W GuangzhouvsOld Canton Youth Hostel
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. Overall, W Guangzhou scores slightly higher than Old Canton Youth Hostel. W Guangzhou comes in at #20 in Guangzhou with endorsements from 1 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide.
W Guangzhou
 Forbes Travel Guide
26 Xian Cun Road, Pearl River New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 501623
From $128/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 Recommended
 "A few blocks from Guangzhou’s Pearl River, the W Guangzhou has tallied up several firsts for the hip luxury brand." Full review
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Dining is also of utmost importance to the W brand, and the Guangzhou hotel has three restaurants to choose from: The Kitchen Table international buffet, I by Inagiku’s Japanese staples and Yan Yu’s contemporary Cantonese cuisine.
Old Canton Youth Hostel
 Lonely Planet
No.22 Xuguyuan Road, Guangzhou 510080
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Kitchenette
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "One of the only budget options next to Kuí Garden in the leafy Dōngshān area (东山) of Yuèxiù (越秀) District." Full review