82%Blue Mountain Youth Hostel

This place is great. Fair and consistent about rules and business practices. Staff is helpful and welcoming. Location is authentic - you're in a real Shanghai neighborhood with lots of local flavor. The hostel's food is good, but you can get better deals 10 meters out the door. No outside... more This place is great. Fair and consistent about rules and business practices. Staff is helpful and welcoming. Location is authentic - you're in a real Shanghai neighborhood with lots of local flavor. The hostel's food is good, but you can get better deals 10 meters out the door. No outside food and drinks in the lounge, but it's still cheaper than an American bar. Good mix of people. I've stayed here twice, and I'd do it again.close

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by mljp4449279 – posted on Oct 9, 2008

2

Perfect

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by thewhitechinese – posted on Oct 6, 2008

10

Great hostel. Clean, comfortable beds, good showers, decent food, quick internet. Everything you'd ask for. Bilingual staff too, very impressive.

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by DuncanDT – posted on Oct 5, 2008

1

We booked a private room with shared bathroom and got upgraded to a private en suite for the same price as they didnt have the room we booked which was great. It was a bit far out but the metro station is right outside. I will stay here again if my usual hostel is unavailable.

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by Sharrif – posted on Oct 3, 2008

1

Very nice place to stay in Shanghai. Staff is very friendly. Several additional offers like pool, books, TV and Internet. I would join again.

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by mwellmanns178 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

2

Location right next to subway stop, but the subway takes a minimum of 2 transfers or 1/2 hour to get to where you want. The hostel was clean, and the staff tried to assist, but the drinks that they sell there are 3X as much as you would pay across the street. If you bring outside drinks into the... more Location right next to subway stop, but the subway takes a minimum of 2 transfers or 1/2 hour to get to where you want. The hostel was clean, and the staff tried to assist, but the drinks that they sell there are 3X as much as you would pay across the street. If you bring outside drinks into the common area, you are told to get rid of it. We purchased food from the hostel and were told that we couldn't eat it in the common area because the odour was strong. Decent bedroomclose

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by jewelsla – posted on Sep 28, 2008

1

A nice well located place, very clean. the girls on the desk were very very helpful. It looks overstaffed if anything, but this may be the Chinese way. Didn't try the food, can't comment.

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by johnmull1533 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

15

The hostel was easy to find - it's very close to the subway station. It had a weird vibe, but otherwise was ok.

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by ryanadri – posted on Sep 26, 2008

10

Really nice and clean and friendly staff etc etc. the only thing that's a bit annoying is that the hostel cafe is run like an external cafe i.e if you buy food and you already have your own water they won't let you drink it (and they enforce this too). It's understandable but most hostel bars... more Really nice and clean and friendly staff etc etc. the only thing that's a bit annoying is that the hostel cafe is run like an external cafe i.e if you buy food and you already have your own water they won't let you drink it (and they enforce this too). It's understandable but most hostel bars are pretty chilled out about this as they know how tight their guests' budgets are! Mildly annoying but I'd still recommend the hostel for being clean and comfortable and stuff.close

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by claremurray4444564 – posted on Sep 25, 2008

3

Great place. Better than any hostel we visited while in Shanghai. Steps from the metro that will take you anywhere. Very friendly people and tons of ethinic food to eat right around the corner. Would definitely return!

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by lindzaroo – posted on Sep 21, 2008

2

Modern and clean bedrooms and good activity room with free pool, well stocked on DVDs. Internet connection very slow, They won't let you take any drinks in to the main area,have to buy from bar. They make you pay a 100 Yuan deposit for the room key so keep hold of the receipt to say you have... more Modern and clean bedrooms and good activity room with free pool, well stocked on DVDs. Internet connection very slow, They won't let you take any drinks in to the main area,have to buy from bar. They make you pay a 100 Yuan deposit for the room key so keep hold of the receipt to say you have paid as we nearly got caught out on that. Enjoyable stay, very popular so good place to meet people and good transport links to all areas of Shanghai.close

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by fayecroberts6357 – posted on Sep 19, 2008

3

Very very clean and white.Not that central butis very very close to the subway

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by evela – posted on Sep 18, 2008

6

Very clean hostel, the common room is good with DVDs, free pool, books and free internet. Its a shame you can't bring your own drinks in though, as the ones they sell are a bit expensive.

