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Beijing Hostels Near the Forbidden City

Beijing Hostels Near the Forbidden City
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Located in the Dongcheng District, the Forbidden City is the most important palace and infamous site in Beijing. It was once the home of the Imperial Court during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It's also centrally located, and many hostels are found in the surrounding neighborhoods.

If you stay here, you'll be conveniently close to many of the city's best sights, attractions, and restaurants. It's a relatively walkable neighborhood with a lot of character. You'll also be close to public transportation so you can easily access most neighborhoods throughout the city.
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You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Beijing here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



This is a great hostel for solo travellers, couples, and small groups.

Dorm Bed from $32.14
Private Room from $17.14
Overall Rating: 86%
No. 113-2 Nan Luo Gu Xiang Dong Cheng District, Beijing
This hostel has a large range of rooms that you can choose from. It has everything from doubles to budget dorms and even luxury rooms. The furnishings are comfortable and of a high quality. The bathrooms are clean and modern, and the lobby is a fun social setting. There's a bar where you can grab a drink or have some tea and there's a nice Botanical Gardens nearby.

The hostel is conveniently located just a few blocks from the Forbidden City, and is also close to many galleries, museums, restaurants and more. It's in the Hutong district, which is a quaint and historic part of town that is fun to explore. It's also just east of the Houhai and Qianhai Lakes. The staff is friendly and social, and can help you organize your itinerary during your stay.


Private Room from $15.19
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
No. 60, Houjie, Hexi Village, Gubeikou Town, Miyun District, Beijing, Beijing


Dorm Bed from $23.79
Private Room from $16.80
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
No. 2, Erqi Hutong, Houjie, Hexi Village, Gubeikou Town Miyun District, Beijing


Private Room from $30.91
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
#34 Xintaicang Hutong Dongcheng District, Beijing


Private Room from $24.12
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
No. 96 Longquanzhuang Village, Bohai Town, Huairou Distri, Beijing


Dorm Bed from $24.10
Private Room from $0.32
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 99%
No. Jia 18, XiDui Main Street Gubeikou Village, Beijing


Private Room from $53.05
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 99%
No. Jia 28, Wangzhima Hutong, Dongsibei Street Dongsibei Street, Beijing


Private Room from $40.17
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 98%
No. 25, Xiaoyuan Hutong of Bingmasi Hutong Xidan North Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
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