85%Sleeping Dragon International...

Aaron and his staff were really nice and helpfull!!

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by alexandra3421 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

4

A GREAT place to stay if you want to experience the real (and old) Shanghai! A night market is just around the corner. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the hostel is very clean. The hostel has a big common room, where you can watch movies, use the internet (for free) or have a couple... more A GREAT place to stay if you want to experience the real (and old) Shanghai! A night market is just around the corner. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the hostel is very clean. The hostel has a big common room, where you can watch movies, use the internet (for free) or have a couple of drinks, provided by the hostel. I will definitely come back if I visit Shanghai again!!!close

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by mandyhomuth1111 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

4

Located very conveniently near metro-station. Rooms are clean and cozy. neighbourhood is authentic and unpretentious. Delicious street food at nearby nightmarket. Never ever ever experienced such friendly and helpful staff before. Altogether: Wanna go right back there!

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by boris-uran6691 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

1

The hostel is still under construction but very nice and friendly staff.

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by andreas8522 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

3

A bit far away from the main tourist sites, but situated in a very interesting area of Shanghai.

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by leecarroll813848 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

3

Despite the smell of old shanghai this hostel was great. The staff go above and beyond and there's so much character! Also it's close to a lot of sights and the metro

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by babeliciousbrandi726 – posted on Oct 25, 2008

2

There is no Wi-Fi in the rooms as stated. The staff was fantastic. Location is in a "unique" part of Shanhai where you'll get to see parts more tourists don't, it is very safe as well.

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by Mattis1000 – posted on Oct 25, 2008

36

this place is situate in one of the poorest parts of shanghai. its still really safe though but the street outside is pretty dirty/smelly. The major up point is the night market. two more negative points are the internet conection is rubbish and the toilets in the private rooms smell quite bad,... more this place is situate in one of the poorest parts of shanghai. its still really safe though but the street outside is pretty dirty/smelly. The major up point is the night market. two more negative points are the internet conection is rubbish and the toilets in the private rooms smell quite bad, get a dorm room as the bathrooms there were fine!close

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by ndfairfax318837 – posted on Oct 24, 2008

4

New hostel with good athmosphere. The staff and the owner are friendly and very helpful, e. g. translating your travel plans into chinese letters. Thank you!

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by Rico-76 – posted on Oct 24, 2008

3

Nice hostel, bad location, stuff have poor english and the rooms are small and not well maintened. The price was good value.The metro station (line 4) is two blocks away but the main metro line is line 2. and line 4 is 10 min. waiting for each time.

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by 46204 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

3

This hostel has an amazing location if you want to escape the Bund/French Concession Shanghai and actually see how most people in Shanghai live! There's an incredible night market outside every night with a myriad of tasty dishes to try--mosting costing less than 5 kuai! It does however take a... more This hostel has an amazing location if you want to escape the Bund/French Concession Shanghai and actually see how most people in Shanghai live! There's an incredible night market outside every night with a myriad of tasty dishes to try--mosting costing less than 5 kuai! It does however take a train change to get to the center of Shanghai so if that's your priority I might look elsewhere!close

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by olivia8824 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

3

The location was really bad, to far away from the city center so to get back to the hostel you need to leave the centre around PM 10 o clock! The living room was nice, but the sleeping twin room was crappy, stinky and our view out of the window was just to the sidewall of a house next to.

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by esieg15 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

1

excellent hostel! I would stay there again the next time I'm in Shanghai

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by rzrader9082 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

1

Such a great hostel! Friendly staff, big clean rooms, and a great location! I will definitely stay here again! Thank you!!

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by courtney-taylor-4082 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

1

watch out for the hose numbers as there is only a sign on the door and it is very easy t miss. it is located next to a night market which was very interesting. the staff were helpful we got train tickets from them for a minimal fee. The toilet backed up a little but otherwise it was exceptionally... more watch out for the hose numbers as there is only a sign on the door and it is very easy t miss. it is located next to a night market which was very interesting. the staff were helpful we got train tickets from them for a minimal fee. The toilet backed up a little but otherwise it was exceptionally clean. its about 10 mins walk to the subway and the wifi is only available in the common room but overall this is a good hostel.close

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by creed1935 – posted on Oct 12, 2008

9

Simply said: Perfect, I really felt home. Wish I could have stayed longer. It not just felt like staying with friends, I really was staying with friends there.

