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City Central Youth Hostel vs The Orchid Hotel

Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, The Orchid Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to City Central Youth Hostel. The Orchid Hotel ranks #16 in Beijing with endorsements from 8 reviews such as Time Out, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.

City Central Youth Hostel
City Central Youth Hostel
7 / 10
No.1-5 Beijingzhan West Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Kitchenette
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Housed in the old post office building, this newly opened hostel-cum-hotel has an unbeatable location directly opposite Beijing railway station." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"What this hostel lacks in charm it makes up for in convenience." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Though it's a bit shabby, institutional and lacking in atmosphere, this HI-affiliated hostel has some of the cheapest private rooms in town." Full review
The Orchid Hotel
The Orchid Hotel
8 / 10
No.65 Baochao Hutong, Gulou East Street, Beijing 100009
From $105 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The Orchid may be located in the middle of the action but is actually hidden away in an old network of hutong alleyways." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Tucked down the narrowest of alleyways, between 63 and 67 Baochao Hutong, this tiny hotel possesses two fine terraces." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"A cozy 10-room charmer hidden away in one of Beijing's up-and-coming hutongs, The Orchid is a favorite with travelers looking for character and comfort at a bargain price." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This small, casually stylish hotel offers 10 compact rooms with en-suite bathrooms and TV/Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop cocktail bar overlooking the low-rise rooftops of old Beijing." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Orchid is a small boutique hotel catering to adventurous travelers looking for the quaintness of a bed-and-breakfast in the middle of the capital." Full review
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