The Shijian Hostel is conveniently situated in Foshan, just 18km from Guangzhou Railway Station and 22km from Foshan Shadi Airport, making it a great choice for travellers arriving by train or plane. It has received consistently high ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. This family-friendly guesthouse offers a relaxing atmosphere and a range of amenities, including on-site parking, Wi-Fi, and a restaurant. Guests can also enjoy convenient access to Foshan's attractions and local neighbourhoods.
9.4 762 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
08/07 – 03/09
106 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 6042 ﺩ.ﺇ (57 )
Foshan Cuba Youth Hostel
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hostel , Foshan
Foshan Cuba Youth Hostel is located in Foshan, just 12 miles from Fangcun Station and 14 miles from both Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street and Shamian Island, offering easy access to popular attractions. This guesthouse has consistently received excellent ratings from guests for its cleanliness, location, and overall experience. The hostel features a shared kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals, and a shared lounge with free Wi-Fi for connecting with fellow travellers. Amenities include a garden and terrace, providing a peaceful retreat, as well as luggage storage, air conditioning, and parking.
9.8 150 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
02/09 – 30/09
35 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 980 ﺩ.ﺇ (28 )
Moon International Youth Hostel
1 1
hostel , Canton
Hostel listing with an excellent rating of 98% based on 150 reviews. This accommodation is located in Canton. Facilities and services: a restaurant, an ATM and a kitchen. Take advantage of the garden in this accommodation!
9.2 45 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
02/09 – 30/09
59 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 1652 ﺩ.ﺇ (28 )
Guangzhou Desti Youth Hostel
1 1
hostel , Guangzhou
Guangzhou Desti Youth Hostel enjoys a central Guangzhou location, near Xihua Road's street food and less than 1 kilometre from several historical landmarks, with a metro station just 200 metres away. This hostel offers a range of accommodation, from dorm beds with individual lockers to private rooms, features a bar with craft beer and live music on Fridays and Saturdays, and includes a reading area.
Canton / Guangzhou
20/06 – 27/06
269 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 1883 ﺩ.ﺇ (7 )
Star Plume Hotel Management (Shipaiqiao Subway Station)
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hotel , Canton
The Star Plume Hotel Management, located in Canton's Shipaiqiao district, is 7 kilometres from the city centre and a short distance from Xiancun, CITIC Plaza, and the Guangdong Museum. This 2-star accommodation offers air-conditioned rooms with televisions and slippers, and provides an on-site ATM and lift access for guest convenience, with check-out at 12:00.
9.3 369 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
06/07 – 25/07
41 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 779 ﺩ.ﺇ (19 )
Moinybaby Girls Youth Hostel
1 1
hostel , Canton
Hostel listing with an excellent rating of 93% based on 369 reviews. This accommodation is located in Canton. Facilities and services include free parking.
8.4 121 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
06/07 – 25/07
26 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 494 ﺩ.ﺇ (19 )
Youlin Youth Hostel
1 1
hostel , Canton
Youlin Youth Hostel offers excellent value in Guangzhou's central business district, a 4-5 minute walk from Linhe West Metro Station (Line 3), providing direct access to Guangzhou East Railway Station and Beijing Road Pedestrian Street. This accommodation provides hotel-quality bedding, individual bed amenities including lamps and lockable storage, and privacy curtains, with free Wi-Fi and parking available.
9.6 16 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
10/07 – 17/07
131 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 917 ﺩ.ﺇ (7 )
Only Female Woping Hotel Guangzhou Beijingroad 2nd
1 2
hostel , Guangzhou
The Only Female Woping Hotel Guangzhou Beijingroad 2nd is located in Guangzhou's Yuexiu District, a 17-minute walk from Huaisheng Mosque, 600 metres from the Pearl River, and 2.4 kilometres from Liurong Temple. This female-only accommodation offers air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, shared bathrooms, and a 24-hour front desk, making it a convenient base for exploring the city.
9.3 50 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
02/09 – 30/09
37 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 1036 ﺩ.ﺇ (28 )
Eden Hostel
1 1
hostel , Canton
Hostel with an excellent rating of 93% based on 50 reviews. You will be located in Canton. Facilities and services include an ATM, a coffee place and a restaurant. Enjoy free parking with this accommodation in Canton!
