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this hostel is clean, and very sterile. Wifi sucked...

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by Markfro8780 – posted on Sep 3, 2008

11

Fantastic hostel right in the middle of the city. Great lounge/bar area. Very nice.

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by EricT713 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

7

clear and nice hostel~~

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by leslash7854 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

1

Brilliant hostel, more like a hotel really if you take one of the double rooms. Great bar serving decent food, good staff and well sited for Shanghai sites. Bit subdued when I was there, but it was a Monday night and raining cats and dogs outside. Would definitely stay here again

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by philip9337 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

3

The location is close to the Peoples Square subway station. The hostel looks cool and has a bar in it to meet others.

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by gopika-go8265 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

3

Best Location in Shanghai. Really Close to Peoples Square Metro Exit 9. Bar has great food at cheap prices. Only downfall here is that the wireless internet is terrible. Would only connect for a few minutes then disconnect. Better off going to the coffee shop across the road.

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by heenn – posted on Aug 25, 2008

1

Can't agree with the earlier post about moody staff, in my case they were very nice and helpful. The only thing moody is the internet and wireless (occasionally not very responsive), it is however provided free of charge. Apart from that a great stay in a clean and friendly hostel!

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by danielleithinger3861 – posted on Aug 23, 2008

3

Common area/bar has great deals on beer/food and a good 25rmb American breakfast. Wifi exists but was very unreliable while I was there. Very clean in the rooms.

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by alecturn – posted on Aug 23, 2008

6

very good

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by hakimemail7483 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

2

Nice. but big, hostel near People's Square. The rooms are clean (and have (almost too) many airconditioning!), the beds are comfortable, the food is good, the beer is cheap, so we enjoyed our stay :)

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by femkedevelde8310 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

2

Very nice hostel. Located in great area. It is a little hard to find. Not many taxi drivers know where to go. Very secure. Everyone is pretty friendly. Food isnt bad at the bar and neither are the drinks. Nearby is Nanjing Rd. Great for shopping adn eating. Around the corner from the hostel is a... more Very nice hostel. Located in great area. It is a little hard to find. Not many taxi drivers know where to go. Very secure. Everyone is pretty friendly. Food isnt bad at the bar and neither are the drinks. Nearby is Nanjing Rd. Great for shopping adn eating. Around the corner from the hostel is a small flower and bird market. Rooms have AC which is a god send in the heat. The bathrooms could use a little sprucing up. Each day there were some roaches chilling in the shower. Overall me and my frienclose

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by matsio3257610 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

2

Simply the best hostel I've ever stayed in.

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by Manub – posted on Jul 29, 2008

2

its a nice place but 2 hours after i arrived in the hostel someone stole my money outside TT

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by pepsicenter1449 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

1

It is a totally okay hostel. Nothing special. The food is okay but not anything special. Hadn't so much contact with the personel so I really cant say how helpfull they were but it feels that you dont get that personal connectio as you might at a smaller hostel. God location.

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by fredhild – posted on Jul 27, 2008

3

luv u

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by thibonnet3964 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

1

this was a great place to find, just behind the marrot hotel on people square, it's location is the best i found in shanghia and would stay here again if i return.

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by james-h49316 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

3

Very good hostel with good location. The bar is nice and staff is good.

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by thonil855661 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

4

It's a nice place to stay with a really cool bar and social area. It would help if they had one or two more computers for their guests, but I enjoyed my stay and would probably go here again if I ever revisit Shanghai.

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by soccertes – posted on Jul 7, 2008

5

good location.near transport.very good lounge and food facilities.very clean

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by davides244447 – posted on Jul 6, 2008

1

I've stayed here half a dozen times and have always enjoyed my visit. The dorms and bathrooms are clean. The hostel is located fairly close to the People's Park metro from there you can easily go to either train station or the airport. The hostel is located behind the marriot hotel in a courtyard... more I've stayed here half a dozen times and have always enjoyed my visit. The dorms and bathrooms are clean. The hostel is located fairly close to the People's Park metro from there you can easily go to either train station or the airport. The hostel is located behind the marriot hotel in a courtyard house area and is quieter than the main streets but still close to everything. Don't go without a reservation as they are often full.close

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by annette51507 – posted on Jul 5, 2008

13

Very nice hostel. Extremely Clean and great Staff.

