Alley Youth Hostel, near Xi'an Bell Tower, offers a vibrant atmosphere with a rooftop terrace and garden. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind at the bar or coffee shop/cafe, and enjoy convenient laundry facilities. Bike rentals are available for exploring nearby Drum Tower and Xi'an Museum.
Located close to Xi'an Bell Tower and Xi'an Museum, Alley Youth Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Tour/ticket assistance, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
A reception hall, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 76 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Property 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
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alley Youth Hostel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Alley Youth Hostel?
Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Alley Youth Hostel?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Alley Youth Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CNY 200 per vehicle applies.
Where is Alley Youth Hostel located?
Located in Xi’an City Center, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Drum Tower and Xi'an Bell Tower. Xi'an Museum and Giant Wild Goose Pagoda are also within 6 mi (10 km). Zhonglou Station is 17 minutes by foot and Beidajie Station is 20 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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9.0
Wonderful
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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.
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.
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
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
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6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Apr 3, 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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Apr 1, 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 ..
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.
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.
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.
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?