Desti Youth Park Hostel (Xi'an Bell Tower)

Overall a good experience. The staff spoke good English and the facilities were well maintained. The bathroom was a bit dirty in the evening so I took off a point there. It was hard to find as not a Mandarin speaker. You have to go inside the building and it almost looks like an abandoned mall. The reception is on the 3rd floor and if you see the fake Apple Store you’re in the right area. Was 2 hours away from the Terracotta warriors, 40 mins from the train station, and 1.25 away from the airport (all metro) I would stay here again. This is a massive hostel so expect that ambience wise. The only thing is the smoking smell from the hallways. This is no smoking I believe but didn’t seem like it was followed in the building. I wish the shower stalls were a little larger to put the change of clothes in but over all enjoyed my stay.

I booked a private room and the standard was better than most hotels! Room was very spacious, big enough for 2 people. It had towels and various amenities such as cotton buds, comb, shower cap, shower gel, shampoo. The staff were friendly and helpful (thank you for helping me book my ticket to terracotta warriors, and the lunch recommendation!). Some of the staff can speak/understand English, to a good standard. The common area had a friendly vibe too. Location was great, right next to bell tower, although a little difficult to find as no sign outside and no directions were given (its exit 7 Zhonglou station, building next to Huawei, up the black stairs, then lift to 3rd Fl). Overall, recommended and would stay here again.

Great location, beautiful surrounding atmosphere, great staff. Most friendly and helpful receptionist and staff ever, lovely and great first impression of hotel. Everything about the hotel was exceptional. It was clean, stylish, roomy with excellent service in where we had dinner[ regards from Mohib

This is THE hostel. Everything about my stay was absolutely perfect. The location was awesome: very close to the bell tower and the Muslim quarter, the staff was extremely helpful (they helped me plan my really quick stay + ordered an adaptor on the Chinese Amazon for me + helped me for laundry) and spoke a great English, the room and bathroom were clean, spacious and private, there was some soap in the shower, etc. It was also very social and they have a cafe. Basically you picture the perfect and ultimate hostel and this is it. Everything a hostel could need, they had. And on top of all of that, it was very affordable. Best rapport qualité prix ever. I don’t think it can get any better than that. L

The hotel had the perfect location! Was close to everything! The only “bad thing” was the fact the room was next to the bathroom so we could hear every time someone coming in and out of the place (the doors noise).

Nice place good to stay and close to many places in the city perfect for backoackers

They are literally beside train station and bell tower and very close to muslim street. The staff is helpful too. Great place to stay.

The hostel is located at the exact centre of the city, just next to the Bell Tower. There is a metro station one minute away, which makes commuting from the airport, train station and around the city very easy. I arrived before check-in time but was able to leave my luggage at the hostel and explore the neighbourhood freely while waiting. The staff was friendly and tried to be as helpful as possible even I was not fluent in Chinese. The rooms are very warm and the bed comfortable. You have privacy even in the shared rooms thanks to the curtains and the rooms and bathroom are cleaned everyday. You are given water bottles every day too, and a free water fountain is available in the common area. The coffee is good, I didn't try the food but looked also nice. There are plenty of restaurants nearby in the Muslim quarter. Overall, I had a great stay, I 100% recommend this hostel and will book again if I come back to Xi'an!

Definitely on the fancy side of hostels, but still affordable. Free wash detergent.about 5 yuan per wash. And also dryers available. Free shampoo hairdryer hot and cold water. Comfy bed with daily cleaning. 15 mins walk to muslim quarter. Plenty of halal food around, called Qing Zhen in mandarin 清真。did my solat prayers on the floor of the room, roomates were respectable while i prayed. Cafe on same floor. Very good staff team. 1 minute walk to train Zhonglou, exit C then use zhonglou underpass to exit 7. Plenty of cafes and convenience stores. The only odd thing was that there seem to be many non travellers, instead people who seem to be studying or working from the place, maybe its both a hostel and long term dorm? So dont be surprised if folks are not in the mood to have a cultural exchange.