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Top rated by travellersRoyal Garden Hotel, $673
Cheapest bed foundLantian Garden Hostel, $548

Finding cheap hotels in Qingdao: FAQs

Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Qingdao. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Qingdao hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Qingdao generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Qingdao. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as $548 per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.