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This youth hostel sits on a lively pedestrian strip near the Drum Tower, in a converted traditional courtyard building. The vibe is functional and social – the lobby doubles as a common room with maps on the walls and backpackers comparing routes. It appeals to budget-conscious solo travellers and small groups who want a central base, with dormitory and basic private rooms, and who don't mind noise from the street below.
Chronicles of Xi'an
Xi'an was known as Chang'an for most of its history and served as the capital for 13 dynasties, including the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang. The city's layout – a grid of streets within a rectangular wall – was established during the Ming dynasty. The UNESCO-listed Terracotta Army, discovered in 1974 near the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, draws millions of visitors each year. Today Xi'an is a modern metropolis, but its Muslim Quarter retains the narrow alleyways and markets that have defined it for centuries.
Best Time to Visit
Full Xi'an guide →Best months
September and October: temperatures are mild (15-25°C) and humidity has dropped after summer. April and May also work well, with spring blossoms and fewer crowds than peak season.
Peak / festival surge
October and early November during National Day holiday (October 1-7) and the Golden Week that follows; hotel prices can double and rooms sell out weeks in advance. July and August also see high occupancy due to summer holidays and the Xi'an International Music Festival in August.
Budget shoulder season
March to April and November are budget-friendly: discounts of 20-30% on accommodation, thinner crowds at the Terracotta Army and the city wall, and still pleasant walking weather (5-15°C in March, 10-18°C in November).
Weather & packing
Xi'an's climate is continental: hot, humid summers (July averages 27°C) and cold, dry winters (January averages -1°C). Pack a lightweight rain jacket and comfortable walking shoes – regardless of season, you'll be on your feet for at least 15,000 steps a day exploring the Muslim Quarter and city wall.
Live City Briefing — Xi'an
- The city's Metro Line 14 extension opened in late 2024, connecting the north railway station directly to the Xi'an Xianyang International Airport T5 terminal, cutting travel time to under 30 minutes.
- A new pedestrianisation scheme on Huimin Street (the hostel's location) restricts vehicle access from 10am to 10pm, making it much easier to walk the food stalls but also louder during evening hours.
- The Terracotta Army museum now requires timed entry tickets purchased online in advance – cash-only queues have been eliminated, but non-Chinese cards are not accepted on the official WeChat booking platform, so use a tour operator or third-party site.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Guihua Zaijiu Youth Hostel (Zhonggulou Huimin Street Branch), here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Huimin Street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but low enough to use stairs quickly if the lift is busy. The courtyard side cuts out the clatter of the Muslim Quarter food stalls and motorbikes.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor — you'll get noise from the lobby, reception footfall, and possibly the small front desk area where guests gather. Also avoid rooms directly overlooking Huimin Street, especially on the 2nd floor: street food vendors start early and run late, with sizzling, chatter, and occasional shouting.
Best views
The best view is a rear-facing room on floor 3 or 4 looking over the courtyard or surrounding hutong roofs — not grand, but you'll see traditional grey-tiled rooflines and avoid the carnival of the pedestrian street. No Xian landmark views from this spot.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest at this 4-floor walk-up/lift hostel. They're above street hum but below any roof terrace or top-floor service area. The lift doors open directly into corridors here, but less foot traffic than below.
🔊 Noise notes
Huimin Street (Muslim Quarter) is a pedestrian food strip: constant crowds, sizzling grills, loudspeaker calls from shops, and motorbikes weaving through. The hostel is right on it, so street-side rooms get noise until midnight. The lift is likely a small passenger lift — expect whirring sounds on adjacent rooms. Early rubbish collection around 6am on the street.
Insider tips
1. Check in before 6pm if you want a courtyard room — they're fewer and book fastest. 2. The hostel provides earplugs at reception; ask for two pairs per person. 3. No parking here: use the public lot on Beiyuanmen (5 min walk) but it fills by 10am. 4. Request a room on the 4th floor if you want the least street noise and can manage stairs if the shared lift is out of service.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Guihua Zaijiu Youth Hostel (Zhonggulou H…
Free Wi-Fi throughout; average download speed 15 Mbps, adequate for browsing and streaming but not for video conferencing. No login, just select the network and accept terms.
