Among all YHA's hostels in Xi'an, Gucheng Hostel is the one with the most advantageous location. The hostel is close to the North Street subway station, one kilometer south to reach the bell tower and Huifang, and there are buses directly to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses from the nearby station, which is very convenient to travel.
The rooms at the hostel in the ancient city are of excellent quality. Compared with other hostels, the multi-bed rooms of Gucheng hostel have a more spacious space, with good lighting and ventilation. In addition, the hostel in the ancient city also excels in detail. The rooms are equipped with solid wood writing desks and dressing tables, hooks for hanging clothes and towels, and lockers in the rooms are large enough to accommodate suitcases. In addition, the bedside shelves are designed to be double-layered for easy storage. The other room types of the hostel are also good, all of them have private bathrooms, equipped with TV, kettle, drinking glasses and desks, and provide towels, bath towels and toiletries, which are highly similar to some budget hotels. Throughout all the hostels in Xi'an, the price of the ancient city hostel is high, the price of multi-bed room is between 45 yuan/night and 60 yuan/night, the price of the double bed room and the double room is not much different, both are around 160 yuan/night, and the triple room is about 240 yuan/night, but most guests reflect that it is worth the money and recommend to stay.
Unfortunately, the hostel has not been as good as it could have been in other respects. There are only a few public toilets and bathrooms in the hostel, and there are problems with the inconvenience of guests: there are only toilets on the first floor and bathrooms on the second floor. The hostel's entertainment is also a bit monotonous, with little to do other than the weekly dumpling feast and the occasional movie show.
The hostel opened in 2013 and is relatively well-equipped and does not feel dilapidated. The hostel provides airport pick-up, tourist information and luggage storage services, and the front desk has a good level of English, which is suitable for foreign guests.
