P.Loft Youth Hostel

Location, very close to the subway and easy to find. Clean place. Nice staff,the owner speaks English. A big area to hang out, there are drinks,coffee and breakfast to order at the reception. I stayed in a 4 beds room and we had enough space. It seems there's not big choice of hostels in Beijing anymore and hotels are ridiculously expensive. So I really liked this place for affordable price and location.

It was clean and nice and convenient to the train station. It was also near to the lama temple and the small roads with many interesting shops on the opposite side of the road (hutongs). The owners were very nice in helping me get accommodated but also helped me settle my SIM card and also I also lost my phone when I already checked out and wanted to leave. So they helped me to get back my phone! I also left behind a bag and helped me keep it a few days after I left.

I stayed at P.loft for a 19 hour layover to shower and nap. P.loft provided an excellent brief introduction to Beijing. The guesthouse is located in a very interesting neighborhood close to interesting alleys and shopfronts and within walking distance of the lama temple (one of the only temples not requiring advance booking in Beijing). P.loft was the best place to stay as a solo traveler. I met so many interesting and fun travelers. There is an outdoor and indoor airconditioned space to hang out and meet other people. The staff are gruff and a little impatient, but underneath the gruffness can be kind too.

After reading some reviews, I booked for only one night to sus things out. After a night, I extended my stay for 5 nights. I stayed in a 6 dorm and didnt have any issues. The limited toilets and showers were cleaned often and i never had to wait in line (in December). I found half of the staff extremely helpful (they helped me buy a charger cable and tripod, delivered on the same day) and the two younger women not so helpful. Id say this hostel reflects the price you pay. For me it wasnt bad at all, just like any budget hostel in europe/asia.

It is a normal good hostel. What I enjoyed the Most was the hostel atmosphere. Lots of travelers. The staff is very friendly & helpful as well. Location is Perfect. I do not recommend the 6-bed rooms; 4-bed rooms are much better.