Must-see hotels in Guangxi

  • Alila Yangshuo

    Yangshuo

    One of Yangshuo's most memorable stays is this old, Chinese sugarbeet factory – complete with Cultural Revolution slogans – that's been converted into a…

  • This Old Place Youth Hostel

    Guangxi

    At the far end of town near the river is this popular hostel with a lovely backpacker vibe. Split over two buildings, rooms are really pleasant; the south…

  • Secret Garden

    Guangxi

    Middlesbrough-born South African designer Ian Hamlinton (nicknamed ‘Crazy One’ by the locals) has energetically and lovingly converted a cluster of Ming…

  • Longji Vita Hotel

    Guangxi

    Offering some of the finest views you'll get in Longji is this memorable inn overlooking the spectacular Seven Stars Chase the Moon rice terrace. All…

  • Riverside Inn

    Guilin

    A former hostel, this attractive inn by the peaceful Taohua River (桃花江) has ditched the dorms to focus squarely on its boutique-style rooms. They feature…

  • Tea Cozy Hotel

    Guangxi

    What makes Tea Cozy a true winner is not the 18 traditional-style balcony rooms (though these are wonderful in themselves), but the exceptional service by…

  • Dragon’s Den Hostel

    Guangxi

    One of Longji's most social hangouts is this friendly backpacker in the hilltop village of Tiantouzhai. It's a scenic spot, with each of the rooms in the…

  • Dong Village Hotel

    Guangxi

    This popular inn, run by friendly, English-speaking owner Michael Yang, is superbly located right by the bridge. Rooms, connected by a creaking staircase,…

  • Longji International Youth Hostel

    Guangxi

    One of the first accommodation options you find walking into Ping'an, this thoroughly pleasant, friendly and amenable hostel has decent rooms in a kind of…

  • Salad Days Inn

    Guangxi

    With its contemporary designer-style furniture, hanging lamps and exposed brick, Salad Days offers a boutique alternative to Tiantouzhai's rickety inns…

  • This Old Place Hostel

    Guilin

    One of Guilin's most popular hostels, This Old Place has a wonderful location down a leafy street across from Baoxian Lake, and is a 10-minute walk to the…

  • Phoenix Pagoda Fonglou Retreat

    Guangxi

    The 12 rooms here have wide balconies overlooking the hills, furniture made from local materials, wi-fi and no TV. The Taiwanese owner Jerry has tips on…

  • Nirvana Organic Farm Inn

    Guangxi

    Offering a chilled-out and less touristy alternative to Xingping is this relaxed guesthouse set in the countryside on a small, organic permaculture farm…

  • White House

    Guilin

    The White House is decked out in all manner of period (some genuine, some perhaps not) trappings reflecting the building it's in – part of the former…

  • Ming Palace International Youth

    Guilin

    This popular and centrally located backpackers offers clean and comfortable dorms, along with beautifully decorated, spacious and bright private rooms,…

  • Longji Holiday Hotel

    Guangxi

    This cosy place in Ping'an is run by a pleasant Zhuang woman called Yanmei and her brother. Spacious tiled rooms sport sharp colour coordination, a…

  • Bella's Inn

    Yangshuo

    One for budget travellers who aren't into the whole backpacker scene is this stylish guesthouse run by the friendly, English-speaking Bella. Rooms are…

  • 42 Xiaoshe

    Guilin

    Hidden away in a back alley of Daxu's old town is this super relaxed guesthouse within a small traditional house. Its three upstairs rooms are simple but…

  • Giggling Tree

    Guangxi

    Simply lovely rooms in a beautiful countryside setting are what's on offer at the Giggling Tree, an old 24-room farmhouse, just 7km from Yangshuo…

  • Climbers Inn

    Yangshuo

    Run by the ever-helpful Lily is this aptly named guesthouse that's the place for climbers to stay in Yangshuo. Here you'll get the lowdown on everything…

  • Wada Hostel Yulong River

    Guangxi

    One of few genuine budget places out this way is this long-established hostel that's now opened a branch here in Chaoyang Village, 5km from Yangshuo…

  • Mango Guesthouse

    Guangxi

    By far the best budget choice in Beihai is this relaxed guesthouse at the eastern end of historic Zhuhai Lu. With its eponymous mango tree standing out…

  • Backpacker Inn

    Guangxi

    Sharing space with a cafe is this attractive inn perched at the western end of the atmospheric old-town street Zhuhai Lu. Non-backpackers should not be…

  • Moondance Resort

    Guangxi

    Just up from Moon Hill is this charming address featuring two blocks of 21 rooms, some with views of the mountains and the river. Tell staff if you prefer…

  • WBS Hostel

    Guangxi

    Tucked away off the main road just up from Silver Beach, and conveniently located for the ferry terminal and Overseas Town, WBS Hostel makes for a solid,…

  • Green Forest Hostel

    Yangshuo

    This hostel's attractiveness is highlighted by the rundown building it's in. Rooms are painted white with colourful accents and have earth-toned…

  • Rosewood Hotel

    Yangshuo

    Right in the thick of West St's restaurant precinct is this decent, and quite charming and comfortable, choice with wood-panelled rooms, many with balcony…

  • Weizhou Qingxing Inn

    Guangxi

    Towards the north of the island is this character-filled guesthouse offering both dorms and private rooms, as well as a kitchen and small outdoor gym. The…

  • River View Hotel

    Yangshuo

    If you prefer staying downtown but want to avoid the crowds, this good-value hotel is a decent bet. The balcony rooms overlook the Li River and feature a…

  • Yanimu

    Guangxi

    This sweet little traditional place is buried away down an alley, and features an attractive courtyard with a leafy canopy. Some of the rooms are squashy…

  • Lido Business Hotel

    Guangxi

    In Ningming, 40km east of Pingxiang, is this tasteful and well-managed hotel that's conveniently located across from the bus station. Rooms are modern and…

  • Heterotopias Club

    Guangxi

    With its cultured, civilised air and eight elegant rooms, Heterotopias sits inside an old courtyard complex. The owners are intellectual types and the…

  • C Source West Street Residence

    Yangshuo

    Set a bit back from heaving Xijie is this hotel in a 270-year-old-plus building that was once part of a Jiangxi Guildhall (江西会馆). Elegant, swish rooms are…

  • City Comfort Inn

    Guangxi

    The best choice in town is this centrally located, modern hotel with spacious, bright and comfortable rooms. Management is friendly and helpful. Rooms are…

  • Haoting Grand Hotel

    Guilin

    If you want a good night's sleep, this behemoth of a hotel in the northern area of town is a very good choice. Rooms are massive and the best ones…

  • Sheraton

    Guilin

    Guangxi's first five-star hotel, the Sheraton is a bit long in the tooth, but its central positioning right by the Li River is excellent. It's now more of…

  • City Quick Hotel

    Guilin

    Not as insalubrious as it sounds, rather than charging by the hour this budget hotel is professionally run and conveniently located across from the bus…

  • Bavaria City Hotel

    Guangxi

    A plush option in a new quarter close to the high-speed train station (¥15 by cab to the old quarter or a 25-minute walk), Bavaria offers clean, bright…

  • Liqing Hotel

    Guangxi

    Opening in the early 1990s, this atmospheric hotel is one of Ping'an's first and it's still run by the same friendly English-speaking Zhuang family. It…

  • Yangshuo Senior Leader Youth Hostel

    Yangshuo

    A conveniently located hostel with friendly staff, basic rooms and a large, comfy and inviting lobby with a gurgling water feature in the corner. Note…

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