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by Mail9518 – posted on Oct 12, 2008

6

Sleeping Dragon is the best hostel we have stayed at in the 5 months we've been travelling.Aaron & his staff went out of their way to make sure our stay was perfect. Their level of service & attention to detail is amazing; it felt like we were staying with good friends.The location is... more Sleeping Dragon is the best hostel we have stayed at in the 5 months we've been travelling.Aaron & his staff went out of their way to make sure our stay was perfect. Their level of service & attention to detail is amazing; it felt like we were staying with good friends.The location is great(5 mins from the metro),the beds are comfortable,the rooms are spotlessly clean & the food is delicious & reasonably priced. Thanks to everyone at Sleeping Dragon for making our time in Shanghai so enjoyable.close

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by Hillin – posted on Oct 11, 2008

1

Had an amazing time staying at the sleeping dragon, we had to stay an additional two days, and now wish that we could stay longer! Excellent market nearby that epitomises our perceptions of what we would expect of China. Aaron and all of his staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The... more Had an amazing time staying at the sleeping dragon, we had to stay an additional two days, and now wish that we could stay longer! Excellent market nearby that epitomises our perceptions of what we would expect of China. Aaron and all of his staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The hostel itself has such character, is well maintained, clean and an excellent location close enough to the city centre - no complaint's whatsoever.close

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by stevenlong1004490 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

2

A brand new hostel in a middle of a very lively district. We stayed there as they first guests and the stuff was were friendly and helpful!

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by norbertordog8255 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

2

Simple and clean, staff friendly and helpful. Only 1 PC available in communal area which can be a problem when guests spend long periods on it.

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by teresam – posted on Oct 10, 2008

2

Thank you again for your perfect hospitality which made our stay an unforgettable memory! Silja & Patrick

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by siljakoe7058 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

1

We loved the sleeping dragon! The staff could not have been nicer or more helpful. They make it their business to make sure your time in Shanghai is the best. Also, it had a really friendly, relaxed atmosphere. We met some awesome people and ended up spending lots of time with them outside... more We loved the sleeping dragon! The staff could not have been nicer or more helpful. They make it their business to make sure your time in Shanghai is the best. Also, it had a really friendly, relaxed atmosphere. We met some awesome people and ended up spending lots of time with them outside the hostel. Also, the bathrooms were always shockingly clean which is hard to achieve in a youth hostel. All in all, a great place to stay!close

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by lucycrouppen4090 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

1

I had a really great experience at Sleeping Dragon. I've only been to two hostels in my time, so I don't have much experience, but everything I wanted/needed was there. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and the staff was probably the best part. They were so nice and helpful. If and when I go... more I had a really great experience at Sleeping Dragon. I've only been to two hostels in my time, so I don't have much experience, but everything I wanted/needed was there. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and the staff was probably the best part. They were so nice and helpful. If and when I go back to shanghai, i'm definitely going back to the sleeping dragon.close

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by satchmo41128 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

2

Took us ages to find this place! It would help if they had a proper sign visible from the street! Our room smelled really dodgy and there was a door to the outside in our room that wasnt properly locked so we were a bit worried about our stuff. Staff were friendly enough and had free internet... more Took us ages to find this place! It would help if they had a proper sign visible from the street! Our room smelled really dodgy and there was a door to the outside in our room that wasnt properly locked so we were a bit worried about our stuff. Staff were friendly enough and had free internet access. Located near Linping Road Station and some eating places. We wouldnt stay here again though!close

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by emmaheaton6037 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

9

My friends and I really enjoyed staying here. The staff was helpful, the food was delicious and the location was great. The hostel is in the middle of a traditional Shanghai neighborhood, so we got a taste of what life is really like there and sampled some of the street food. Our only... more My friends and I really enjoyed staying here. The staff was helpful, the food was delicious and the location was great. The hostel is in the middle of a traditional Shanghai neighborhood, so we got a taste of what life is really like there and sampled some of the street food. Our only complaint was the noise. All hours of the day we could here people talking, horns honking, bells clanging outside our window. Even so, I would definitely go back.close

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by kristyelizabeth79858 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

1

It was still being built when we were there but even then it was still a nice place to stay. I think when it's finished it will be awesome.