Canton / Guangzhou
20/06 – 27/06
140 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 980 ﺩ.ﺇ (7 )
Yuyue E-sports Hotel (Yantang Tianpingjia Subway Station Branch)
1 2
hostel , Canton
The Yuyue E-sports Hotel (Yantang Tianpingjia Subway Station Branch) is located 8 kilometres from Guangzhou's city centre, close to Linhexi, CITIC Plaza, and Guangzhou Zoo. This budget accommodation offers air conditioning, a restaurant, a fitness centre, and parking, with laundry and concierge services also available.
8.7 15 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
23/06 – 22/07
120 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 3480 ﺩ.ﺇ (29 )
Female Only Mu'an Hostel Guangzhou Haizhu District
1 2
hostel , Guangzhou
The Female Only Mu'an Hostel Guangzhou Haizhu District is situated in Guangzhou's Haizhu District, 4.7 kilometres from Huaisheng Mosque and 5.6 kilometres from the Pearl River. This female-only guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, a shared lounge, and some rooms feature a balcony, with services including a tour desk and luggage storage.
9.9 21 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
06/07 – 25/07
29 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 551 ﺩ.ﺇ (19 )
Shuiyun Jian Female Only Hostel
1 1
hostel , Canton
Shuiyun Jian Female Only Hostel is situated in the Baiyun District of Canton, a 4-minute walk from Jingxi Southern Hospital Station on Metro Line 3, offering excellent transport links. This accommodation provides guests with spacious common areas including a living room, dining room, and kitchen, alongside a sunny balcony for laundry, and requires WeChat contact prior to check-in.
Best Canton / Guangzhou hostels with breakfast
Among the 559 hostels in Canton / Guangzhou, here are the 4 best hostels with breakfast
Canton / Guangzhou
10/08 – 28/08
217 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 3906 ﺩ.ﺇ (18 )
Hostel In Grove
1 2
hostel , Foshan
Hostel In Grove is situated 24 kilometres from Foshan's city centre, offering convenient access to Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, the China Import & Export Fair Complex, and Sacred Heart Cathedral. This accommodation provides air conditioning, a garden, sauna, fitness centre, restaurant, bar, concierge, room service, and parking, with a guest capacity of two and a shared kitchen.
Canton / Guangzhou
20/06 – 27/06
239 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 1673 ﺩ.ﺇ (7 )
Lavande Hotels(guangzhou Tianpingjia Subway Station Store)
1 2
hostel , Canton
Lavande Hotels (Guangzhou Tianpingjia Subway Station Store) is situated in the Linhexi district, 8 kilometres from Guangzhou city centre, offering convenient access to Linhexi, CITIC Plaza, and Guangzhou Zoo. This establishment provides amenities including air conditioning, a concierge, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, and room service, with shared kitchen facilities available for guests.
Canton / Guangzhou
10/07 – 17/07
391 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 2737 ﺩ.ﺇ (7 )
Merlinhod Hotel
1 2
hostel , Canton
The Merlinhod Hotel, a hostel located in Canton, is situated 26 kilometres from Guangzhou's city centre and offers convenient access to attractions such as Chimelong Paradise, Tianhe Park, and Flower City Square. This accommodation provides guests with air conditioning, a garden, a bar, a restaurant, a fitness centre, and a swimming pool, alongside services like laundry and a concierge.
Canton / Guangzhou
17/10 – 07/11
79 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 1659 ﺩ.ﺇ (21 )
Orange Hotel Guangzhou Noth Station Zhanqian Road
1 2
hostel , Canton
Orange Hotel Guangzhou North Station Zhanqian Road offers a convenient base for exploring Canton, situated 29 kilometres from the city centre and close to attractions such as the Western Han Museum of the Nanyue King Mausoleum, the Nanyue Kingdom Palace Museum, and Guangzhou Zoo. This establishment features an on-site restaurant, bar, and fitness centre, with laundry services and lift access also available for guest convenience.
Best Canton / Guangzhou hostels with a locker
8.8 100 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
06/07 – 25/07
72 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 1368 ﺩ.ﺇ (19 )
Yueyang Hostel
1 1
hostel , Canton
Yueyang Hostel in Guangzhou offers convenient access to Xiaogang Metro Station, approximately 1 kilometre away, providing easy links to Guangzhou Railway Station (8km) and Foshan Shadi Airport (27km), as well as major attractions including the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and the Pearl River. This well-rated guesthouse provides onsite parking and facilities, creating a relaxing base for exploring Canton's key sights.
