Chengdu Flipflop Lounge Hostel

Promotional period: 1st of Feb - 31st of Feb, book 3 nights (stay continuously) pay only 2 nights!

Excellent location!!! Our hostel is located in 'heart of heart' of downtown city, large traveler's lounge with comfy couches and great atmosphere. You will absolutely enjoy this spotless homey retreat and the most convenient and strategic location.

Newly open in 2013, the No.3 hostel after 'Mix' and 'Lazybones' (Both are still the top-rated hostels on hostelworld in Chengdu). We are so proud of our location: 5 mins walk to 'Chunxi Road' metro station (Line2) and the city's largest pedestrian district 'Chunxi Road', you will be fully satisfied if you are looking for a place to stay at the most dynamic heart of Chengdu city.

And we are also only 10 mins walk away from city's premier bar quarter (Lan Kuai Fong Chengdu and local pub&disco street) and the major tourist bus station 'Xin Nan Men Bus Station'!.

Stay close by Metro Line2 is very strategic to travelers, because:

* 1 stop to 'Tianfu Square' for Mao Statue
* 2 stops to 'People's Park' for Tea House
* 2 stops to 'Jinjiang Hotel' for Airport shuttle bus (10 RMB to Airport)
* 3 stops to 'Tonghuimen' for 'Wide Lane bar & restaurant street', 'Qingtai Lu' and 'Green Ram Taoist Temple'.
* 3 stops to 'Wenshu Monastery' (transit at 'Tianfu Square' to Line1)
* 4 stops to 'Chengdu University of TCM & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital' for 'Songxianqiao Antique Market' and 'Sichuan Museum'.
* 4 stops to 'Huaxiba' for 'Sichuan University' (transit at 'Tianfu Square' to Line1)
* 5 stops to 'North Railway Station' for 'North Railway Station'(transit at 'Tianfu Square to Line1')
* 5 stops to 'East Railway Station' for 'East Railway Station'
* 9 stops to 'Chadianzi Bus Terminal' for 'Chadianzi Bus Station' to Songpan, Jiuzhaigou or Mt.Siguniang.

Pretty awesome, isn't it?

Hang on, apart from offering all the same services like 'Mix' and 'Lazybones' have to offer, here we got something more for travelers:
* Wifi covers all area
* Even bigger traveler's lounge for socializing with cheap drinks served
* More entertainment possibilities (Board games, pool table, table soccer etc.)
* Many comfy sofas in lounge with music instruments for talented travelers to relax and show off!

Don't' miss the cultural activities that 'Mix', 'Lazybones' and 'Flipflop' jointly design and exclusively for our guests:
* Monday: City Walking Tour (daytime)
* Wednesday: City Walking Tour (evening)
* Friday: Dumpling Feast
* Saturday: Majiang Class

And, It's all for free!

Want to reveal the mysterious vest of Sichuan cuisine? Come over to join our 'Cooking Class'! Reservation is required.

It is a homey retreat to all of you, and see you soon.

Greetings,
Chengdu Flipflop Hostel Team.

*What is 'Chunxi Road'? It's like 'Nanjing Road' to Shanghai or 'Wangfujing' to Beijing. It is where Chengdu's commerce sprouted and developed, a 100 years old road dates back to Qing dynasty, the most bustling and dynamic district in central downtown.

Directions

From 'North Railway Station;
-By taxi- (anytime);Exit train station then go straight ahead for 50 meters, you will find taxis are queuing for passengers. Ask the driver to let you at (No.98, Dong Sheng Jie).(about 20RMB)

-By metro line1- (6:30-22:00);Exit train station and turn left to find metro entrance on square. Buy ticket to 'Chunxi Road'. Take Line1, transit at 'Tianfu Square' to Line2 and alight at ''Chunxi Road' (2RMB). Take exit C.
Come up onto street you will see 'Isetan' (a big Japanese department store) on your right across the street, turn left and keep walkig left for about 3 mins you will reach to a big intersection. Cross it and keep walking left for another 2 mins you will find 'Dong Sheng Jie' street. Stay on 'Dong Sheng Jie' for about 50 meters, our hostel will be on your left next door to an indoor market place.

From ''East Railway Station'';
-By taxi- (anytime);Look for the sign to find taxi stop. Ask the driver to let you at No.98, Dong Sheng Jie).(40RMB)

-By metro line2- (6:30-22:00);Exit train station , take Metro Line2 and alight at 'Chunxi Road'. Take exit C.
Come up onto street you will see 'Isetan' (a big Japanese department store) on your right across the street, turn left and keep walkig left for about 3 mins you will reach to a big intersection. Cross it and keep walking left for another 2 mins you will find 'Dong Sheng Jie' street. Stay on 'Dong Sheng Jie' for about 50 meters, our hostel will be on your left next door to an indoor market place.

From Airport
-Pick-up service;Contact hostel for pick-up service (There are 2 terminals at Chengdu Shuangliu international airport, T1 is for international flights and the flights of Sichuan Airline, T2 is for most of domestic flights. Roughly 10 minutes walk from T1 to T2, or couple of mins by 'ferry bus' which can be found on 2nd floor, outside of both airport arrival lobbies)

-By Taxi;Exit airport arrival lobby you will see taxis are queuing for passengers. According to the new regulation taxi driver must use meter. Ask driver to let you at ''No.98, Dong Sheng Jie'' (Approx. 40mins-1hour, about 70 RMB)

-By airport shuttle bus;Exit 'T2' you will find shuttle bus 303. 10 RMB for ticket. Get off at ''Minshan Hotel'' which is on the main avenue of Chengdu-''Renmin Road South''.
* Taxi to hostel;Change to a taxi to get to our hostel (Taxi fare is around 13 RMB).;
* Walk to hostel (about 1km);Check our official website for direction
* By metro (2 stops, transit at 'Tianfu Square' to Line2);The 'Jinjiang Hotel' metro station is 50 meters away from 'Minshan Hotel' on the main road (South Renmin Road), alight at 'Chunxi Road'.

Facilities

Restaurant, Internet Access, Laundry, Airport Pick Up, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Key Card Access, Common Room, Lift / Elevator, Bike Parking, Breakfast Not Included, 24 Hour Check In, Air Conditioning