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Red Lantern House vs Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard House
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, Red Lantern House scores marginally better than Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard House. Red Lantern House scores 76 with recommendations from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.
Red Lantern House
Frommer's
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Rough Guide
Time Out
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No.5 Zhengjue Hutong, Xinjie Kou, Xicheng District, Beijing 100035
From $0 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Though technically on the west side of town, this sprawling backpacker's hotel, located in a traditional courtyard dwelling, is still quite central to many of Beijing's main sites."
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Be sure to specify if you want an en-suite bathroom; otherwise, you'll be using the communal toilets.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The most engaging of the Red Lantern brood."
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Rough Guide
"The main feature here is an extraordinary courtyard overloaded with ornament, including two water features and a forest of red lanterns."
Time Out
"This homely place around a converted courtyard is a challenge to find, but persevere if you want the hutong experience at a cut-price rate."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"The Red Lantern House is in a great location in the city's old hutongs. It is ideally suited to backpackers and families on a tight budget."
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Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard House
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
The Telegraph
No.57 Nianzi Hutong, Jingshanhoujie, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hidden among a maze of hútòng is this attractive choice within a fabulous location – authentically hidden away from more touristy areas in one of the city’s most historic neighbourhoods."
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Rough Guide
"Tucked away in a quiet hutong, this is another converted courtyard house that offers an intimate atmosphere, a bit of character, friendly staff, pets, and dodgy plumbing."
The Telegraph
7.0
"An attractive courtyard home with great service, clean rooms, and a captivating sense of history, City Walls is one of the more charming budget choices in China’s capital."
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