Hq Guest House is located in a gated apartment complex 2 blocks away from the Muslim Quarter. The owners, Mei & Todd, live in the same complex and are extremely helpful with information concerning the location of res truants , markets, ATMs , etc. Mei is also a licensed travel guide & will arrange tours (private or group). It was... more

We spent three nights at the Hq Guesthouse Hostel. When you stay there you are actually renting part or all of a flat that is in the middle of the city surrounded by old city wall in Xi’an. They will arrange for free pick-up at the train station since many, like us, arrive via the overnight train from Beijing. The... more

This place was in a great location and we really enjoyed our stay there! The owners/hosts were very helpful. The apartment was basic but very comfortable. A previous review stated that the beds were too hard, and I believe they've slightly remedied that situation since, as the beds had mattress pads on them... although thin, they made the bed comfortable... more

I stayed here in July 08 for 3 nights, and chose this after reading the glowing reports on here. I can honestly say that I loved it, however I can accept what the previous reviewers said. The wife and I were backpacking and for us it was a haven. However for those used to staying in hotels or self catering... more

Management's response to the last review is a great example of why you don't have guests posting anything critical about this property. Management not only gets very defensive, but because this is not an anonymous process (the way it would be for a hotel), disparaging remarks are made about the guests in order to discredit the review. It's too bad... more

I booked this place after seeing the glowing reviews on Tripadvisor. I knew staying in a private apartment would not match up to the 4 star hotels we had previously been staying in during a business trip to China but I'm OK with that. I've traveled on a shoestring budget all over the world and have stayed in all sorts... more

I can't say enough good things about this place! My husband and I, along with two friends, spent two days/one night here in October. The hostel is actually a bunch of apartments in an ordinary looking building - so there's no big sign advertising that you've arrived at the Hq Hostel. Hubby and I were split on the apartment building... more

I booked this hostel directly through the website. I arranged a free pick up from the train station which was fantastic as exiting the station was a bit crazy and seeing a sign with my name was a big relief. The process for the pick up was a little strange. The man with the sign with my name took me... more

The location couldn't be better - literally on the edge of the Muslim quarter, which is fascinating. Mei was very helpful with advice on getting around, which meant I felt happy to use local buses - saving money and adding to the overall experience. As other reviewers have explained, it is actually a number of apartments rather than a traditional... more