Sofitel Xian on Renmin SquarevsShuyuan Youth Hostel
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square ranks marginally higher than Shuyuan Youth Hostel. Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square comes in at 86 with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Insight Guides.
Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
Insight Guides
Tablet
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Jetsetter
Michelin Guide
No.319 Dongxin Street, Xincheng District, Xi'an 710004
From $70/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides "Xi’an top hotel, situated around 1km northeast of the Bell Tower, has a full range of facilities and unrivalled levels of comfort and refinement. <br>."
Tablet17.0
"Surely it’s a sign of the times that the top hotel in town is the Sofitel on Renmin Square, an utterly modern luxury hotel from the French-owned international chain." Full review
Lonely Planet "Xī'ān's self-proclaimed 'six-star' hotel is undoubtedly the most luxurious choice in the city and has a soothing, hushed atmosphere." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Part of a large complex of high-class hotels, the twin Sofitel buildings boast scented lobbies, intricately designed interiors, and plush rooms, presided over by a young and energetic staff."
Jetsetter "Sleek, modern sleep on Xi’an's Renmin Square, with five restaurants, a spa, an indoor pool and a karaoke club." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"With every decade that goes by China opens itself further to the West. By now Hong Kong feels like it’s right next door, and Beijing and Shanghai are quickly losing their air of..." Full review
Shuyuan Youth Hostel
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Lonely Planet
No. 2A Shuncheng West Alley, Xi'an 710001
From $6/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Of the various hostels in Xi'an, this is the best choice. A restored courtyard residence, it formerly housed the Xianyang County government." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Laid out around three large courtyard inside the city wall, attention to detail is evident in the Ming-style decorations of this beautifully restored traditional residence."
Rough Guide "Owned by the Hantang team, who may or may not have plans to commandeer the whole city, this is an appealingly ramshackle hostel facing the city walls."
Lonely Planet "The longest-running hostel in Xi'an, this converted residence has three lovely courtyards, and a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere" Full review
