Xian is a mecca for foreign travelers when they plan their China tours. Xian is more Chinese than Beijing with plentiful traditional Chinese buildings and historical sites. The local peopel in Xian are simple and hospitable. The influx of western travelers into Xian has seen the hostels booming in every conners in the city of Xian. If you are looking for an ideal hostel for your Xian Tour, please follow me to explore the top 10 hostels in Xian. I’m doing best to dig out the official websites of these hostels for you to have a first hand information that you can’t get from any hostel booking agencies. So you can check, compare and decide which hostel you will use for your Xian Trip . You are also encouraged to contact them directly to deduct the intermediate booking fees collected by hostel booking agencies. For Xian travel tips, please see my previous posts: How to visit Terracotta Army in Xian, Tips for visiting Xian. Have a nice trip to Xian!
Bell Tower - the heart of Xian City. The Picture was taken from the top of Drum Tower, west of Bell Tower.
1. Xian HanTang Inn International Youth Hostel (西安汉唐驿青年旅舍)
The hostel is near the center of town, close to the Bell and Drum Tower with walking distance to the post office, to bus stops and city attractions. The staff is simply great, everybody speak good English and are eager to help you. The rooms are really nice but a little simple but it’s a hostel so it is a great value. There are three computers that you can use for free and couches on which to sit.
Add: No 07, Nan Changchengxiang, Xicheng Plaza, Xian
Tel: 0086-029-87231126, 87287772
Website: Web: http://www.itisxian.com/china/hty_en/index_en.htm
The hostel is near the center of town, close to the Bell and Drum Tower with walking distance to the post office, to bus stops and city attractions. The staff is simply great, everybody speak good English and are eager to help you. The rooms are really nice but a little simple but it’s a hostel so it is a great value. There are three computers that you can use for free and couches on which to sit.
Add: No 07, Nan Changchengxiang, Xicheng Plaza, Xian
Tel: 0086-029-87231126, 87287772
Website: Web: http://www.itisxian.com/china/hty_en/index_en.htm
2. Xian Shuyuan International Youth Hostel (西安书院国际青年旅舍)
It is centrally located. This hostels is a large courtyard turned residence. So you will see some traditional decor. The staff here are really friendly and helpful. Breakfast area very nice. Free internet access (4 computers), a free coffee or tea on arrival, and a free beer at night. The room has a TV in it and a beautifully appointed bathroom. Free pick up from the Xian train station.
Add: No.2 Shunchengxixiang South Street Xi’an China
Tel:87287728, 87287721
Web: http://www.hostelxian.com/index.htm
It is centrally located. This hostels is a large courtyard turned residence. So you will see some traditional decor. The staff here are really friendly and helpful. Breakfast area very nice. Free internet access (4 computers), a free coffee or tea on arrival, and a free beer at night. The room has a TV in it and a beautifully appointed bathroom. Free pick up from the Xian train station.
Add: No.2 Shunchengxixiang South Street Xi’an China
Tel:87287728, 87287721
Web: http://www.hostelxian.com/index.htm
3. Xian 7 Sages (Qixian) YH ( 七贤国际青年旅舍)
It is a historical building in which former 8th army was headquarted. The property has been in existence for 100 years. The staff is extremely helpful, trusty and speaks good English. The rooms are fine, and the showers are okay. The bar is very active and full of backpackers. The hostel is within walking distance of the train station and located on a quiet back street. 4 Computers for internet with reasonable rates.
Add: Courtyard 5 of Qixianzhuang No, Beixin Street, Xian
Tel: 0086-29-87444087
Web: http://www.hostelxian.cn/
It is a historical building in which former 8th army was headquarted. The property has been in existence for 100 years. The staff is extremely helpful, trusty and speaks good English. The rooms are fine, and the showers are okay. The bar is very active and full of backpackers. The hostel is within walking distance of the train station and located on a quiet back street. 4 Computers for internet with reasonable rates.
