For single travelers wanting to save money and yet have a private toilet, shower, bed, tv, and airconditioning, try this accommodation. I did, however, receive continuous phone calls in the evening soliciting sex. I had to tell the desk to stop all phone calls to the room and they seemed to understand exactly what I meant. This has been an... more

The hotel is a little grubby with slightly sticky carpets in places, but has a great location a couple of minutes walk from the Bell Tower right in the centre of Xian. What really shocked me was the sex toys on offer for a few yuan in all the rooms, not what you would expect from a Young Men's *Christian*... more

The YMCA was perfectly located for the main sights of Xi'an, particularly the Drum and Bell Towers and the Muslim Quarter (an excellent place for eating and markets). The hotel would have been great in its day but little money had been re-invested in keeping it that way. The carpets and walls were quite terrible. If you are willing to... more