No passenger lift. The hostel occupies a converted traditional courtyard building over two floors; all stairs, no ground-level rooms. Not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The building preserves a Qing-dynasty courtyard layout with a central skywell; original grey brick and wood carvings visible in the lobby.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 free; after 12:00 a fee of half the daily rate until 18:00, full rate after 18:00.
Free baggage storage for guests on check-in day and after check-out, in a locked luggage room behind reception. Not available for non-guests.
Not wheelchair accessible. Entrance has two steps; no ramp. All rooms are up stairs and hallways are narrow (1.2 m). No accessible bathroom.
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is 'Lianhu Parking Plaza' on Beiyuanmen Road, 300 m east, costing CNY 5 per hour or CNY 40 overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Xi'an does not levy a separate city tax at budget guesthouses; any local surcharge is included in the booking price)
Deposit & card hold: A deposit equal to the first night's stay is required at booking; at check-in, a cash or card hold of CNY 200 for incidentals is taken.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: 小皮院清真北大寺 (812 m · ~10 min walk)
- Mosque: 清真新寺 (925 m · ~12 min walk)
- Mosque: 大皮院清真寺北院 (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: 大皮院清真寺 (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
大洋百货(西安店) — 313 m · ~4 min walk
莲湖公园 — 719 m · ~9 min walk
璞太和中医馆 — 64 m · ~1 min walk
人民剧院 — 988 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 656 m · ~8 min walk
老百姓大药房(西五路店) — 238 m · ~3 min walk
7-Eleven — 192 m · ~2 min walk
北大街 — 139 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Chinese Yuan, CNY
Bring crisp notes to exchange at Bank of China branches; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux for terrible rates.
Visa/Mastercard rarely accepted in local shops; Alipay and WeChat Pay are king; carry cash for small vendors.
Tipping is not expected and rarely practiced; round up for exceptional service only if you wish.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee sachets from convenience stores or a basic latte from a chain cafe for 20-25 CNY.
A bowl of hand-pulled noodles (biangbiang mian) from a local eatery for 10-20 CNY.
A hearty plate of paomo (bread soaked in lamb stew) for 20-30 CNY.
Muslim Quarter night market near the Drum Tower for lamb skewers, steamed buns and cold noodles.
Local chains like Hualian and RT-Mart; budget supermarkets like Carrefour or Yonghui.
Dongda Street and the market streets off South Street for mid-range fashion; Dept. stores like Parkson or Xi'an Kaiyuan.
Metro day pass for unlimited rides at 20 CNY; airport: take the Metro Line 14 (7 CNY) or the airport shuttle bus (25 CNY) instead of taxis.
Eat at stalls inside Muslim Quarter rather than tourist-facing restaurants; buy water at convenience stores (2 CNY) not near attractions; use metro+bus combo instead of taxis.
Good to know — Xi'an
Type A/C/I · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ¥6.8 · CNY
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Xi'an, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Guihua Zaijiu Youth Hostel (Zhonggulou H…
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 656 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · 老百姓大药房(西五路店) — 238 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) → Warriors International Hostel
💡 Use Didi (Chinese Uber) for a fixed price. Metered taxis often add 15 CNY surcharge for airport pickups. Have the hostel address in Chinese: 西安北大街107号.
Warriors International Hostel → Terracotta Warriors (Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum)
💡 Board at the Beidajie bus stop directly outside the hostel. Get off at Lishan stop, then walk 10 minutes to the museum entrance. Faster than the tourist bus from the railway station, but peak hour can be crowded.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) → Warriors International Hostel
💡 The bus stops at Xi'an Hotel near West Wulu. From there, take a 10-minute taxi east (about 15 CNY) to the hostel. Avoid this if arriving late — last bus leaves airport at 20:00.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) → Warriors International Hostel
💡 Take Airport Line 14 to Xi'an North Station, swap to Line 2 southbound to Zhonglou Station. Exit at Exit C — the hostel is a 5-minute walk east on Beidajie.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Guihua Zaijiu Youth Hostel (Zhonggulou Huimin Street Branch)?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Huimin Street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but low enough to use stairs quickly if the lift is busy. The courtyard side cuts out the clatter of the Muslim Quarter food stalls and motorbikes.
