Pingjiang Road's moring is so peaceful that u will wish there's no afternoon to come.I still can hear the voice of the bikes hit the rocky roads in the morning on Pingjiang Road,how lively and lovely they are! also meet nice person from different places in this youth hostel, really enjoy~~

This hostel is located on one of the prettiest roads in Suzhou. Pingjiang road really reminds you of old times. There are plenty of cafes and bars on the street to waste your time at, and plenty of vendors selling everything you can imagine. There are people who set up games too. You can sit and have drink near the... More

The only appreciable thing about this hostel is its Location. Rooms are very small, bed so small it can hardly accommodate 2 persons, AC in the room can not properly heat such a small room, quite an effort to exit from toilet door. Reception staff's English proficiency is very low, every time we asked them about any attraction in Suzhou,... More

As far as hostels and guesthouses go, this was one of our least favorites in our month-long backpacking trip around China. It basically met our minimum qualifications, but that's about it. LIKED: THE LOCATION! right on Pingjiang Road in the heart of beautiful Old Suzhou. At night, the road comes alive with food and handicraft vendors and is teeming with... More

You may have to bring a powerful flashlight to appreciate it, but the charm certainly is present in the weathered and peeling bricks, the little fish frozen in their pond, and the dark wooden beams high above your head. And what a wonderful location, on a delightful little walking street in Old Suzhou lined by a quiet canal, with coffeeshops... More

Sure the paint in the rooms is peeling and the lights are too dim, but the canal side location in the heart of things makes this place a hit. Hostel staff could be friendlier but the mingtown cafe folks are great. Taxis around town are cheap and there are plenty of gardens to see nearby.

Love the authentic look of the place. It was close to the museum, shops and other sights and this absolutely lovely tea house just down the street. Beds comfortable and area is quiet. The cafe they have though was overpriced.

Situated along a picturesque canal lined with cobblestone pavements, the hostel is great for first-time leisure visitors to Suzhou who want to be located near the tourist sights and don't mind the kitschy tourist neighbourhood of Pingjiang Street. We were a little disappointed by the cramped and dark (there was only a single uncovered bulb suspended from the ceiling and... More

my review in a nutshell: -no welcoming or helpful staff -frustratingly bad wifi -minimal room amenities -no bikes for rent ('Sorry, they are all broken!') -no computers to use ('Sorry, all three are broken!') -no appealing ways for guests to interact (Go to Minghantang International Youth Hostel instead. ) My girlfriend and I booked this hostel mainly because it had... More