Potu E-sports Hostel

After the hostel I stayed at in Kermanshah, Iran, this has definitely been the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. It was clean, well-organized, and very secure, with modern facilities. The beds and mattresses were super comfortable, and the stairs to the top bunk were very convenient. Each bed had its own curtain and reading light, and every guest received a locker with a wristband, plus a small basin, towel, and toothbrush. The rooms used a key card system, so security was excellent. There was also a kettle and a desk in the room. The best part was that the receptionist spoke English and kindly gave me the best room. There’s a supermarket right next door, and it’s only about a 30-minute walk to the Grand Bazaar, one of Urumqi’s main attractions. If I return to Urumqi, I’ll definitely stay here again. 在我去过伊朗克尔曼沙的青旅之后，这家无疑是我住过的最好的青旅。这里非常干净整洁，安全性也很高，设施都很新。床和床垫非常舒适，上铺的楼梯也很方便。每个床位都有独立的窗帘和阅读灯，每位客人都有一个带手环的储物柜，还贴心地提供小脸盆、毛巾和牙刷。房间用门卡进出，安全性很好。房间里还配有水壶和书桌。最让我满意的是前台会说英语，而且给了我最好的房间。旁边就有超市，步行到乌鲁木齐的著名景点——国际大巴扎只需要大约三十分钟。如果我再来乌鲁木齐，一定还会选择这里。

I extended my stay at a 6 bed dormitory. There is a girl who speaks english at the reception. Location was perfect for me, near the metro station and a busy street with clubs and restaurants. You can use the laundry machine for free but doesn’t include detergent. You can either buy it at a local store(probably 6CNY for a small bottle) or vending machine in the hostel for 2CNY. Dryer wasn’t powerful enough, ended up running it for a fee hours (you can just dry it in your room since the air is quite dry).

One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at in China — and the best in Xinjiang! Super clean, comfy bed, great shower pressure, and a perfect location close to everything. It was also really quiet — I slept so well, and it’s been a while since I could say that. I wish I could’ve stayed longer. The lockers are huge — you can even fit a big backpack! Free drinking water and laundry are a great bonus too.

I was travelling with friends but decided to stay on a hostel instead of a hotel with them to save a bit of money. This hostel is excellent value for money. The beds are comfortable and AC is available. The bedding was fresh and clean. You are provided with lockers to keep your belongings safe. The hostel provides toothbrushes & toothpaste as well as a small disposable towel, a bigger proper towel would be better but it does the job. A comb is also provided. Shower gel and shampoo are provided in the showers. The toilets are mostly squat toilets which are standard in China but there is one western style toilet available. There is laundry facilities and a water dispenser. The hostel also has its own bar. The WiFi is also good. The receptionists are very helpful and communication was a non-issue as they used a translator app when necessary. It’s a great way to meet new people while travelling. The hostel is in a good location, the area has a good atmosphere and it is very close to a metro station. I visited most of the tourist spots in Urumqi apart from 红山 because I didn’t have time. The Xinjiang Museum was one of the highlights. I also did a day trip to Turpan while in Urumqi. Overall, I would recommend staying here.

Second time I come to stay. Very clean, and washing machine dryer provided.

Great location and staff. Nice bar and the bed itself was clean. Rooms, bathrooms, toilets very dirty.