Guangzhou Desti Youth Hostel

The facilities are quite new and generally good. They provide bottled water, disposable toothbrushes, two hangers, and one towel. If you need a comb, you'll have to ask for it at the front desk. The bathroom is a wet/dry separation with a shower room and a toilet. There's one hairdryer in the shower room and two in the toilet area. As for soundproofing, since it's basically just a bed curtain, any movement from people in the same room will be quite noticeable. The toilets are all Western-style, no squat toilets. There's a dryer and a washing machine available, though I didn't use them.

The room was clean and tidy, but the minor details of cleanliness could be improved. There are many decent eateries on Xihua Road: 1. Zhen Wu Men (downstairs): Shrimp dumplings, Wanzai porridge, soy sauce steamed chicken feet (they often have discounts every time I visit). 2. Zhu Fen Mian: The beef rice noodles are pretty good, located by the hostel's riverside. 3. Cai Fu Mian Jia: Fresh shrimp wontons (good for those who aren't too picky). 4. Corinth: Sandwiches with both toasted and soft bread options, quite tasty. 5. Dong Fang Market: A bustling market with a wide variety of fresh, good-quality, and affordable fruits, vegetables, and seafood. You can really feel the vibrant local life of Guangzhou here. 6. Fo You Yuan Vegetarian Restaurant: If you enjoy vegetarian food, you can give it a try. I personally think it's quite good. 7. Xin Zhan Lao Hao Water Chestnut Powder: The water chestnut cake is slightly sweet. Worth trying if you haven't had it before. Recommended places that won't disappoint: 8. Shi Ying Wan Zai Chi (Dezheng Zhong Branch): The taste is decent, good for trying something new. 9. Da Yang Yuan Wei Dun Pin (Weming Road Branch): I've had it a few times. 10. Chang Le Bing Wu (Weming Branch): The Portuguese egg tarts are crispy and not overly sweet, just the right amount of sweetness. The recommendations are listed from nearest to furthest. Public transport and the metro are convenient. Hope everyone has a good experience!

Excellent stay, very comfortable. It was 40℃ in Guangzhou over the weekend. Hard to describe. Even the metro and malls outside felt lukewarm, it was unbearable. So I ended up just chilling at the hostel for two days. It was super comfy. First time coming back from a long trip and not needing a massage!

The room was great, and the staff were patient and very welcoming. It's perfect for solo travelers, and very clean.