Add: Courtyard 5 of Qixianzhuang No, Beixin Street, Xian
Tel: 0086-29-87444087
Web: http://www.hostelxian.cn/
4. Xian Ancient Street International Youth Hotel (西安碑林老街青年旅舍)
It is a Qing Dynasty courtyard with quiet and peaceful environment.The staff are very helpful, The room is average, large but not funished well. The hostel is right at the South Gate of the Xi’an City Wall. You can have a walking tour of the Bell tower, Drum Tower, the Forest of tablets, Xian City Wall, the south gate, ancient cultural Street, Great Mosques, Muslim Street and more.
Add: No.1,Antique Culture Street, the east Shuncheng Dongxiang, inside South Gate of Xian City Wall, Xian
Tel: 86 29 87264259
Web: Web: http://www.hostelbl.com/english/
It is a Qing Dynasty courtyard with quiet and peaceful environment.The staff are very helpful, The room is average, large but not funished well. The hostel is right at the South Gate of the Xi’an City Wall. You can have a walking tour of the Bell tower, Drum Tower, the Forest of tablets, Xian City Wall, the south gate, ancient cultural Street, Great Mosques, Muslim Street and more.
Add: No.1,Antique Culture Street, the east Shuncheng Dongxiang, inside South Gate of Xian City Wall, Xian
Tel: 86 29 87264259
Web: Web: http://www.hostelbl.com/english/
5. Xiangzimen Youth Hostel (湘子门国际青年旅舍)
It is centrally situated in a beautiful historic building where a brother of one of the Ming emperors once lived. It has very nice rooms and a really good bar and restaurant. The staff are helpful and informative when it comes to organize Xian city tours and call for taxis. Good breakfast menu and descent lunch/dinner. The many of the staff speaks good English.
Picking up people at the train station (free service). The room is comfortable with AC and private bathroom.
Add: No.16, Xiangzimiao Street, Nanmenli, Xian
Tel: 62867999
Web: http://www.yhaxian.com/
It is centrally situated in a beautiful historic building where a brother of one of the Ming emperors once lived. It has very nice rooms and a really good bar and restaurant. The staff are helpful and informative when it comes to organize Xian city tours and call for taxis. Good breakfast menu and descent lunch/dinner. The many of the staff speaks good English.
Picking up people at the train station (free service). The room is comfortable with AC and private bathroom.
Add: No.16, Xiangzimiao Street, Nanmenli, Xian
Tel: 62867999
Web: http://www.yhaxian.com/
6. Bell Tower Youth Hostel Xian (西安钟楼国际青年旅舍)
The bell tower youth hostel is located right in the centre of town. Its location couldn’t be better! You can easily walk to the Muslim Quarter, the Bell and Drum Towers. The front desk staff are friendly, fast and efficientm and speak good English. The room is large and relatively clean and the shower fine. TV in the room, tea and electric cup are offered. Good internet. Breakfast is good, though the service is a little slow.
Add: No.1 North Main Street Xi’an, China
Tel: 86-29 – 87233005, 87231203
Web: http://www.xianhostel.cn/index.htm
The bell tower youth hostel is located right in the centre of town. Its location couldn’t be better! You can easily walk to the Muslim Quarter, the Bell and Drum Towers. The front desk staff are friendly, fast and efficientm and speak good English. The room is large and relatively clean and the shower fine. TV in the room, tea and electric cup are offered. Good internet. Breakfast is good, though the service is a little slow.
Add: No.1 North Main Street Xi’an, China
Tel: 86-29 – 87233005, 87231203
Web: http://www.xianhostel.cn/index.htm
7. Hanwood Youth Hostel Xian (汉文武德青年旅舍)
Hanwood Youth Hostel is located across from Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Every night on the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Musical Fountain Square there will be spectacular musical fountain in the brilliant night. And you can watch. The staff members are very helpful. The free services are offered by the hostel including travel information; bike rental, DVD, collection mail package, luggage storage, 24 hour hot water, tea together.
