Guilin
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Dorm beds in Guilin, China range from $6 to $13/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 7 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Jul 4, Jul 5, Jul 6.
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Hostel prices in Guilin, China
A typical dorm night in Guilin runs about $6.
Across the upcoming months, July tends to be the cheapest month (from $6/night) and September the most expensive (from $6/night).
At $6/night and up, Guilin is a mid-range hostel destination in China.
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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 does a hostel in Guilin cost per night?
Dorm beds in Guilin currently range from $6 to $13/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Guilin?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Guilin are July 4, July 5, July 6.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Guilin?
HostelHawk currently tracks 7 hostels in Guilin, China.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Guilin?
Based on current availability, July has the lowest hostel prices in Guilin, with dorm beds from $6/night.
Is Guilin affordable compared to other hostel cities in China?
Guilin is a mid-range hostel destination in China, with dorm prices starting from $6/night.
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%.