they are super kind and helpful. The ambient so quiet with good jazzy lofi music, good showers, they play films…

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9.5
Exceptional
36 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

Located in Xi'an and with Big Wild Goose Pagoda reachable within 4.6 km, Sifang Space Hostel Xi'an - Xi'an KEJIDAXUE metro Line4 provides express check-in and check-out, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 5.6 km from Bell Tower, 6.1 km from Drum Tower and 6.5 km from Xi'an City Wall. The accommodation offers karaoke and a tour desk.

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9.5
Exceptional
4 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

Featuring a rooftop terrace, See Tang Hostel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Xi'an. It is only a 6-minute walk from the South Gate of Xi'an City Wall and a 10-minute walk from Yongningmen Subway Station. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

The staff were friendly and helpful, and the room was very comfortable. A great value. I would stay there again.

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6.9
Review score
31 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

Each guestroom or dormitory at Xi'an Travelling with Hotel (South Gate) is fitted with air conditioning and a work desk. The bathroom also comes with slippers. A city view is available from the room window.

Great location just inside the gate. If you follow the city wall to the west, there is a lively morning market with breakfast options and local life. Nice soft bed and space for sitting and enjoying the view. Roof top also great!

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7.3
Good
63 reviews
Price from
$77
per night

The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a shared bathroom with a shower. 十叁都赋青年旅舍 provides certain units that include a patio, and all rooms come with a kettle. The units feature bed linen.

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$25
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
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    Great staff working at Hantang - helpful and friendly. Great location for Muslim quarter and metro to get around city. the hostel offers a retreat after a long day exploring
    Daniel
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  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
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    SO nice, most beautiful and relaxing place. Rooms were heavenly, communal areas amazing. Staff so helpful and lovely, best hostel I’ve ever stayed in!
    Flora
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  • 9.5
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     · 36 reviews
    Best hostel I have ever been to! Excellent location (2 min. walk from the subway station), very helpful and friendly staff :)
    Filippo
    Solo traveler
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    9.5
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    Rated exceptional
     · 184 reviews
    The best location, the best staff, the best hostel.
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    Candice
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    9.5
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    My first time staying in a youth hostel, I had a great experience with comfortable mattresses. Every day, the hostel also organizes activities such as folk songs, movies, werewolf fights, and billiards. I can get to know young people from all over the world, make friends, and find great opportunities 👍
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    9.5
    Scored 9.5
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    The coordinates are very close to the Bell and Drum Tower, Huimin Street, subway Line 2 and Line 6. There are many special foods around, places for taking photos of Hanfu, and singer performances in the evening.Best hostel I've ever stayed, the amenities and service in overall I feel it's much better than hotel and most importantly, cost effective!
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    Aubrey
    Solo traveler
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    9.5
    Scored 9.5
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    Rated exceptional
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    I chose the backpack ten-year youth hostel for two nights, and the experience was quite good. It is conveniently located near the clock tower, and the 12 person room is also relatively quiet and hygienic. The decoration on the third floor is very artistic and interesting
    Johnson Hu.
    Solo traveler
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
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    Rated exceptional
     · 296 reviews
    Clean room, friendly staff and great location. Few minutes walk to the metro station! Safe environment. Super value for money!
    Alan
    Solo traveler
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
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    Rated exceptional
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    Cleanest hostel I’ve ever been at. There’s always at least one English speaker on the front desk and the others all have some level of English. Free drinks and snacks all day. Beer in the fridge is cheap and cold! Breakfast in the morning was good and cheap also. The beds are comfy, rooms clean and lockers are very safe.
    Joshua
    Solo traveler
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 25 reviews
    Great location - just a short walk from the Great Mosque and the Drum Tower. It's a pretty straightforward, basic kind of hostel, but does the job for a quick cheap stay
    Jake
    Solo traveler

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