79%Captain International Youth...

They had not the booking I made through your website so had to pay the total cost of the room. Don't know if this was an error of your website or the hostels.

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by helendallas797916 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

1

Great location, great bar at the top. Close to the bund. Nice and clean.

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by Jillybr – posted on Aug 22, 2008

2

Awsome bar with a view of downtown. Stayed in private room which was clean. One reservation was that we 'lost' a remote, which I think was the staff trying to get additional money out of us. When they inspect ur room please go with them!

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by filip117 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

2

This place misses the hostel character, where staff always is ready to help you. It seemed to me more like a hotel. If the location wasn't that good, I would not stay there again.

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by anjabuser7547 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

2

we were in shanghai for just a few nights and this hostel was great because of the location. it's so easy to get around the city because it's right next to the bund and just a few blocks away from nanjing road. the staff wasn't very friendly but that's my only complaint. everything else was great!

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by wkboone9821 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

3

I hung a no entry sign, but when I came back after 20mins, the room has been entered by the staff because they need to change to new furnitures.

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by alvinliuing3352 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

1

This is more like a hotel than a hostel. The rooms were nice but everything - bar and internet included - was so overpriced. Staff were very unhelpful.

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by lizaust – posted on Jul 17, 2008

1

This hostel is great value and the rooms give the appearance of a real hotel: spacious, clean and well decorated. The captain bar is expensive and frequently nearly empty, making it less fun than it ought to be; however, the view was spectacular and well worth it.

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by sar2120412 – posted on Jul 2, 2008

3

if I would came back to Shanghai, I will go to the Captain Hostel.

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by chirri008798 – posted on Jul 1, 2008

1

They just do some renovation. Probalbly the rooms becoming better soon. But now the private rooms are in a poor condition.

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by Info7408 – posted on Mar 28, 2008

2

carpets need cleaning. Shower dark--mould?

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by anitagreen99405 – posted on Feb 18, 2008

4

I am extremely angry at this hostel. We deposited a 100 yuan deposit and when they returned it they gave us a counterfeit 100 yuan bill. Unfortunately we are no longer in Shanghai and have no way of even confronting them with this fact, but they should have known better. All that I hope is that... more I am extremely angry at this hostel. We deposited a 100 yuan deposit and when they returned it they gave us a counterfeit 100 yuan bill. Unfortunately we are no longer in Shanghai and have no way of even confronting them with this fact, but they should have known better. All that I hope is that you check the 100 yuan bill you get back from them carefully, I think they believe it's okay to off counterfeits on unwitting foreigners. And if they do, please give them a big f*** you from me.close

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by elbelz7824 – posted on Apr 25, 2007

1

Very pleasant stay Not all the staff was cooperative, though Everyday cleaning was not thorough, to say the least

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by ticlo25150 – posted on Apr 23, 2007

1

Unfortunately, even though we had a confirmed booking, there was no room available for us when we arrived. The attitude of staff at this hostel was appalling. Their view was that this was our problem and they should offer us no assistance or apology. They were determined to push the blame onto... more Unfortunately, even though we had a confirmed booking, there was no room available for us when we arrived. The attitude of staff at this hostel was appalling. Their view was that this was our problem and they should offer us no assistance or apology. They were determined to push the blame onto the booking agent, but we were convinced this was a charade to protect their own backsides! Every hostel we stayed at in China had outstanding staff who would go out of their way to assist. The management at Captain Hostel should be way more selective in choosing appropriately skilled front desk staff; remember if you pay peanuts you get monkeys!!close

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by gbeer3763 – posted on Apr 9, 2007

3

The bar on the 6th floor with the view across Shanghai is spectacular. Excellent location and very comfortable rooms at a great price!

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by nickjohn – posted on Jan 16, 2007

1

great place, great location, pretty clean and good pricing. half a block from the bund!

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by Doug20 – posted on Oct 31, 2006

3

Hostel mit Hotelcharakter. Nicht unbedingt billig, aber dafür sehr gute Lage. (direkt im Zentrum des Bund) Zur Flusspromenade ca. 2 Minuten zu Fuss. Personal ein bisschen "mufflig", aber das hängt wahrscheinlich mit der Größe des Hauses zusammen. Alles in allem "GUT"....

