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Reviews of Riverside International Youth Hostel

No.35, Annex, No.259 Baixiang Street, Rongchuang, Yuzhong District, Yu Zhong, 400011 Chongqing, China

#18 of 59 hotels in Chongqing

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Review score

Based on 35 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I gladly recommend this hostel. Our room was pretty clean and really comfortable. The facility provides everything you will need too. One of the key point of the hostel is how kind is the staff here. They will gladly help you when you have questions and issues. They are also able to speak English, which makes the discussion easier. They also provide good deals and can help you manage your activites. Location is great, low price, i can only recommend it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very friendly staff. Large, modern and clean hostel. Big bathrooms. The bar has a view of the Yangtze

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hostel location is Good and Also Price is resonable just 2 things to improve 1st bags rack and 2nd thing bed mettress is very slim

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't find the location easily at all. Maybe it would need more precise informations when guests are arriving through metro station to find the right Starbucks.

    The place was very spacious and clean. Very modern. You can chill out easily.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Sufficiently good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I could borrow the bucket for washing clothes,it was better. More clear indication to find the location is needed. I wanted to know bath towel is not available in advance.

    Shower room is big. Wechat contact with stuff is very smooth. I could borrow a bath towel.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very nice, very clean, everything as promised, beautiful location and very convenient to do all sightseeing from. Extra quilt provided cheerfully as it was a very cold night. Bathrooms very clean and comfortable. Not too many people when I was there which made it quite a luxurious experience.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    They care before and after sales.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They are so helpful, at midnight I can’t find accommodation because I missed my flight and ,messaged them if they (Jason) could accommodate me but their place are full as well , it was 31 of December and mostly accommodations are full, they offered me to stay at their lounge area to comfort me against the cold without any cost ,as on the next morning I rebooked my flight, I would miserable without their help, as I can see some travelers on the street can find accommodation.

    Lacation near of most tourist attractions, and the owners’ family vibes

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are a bit too hard for western standards but you get used to it after spending more time in china haha

    The personnel spoke English which I found was not very common in hostels in china! And the kittiiiiies omg they have 2 kitties walking around the hostel 😍

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    10
    Very very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location and staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    10
    Amazing and wonderful experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    This property was really good value for money! Comfortable lounge, dorm rooms and bunk beds. I’m glad I stayed at this hostel… was a really good and lovely experience. Staff were very nice too!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location which they gave in the booking.com application was not correct

    The ambience was good

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only a minor detail, but there are only squat toilets.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and we'll air-conditioned dormitory. The location is also good and well accessible by public transport.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    8.0
    Friendly staff and nice location, kittens.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is only one shower, it was not a problem but it may be when the hostel is at full capacity. The bigger problem for me were the squatting toilets. They only have squatting toilets which is fine if you can squat or stay there just one or two nights. I also wished there were some lockers in the room to put my stuff into, but there are just some at the front desk. Booking also said they provide breakfast for an extra charge, but using the staff words "no food here". From the pictures there it seems as if they used to provide food and I think there is a canteen downstairs but probably it only works when the hostel is at full capacity or they have lots of big groups. The food problem is easily solvable considering the hostel is i the middle of a shopping district with food stores as well but unfortunately it was all being renovated and most of them were closed, but that does not depend on the hostel.

    The hostel is situated in a kind of open-air shopping district, all very new and very close to the city centre and riverside as well. The staff is just amazing, the guy speaks good English and the two other girls, even if they do not speak English, are super nice and fun, I ended up chatting with them quite a lot and we exchanged snacks. They also have two kittens roaming free in the lobby, so bonus points for that. The rooms are very clean and reflect the pictures. They are advertised as two different rooms of 6 and 4 but it kind of is all one big room on different floors. They also provide a good variety of organised trips to popular areas around Chongqing (only on chinese) that come pick you up right at the hotel.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very comfortable and clean bed. Location in the most popular place, metro is also nearby

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hotel, comfortable environment, friendly boss!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    It was a pleasant stay, thank you!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    When I arrived, the room I chose was not available so they upgrade me to 4 person room It appears that the 4 person room was actually are in the same room with 6 person room The bathroom provided are 1 Shower Room and 2 Squat Toilets for 10 persons to be used in the room which is quite uncomfortable if the room is full

    The hotel was located just 2 minutes from Kaixuan Road Elevator and near Shibati area the elevator closed after 10 PM and you'll need to take stairs to go down to the 1st floor to reach the hotel and it cost 1 Yuan to take the elevator The staff was nice and eventhough they can't speak English, just ask via WeChat and they will happily answer it The room itself was clean and I had comfortable night sleep, they provide curtains for each bed to keep privacy You can find cute and playfull cat at the receptionist

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    3.0
    The private room is horrible. Not a real room. I think is just a converted bathroom. I am serious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The private bedroom is horrible. No windows, humid, dirty. small ceilings. I think it was a bathroom before, the pipes still there visible. Do not book that! The only way to contact the hotel when the hotel was not exactly where is set on the map was through an international call.

    Location is central. But is not the one that appears in the map. Its just 4 minutes from it, but still if you try to follow the map you will not find it and be stranded.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    7.0
    Friendly hostel to explore Chongqing from
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish the lockers were in the room rather than downstairs. Room was quite odd as there was another room upstairs with no separation. Door to the balcony let a lot of cold air in. Beds were very hard, even by China’s standards haha.

    Staff were very helpful and kind, thank you! Great location as well. Loved the hostel kittens too.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    6.0
    Good for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The beds were very uncomfortable and there were no windows in any of the rooms (as far as I understand) so air flow is limited. It felt stuffy. The lighting is really awful - all overhead fluorescent that's way too direct and bright. There are no night lights and the lack of windows made it pitch black at night, which is great for sleeping but makes it difficult to wake up or make a trip down the stairs to the bathroom at night.

    I stayed here during the slow season and there were maybe 4 other guests total whom I never saw so it's like that I had the whole place to myself. The owner, Jason was amicable and spoke a bit of English. The common space was pleasant to work.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    7.0
    It was definitely worth the money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I will have to say I'm not a fan of the toilet and it would be much better if there is a toilet bowl instead.

    The atmosphere was great and the staff was friendly and even helped me with topping up my Alipay.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

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