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by Benmorp – posted on Oct 1, 2008

18

Looks pretty on the website however we were shunted off to a back room through a maze of stairs. The room itself was less then desirable in appearance. Having chosen the hostel for its character we were sadly dissapointed by this. Their reputaion seems to be pinnd on the communal area, and I... more Looks pretty on the website however we were shunted off to a back room through a maze of stairs. The room itself was less then desirable in appearance. Having chosen the hostel for its character we were sadly dissapointed by this. Their reputaion seems to be pinnd on the communal area, and I believe the dorm rooms are quite nice. However if you are looking for a double, look elsewhere.close

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by fried1373 – posted on Sep 30, 2008

3

we were at the hostel for two weeks and it was great! someone has already said the the magic of this place, are people. and it defenetly is like that! the owner Fu Pang (Aaron), is young, nice and very friendly, all the staff take care of you, they too are so kind and make you feel at home!!!... more we were at the hostel for two weeks and it was great! someone has already said the the magic of this place, are people. and it defenetly is like that! the owner Fu Pang (Aaron), is young, nice and very friendly, all the staff take care of you, they too are so kind and make you feel at home!!! mister song and his sweet wife, a perfect chinese chef, let your staying in the hostel nice and funny. location is very good, near the bund and also very characteristic. rooms are clean and confortable. there is also a nice living room where you can have a rest and make a lot of friends. thank you very much! irene e giovannaclose

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by panjinlian – posted on Sep 28, 2008

1

Lovely building with huge rooms, location not so good miles from many places but on metro (not great) but the 'tours desk' was appalling, refused to get me a train ticket telling me to go to the train station myslef to save 30 kwai even when I pleaded - took me 2 hrs to get a standing ticket!!

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by matt-dimmock841 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

2

Nice hostel. The staff was great!

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by danwyo5472 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

10

A great pleasure to stay here. Comfortable rooms and lounge, cleanliness is top notch. You become friends with the staff here, and bond over the meals you share together. One of the best I've stayed at in my 7 weeks of travel.

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by keanenryan6643 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

8

Just perfect! And the staff is absolutely great. Thank you very much. Kate&Greg

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by stereofonia3011 – posted on Sep 14, 2008

4

The Sleeping Dragon is a place I could spend an eternity. Its spacious and beautiful, with balcony views of the Shanghai skyline and the market scene below. But the greatest aspect of the Sleeping Dragon is its people. The owner, Aaron, is a classy and humorous character who goes out of his... more The Sleeping Dragon is a place I could spend an eternity. Its spacious and beautiful, with balcony views of the Shanghai skyline and the market scene below. But the greatest aspect of the Sleeping Dragon is its people. The owner, Aaron, is a classy and humorous character who goes out of his way for you. The beautiful staff members are all tremendously accommodating and fun people. Youll make friends at the Sleeping Dragon. A truly genuine place. Not to mention, the food is delicious.close

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by feene4373 – posted on Sep 3, 2008

1

Brand new hostel (only open about a month) - which means that it was a little quiet - but has new beds, bedding, showers, very clean etc.... Great staff who, would you adam and eve it, cooked us breakfast, lunch AND dinner, every day - for free!! They also sorted out mending some clothes for... more Brand new hostel (only open about a month) - which means that it was a little quiet - but has new beds, bedding, showers, very clean etc.... Great staff who, would you adam and eve it, cooked us breakfast, lunch AND dinner, every day - for free!! They also sorted out mending some clothes for me, the internet was free and they spoke good English. A little out of the centre of town, but bus 145 (direct to peoples square and the bund) and metro line 4 run from the top of the road.close

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by lcsocallaghan1067 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

3

This place is super nice, everything is brand new (they just opened the week of the olympics.) It is in a nice location, close to the city center and a metro stop. And the staff is all very friendly, and speak good English. This was a great deal, I would definitely recommend it!

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by millyboyce – posted on Sep 1, 2008

2

Despite the appearance of the surrounding area (which i guess is a pretty average one and is better than it looks), the Sleeping Dragon offered a very pleasant stay and the ensuite bathroom was very convenient. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable, and the traditional breakfast was...

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by Jjwood – posted on Aug 24, 2008

1