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by carlop4 – posted on Jul 4, 2008

10

Very nice hostel. Extremely Clean and great Staff.

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by carlop4 – posted on Jul 4, 2008

10

Amazing hostel, best in my travels, but no Wifi in room which isn't a hard service to provide. They do however have 2 computers free to use and wifi access in the lounge area.

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by ntapp – posted on Jul 3, 2008

4

They only have 2 computers for internet. The connection is not always good. Next to that some of the staff are a little bit moody. But it still is a great hostel and I would stay there next time.

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by barryjager5534 – posted on Jun 30, 2008

2

I went to 3 of the ming town branch hostels, all of them have traditional chinese interior, helpful staff, and great places to hang out. Best hostels I've stayed at!

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by lehohneh3916 – posted on Jun 21, 2008

4

Front desk lacks empathy. Could be more friendly. That's why I moved back to Blue Mountain.

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by grdhog5064 – posted on Jun 17, 2008

3

Wonderful stay.Would recommend it to anybody.Will probably go back if in china.European tourists feel readily lost.A little soothing information would make this a 100% recommended location.

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by budelsonia8804 – posted on Jun 14, 2008

2

Fantastic backpacker hostel. Best i've stayed at.

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by Jonathant3958 – posted on Jun 4, 2008

5

it was a great time here!

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by claudiahoehne2213 – posted on Jun 3, 2008

1

The hostel its self is buzzing, red lamps and dark wood give the place a chinese vibe. The reception staff are grumpy, the cleaning staff start work at 9:30am so no sleeping in. There is no access to water other than a hot water tank on the 3rd floor which tastes awful and never gets used.... more The hostel its self is buzzing, red lamps and dark wood give the place a chinese vibe. The reception staff are grumpy, the cleaning staff start work at 9:30am so no sleeping in. There is no access to water other than a hot water tank on the 3rd floor which tastes awful and never gets used. I still enjoyed my stay here and a couple of the staff stood out with big smiles and hilarious chinese slang lessons <3close

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by info17 – posted on May 31, 2008

2

I love my stay there at Mingtown. Its very conveniently located yet peaceful and away from the crowd. The staff are very friendly n helpful. Spoke to one of them and he mentioned that they will be adding some furniture and making changes to the al fresco area so as to encourage travellers to... more I love my stay there at Mingtown. Its very conveniently located yet peaceful and away from the crowd. The staff are very friendly n helpful. Spoke to one of them and he mentioned that they will be adding some furniture and making changes to the al fresco area so as to encourage travellers to sit together to share their travel stories! Nice! Will go back there whenever i visit Shanghai!close

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by Diane9285 – posted on May 29, 2008

3

Brilliant hostel. By far the nicest I've stayed in China. Real character and excellent location. Very clean too!

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by f-aldington4393 – posted on May 28, 2008

1

rooms nice but a bit dark, internet was playing up and only 2 terminals for the whole hostel, information at reception scarce...ie maps, travel info, places of interest, assistance with bus and train tickets etc..otherwise a pleasant place to stay with nice garden and bar area.

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by Cmskel1068 – posted on May 15, 2008

20

super location, right next to Nanjing Rd, and people's square metro station, very pleasant environment and freindly personnel, I would probably stay here again next time.

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by XaHua – posted on May 7, 2008

2

Ming Tang is a really excellence hostel and i love it very much!!!

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by zyf870317 – posted on May 3, 2008

2

I liked the hostel very much. Check in and out has been very easy ! And everybody has been very nice and helpful. Thank You ! :)

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by melaniemaychel3719 – posted on May 2, 2008

1

Good place to stay...very good location and friendly staff. The breakfast buffet was very good.

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by Marty-89 – posted on May 2, 2008

2

I really enjoyed staying there. The atmosphere is great. The location is okay, however it is kind of far to the Bund - if you don't mind walking. It was the best hostel I have stayed in China and I would recommend it do everyone. Would definitely go back.

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by silvia7078 – posted on Apr 30, 2008

2

the 6 bed dormitory is a bit small for six people

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by Carth – posted on Apr 28, 2008

1

if you dont like cas stay far! but apart this, all good!

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by testonebarna15620 – posted on Apr 24, 2008

4