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by origma – posted on Sep 18, 2006

16

Nice and well located hostel but way too expensive for the quality of the rooms. We moved to the mingtown hiker hostel after one night, because it is also well located and the room was bigger and much nicer and even cheaper than the one in the captain. Take a look at both and decide for yourself... more Nice and well located hostel but way too expensive for the quality of the rooms. We moved to the mingtown hiker hostel after one night, because it is also well located and the room was bigger and much nicer and even cheaper than the one in the captain. Take a look at both and decide for yourself if it´s worth the extra money. If you´re just staying there because of the bar, you can also go there without being a guest.close

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by Volon – posted on Sep 8, 2006

6

Actually, the booking agent emailed due to the Captain Hostel was full and put me in the Dongshi Hotel. I was arriving late and so they booking agent said not to worry - all OK. Got to Dongshi Hotel at 11.45pm - no booking! I had to argue about the rate, finally they accepted. The Dongshi's... more Actually, the booking agent emailed due to the Captain Hostel was full and put me in the Dongshi Hotel. I was arriving late and so they booking agent said not to worry - all OK. Got to Dongshi Hotel at 11.45pm - no booking! I had to argue about the rate, finally they accepted. The Dongshi's staff are actually very helpful, very good english - although with no smiles., but much better than the Captain Hostel staff. The room was clean, but I had to change rooms the first night - due to very drunken party going on in the next room. Still had to go to the Captain Hostel for the Internet computers - but only 25metre walk between both. Still went to the roof top bar at the Captain for dinner and happy hour etc. Next time, I will stay at the Dongshi Hotel and use the Captain Hostel like I did this time - best compromise I think.close

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by deborahbaker – posted on Sep 1, 2006

6

even though i had booked with a month and a half in advanced when i arrived to captain hostel in shanghai the rude girl on the reception told us that the people who was staying in our room, had decided to stay longer, so we didn´t have a place to stay there. The manager of the hostel took us to... more even though i had booked with a month and a half in advanced when i arrived to captain hostel in shanghai the rude girl on the reception told us that the people who was staying in our room, had decided to stay longer, so we didn´t have a place to stay there. The manager of the hostel took us to a dirty and disgusting hotel near there, where anybody could speak english, apart form the humidity and smell of tobacco, which made our stay there really disappointing. Also the manager wasn´t very professional and it gave us the sensation of "get ride of this people as soon as possible". After a month travelling around, we got reallay ungry when all this happened. I wouldnt recommend at all to assume the risk of booking at captain hostel.close

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by lidiasan – posted on Aug 26, 2006

1

Some staff are pretty unfriendly but besides that you cant fault this hostel on its location. About 40 mins cab ride from pudong airport for 140y which was painless from each end.

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by Cclar8054 – posted on Aug 25, 2006

1

Captain hostel was in a great location, really close to the bund and a close walk to the subway line. However, for what we payed we could have taken the subway from a cleaner hostel many times over. The lobby is amazing, but the room was not very clean, and our view was not of the water front... more Captain hostel was in a great location, really close to the bund and a close walk to the subway line. However, for what we payed we could have taken the subway from a cleaner hostel many times over. The lobby is amazing, but the room was not very clean, and our view was not of the water front but of the shacks beside it. The staff did not speak very good english, and the bar/restaurant staff spoke next to none. If seeing the bund at sunrise is part of your plan then this is a good spot as the subway lines dont run before the sun comes out.close

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by KMontgom – posted on Aug 5, 2006

4

Expensive double room but amazing location. We thought the bar was overpriced but really enjoyed our stay here. Would recommend this hostel.

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by patchygreen – posted on Jun 10, 2006

17

shower not as clean as it should have been

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by rabroad – posted on May 25, 2006

2

A great place to stay. The private room is not cheap but is worth it for the location and the views form the bar.

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by antonia6471 – posted on Apr 25, 2006

3

beware! just because you apid a deposit and had your booking confirmed, it doesn't mean you have a bed! I was turned away because someone else wanted to extend their stay. I was left to fend for myself at an all-chinese hotel. Staff at Captain were not sympathetic to plight of middle aged woman... more beware! just because you apid a deposit and had your booking confirmed, it doesn't mean you have a bed! I was turned away because someone else wanted to extend their stay. I was left to fend for myself at an all-chinese hotel. Staff at Captain were not sympathetic to plight of middle aged woman alone in Shanghai. My advice is to double check.close

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by eirian7700 – posted on Apr 17, 2006

10

Awesome rooms, awesome location, awesome price. One of the best hostels in the 34 countries I've visited in Asia and Europe.

