Lonely Planet Review
The hostel is four floors underground and there's a slight institutional feel in place, but wow, what a central location and what a price. There are no dorms, just small tiled-floor rooms that share bath and haven't a frill to speak of. For the super-budget traveller who needs privacy, it's ideal.
The clientele here seems largely Chinese, so it's a great spot if you want to mix with the locals. The staff speak some English, but will probably appreciate it if you can communicate in Mandarin. Like most other hostels in Beijing this place has laundry, Internet access and a travel centre. Rooms are bare bones, but come with bedding and towels. The tiny singles have no TVs, but pricier doubles do. Despite an address in the upscale Oriental Plaza just east of the shopping street, Wangfujing Dajie, cheap eats are easy to find in the nearby markets and on Donganmen Dajie. You're pretty much in the centre of town here, and in one of the most popular tourist areas, so expect the neighbourhood to be crowded in the peak season.
Review by author
Robert Kelly