n23.5 Degree Youth Hostel

Environment: Decent. Location: Super convenient for getting around. If you head straight out and slightly to the left, you can find Jide Sweet Soup and Chenchen Beef Skewers. A fifteen-minute walk to the right takes you to a food street with lots of great eats. I highly recommend Ruru Glutinous Rice, Pork Blood Soup, and a breakfast spot next to Lao Wu Sweet Soup—their Guozhi and Guotiao are delicious, and the braised intestines are amazing, as are their eggs. It was a lucky find! Cleanliness: Very clean! You're not allowed to eat or drink in the rooms, which shows the owner is serious about running a proper hostel. The slippers are washed and disinfected daily, and you have to change shoes when you enter, so it's spotless. I wanted to check out the rooftop on the fourth floor, but it was under renovation, so I'll save that for next time. The building itself is older, but overall it's clean and comfortable. By the way, taking the 105 bus to Nan'ao Island is easy, but I'd suggest getting to the stop the owner recommended early, or starting from the first stop, as seats can sometimes be hard to come by. All in all, a great place! Price: Very budget-friendly for solo travelers. Oh, and remember to bring your own toiletries; it would be nice if they provided them.

The four cats were absolutely adorable! The location is fantastic, being close to MixC, Shantou Station, and Small Park. The place was kept very clean, and there's a very spacious balcony perfect for drying clothes. The window offered a lovely view. What's more, the host was very thoughtful, sharing useful local shop recommendations and guides.