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by Kenny2381 – posted on Apr 5, 2006

3

Just one blip - when we arrived the hostel advised us they were full even tho' I had reserved a room via your website. Apparantly the person in 'our room' had had his flight delayed and needed to stay for an additional night. They wanted to move us to another hostel for 1 night and then for us to... more Just one blip - when we arrived the hostel advised us they were full even tho' I had reserved a room via your website. Apparantly the person in 'our room' had had his flight delayed and needed to stay for an additional night. They wanted to move us to another hostel for 1 night and then for us to return the following night. We refused to move and stood our ground and eventually they found us a room with a double bed which we took (good job we're good friends!) for the first night. The following day we were moved to a twin room which was brilliant - plenty of room and with private facilities. I would certainly recommend this hostel, and it has a great bar on the roof with brilliant views over the Bund.close

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by debbietu – posted on Apr 3, 2006

1

Perfecto alojamiento en Shangai. Localización inmejorable. Limpieza. En fin para volver a repetir sin duda!

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by chantal7686 – posted on Mar 21, 2006

4

The staff are cold and distant, to say the least, and at times outright rude. When we returned to pick up our luggage, after booking out, I had to use the toilet, my wife tried to wait in the Reception area for me, but was told by a male staff member that she had to be eating in this area and if... more The staff are cold and distant, to say the least, and at times outright rude. When we returned to pick up our luggage, after booking out, I had to use the toilet, my wife tried to wait in the Reception area for me, but was told by a male staff member that she had to be eating in this area and if not she would have to leave!! When I returned from the toilet and she told me of what had happened I let the male staff know just what I thought of their rude, discourteous behaviour - they were totally unrepentant and continued to argue their case. What kind of customer relations is that? Purely on this hostile treatment from the hotel staff I would have to give this hotel a very negative feedback regarding customer relations. They have a lot to learn!!close

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by noeltip – posted on Feb 14, 2006

1

room was fantastic - got a suite for price of double hostel room - very clean/warm.bar on rooftop was fab - great view - friendly staff.front desk helped out whne they could - location central to everything.slightly more expensive but well worth it.

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by Sharr7382 – posted on Jan 20, 2006

10

Location was fantasic, rooms equivalent to a basic hotel (European standards), roof top bar outstanding (2 for one deal great idea)and staff at bar very attentive and friendly, staff at front counter could smile more!

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by angelaltho – posted on Dec 26, 2005

1

This was our first stop on our RTW trip and the hostel was really pleasant although a little pricey compared to others. The Captain Bar on the 5th floor is a must - even if you do not stay in this hostel - check it out!!!! The view of the Bund is amazing by day and night, the staff in the bar... more This was our first stop on our RTW trip and the hostel was really pleasant although a little pricey compared to others. The Captain Bar on the 5th floor is a must - even if you do not stay in this hostel - check it out!!!! The view of the Bund is amazing by day and night, the staff in the bar speak exceptionally good english and are really friendly. Bar prices are a little high though compared to the "local" prices. Recommended but only if you are not on a tight budget!close

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by Harrison7628 – posted on Oct 26, 2005

2

This place is not just a Hostel, but a nice hotel with a great location. This place is a great value. You get hot tea waiting for you in the nice hotel rooms.

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by carenthus – posted on Jul 31, 2005

3

I booked the hostel through hostelworld.com but when I arrived they said they had no space, I found this very odd, has not happened to me anywhere else.... they shipped me off to a hotel nearby which was slightly more expensive (we got a reduced rate) but had no character or life, if that's what...

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by timur3384 – posted on Apr 20, 2005

1

Nice clean rooms in a good location. Drinks are expensive in the bar on the roof, but worth it for the views!

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by Dolan3921 – posted on Dec 6, 2004

2

Get your beers from the hostel bar downstairs Y10 as Noahs bar (6th floor) Y40 is a rip-off!! Nice view though

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by mrg30 – posted on Nov 18, 2004

11

This was a wonderful hotel we were there for only a short time but we really liked it - Internet was a bit over priced and the service wasn't forthcoming or enthusiastic but is was very competent and good the enviroment after several days of travel - was european comfortable and totally relaxing.... more This was a wonderful hotel we were there for only a short time but we really liked it - Internet was a bit over priced and the service wasn't forthcoming or enthusiastic but is was very competent and good the enviroment after several days of travel - was european comfortable and totally relaxing. The bar has a balcony with a great view but you pay for it with your beer - better to buy it at the convienience store next door.close

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by anjli5779 – posted on Nov 10, 2004

4

Regarding security: In order to get to the bar on the top floor everyone walks through the hostel, including non residents. Personally I think this is a bit risky. There should be a seperate access to the bar for non residents of the hostel.

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by edelma9389 – posted on Oct 27, 2004

1

Top hostel, in a great location and an international crowd. If I were going back to Shaghai (which btw is a blinding place to visit) Id stay at the Captains anyday!

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by Nrdor – posted on Sep 2, 2004

1