Livin' In The Chonx

Nan Bin Guo Ji Qing Nian Lu She 南滨国际青年旅舍
• 25 RMB/dorm bed; 70-100 RMB/private rooms
The one and only hostel listed online. Part of the Hostelling International/YHA chain that has hostels all over China. Most likely the best value for your money you can find in Chongqing. Located on the […]

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Ba Yi Bin Guan/Zhao Dai Suo 八一宾馆/招待所
• 138-188 RMB/doubles; 238 RMB/single
Conveniently located near the Jiefangbei shopping plaza. Between Snack Street and the clubs at De Yi Plaza. Unfortunately I can’t find any reviews or photos of this hostel, but it is mentioned on several Chinese websites.
Address: 八一路250号 Phone: (023)6380-5400
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Jin Jiang Zhi Xing Lu Guan 锦江之星旅馆
• 149 RMB-standard double or single
Most likely the only listing you’ll find at the major hostel booking websites. The Jin Jiang chain has locations throughout China. According to online reviews, it is clean and the staff is excellent. They have special promotions […]

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Hai Yi Jiu Dian 海逸酒店
•    80-200 US dollars (660-1600 RMB)
When you ask the locals about 5 star hotels, this is usually the first one that comes to mind.  This one is located right in the middle of the Jiefangbei shopping plaza (near the Metropolitan).  Go to their official website and experience the online guided tour […]

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Wan Hao Jiu Dian 万豪酒店
• 80-200 US dollars (680-1500 RMB)
Located just southwest of the Liberation monument in the Jiefangbei shopping plaza, the Marriott in Chongqing is most likely a step up from what you might be used to back home. Check out their official website for photos and more information (English):
Address: […]

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Xi Er Dun 希尔顿
• Start rates 70 US dollars (580 RMB)
Right in the middle of the city, conveniently situated near a major public transportation hub where you can catch direct buses to virtually every other district. Walking distance from sight-seeing destinations like Pipa Hill park and Three Gorges Museum. […]

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Jin Yuan Da Jiu Dian 金源大酒店
• 65-156 US dollars (498-1200 RMB)
This is the only 5 star hotel located in the northern Jiangbei district (fast developing and full of money). It is the nearest to the airport and new train station. It appears to primarily cater to the Chinese businessmen, […]

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