Sunflower Youth HostelvsCentral Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, Central Hotel ranks significantly better than Sunflower Youth Hostel. Central Hotel is ranked #13 in Nanjing with praise from 2 sources such as Fodor's, Rough Guide.
Sunflower Youth Hostel
 Lonely Planet
No.80 Zhangyuan Road, Fuzimiao, Nanjing 210001
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Restaurant
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "You won't get any flowers on arrival and dorms are tight but the cosy singles and doubles have startling mosaic-tiled toilets and artwork doodled by former visitors on the yellow walls." 
Central Hotel
 Fodor's
 Rough Guide
No.75 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210005
From $76/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 
 "Steps from the heart of the city, this well-run hotel has an offbeat charm." Full review
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Ask for a corner room for more space and better views.
 "Adventurously designed from top to toe, this is one of the most luxurious places in town – in some cases, the en-suite facilities are almost as large as the rest of the room."