Koala International Youth Hostel in Shanghai, China

Nice Hostel, staff is helpfull and friendly, rooms are large and it is very quiet...Free Internet access available in the main entrance or in the breakfast room..and even in your room if you have your own computer...About 15 min walk from the nearest metro station..Taxi available outside the hostel..good information from the hostel to find them when you arrive from the airport VIRGINIE, from France ~ 26th Jul 2009

This is a good place if you like your privacy. Not too much communication amongst the travelers. The staff is really friendly and will help you out with many things like booking a train to another city, direct you to your destination, etc. They do need more staff, though. They're really close to really good street vendors, too! Christopher, from USA ~ 27th Jul 2009

It is a little bit far from downtown.However, a taxi to the bund is about 22 RMB. There is a metro station about 5-7 min walking distance. The room (double suite) is perfectly fine, a great deal for the price. Agustin, from Canada ~ 9th Jul 2009

The staff was extremely helpful! They even got me a cheaper rate on the train to Beijing than I had expected. The rooms were ridiculously nice for the price with stonework, glass showers, and great AC. Breakfast was superb and the internet is fast. We are going to stay here again on the return journey! Travis, from USA ~ 14th Jun 2009

This is an excellent place to stay!!! I have done plenty of traveling and stayed in many hostels, but Koala International Shanghai is the best yet. Everything from the rooms (very spacious, clean, and safe) to the inviting and extremely friendly staff (ask especially for Charlene, Richard, Xiaojiang, and Xiaozhang)are great. Plus, the surrounding neighborhood is vibrant and gives visitors a great feel for Shanghai. The metro is only a short walk away, and taxis are plentiful. STAY HERE IF Y Charles, from USA ~ 12th Jun 2009

the hostel is fairly well placed, some walking is required but to be honest it was pleasant... all the staff are really friendly and happy to help with problems. the internet facilities are great and they have a nice lounge area... Nick, from England ~ 4th May 2009

more a budget hotel than a hostel. Not much ambiance, but a a nice room for 3. Riley, from USA ~ 3rd Jul 2009