A stay at Alley Youth Hostel places you in the heart of Xi'an, within a 5-minute drive of Drum Tower and Xi'an Museum. .This hostel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Xi'an Bell Tower and 5 mi (8 km) from Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Xi'an Bell Tower - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Xi'an City Walls - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Drum Tower - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Xi'an East Station - 9 min drive
Zhonglou Station - 10 min walk
Xi'an (XIY-Xianyang Intl.) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
海家牛肉面 - 3 min walk
老刘家泡馍馆 - 2 min walk
杨氏无名烤肉 - 2 min walk
老马家超娃烤牛羊肉 - 2 min walk
双辉麻辣冒菜馆 - 1 min walk
About this property
Alley Youth Hostel
Art Deco Xi'an hostel in Xi’an City Center with a rooftop terrace
Alley Youth Hostel offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and slippers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Microwaves, refrigerators, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 76 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and noon.
Alley Youth Hostel has a restaurant on site.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Limited on-site parking
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–noon: CNY 32 for adults and CNY 32 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
Bike rentals
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Microwave (on request)
Fridge (on request)
Soundproofed rooms
Washer/dryer
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Reception hall
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
24-hour business centre
A meeting room
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Doorbell and phone notification
Hand-held shower head
Handrails in stairwells
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Freezer
Microwave (on request)
Oven
Fridge (on request)
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Desk
Guidebooks/recommendations
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Laundry detergent
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Slippers
Soundproofing
Washer and dryer
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CNY 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CNY 32 for adults and CNY 32 for children
Airport shuttle fee: CNY 200 per vehicle (one way)
Rollaway bed fee: CNY 50.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
You will get more than expected for the price you pay for staying here. First of all, me and my group of people had so many last minute arrangements and Steven and his team attended to us attentively, fulfilling all our needs. The place is so near to Muslim Quarter that its so easy to get souvenirs and you will not have a chance to be hungry. This place is extra cosy and all the staffs were so friendly to us. The toilet was cleaned everyday during our stay. Thumbs up to everyone in Alley Youth hostel!!!
Wanted to write and say how good my stay at this place was. Great location and clean facilities. Really good coffee bar and pleasant interior. Staff was very helpful to find me a ride to airport for very reasonable price. Even walked me to location so I won't get lost!!! Would recommend and I would definitely stay there again.
Staff was very nice. Location is good because it's very close to the Muslim Quarter, if that's your thing, but about a 12 minute walk through busy alleys to the subway. Room was really dusty upon arrival.
This hostel is an unbeatable price in a very cool neighborhood of Xi’an. I got a clean, private room, with great sunlight and a nice shower. The staff are incredible. From helping me mail postcards, to a guided tour around the old market, to a huge help — I had to go to the hospital for dehydration and the staff accompanied me, helped translate, and kept me company during a six hour IV drip. These are the best people. I’m forever grateful.
Pro tip: the Google Maps location is incorrect due to Google being blocked by Chinese ISPs.
English-speaking staff is available to help you. They offered some affordable tours around Xi’an. Location-wise, it’s near the Muslim Quarter and there’s a small convenience store nearby that is 24/7
Excellent hostel right in the middle of the Muslim Quarter and Xi'an itself. Very kind and helpful English-speaking staff. Also a cozy public area with a pool table, projector setup, and bar to hang out in. The lighting in the room was a bit dark, but the room itself was very clean, and the beds were comfy. Would stay again!
John
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
3 Apr 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
nice owner but you get what you paid for
This is a family-owned hostel and the owner is super nice. However the room is very small and basic. There are no toiletries or towels, nor do they change sheets if you stay for a few days.
Great location within Muslims Quaters, Easy access to all amenities and eateries. Clean, spacious and good size bedroom and comfortable bed. Family run hostel very helpful and friendly. Some of the staff speak English which is a great help in giving useful information to explore the surrounding area. I would certainly book this hostel again if I'm coming to Xi An next time. Many thanks to Stephen and all his staff for making our stay so welcoming and pleasant.
I enjoyed my time at the hostel. Stephen and his family are very nice people and the staff were helpful and friendly. The room was a free upgrade and it was comfortable. Best part - the hostel is located in the middle of the Muslim Quarter. The quarter is a thriving area filled with excitement and many vendors selling souvenirs and food. The downside of the experience - an unreliable wifi that crashed occasionally.
Barbara
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Larry
13 Sept 2018
Awesome staff and great facilities
Very clean, great staff (most of whom speak good English which is a real bonus), good wifi, nice breakfast, awesome location, and have we mentioned the amazing staff?
Larry
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
8/10 Good
Ian
4 Aug 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good Value got money and friendly service
Food service a little slow, basic accomodation but for a good price located on the heart of the Muslim quarter.
Accueil très sympa. Le responsable à l’accueil est très serviable et fait son possible pour rendre service. Il est très efficace. Un grand merci à lui qui a su me dépanner car j’étais très ennuyé par mon couteau qui ne pouvait passer les contrôles de police
DANIEL
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
1 Apr 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a great place to be, all staff speaks fluent English and will do everything to make your stay enjoyable. If you have a superficiel sleep, be sure to bring earplugs, it can get a little noisy. Had a single room ... clean, simple room, bed was comfortable, bathroom clean
Thr atmosphere in the hostel is very homey and if your looking for a budget good option ... this is the place ..
Gran relación calidad vs precio. Muy amables y serviciales, hablan Ingles y te dan buenos consejos y tips para la ciduad. Lo unico, el desayuno tiene margen de mejora, pero estaba OK.
This was a good hostel! The staff is Nice and helpfull, they have a lot to do at the hostel so that is Nice. Restaurant and breakfast was Nice. The hostel is located in the muslim market, that was a Really fun experience. Markets everywere! The only bad thing was that the wi-fi wassnt so good. Otherwise everything was good. Was a nice feeling.