Xian

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There are at least six international youth hostels right in the center of the city, easy to find.

Booking on the Internet will usually save you money, prices start around ¥15.

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3e Hotels International
54 Nandajie
located between the South Gate and the Bell Tower, right next door to a KFC on the W side of the street

Single room with free broadband internet is ¥154. Right outside the door is a coffee shop.

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Bob's Guesthouse
85 Huan Cheng Bei Lu Rd
Doubles with en-suite bathroom for ¥100; dorms from ¥25 (summer 2006)
just outside the city walls, a short walk from the train station
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Hq Guesthouse in Xi'an
Hong Cheng Guoji Gong Yu, Xihuamen Shizi, 西安市, 陕西省, 710003
+86 13149250037
1 bedroom apartments from ¥300.

Small but cozy setup in a brand new apartment complex located by the Muslim Quarter in Xi'an. Free pickup, free internet.

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Xi'an Shuyuan International Youth Hostel
Xi Nanmen
+86 29 87287720

Excellent location just next to the South Gate. 8 people dorm from ¥35/night. There is an excellent pub under the hostel, and a very nice coffee house. Perfect place to hang out, surf internet, just 10 minute walk from Drum Tower and the magical moslim snack street! Updated: 09.02.2012

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Han Tang Inn Youth Hostel
7 South Long Alley
+86 29 87231126, +86 29 87287772

The hostel is in a 4 floor building down a alley near the Bell Tower. Rates range from ¥30-160; doubles with ensuite bathroom costs Â¥120/night as of June 2010; booked on hostelworld.com. The hostel includes a bar on the 4th floor with TV, pool table, movies and 3 guitars. Free computer use for internet in the lobby. wifi in the rest of the building is iffy but you can ask for an Ethernet cable. The staff run lots of events e.g. a dumpling party each wee. Have a partner, Shuyuan Hostel, near the South Gate.

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Grand Mercure on Renmin Square
319 Dongxin St
+86 29 87928888
In the grounds of Renmin Square.

A heritage hotel of 202 rooms, 21 suites, first opened in 1957 and reflects the Sino Russian style of architecture.

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Mercure on Renmin Square Xi'an
319 Dongxin St
+86 29 87928888
From ¥ 594
In the grounds of Renmin Square.

A heritage hotel of 113 rooms, first opened in 1957 and reflects the Sino Russian style of architecture.

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Warriors apartments
Building B, Hongcity International apartment, No.15 Xihuamen St., Xi'an
+86 13519197819

Family run, boutique apartment hotel. Qin-styled accommodations with 40 life-size warriors in the three apartments. Each apartment has terracotta warriors and has 1 or 2 bedrooms, bathroom, dining area, color TV, bed quilts, oven, full kitchen facilities and broadband internet access.

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Xian Central Serviced Apartments
Xihuamen Shizi
+86 15829031947

Xian central serviced apartments are more than 100 sq m. Spacious, newly furnished, clean and about 1 min walk to the Muslim Quarter. Free PC and internet in every apartment. Provide free use of mobile phone for guests to use while out exploring the city

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Qindao Business Hotel
100 Nan Guang Ji Jie
+86 29 87615888
Â¥286 for a double room (2 people) and up
It is along Xi Dajie across from the Parkson Shopping Center and entrance to the Muslim Quarter

Free internet and cable TV in the rooms. Travel office and public computer available in the lobby. Complimentary breakfast at 4th floor restaurant of mediocre quality, but their regular menu items are quite good and the view from the balcony is great. Laundry service: 2 day turnaround ¥10/item. Beware of the massage place on the 7th floor. It is nasty.

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Nanlin International Hotel
+86 29 87216000
Best rates on official website start at ¥287+

Nanlin International Hotel is a four star hotel located in Xincheng District. It is just 3 km from Xi'an Railway Station and 40 km from Xianyang International Airport. Air-con room equipped with cable TV and free high-speed Internet access.

Top end

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Hyatt Regency Xi'an (西安凱悅酒店)
158, Dong Dajie
+86 29 87691234
At the corner of Dong Dajie and Heping Lu (和平路), 10 minutes walk from the Bell Tower

5 star hotel within the the historic City Wall, in the heart of shopping and entertainment area of Xi'an.

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Sheraton Xi'an Hotel
262 Feng Hao E Rd
+86 29 84261888

The location of this hotel is not a good choice for tourists, because it is far from the scenic spot of the city. However, it is near the freeway and the airport.

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Xi'an Garden Hotel
40 Yanyin Rd, Yanta District
+86 21 61226688, ext 7800

Four-star hotel with a stunning imperial-inspired facade and 292 beautifully appointed rooms. Facilities include conference and banquet venues, three restaurants, and an indoor swimming pool.

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Howard Johnson Ginwa Plaza Hotel (金花豪生國際大酒店)
18 West Section, Huancheng S Rd
60 minutes from Xi'an International Airport and 15 minutes from Railway station

2 tall modern architectural buildings are separated by a spacious and bright lobby. Opened in 2003 with 324 rooms.

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Xi'an Golden Flower Hotel
Dble US$160

Very popular 5 star hotel, 5 min taxi ride from the Bell tower. Luxury, large rooms with views. Swimming pool, spa, 3 restaurants, lobby bar and shops.

Top end
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Kempinski Hotel Xi'an(西安中新凯宾斯基酒店)
6 West Section, Euro-Asia Avenue, Chanba Ecological District
30 min from Xi'an Int'l Airport

The official site of the Euro-Asia Economic Forum. A leading luxury hotel in town with fascinating river view and extensive conference facilities.

As with most Chinese cities several cheap run down hotels can be found near the train station. There are a few decent ones inside the city walls on a road called Jie Fang Lu going directly south from train station. Bargaining is possible especially if you are staying for more than one night. Expect to pay under ¥100 for a single room as getting a room for as low as ¥30 is possible.