The hostel is, in short, really nice! The service of the personel is very well! They try to help you with everything which you would like to know about Beijing (or even about other parts of China). The hostel is located in a real urban part of Beijing, so you can really see how the real Chinese people live within... more

We had an excellent time at the Chinesebox hostel. Joe, Mark, and the rest of the staff are helpful and more importantly really nice. They made our time in Beijing one of the best vacations I have ever had. The rooms are great, even in the hot summer. I will be going back soon! more

Stayed there a few days and had a great time: First: Met great people there, including the hostelkeeper Joe, Second: everything I needed has been done by the very friendly and English-speaking staff. Concerning English: As a non-native English speaker I never had issues communicating with the staff. They organized tours, train tickets and even the Tibet Travel Permit (together... more

First and foremost - The staff's level of proficiency in English is not as good as what most reviews seem to imply. REALLY. Just because one has a pseudo accent does NOT make one's understanding or proficiency (in whichever language) better Location - wasn't the best location. Not as close to the sights as advertised. A walk to the bus... more

My husband and I stayed at the ChineseBox Courtyard for 5 nights during our 3 week trip in China. Previous to our arrival, all email correspondences were promptly answered and a detailed map with directions in English and Mandarin was attached. The map was great to have. We arrived via overnight train from Shanghai, handed the map to the cab... more

pros: hutong environment, very clean, food options good, though no variety, offer help in booking trips, prompt replies to reservation inquiry emails, hot water, helpful staff--let me use their buckets for washing my clothes out. have towels for rent 5RMB/each. good selection of english movies. Great courtyard for drying clothes. Have clothes washers as well for fee (?RMB). cons: if... more

The room which serves as reception and internet-TV-reading lounge is nicely furnished, looking looks particularly inviting in the evenings when the moody lights are turned on. The rooms are immaculate clean, with lockers and fresh sheets. The showers are super spacious, while the courtyards look lush with potted plants though there were construction materials lying around which suggest they were... more

very nice place, great staff. the location is 15 walk to the subway. feel like home. more

price is higher than other beijing hostels but nice hospitality and atmosphere(quiet at night time). there was my strike zone. more