Guilin This Old Place Intl Youth Hostel  

In the heart of Guilin city centre, this youth hostel puts you steps from the city's pulse. It's a 3-minute drive from Shan Hu and about 7 minutes to the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill, with Seven-Star Park and Lijiang Folk Customs Garden a short ride away. A family-friendly, budget hostel for explorers.

Choose from 47 air-conditioned rooms with warm, no-frills decor. Rooms come with showers, hair dryers, slippers, desks, blackout curtains and cable TV, though exact equipment depends on room category. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis and the front desk operates with limited hours.

Kick back at the on-site bar or taste local dishes in the restaurant. There’s a shared kitchen, complimentary Wi‑Fi, a library and a BBQ area. Families get a kids' playroom, and practical extras include parking, a tour desk, laundry, dry cleaning, ironing, car rental, safe-deposit boxes and concierge service.

Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the property and rooms include desks for working. Good for students and travelers who need basic work setup.

An on-site restaurant serves local cuisine and the bar keeps things social. Prefer to self-cater? Use the shared kitchen to cook your own meals before heading out to explore Guilin.