Hostels di Jiangsu, China

The lobby and front desk are clean and bright, and the room was also very neat and tidy upon entry. It's conveniently located, with many specialty snack shops within 1 km! The front desk staff had an excellent service attitude! Everything is brand new and exceptionally well-maintained, from the common areas to the guest rooms, all clean and fresh. The soundproofing is also great, allowing for a peaceful rest.

The location is great, right next to Ganxi Grand House, in a standalone building. The first floor has the reception and common area, plus a bar. When checking in, you can hear people chatting and drinking in the back. The second floor is half common area and half guest rooms. The third floor is for men and the fourth for women, accessible only with a key card, which feels quite secure. The front desk staff are very enthusiastic and patiently answer all questions. The fifth floor has a terrace and laundry room, but you have to take the stairs to get there as there's no elevator for that section. Hanging laundry becomes a workout! I'm not entirely sure, but the second floor seems to be mixed-gender. The restrooms are separated by gender, but they're cramped, really cramped. Because the second floor is a common area, with people constantly coming and going, you can hear conversations and footsteps from your room at night. The soundproofing isn't great. If you're a light sleeper, you'll need earplugs.

After a lot of research, I finally decided on Yindu, which I can confidently call the pinnacle of all-female hostels nationwide. I honestly don't think any other hostel can surpass Yindu. The location is excellent, making it super convenient for getting around. It's probably only a 6-7 minute walk from the subway station. There's a McDonald's and a police station downstairs, and an elevator which is really handy. The owner even provides fresh, sweet, and delicious watermelon. The environment is also fantastic. There are plenty of showers and toilets, so you never have to wait, and lots of hairdryers too. Sitting in the common area listening to music during downtime is very pleasant. When I checked in, the owner was very meticulous, explaining everything and introducing the facilities. All in all, Yindu is just the best!

Hostel is easy to find! Excellent location, metro very near, nice quiet street (and rooms are quiet too), loads of eating places right at door, and easy walk to the main tourist areas. Good light in the large ground floor common area (rear area has better AC).  Some kind of cafe setup but didn't seem to operate. dorm beds with curtain, light , international power outlet , aircon , locker safe for each bed; shower and toilet in dorm. This hostel is good, and can run a lot better with standard procedures/info, and some key signs in english. I don't expect staff to speak english (just as I can't speak chinese) but a laminated 1 page sheet in english could readily cover everything, instead of little info and then some gesturing: the different wifi networks, checkout steps, what is the deal with the cafe/fridge, how to exit door before desk is staffed in morning. For example, in the laundry the english sign was really useful, and told me that there was a drying space outside 1 of the windows. fire safety is poor: on each floor the stair doors are open (without auto release) meaning that fire smoke would rise uncontrolled and block escape path.

This hostel is perfect for young people with all sorts of games available. The rooms are quite spacious, and you won't be disturbed by other guests. The environment is good, and the rooms are clean. The women's restroom is okay, but when showering, water flows out of the shower stall and into the rest of the bathroom, which is inconvenient for those using the toilet. This could definitely be improved. Other than that, everything was fine. When I booked the hostel, I read some reviews saying that there was a KTV nearby and that sleeping could be an issue, but I didn't experience any loud noise. It's very close to Xinjiekou Metro Station Exit 15, and below Exit 1, there are many bars and arcades. Mingwalam is also nearby. It's not too far from Nanjing Railway Station by metro. Most importantly, I'm very satisfied because I think it's hard to find such an affordable hostel in Xinjiekou.

The environment was better than I expected, with individual lights for each bed. The front desk staff were very helpful and carried my luggage for me. They provided hot drinking water, disposable cups, a hairdryer, and tissues. The location is excellent – the subway station is super close, just a short walk across the street. Right outside, there's a snack street and a mall, which is incredibly convenient. The only downside is having a Zhaoyiming and Haoxianglai downstairs, constantly tempting me to go in and buy snacks! :D

Quite a good place to stay the first few days, the lady there gave me a banana and free breakfast on the first day as I usually leave the place early. However, the last night there was absolutely horrendous. I am not sure who was smoking in the public space and there was a nauseating strong smell of smoke all over the place, if you leave your room door open the smell will be in your room too. I had to quickly go to the toilet if not the smell would be on my clothes. If it was not late at night, I would have found myself another place to stay. I think there can be stricter control on no smoking in an enclosed space like hostel, this person is extremely inconsiderate. He/she can go outside to smoke instead. The female toilet sink was also so rusty and they should fix it. A good thing is they provide shampoo and body wash. To me it is just a place to wash up and sleep, is acceptable for budget solo travellers but I will not stay here again due to the bad experience with the smoke.

Narrow Encounter Youth Hostel was by far the best accommodation during my trip to Suzhou! The overall experience was incredibly comfortable and completely changed my preconceived notions about hostels. The hostel itself was clean and fresh, with simple yet cozy decor. The common areas were tidy and well-ventilated, clearly well-maintained, with no unpleasant odors or clutter throughout my stay. The sleeping areas were very quiet; I was never disturbed, whether resting during the day or sleeping at night. Each bed was fully equipped, and the privacy was excellent – pulling the curtain created a private little space, offering a great sense of security. The location was a huge plus. Situated in the heart of Suzhou's Gusu business district, it's close to the subway, and you can walk to major attractions and snack streets. It made getting around and exploring very convenient, saving a lot of travel time. The facilities were also comprehensive. Free laundry and drying services, along with a leisure terrace, met all my essential travel and accommodation needs. The staff were gentle and patient, providing meticulous and thoughtful service, always ready to help promptly with any issues. They were truly sincere. The value for money was outstanding. The environment, hygiene, and service far exceeded other accommodations in the same price range. I highly recommend this place for student travelers, solo travelers, or anyone looking for a short-term stay. It's definitely my top choice for accommodation in Suzhou!

The overall environment of the room is very good, very clean, the bed is very soft and comfortable, and the equipment and facilities are perfect. I have been here more than once or twice, I am very satisfied, and I will come to 😚 in the future.

We had a family room with a private restroom in this hostel, the lady at the reception is very kind and friendly, we got a cup of tea for free for each of us, which was really nice. I wish the hostel had an elevator and ventilation in the restroom, the rest was all okay. Thanks a lot. P.s. there's an adorable dog named Gali🥰