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by StephMaddrell – posted on Sep 17, 2008

2

The location is not as great as I thought it would be. You have to take a subway to get anywhere, but there is a subway stop right outside.

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by skeoch-2215 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

1

Fantastic hostel, amazing value for money - has all the little touches that make a difference - massive lockers in the rooms, individual reading lamps, a little shelf for each bunk and two (!) power points per bunk. Staff were lovely. Will be back.

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by gembeats6832 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

1

I stayed at the Blue Mountain for a couple of nights on the 6th and 7th September 08. The rooms were very clean and spacious and the staff were helpful. The price was pretty cheap too. I will go back there if i return to Shanghai. Cheers. Danny Aldous

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by Dannyaldou – posted on Sep 13, 2008

2

Not really there long enough to form a proper opinion, but it was adequate in most departments without being special in any. Great location for the subway, which is first class.

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by bitcpb1901551057 – posted on Sep 6, 2008

8

We stayed in a hostel for the three nights and were satisfied with the room, cleanliness and the location. The subway station was across the street which was very convenient to move around. Recommended.

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by gabrijelaaleksic1409 – posted on Sep 3, 2008

2

What an excellent hostel - the best we stayed in in China. The rooms and the showers/toilets are very clean and you feel quite safe and at home. The communal area is a great place to hang out with TV, sofas, pool table and free internet, food being served all day etc Staff were very... more What an excellent hostel - the best we stayed in in China. The rooms and the showers/toilets are very clean and you feel quite safe and at home. The communal area is a great place to hang out with TV, sofas, pool table and free internet, food being served all day etc Staff were very friendly and helpful - even the location is great - just across the road from a tube station! I would definitely go back without any hesitation - very highly recommended. Thank you Blue Mountain! :)close

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by gaynorthomas8236 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

1

nice common room!!!!

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by Geno18 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

7

Excellent place, near the metro rail. Friendly service.

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by danhtlu5990 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

1

Close to subway (Exit 3 at Luban Road sta.), but far from popular destinations. Friendly staff, but I am used to staying at hostels w/lots of info on area's ins&outs. BM's info was poorly displayed and offered the same stuff as a travel book. BM has 3 computers for free internet access. Long... more Close to subway (Exit 3 at Luban Road sta.), but far from popular destinations. Friendly staff, but I am used to staying at hostels w/lots of info on area's ins&outs. BM's info was poorly displayed and offered the same stuff as a travel book. BM has 3 computers for free internet access. Long wait for them & very slow internet connection. BM should charge rate/time and upgrade equipment. Have receipt when you check out. 100 RMB deposit required at check-in (need receipt to get RMB back.)close

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by kimnsu – posted on Aug 27, 2008

5

I was disappointed, because I had booked early on Hostel World , but then I get a room without windows, because all the others were already occupied. Room without windows I find very unpleasant. It's like a panic room.

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by shirin – posted on Aug 25, 2008

2

The only reason the location wasn't poor because it was across the street from the subway. The people were just friendly when I checked in and didn't say a word to me the rest of my stay.

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by ndwalke9527 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

3

A little bit away from the city center, but really close to the subway. Helpful staff and a cozy place in general!

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by david-jonasson902 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

3

I've been travelling around China for 3.5 weeks and my boyfriend for about 8 weeks and this was the best location we lived in during this time. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the rooms were very clean and friendly, just excellent!

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by karinf4857 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

1

A really nice hostel with a great common room and a very convenient location. And it's very clean. Would definitely come back again!