Add: just opposite to south door of Tang Da Ci’en Temple ruins park, the South Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian
Tel: 86-029-85516916
Web: http://www.xianyha.com/
Hanwood Youth Hostel is located across from Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Every night on the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Musical Fountain Square there will be spectacular musical fountain in the brilliant night. And you can watch. The staff members are very helpful. The free services are offered by the hostel including travel information; bike rental, DVD, collection mail package, luggage storage, 24 hour hot water, tea together.
Add: just opposite to south door of Tang Da Ci’en Temple ruins park, the South Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian
Tel: 86-029-85516916
Web: http://www.xianyha.com/
8. Xian Sunflower Backpacker Hostel (小花国际青年旅舍)
Xi’an Sunflower Backpacker Hostel is located in the center of Xi’an, a perfect location for food, shopping and visiting. When staying in it, you may think this is not simply a hotel, but a home, a home away from home. Wrapped by sweet atmosphere and security environment, it is also a part of your travel. Public computer, Wi-Fi and laundry are available here. We also offer tourism information, package tour booking, train and airport pickup services.
Add: Xidajie 157, Lianhu Dstrict, Xian
Tel:029-87243955
Xi’an Sunflower Backpacker Hostel is located in the center of Xi’an, a perfect location for food, shopping and visiting. When staying in it, you may think this is not simply a hotel, but a home, a home away from home. Wrapped by sweet atmosphere and security environment, it is also a part of your travel. Public computer, Wi-Fi and laundry are available here. We also offer tourism information, package tour booking, train and airport pickup services.
Add: Xidajie 157, Lianhu Dstrict, Xian
Tel:029-87243955
9. (Xian Fenghe Youth Hostel) 西安丰禾国际青年旅舍
It has a convenient location, just 10 minutes walk from the Xian Railway station, 5 minutes from the bus station. Plentiful small stores and vendors Great noodles and dumplings available across the road and a good cobbler just around the corner. There are various kinds of rooms ( eight-bed room, six-bed, four-beds and standard rooms in the Fenghe Hostel.The rooms are air-conditioned. All rooms offer hot water, private bathroom, self-catering restaurant, TV… long distance calling, laundry service, and bicycle and car rental service. Ticket-booking services are also available.
Add: No. 11 Fenghe Road, Xian 710014
Tel: 029-86395990
It has a convenient location, just 10 minutes walk from the Xian Railway station, 5 minutes from the bus station. Plentiful small stores and vendors Great noodles and dumplings available across the road and a good cobbler just around the corner. There are various kinds of rooms ( eight-bed room, six-bed, four-beds and standard rooms in the Fenghe Hostel.The rooms are air-conditioned. All rooms offer hot water, private bathroom, self-catering restaurant, TV… long distance calling, laundry service, and bicycle and car rental service. Ticket-booking services are also available.
Add: No. 11 Fenghe Road, Xian 710014
Tel: 029-86395990
10. Xian Square Youth Hostel (大雁塔四方馆青年旅舍)
Square Youth hotel is next to the music fountain at the base of Big Goose Pagoda. Place is clean and comfortable, Staff speak good English and are happy to serve, so you have the feeling of home. The hotel has many different styles of rooms including the traditional bunk-bed dormitory, standard rooms, and rooms modeled after the early traditional Chinese style. Guests can enjoy our free cable internet service and wireless connection…
Add: Taipinbao 1, South Plaza, Big Goose Pagoda, Xian
Tel: 086-029-85510127
Web: http://www.yhaxa.com/
Square Youth hotel is next to the music fountain at the base of Big Goose Pagoda. Place is clean and comfortable, Staff speak good English and are happy to serve, so you have the feeling of home. The hotel has many different styles of rooms including the traditional bunk-bed dormitory, standard rooms, and rooms modeled after the early traditional Chinese style. Guests can enjoy our free cable internet service and wireless connection…
Add: Taipinbao 1, South Plaza, Big Goose Pagoda, Xian
Tel: 086-029-85510127
Web: http://www.yhaxa.com/
