Hostels in Gansu, China

I came to Lanzhou for the marathon, cancelled my other bookings, and chose this place instead. It was excellent value for money, absolutely perfect. Because it was fully booked, it was a little noisy, but the quiet atmosphere was quite nice. I got back a bit late after the race, and by the time I finished packing, it was past check-out time. The landlady didn't rush me and told me to take my time. I mentioned when I booked that she would reserve a room for me, and she remembered that—I'm so grateful! If I ever come to Lanzhou again, I'll definitely choose to stay here. It's super close to the Yellow River Tower, practically right outside the door—perfect for sightseeing.

The hostel is good cared and clean. I think I saw a housekeeper every time when I went out from my room and she was always cleaning smth. That attitude already says a lot about the place. There is a nice not big common area with TV and we even watched a bit of Titanic, water dispenser with available cold and hot water. The staff is speaking English and they organise different tours around the area. It’s very handy. We took 2 tours with them and enjoyed a lot. One to PingShanHu canyon and another to Colourful Danxia. We also met many good-hearted foreign and local travellers there and made friends with some. Speaking about the room the condition was good enough. We shared one room with my friend. It’s a great value for money. Thank you for the incredible stay!

It was quiet at night, there was air conditioning in the cabin, and the temperature was suitable. Now there are not many people in the off-season. The boss responded very quickly. I called you at any time to direct how to stay and will stay again.

The owner was super nice and enthusiastic, recommending so many great places to eat. The dogs at the hostel are also incredibly adorable, truly the sweetest babies. Honestly, no youth hostel I've stayed at in any first-tier city across China, whether it's for hygiene, decor, service, location, or facilities, can compare to this place. And the butter lamps on the wall in the front hall – you can tell the owners have put so much care into perfecting this place. It genuinely exceeded all my expectations. Looking at that wall of books, I really regret only staying here for two nights.

The environment is very new! I'm quite particular about bathroom cleanliness, and this place really delivered. The cleaning staff were very diligent, keeping the toilet and shower sparkling clean and well-maintained overall. There's a public microwave, water dispenser, and refrigerator, which is convenient for buying drinks. They also have an automatic washing machine that you can use with coins, and you can exchange coins at the front desk. The guests generally seem to be well-behaved; everyone in the lobby was quiet and didn't play loud music. Access to the guest room area requires a key card, and guests in the rooms were also considerate, which I appreciate. The bedding was already made up, so I didn't have to do it myself, and it was quite comfortable to sleep in. Overall, I had a great impression; the staff were patient. It's a clean and comfortable option that I'd recommend to everyone.

The staff and volunteers were all great! I am truly impressed by how helpful they were. I think the young boss should take credit for this - staff seems to have autonomy to make decisions and therefore were confident and sure of what they could offer. My two favourite persons from the hostel in the pictures : ) But this morning there were another staff and a volunteer who really went out of their way to consider and advise two travellers regarding hitchhiking. I wasn't disturbed by the smell of the camels. Location wise, it's really convenient to visit the oasis and sand dunes. Downside : food in the area is limited in choice and quite costly. Plus: it's really not that far from the city. There's a bus #3 that takes you for ¥2 to the city and back. Didi rides are also mostly under ¥10 to the city.

I stayed in a 4-person room. The room was minimalist and medium-small, with lockers – basic but comfortable. The common area is stylish and inviting, with plenty of seating, cozy corners, plants, kettles, and power outlets, though it’s on a high floor with a glass ceiling – warm when hot, cozy when cold, and the few fans aren’t always enough. The staff at the desk were friendly, laundry facilities available, though no snacks or cold drinks. The area is urban, among regular buildings, so not particularly attractive from the outside, but within walking distance to the museum and the metro station, with a large supermarket and several food options nearby. Overall, a decent place to stay in Lanzhou.

The location is perfect, right at the entrance to the scenic area. The rooms are quite spacious and clean. They speak English and can provide recommendations. I think it’s a really friendly hostel, and it’s easy to make friends here. Jiejie even took us for a drive near the desert so we could get a closer view of the snow-capped mountains. It truly was a great stay!

The room was cozy, the service was attentive, and the facilities were complete. Not only were toiletries provided, but the hygiene was also excellent. The surrounding area is very close to Langmusi Temple, and there are many restaurants nearby. Sichuan cuisine is just across the bridge outside the door. The owner was very welcoming.

The environment is OK, the location is moderate, free parking is provided, and the parking place is about 300 meters away from the place of accommodation. The only downside is that the room is not soundproof, the people in the corridor can hear the sound when walking, a bit noisy, clean and good service.