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by NinaBergold – posted on Aug 17, 2008

9

Internet was ok, bar area was cool though closed too early and we ended up on the stairs, didnt try the food because there's limited times to buy it! location is a bit far out of town but the metro is literally outside the front door and is real quick!

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by robbie-fewery8143 – posted on Aug 14, 2008

3

Near the subway, but still twenty minutes from the Pund. I was in a single without windows, there was barely any room for anything else than the bed and the TV, but it was fine for me. Main problem is the place is noisy, at any hour you have people running in the corridor or walking like they are...

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by nowhere – posted on Aug 11, 2008

1

Staff were a little bit rude but mostly helpful, didn't clean our room over night or replenish our toilet roll. Located very close to metro station which was a big plus - also easy to find.

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by psevel – posted on Aug 10, 2008

5

Hostels right next to the underground. The communal area is top with free pool and internet. The communal showers and wc were clean and off a good standard. Also you can make internationl phone calls from here and the staff are very friendly and helpful. However you couldn't swing a cat in our...

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by kierensl – posted on Aug 10, 2008

49

The staff was friendly and it is just across the metro station so it was convenient.

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by velascorodney7282 – posted on Aug 9, 2008

2

Very Clean Bathrooms, bedding. Felt like I was in a safe location and if you don't mind a metro-ride, the quiet and relaxation it offers after a day touring the city can't be beat. All in all, definitely worth the price.

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by christophernhanley1872 – posted on Aug 8, 2008

1

I think that it is a very good hostel, and I would recomend it to my friends, I think that next time I will be in Shanghai I will go back to this place!

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by AnnaStas – posted on Aug 6, 2008

4

Great hostel. Is a little out of town but right at a metro stop which zips you wherever you want to go. The toilets and showers are the best I have ever seen - kept spotless! Great common room with pool table and lounges. Food and drink quite expensive for what it is - not allowed to bring own... more Great hostel. Is a little out of town but right at a metro stop which zips you wherever you want to go. The toilets and showers are the best I have ever seen - kept spotless! Great common room with pool table and lounges. Food and drink quite expensive for what it is - not allowed to bring own food and drink into common area which is not so great.close

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by jennafar – posted on Aug 5, 2008

10

Fantastic. This is the best hostel we have stayed at in our 7 months of travelling. Highly recommend it, great staff, lovely rooms, free internet, kitchen and laundry services, excellent common room with pool table and bar. Staff also clean room and offer assistance when required. Definietly...

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by katesbigtrip4458 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

7

You have to make sure that the time of your arrival is really the same time you'll arrive, either they give your room!!! The restaurant in the hostel is expensive and the food is not very good (and most of the time, cold!). Nice room!

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by GabDion – posted on Aug 4, 2008

5

ask to sleep on the couch in the bar ! its the best! =0P

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by astrob9465 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

13

Situated a bit out the way so getting places can be a pain, even though it is directly next to the Metro. Decent bar with a good pool table (just re-clothed whilst we were there) and lively mix of people. Good beds and showers (with plenty of hot water). Nice place, just a shame about the...

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by wjon9706 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

4

Major negative. It is atleast 50% people staying there who are Chinese and LIVE there. I shared a room with 5 chinese people. Not very international at all, is it...Also, you can't bring your own drinks in (even water) and the bar is pricey for anything apart from Tsingtao. I booked a four person... more Major negative. It is atleast 50% people staying there who are Chinese and LIVE there. I shared a room with 5 chinese people. Not very international at all, is it...Also, you can't bring your own drinks in (even water) and the bar is pricey for anything apart from Tsingtao. I booked a four person room, got a six. etc Positives: Great Staff, Literally on the station, Pool Table, Nice Rooms, Best bathrooms I saw in Chinese hostels. On the Whole? Still very good.close

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by Pittworl – posted on Aug 2, 2008

16