15 best cheap hostels in Guilin (from $10-15)

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Lost In Beauty Youth Hostel in Guilin (photo: Agoda). 15 best cheap backpackers hostels in Guilin – China.


Book your cheap backpacker hostel from $10-15 in Guilin online.


Guilin is an urban prefecture in the People’s Republic of China in the Kuang-si region. It lies on the west bank of the Li Jiang River and this place attracts many travelers and visitors all the year. The area around Guilin and Yangshuo is one of China’s favorite tourist and backpacker destinations. Guilin offers lots of various cheap or luxury accommodation facilites. Cheap backpackers hostels in Guilin are mainly in the city center. These backpackers hostels in Guilin also offer a good complimentary services and the prices are low, start at $10-15/pp. If you travel from Hanoi read this: How to get from Hanoi to Guilin?

What are the best and cheap backpackers hostels in Guilin (China)?


It is not easy to name some of the best cheap backpackers hostels in Guilin, because there are lots of good hostels. But we can name these 3 very well rated cheap hostels eg.: Lost In Beauty Youth Hostel, Guilin Ease Hostel or Guilin Central Hostel. This is a selection of 15 best-rated and cheap backpackers hostels in Guilin at the reservation booking sites, bed rates start already at $10-15, prices can be higher by quality of hostel, some hostels in Guilin also offer private separate rooms for 2-4 or 6 people. Choose and book your cheap backpacker hostel in Guilin online.

1. Guilin Central Hostel

Guilin Central Hostel is a 1-minute walk from Li River and Pedestrian Street. Featuring a tour desk and free Wi-Fi in public areas, it has a café where you may relax. Free book exchange, local map and postcard mailing are provided. All rooms are air conditioned and have an attached bathroom with shower facilities and free mini soaps. Towels and hairdryers can be rented for free.

2. Lost In Beauty Youth Hostel

Lost In Beauty Guest House is located in Longsheng and features a garden. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom, while selected rooms include a terrace and others also provide guests with a mountain view. A continental breakfast is served at the property. Speaking English and Chinese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help.

3. Guilin Ease Hostel

Ease Hostel (two rivers and four lakes branch) is located in No.7 Xinyi Road,Guilin. backed by the Lijiang River is located in downtown tributary, the Peach Blossom River. Ease Hostel (two rivers and four lakes branch) is the second step of Ease Hostel, with 120 square meters of public leisure space, billiards, and private theater, reading, coffee, drinks, suitable for the party.

4. Wada Hostel in Guilin

Wada Hostel is located in Guilin, a 10-minute walk from Guilin Train Station. It features a 24-hour front desk and air-conditioned rooms with an en suite bathroom. Free WiFi and parking are provided. Guilin Wada Hostel is a 10-minute drive from Xiangbi Mountain or Guilin Bus Station. The non-smoking rooms at Wada come with neutral wall colours and have plenty of natural light. Each has a bathroom with shower facilities. Guest can have free access to the billiards room, DVD room and library.

5. Dragon’s Den Hos. in Rice Terraces

Surrounded by large expanses of rice terraces, peaceful retreats await in the quiet environs of Dragon’s Den Hostel. Featuring wooden architecture and a games room, it provides affordable and cosy accommodation with free Wi-Fi.The charming property is located in the scenic Tiantouzhai Village, a 40-minute hike from Dazhai Village.

6. Longsheng Longji International Youth Hostel

Longsheng Longji International Youth Hostel is home to 13 bedrooms. All are tastefully furnished and many even provide such comforts as television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, non smoking rooms, air conditioning. The hotel offers an excellent variety of recreational facilities, including billiards.

7. Global Village River View

Set in Guilin, 300 m from Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, Global Village River View Hostel has a garden, a terrace and rooms with free WiFi access. The property is close to several noted attractions, around a 4-minute walk from Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas and around a 6-minute walk from Elephant Trunk Hill.

8. Junshe Bontique Guest House

Junshe Bontique Guest House is committed to ensuring that your stay is as comfortable as possible. Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour security, convenience store, daily housekeeping, gift/souvenir shop. Experience high quality room facilities during your stay here. Some rooms include television LCD/plasma screen, children’s high chair, cleaning products, clothes rack, complimentary tea, provided to help guests recharge after a long day.

9. Longsheng Golden dragon country v.

Surrounded amidst the refreshing, well-reserved terrace fields, Longsheng Jinlong Villa is a tranquil rural seclusion. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire property. Each unit is fitted with a writing desk and a clothes rack. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include a desk and cleaning products. Read a book on the balcony or take a stroll at leisure along the terrace fields.

10. Dragon’s Den Hostel

Surrounded by large expanses of rice terraces, peaceful retreats await in the quiet environs of Dragon’s Den Hostel. Featuring wooden architecture and a games room, it provides affordable and cozy accommodations with free WiFi. The charming property is located in the scenic Tiantouzhai Village, around a 40-minute hike from Dazhai Village. Simply furnished, the naturally cooled rooms.

11. Murphy Youth Hostel Guilin

At Murphy Youth Hotel Guilin, guests are guaranteed a stay filled with fun and excitement. The hotel boasts a range of entertainment facilities that are sure to keep guests entertained throughout their visit. For those looking to unwind and have some friendly competition, the hotel offers a well-equipped games room. Whether you’re a fan of billiards, table tennis, or board games, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

12. This Old Place Int’l Youth H.

As one of the most unique hostels in Guilin, This Old Place will surely provide a memorable experience for your stay in Guilin. Centrally located near the Main Train Station, Guilin Bus Station (Yangshuo), Guilin North Train Station and Guilin West Train Station, This Old Place is easy to reach from anywhere. With the most beautiful roof top bar in the city, This Old Place offers stunning views of the lake and sunsets.

13. Guilin Ming Palace International Youth Hostel

Ming Palace International Youth Hostel is located on a quiet street between Ming Palace and Li River. Air-conditioned rooms at Ming Palace come with wooden furnishings and large windows that offer plenty of natural light. All are fitted with a cable TV, work desk, personal lockers, hairdryer, private bathroom.

14. Guilin Cyan Box Hotel

Just a stone’s throw away from Seven Star Park and Qixia Temple, Cyan Box Hotel enjoys a perfect location and offers homelike guestrooms. Free WiFi access is available in all areas. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and an electric kettle. Shared bathroom and toilet facilities are available for guests staying at dormitories. Some of the rooms also have a private bathroom with a shower a hairdryer and free toiletries.

15. Guilin Youcan Hostel

Only 100 metres from Taohua River, Youcan Hostel features private guestrooms and simple dormitories with free Wi-Fi. It offers a tour desk for tourists and common areas where guests can cook and relax.Youcan Hostel is a 600 metres from Guilin Railway Station. Offering city views, all rooms offer air conditioning, heating, work desk and electric kettle. The bathrooms have slippers and a shower. Some units offer a flat-screen cable TV.

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