9.4 18 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
10/08 – 28/08
102 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 1836 ﺩ.ﺇ (18 )
Moon International Youth Hostel-changgang Metro Station Branch Near The Second Affiliated Hospital Of Guangzhou Medical University
1 2
hostel , Guangzhou
Muan International Youth Hostel (Changgang Metro Station Branch Near The Second Affiliated Hospital Of Guangzhou Medical University) is strategically situated in Guangzhou's Haizhu District, offering convenient access to attractions such as Huaisheng Mosque (5.1 kilometres), Pearl River (5.9 kilometres), Shamian Island (6.1 kilometres), Liurong Temple (6.1 kilometres), and Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street (6.4 kilometres). This 50 square metre private room accommodates one guest and includes air conditioning, a television, and a fridge, with selected rooms featuring a balcony or terrace, and complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property.
Canton / Guangzhou
20/06 – 27/06
171 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 1197 ﺩ.ﺇ (7 )
The Yun Collection Guangzhou Yong Qing Fang
1 2
hostel , Canton
The Yun Collection Guangzhou Yong Qing Fang is a 4-star hotel located 3 kilometres from Guangzhou's city centre, offering convenient access to Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, Hualinsi Buddhist Temple, and Sacred Heart Cathedral. This accommodation provides rooms with air conditioning and a terrace or balcony, along with on-site dining, room service, and free Wi-Fi, and is accessible for guests with disabilities.
Canton / Guangzhou
20/06 – 27/06
115 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 805 ﺩ.ﺇ (7 )
Meiru Apartment (Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town Yulin International Apartment Shop)
1 2
hostel , Canton
Meiru Apartment, located in Guangzhou's Zhujiang New Town district, is situated 6 kilometres from the city centre and is a short distance from the Guangzhou Opera House, Guangdong Museum, and Flower City Square. This apartment offers air conditioning, a balcony, concierge services, a bar, and room service for two guests, with check-out at 12:30.
Frequently Asked Questions about hostels in Canton / Guangzhou
What affordable attractions should backpackers visit in Canton / Guangzhou?
For a budget-friendly experience, head to the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, a peaceful oasis in the city. You can also explore the Yuexiu Park, a large green space with a beautiful lake and historical monuments. The Guangdong Museum is another great option, offering a glimpse into the region's rich history and culture.
What nightlife options are popular among hostel guests in Canton / Guangzhou?
The area around the Shamian Island is a popular spot for nightlife, with a mix of bars, clubs, and restaurants. For a more local experience, you can check out the bars and clubs in the Tianhe district, especially around the Pearl River New Town. You can also find a few rooftop bars with great city views.
What are the best pet friendly hostels in Canton / Guangzhou?
What budget-friendly events or festivals are taking place in and around Canton / Guangzhou?
Guangzhou hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the Guangzhou International Arts Festival, the Guangzhou Lantern Festival, and the Guangzhou Food Festival. These events offer a chance to experience local culture and cuisine without breaking the bank.
What are the best hostels with parking in Canton / Guangzhou?
What are the top social spots in Canton / Guangzhou for hostel guests to meet other travelers?
The backpacker hostel scene in Guangzhou is quite vibrant. The 'The One Hostel' and 'The Urban Tribe Hostel' are known for their social atmosphere and regular events. You can also find plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow travellers at the bars and cafes in the Shamian Island area.
What’s the best budget-friendly way to reach Canton / Guangzhou?
The most affordable way to get to Guangzhou is by flying into Baiyun International Airport (CAN), which is well-connected to many major cities in Asia. You can then take the subway or a taxi to your hostel. If you are travelling from within China, you can also take a high-speed train, which is a comfortable and efficient option.
What should you know before renting a hostel in Canton / Guangzhou?
When choosing a hostel in Guangzhou, consider the location. The areas around the Pearl River New Town, Shamian Island, and the Liwan District are popular for their vibrant atmosphere and easy access to attractions. It's also a good idea to check the hostel's reviews and amenities to ensure it meets your needs.
What's the best time of the year to visit Canton / Guangzhou?
The best time to visit Guangzhou is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) when the weather is pleasant and comfortable. You can avoid the summer heat and humidity, which can be intense from June to August.
Where in Canton / Guangzhou can you find the best areas to stay in a hostel?
The Shamian Island area is a popular choice for backpackers, offering a charming atmosphere with historic buildings and a mix of cafes, bars, and restaurants. The Pearl River New Town is another good option, with modern hostels and easy access to the city's main attractions. The Liwan District is a more traditional area with a relaxed vibe and several budget-friendly hostels.
