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How much do hostels in Guilin cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Guilin, China range from $5 to $13/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 7 hostels.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $5.
Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $5/night.
Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Guilin start at $6/night. Guilin is a mid-range hostel destination in China; of 9 other tracked cities with current prices, 3 have lower starting prices, 5 have higher starting prices, and 1 match.
Other cities in China
- Chongqing hostel prices from $4/night
- Yangshuo hostel prices from $4/night
- Xian hostel prices from $5/night
- Chengdu hostel prices from $6/night
- Kunming hostel prices from $7/night
- Lijiang hostel prices from $7/night
- Shanghai hostel prices from $7/night
- Hangzhou hostel prices from $9/night
- Beijing hostel prices from $12/night
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Local knowledge for Guilin
Where to stay
Most budget hostels cluster around Zhongshan Road and the streets radiating off Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, close to the old Guilin Railway Station. The Binjiang Road strip along the Li River looks nicer on paper but costs more and adds a walk to buses.
Getting around
- Buy Li River cruise tickets through your hostel or a local agent on Zhengyang Street. The official dock price is 213 CNY; agents routinely sell the same boat for 150-170 CNY.
- Rent an e-bike from any hostel front desk (50-80 CNY/day) to reach the rice terraces at Longji independently. Tour vans charge 3x and leave on their schedule, not yours.
- Arrive and depart via Guilin North Station (高铁北站), not Guilin Station. The North station has far more high-speed rail options to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu, and a direct city bus (Line 100) runs to the hostel district in about 40 minutes.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest and easy to walk into during January and February (outside the Spring Festival window) and again in November. July, August, and both Golden Week holidays in May and October fill beds fast and push prices up 40-60%.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Guilin cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $5. Dorm beds currently range from $5 to $13/night across the next 3 months of availability.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Guilin?
HostelHound currently tracks 7 hostels in Guilin, China.
How much do hostels in Guilin cost in December?
Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $5/night.
Is Guilin affordable compared to other hostel cities in China?
Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Guilin start at $6/night. Guilin is a mid-range hostel destination in China; of 9 other tracked cities with current prices, 3 have lower starting prices, 5 have higher starting prices, and 1 match.
Where do backpackers stay in Guilin?
Most budget hostels cluster around Zhongshan Road and the streets radiating off Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, close to the old Guilin Railway Station. The Binjiang Road strip along the Li River looks nicer on paper but costs more and adds a walk to buses.
What is the best time of year to visit Guilin?
Hostels are cheapest and easy to walk into during January and February (outside the Spring Festival window) and again in November. July, August, and both Golden Week holidays in May and October fill beds fast and push prices up 40-60%.