Red Lantern House

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No.5 Zhengjue Hutong, Xinjie Kou, Xicheng District, Beijing 100035 China
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The information service available in Red Lantern House is based on "Simon's Tourist Information Office" which is the first generation of information and tour services provider for low budget international travelers in Beijing from the beginning of 1990's . Information and tour services are available at the reception. Staying with us will reminds you of staying as a member in our family as there is no counter or glass between us. Meet the Simon's Office Team that helps make your travel and travel planning much easier, better and possible! Your questions of where to go and how much it costs will be responded as precisely as possible. Tours and Information services including: Beijing City Tour ( Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven) Tours to the wall Night Show in Beijing Ticketing Service Bicycle Rental Car Service( airport pick-up and drop offer) Laundry, Sewing & Mending Service Barbecue in the Courtyard Dumpling Making Practice Tour to the Great wall departure from Red Lantern Guest house: Great wall at : 1 Mutianyu ( recommended) We run the trip to Mutianyu section of the wall with minimum two people by our own car or van. 2.Jinshanling 3.Simatai 4.Badaling and Ming Tombs, To avoid the crowds and sometimes terrifying shopping intervals of the Great Wall at Badaling, our hostel has specially designed and organized a daily tour to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. It takes 1.5 hours one way to arrive to the wall with no stop over for shopping, and begins around 7:30am to get away from heavy traffic jams so that you will be the first one standing on the wall there and nobody bothers you. We guarantee you have at least 3 hours on the wall and no push throughout the whole trip. When you are back from your trip, you still have a whole evening for other activities.
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Werner B wrote a review Oct 2019
Weisslingen, Switzerland71 contributions40 helpful votes
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After a week in Shanghai I came to this charming little Guest House on recommandation of a young colleague. At my age (67) I'm not used to hostels any more. But from the moment I entered thru the front door, I almost felt at home. A very charming and helpful family and staff that runs this very special place in the middle of an old quarter and only 10 mins from Xinjiekou Tube Station. To get to Red Lantern by taxi from the Train Station was not easy. Drivers refused us! A must to have address in Chinese with you! My single room on first floor was very good - with aircon! The three toilets and separate showers were always clean. I guess, the good fairies of the hostel cleaned them regularly after use :-) . The Center of the Hostel has 4 tables at which I met a lot of interesting people who easily shared their experiences and tips on travelling in China and Beijing. One of them was to visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Booking and Pick-up thru Red Lantern worked fine! Swiss or French or English breakfast at RMB 30 available; also dinner plates at reasonable Prices. My home flight was early at 07:15h with departure from hostel at 04:15h. Pick-up by private driver - arranged by reception - worked fine (RMB 200). Ony disadvantage: room and Services have to be paid cash. No credit Cards - as in most places in China. I can strongly recommend Red Lantern and will return there anytime!
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Date of stay: September 2019
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ktucks23 wrote a review Jul 2019
Guangzhou, China168 contributions30 helpful votes
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We had planned to stay here for 2 nights, then leave to stay near the wall & then return for 2 nights. Our plans ended up changing, so we were lucky to be able to book our 3rd night here last minute, allowing us to stay here for 5 nights (tho in 3 different rooms - one twin, one double with ensuite & one double shared bathroom). Each room is unique & has character. The shower in the ensuite bathroom had such poor water pressure, though, that I decided mid-shower to go to the shared bathroom (so it isn’t worth the upgrade fee in my opinion). The staff speak English and are very friendly & helpful. They have a bookcase of many travel books (including a 2018 Beijing Lonley Planet which we found useful). We ended up booking a hiking tour to the Great Wall (Jinshanling) through the guesthouse which was great! (FYI - it says it includes breakfast... which means a bottle of water & bread bun). The centre courtyard space is very charming. They offer a western breakfast for 30RMB, however I’d recommend going to the market next door that makes the jianbing (think crepe-like omelette wrap) for 8RMB. The guesthouse also offers a pick up from the airport for 200RMB. Our flight was delayed so the driver they arranged couldn’t pick us up, so we ended up taking a taxi. Although there was a long wait for a taxi at midnight, it actually worked out great as it only cost 125RMB (just make sure to get in the official taxi line & show the guesthouse address in Chinese). There are 2 wifi networks, however we still had trouble getting a reliable connection & it didn’t seem to reach 2/3 of our rooms. The guesthouse location is about a 10min walk to the closest metro, so that was good - we hadn’t fully realized how huge Beijing is; you’ll be using the subway often! Overall, a decent option in Beijing!
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Jodie Shannon wrote a review Jun 2019
Edinburgh, United Kingdom20 contributions21 helpful votes
The Red Lantern Inn is amazing to say the least. From the moment we walked through the doors we were welcomed by the friendliest staff and the most amazing atmosphere (the dog is also adorable!) The center of the inn is beautifully decorated with red lanterns everywhere (definitely insta worthy!). The staff are happy to help you with anything, laundry services are available for a small charge and a member of staff also posted my postcard for me. Could not find one fault with the inn. Would 100% recommend to anyone!
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
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traveller3212 wrote a review Jun 2019
nelson59 contributions36 helpful votes
This place would have been great if it weren't for the central courtyard being used by young travelers as a drinking space until the early hours. This was right outside our bedroom which made sleeping pretty difficult. Possibly not the owners fault apart from selling beer at the bar to them. Other people we met said they'd stayed before and that it wasn't usually like this so maybe just bad timing on our part. The double room was the most expensive we had in China and the only one without it's own bathroom but I think that's probably just Beijing for you. It was a really nice room though - nicely decorated in a homely style and the shared bathroom was great. They made a nice western breakfast for us each morning and have an English menu which helps with the adjustment to China for those just arriving like us. We enjoyed biking around the hutongs of the area and also the lakes. We used bikes to get most places which was fun and easy with the bike share scheme, Mobike.
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Date of stay: May 2019
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Bellegraham wrote a review Jun 2019
Glasgow, United Kingdom17 contributions6 helpful votes
We thoroughly enjoyed the 3 days we stayed Red lantern house (hostel) cheap and cheerful. Ladies that run this hostel can’t do enough to help you. They serve a nice American/British breakfast sausage bacon eggs etc and make lovely meals of rice and spring rolls meat dumplings etc all very reasonable. We booked the Great Wall of China tour via the hostel. About 8 of us staying in hostel went on it, we all had a great day, and let us all get to know one another. They also do laundry for a small fee. Just a lovely homely safe place to stay! We highly recommend it, to anyone wanting somewhere cheap to stay while visiting Beijing
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
CA$28 - CA$78 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
北京红灯笼客栈, red lantern house hotel beijing
LOCATION
ChinaBeijingHouhai
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
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Frequently Asked Questions about Red Lantern House
Which popular attractions are close to Red Lantern House?
Nearby attractions include Beijing Gunbeizi Mansion (0.2 miles), Shiji Yueyi Qinhang (0.2 miles), and Beijing Former Residence of Cai E (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Red Lantern House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Red Lantern House?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Red Lantern House?
Conveniently located restaurants include DQ ice cream (xinjiekou store), Xinchuan Noodle Restaurant (Xinjiekou), and Pretty Clouds Restaurants.
Does Red Lantern House have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Red Lantern House offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are pets allowed at Red Lantern House?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Red Lantern House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Chinese.
Are there any historical sites close to Red Lantern House?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Temple of Heaven (3.9 miles), Tian'anmen (2.5 miles), and Gong Wang Fu (0.6 miles).