Search Hostels in Beijing

By choosing a hostel you can reduce your spending on accommodations and save more of your budget for fun things to do during your trip. You can check out cultural highlights like the historic sites in this destination, or enjoy the local tours and other activities.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget-friendly prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start: Leo Hostel - 2-minute walk from Xianyukou Tram Stop for easy access to public transit. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. You’ll find towels and showers in all rooms. Peking Station Youth Hostel - 2-minute walk from Dongdan Station for easy access to public transit. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. You’ll find towels, showers, and hair dryers in all rooms. 365 inn - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Xianyukou Tram Stop for easy access to public transit. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers, and desks. Peking International Youth Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, showers, and bed sheets in all rooms. Beijing Leo Courtyard - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Xianyukou Tram Stop. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Beijing, one of Expedia’s 18 hostels could be a great choice.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and June with an average temp of 78°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 32°F. Average annual precipitation for Beijing is 23 inches.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy the area around Beijing. Get out into nature with places like Zhongnanhai, Jingshan Park, and Jingshan Table Tennis Park. Cultural attractions include Great Hall of the People, National Centre for the Performing Arts, and Forbidden City Concert Hall. Visit landmarks like Arrow Tower, Lao She Teahouse, and Tiananmen.

Keep this information about transit options in Beijing in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Capital Intl. Airport (PEK), located 16.1 mi (25.8 km) away. An alternative is Beijing (PKX-Daxing Intl.), located 27.4 mi (44.1 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transit to get around. Walk to nearby metro stations like Tian’anmen West Station, Tian’anmen East Station, and Hepingmen Station. To see more of the area, hop on a train at Beijing Railway Station, Beijing South Railway Station, or Beijing North Railway Station.