Beijing Leo Hostel

It was easy to locate with the map we printed out and with in walking distance of the nearest Subway station. The market in the same street as the hostel has everything (food, clothing, drinks, souvenirs) and you can bargain on everything and get the best prices! Don't bother going to the other markets. Next to the hostel is a Supermarket with the basics. The hostels service was friendly and helpful. We stayed in a Double en-suite where everything was clean. Remember this is Asia and it is not a five-star hotel. The water pressure could be better but it did not bother us that much. The food in and around the hostel is great and at good prices! The bed was comfortable and warm also air-con and TV in room. No street noise! Great atmosphere in the bar/restaurant area. Trip to the wall with the hostel is worth it -- no problems!

Leo's is excellent! Hey, the old adage, you get what you pay for -- people it applies. I had a private room for nearly three weeks. A hostel is noisy. it is the nature of the beast. Leo's is a great place. Excellent, in fact. If you are a dumb traveler and you wish for all the creepy comforts of home while in a foreign country, the Beijing Grand is a couple kilometers away. By the way, it costs $250 for one bloody night. If you are wondering whether or not Leo's is good for you, or not, I am telling you just now. Leo's is great. Simon, Mike -- everyone there are so gracious, so helpful, so interested in you, it makes my blood boil to hear anything negative about these guys. They have a damn fine place and will make anything happen that you desire. These people are great. Stay at Leo's. You will not regret it. I couldn't think of another place I'd rather stay in Beijing, and I have stayed at Grand Beijing Hotel. I'd rather be at Leo's! Happy travels, folks. p.s. simon: thanks again for everything. you are in our local newspaper here in the virgin islands. thanks for your hospitality during my time there. you're a star, dude. :)