Which rooms should I avoid at Guihua Zaijiu Youth Hostel (Zhonggulou Huimin Street Branch)?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor — you'll get noise from the lobby, reception footfall, and possibly the small front desk area where guests gather. Also avoid rooms directly overlooking Huimin Street, especially on the 2nd floor: street food vendors start early and run late, with sizzling, chatter, and occasional shouting.
Is Guihua Zaijiu Youth Hostel (Zhonggulou Huimin Street Branch) noisy?
Huimin Street (Muslim Quarter) is a pedestrian food strip: constant crowds, sizzling grills, loudspeaker calls from shops, and motorbikes weaving through. The hostel is right on it, so street-side rooms get noise until midnight. The lift is likely a small passenger lift — expect whirring sounds on adjacent rooms. Early rubbish collection around 6am on the street.
Which rooms have the best views at Guihua Zaijiu Youth Hostel (Zhonggulou Huimin Street Branch)?
The best view is a rear-facing room on floor 3 or 4 looking over the courtyard or surrounding hutong roofs — not grand, but you'll see traditional grey-tiled rooflines and avoid the carnival of the pedestrian street. No Xian landmark views from this spot.
What are insider tips for staying at Guihua Zaijiu Youth Hostel (Zhonggulou Huimin Street Branch)?
1. Check in before 6pm if you want a courtyard room — they're fewer and book fastest. 2. The hostel provides earplugs at reception; ask for two pairs per person. 3. No parking here: use the public lot on Beiyuanmen (5 min walk) but it fills by 10am. 4. Request a room on the 4th floor if you want the least street noise and can manage stairs if the shared lift is out of service.
What time is check-in at Guihua Zaijiu Youth Hostel (Zhonggulou Huimin Street Branch)?
Check-in at Guihua Zaijiu Youth Hostel (Zhonggulou Huimin Street Branch) is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Guihua Zaijiu Youth Hostel (Zhonggulou Huimin Street Branch) have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; average download speed 15 Mbps, adequate for browsing and streaming but not for video conferencing. No login, just select the network and accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Guihua Zaijiu Youth Hostel (Zhonggulou Huimin Street Branch)?
None (Xi'an does not levy a separate city tax at budget guesthouses; any local surcharge is included in the booking price)
Where can I eat cheaply near Guihua Zaijiu Youth Hostel (Zhonggulou Huimin Street Branch)?
A bowl of hand-pulled noodles (biangbiang mian) from a local eatery for 10-20 CNY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Guihua Zaijiu Youth Hostel (Zhonggulou Huimin Street Branch)?
Metro day pass for unlimited rides at 20 CNY; airport: take the Metro Line 14 (7 CNY) or the airport shuttle bus (25 CNY) instead of taxis.
When is the best time to visit Xi'an?
September and October: temperatures are mild (15-25°C) and humidity has dropped after summer. April and May also work well, with spring blossoms and fewer crowds than peak season.
Top Attractions in Xi'an
💡 Skip the overpriced skewers on the main Beiyuanmen street. Head instead to Xiyangshi or Dapiyuan for cheaper, local noodles and lamb paomo. The mosque is worth the 25 yuan—go late afternoon for quieter courtyards.
💡 Book tickets online via the official WeChat mini-program. Go early—by 8:30—to avoid the school groups. The free tickets are limited, so check at least 48 hours in advance.
💡 The free ticket covers both the museum and the pagoda compound—book via the museum's official booking page. Climb the pagoda for 30 yuan; better views from the park's low hills. Go on a weekday morning for near solitude.
💡 Enter through the north gate after 18:00 for free access to the grounds and the water-laser show at 20:30. Don't pay for the daytime shows—they're crowded and not worth the 120 yuan. Bring snacks; park food is expensive and mediocre.
💡 Rent a bike on the wall itself—54 yuan for 2 hours, cheaper than any shop outside. Sunset from the South Gate (Yongningmen) is free to watch if you don't go up. Avoid midday in summer; the wall has almost no shade.