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Best Canton / Guangzhou hostels with air conditioning
Canton / Guangzhou
10/08 – 28/08
271 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 4878 ﺩ.ﺇ (18 )
Guangzhou Lihaotai Hotel (Changgang Jiangnanxi Subway Station Branch)
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hostel , Canton
The Guangzhou Lihaotai Hotel (Changgang Jiangnanxi Subway Station Branch) is situated 4 km from Guangzhou's city centre, offering convenient access to The 2nd Workers' Cultural Palace, the China Import & Export Fair Complex, and the Sacred Heart Cathedral. This hostel provides air conditioning, room service, and 1 bathroom, with rooms featuring a shower, TV, and slippers, making it a practical choice for travellers exploring the city.
Canton / Guangzhou
10/08 – 28/08
80 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 1440 ﺩ.ﺇ (18 )
Liyu Hostel
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hostel , Foshan
Liyu Hostel is located in Foshan, just minutes from the city centre, within walking distance of Jihua Park, Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, and the China Import & Export Fair Complex. This makes it easy to explore the city's cultural and historical sites, and the surrounding neighbourhood offers a glimpse into local life. The hostel has a shared kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. The rooms come with a TV and slippers, and an elevator ensures access for all guests.
9.4 847 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
13/09 – 17/09
210 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 840 ﺩ.ﺇ (4 )
Guangzhou Desti Youth Hostel - Rainbow Bridge Metro Station
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hostel
The Guangzhou Desti Youth Hostel is located on Xihua Road in Liwan District, a street celebrated for its Cantonese food and local culture. This youth hostel offers private double rooms with en-suite bathrooms and all-female capsule rooms, alongside communal bathrooms, featuring free Wi-Fi, a bar, and parking, with organised activities and opportunities for local exploration.
Canton / Guangzhou
10/08 – 28/08
70 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 1260 ﺩ.ﺇ (18 )
Feicui Gongting Hostel
1 2
hostel , Zhaoqing
Feicui Gongting Hostel is conveniently located in Zhaoqing, just a short distance from the Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, the Western Han Museum of the Nanyue King Mausoleum, and the Sacred Heart Cathedral, putting you within easy reach of the city's historical and cultural attractions. This central location also offers easy access to the bustling commercial area, with its many shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. The hostel has one bathroom and can accommodate up to two guests. The rooms are equipped with TVs and slippers, and the hostel also has an ATM for your convenience.
Best Canton / Guangzhou hostels with laundry available
8.1 66 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
01/12 – 31/12
83 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 2490 ﺩ.ﺇ (30 )
Lanspace Youth Apartment
1 2
hostel , Guangzhou
Lan House Youth Apartment is conveniently located in Guangzhou, just a short distance from the Canton Fair and Canton Tower, making it an ideal base for exploring the city's attractions. The hostel has consistently received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience, making it a popular choice for travellers. The apartment offers a range of shared spaces including a garden, terrace and lounge, providing guests with plenty of opportunities to relax and socialise. All rooms are equipped with comfortable amenities like a mini-bar, fridge, kettle, shower, slippers and a desk, ensuring a pleasant stay.
Canton / Guangzhou
20/06 – 27/06
19 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 133 ﺩ.ﺇ (7 )
Starry Night Youth Hostel (Tiyu West Subway Station Branch)
1 2
hostel , Guangzhou
Accommodation. This accommodation is based in Guangzhou. Services and facilities include a washing machine. Take advantage of the air conditioning in this accommodation!
9.4 180 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
20/06 – 27/06
157 ﺩ.ﺇ/nighttotal: 1099 ﺩ.ﺇ (7 )
Yoyo Youth Apartment
1 3
hostel , Guangzhou
Yoyo Youth Apartment is conveniently located in Guangzhou, just 1.8 miles from the Canton Fair and 3.3 miles from Pazhou Station, making it ideal for business travellers and those attending the fair. The accommodation has consistently received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience. The apartment offers a single bedroom and bathroom, providing a comfortable and private space for guests. You can enjoy a range of amenities, including a garden, a shared lounge, air conditioning, a desk and an electric kettle, as well as free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
8.5 176 reviews
Canton / Guangzhou
01/07 – 02/07
97 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightfor 1 night
Guangzhou Xingdu International Youth Hotel Apartment Hostel-near Canton Fair And Canton Tower
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hostel , Guangzhou
The Guangzhou Xingdu International Youth Hotel Apartment is located in Guangzhou, between 4.3 and 7.4 kilometres from major landmarks including Canton Tower, Huaisheng Mosque, and Guangzhou Opera House. This 30-square-metre youth hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, complimentary WiFi, and a desk, accommodating up to three guests, and is situated 6.8 kilometres from Overseas Chinese Village and 6.7 kilometres from the Pearl River.