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Dorm beds in Beijing, China range from $13 to $44/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 27 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Jul 4, Jul 5, Jul 6.

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Hostel prices in Beijing, China

A typical dorm night in Beijing runs about $15.

Across the upcoming months, July tends to be the cheapest month (from $13/night) and September the most expensive (from $15/night).

At $13/night and up, Beijing is one of the pricier hostel destinations in China.

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Hostels we track in Beijing

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Local knowledge for Beijing

Where to stay

Most budget travelers base themselves in the Gulou (Drum Tower) area, where hutong-lane hostels sit a short walk from Lines 2 and 8, and the streets around Nanluoguxiang have more options in the same pocket. Qianmen is the other cluster, closer to Tiananmen and the Forbidden City, with Line 2 right there, though the main strip is heavily touristed.

Getting around

  • Pick up a Yikatong transit card (交通一卡通) at any subway station on arrival. Rides are cheap and the card works on every metro line and most buses, so you rarely need a taxi.
  • Wangfujing Snack Street charges tourist markup on everything. For the same lamb skewers and jianbing at honest prices, walk to Guijie (Ghost Street, Dongzhimennei Dajie) or the street stalls around Tiantan Park instead.
  • Confirm which airport your flight uses before booking transport. PEK (Capital) is connected by the dedicated Capital Airport Express train. PKX (Daxing) uses a separate express line in a completely different direction, and mixing them up will cost you two hours.

When to go

November through early February is the cheapest window outside the Spring Festival week itself. Hostels fill fast and rates spike hard during National Golden Week (October 1-7) and the Spring Festival holiday, typically late January or early February.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hostel in Beijing cost per night?

Dorm beds in Beijing currently range from $13 to $44/night based on the next 3 months of availability.

When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Beijing?

Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Beijing are July 4, July 5, July 6.

How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Beijing?

HostelHawk currently tracks 27 hostels in Beijing, China.

What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Beijing?

Based on current availability, July has the lowest hostel prices in Beijing, with dorm beds from $13/night.

Is Beijing affordable compared to other hostel cities in China?

Beijing is one of the pricier hostel destinations in China, with dorm prices starting from $13/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Beijing?

Most budget travelers base themselves in the Gulou (Drum Tower) area, where hutong-lane hostels sit a short walk from Lines 2 and 8, and the streets around Nanluoguxiang have more options in the same pocket. Qianmen is the other cluster, closer to Tiananmen and the Forbidden City, with Line 2 right there, though the main strip is heavily touristed.

What is the best time of year to visit Beijing?

November through early February is the cheapest window outside the Spring Festival week itself. Hostels fill fast and rates spike hard during National Golden Week (October 1-7) and the Spring Festival holiday, typically late January or early February.