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Reviews of 弱水咖啡国际青旅 Only Cafe and Backpacker

31-11,Yang Guang Xing Zuo Building,No.9,Min Sheng Road,Yu Zhong District, Yu Zhong, 400000 Chongqing, China

#5 of 129 hotels in Chongqing

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 148 hostel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Great community, great staff and they give you great ideas for an itinerary. I would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Be advised you have to pay ¥10 for a towel. Not a huge deal and the towel is clean and smells great

    Location, cold air conditioning, patio with a skyline view on the 31st floor, great itinerary ideas, very clean bathroom- spotless, laundry service available

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing view from the hostel rooftop like nothing else in a hostel I have seen before. Aidan was also super helpful with planning what to do across the city.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    The best place I stayed in China.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice place and super welcoming staff. There is Free bread and tea, which is a real plus! The place is clean and comfortable. Very well located, close to everything! I highly recommend it!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    10
    Worth to visit and stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect. The ovner, workers, location of Hostel. Wiew from the top. Amazing place. Even beter the hotel. I recommanded. It was my favorite and best place in China.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Will and the rest of the staff were absolutely fantastic. Friendliest staff members of any hostel I have ever been to, and I have travelled a lot. They go out of their way to help. Incredible rooftop and great views of a spectacular city. The daily bread that the staff make is an added bonus. Rooms and toilets are always clean. The cafe that is also owned by Will serves delicious coffee. I’m Australian, so trust me when I say that. It might seem like Will paid me to write this, but the truth is, I just loved this place so much I stayed for 11 nights. Longest I’ve ever stayed in a place before. Convenient location as well, close to many great spots in the city. Couldn’t recommend it any more for budget travellers. I’ll definitely be back at some point to have a hotpot.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only cafe hostel - this hostel is great. The dorms are simple and quite small but the beds are really comfy and the the place is super clean. Staff are really friendly and warm too. Rooftop and balcony offer awesome views of this epic city. Loads of great recommendations and info in the hostel guidebook too. Xiexie guys.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    10
    Best place in Chongqing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything perfect, can't recommend enough.

    Everything was perfect, from the location and cleanliness to the shared spaces. But the highlight was the incredibly friendly and helpful staff: Chongqing locals ready to help you plan your visit, from sightseeing to dining. A big bonus is the outstanding coffee at Only Cafe, truly among the best I’ve ever had.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    10
    Friendly, great English speaking hosts! A place to connect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think changing the bin bags in the ladies dorms and bathrooms more than once a day, would ensure even better hygiene.

    Amazing hospitality from the owners etc. They go the extra mile by free snacks, toiletries and a coffee voucher. They also published a book about activities in the area. Met other travelers here and had late night chats in the common area. The vibe is friendly, welcoming, amazing! Loved it, didn't want to leave.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    10
    Truly the best hostel in China, BOOK HERE NOW!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some drain flies in the shower.

    Perfect location, super friendly and helpful owners and staff. They’ve put together an incredibly useful and detailed booked of restaurant and sightseeing recommendations, what to order, the restaurants specialty etc. Awesome balcony and rooftop with great views. Almost entirely foreigners so it’s very easy to meet people, relative to other hostels in China. Great common area. Free tea, homemade bread, and ice cream bars. In my top 5 best hostels ever.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    9.0
    Absolutely loved this place - great vibe and staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t have asked for a better welcome. We were met by the owner who gave us an extensive tour and following a message I had previously sent asking for recommendations, he sat us down and went though all the things we could do in the city in the time that we had. He remembered my message without me mentioning it and gave brilliant advice. Clean, great views from root top terrace and kitchen with fresh bread, tea and coffee for free. Dorm room was snug but had everything we needed including lockers. Would highly recommend.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    10
    Fantastic place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    What an amazing place to stay! The staff are so helpful and friendly and advise on best places to eat/see. The location is great as well and near a metro station. Free bread, water, tea, coffee and ice cream! The social area upstairs was a great place (incl. massage chair) to meet other travellers. The facilities are simple but clean and I highly recommend staying here!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    10
    Best choice for Chongqing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a bit difficult to find for the first time. Go to the right side of the building and take the left lift to the 31st floor. You'll find the sign on the first door.

    Very clean, social hostel with a kitchen, rooftop with amazing views and helpful english speaking staff. It is right in the city centre and has a written guide with plenty of information about what you'd probably want to see.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    10
    Excellent value for money but don't expect luxury
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The whole building could use some renovations.

    Friendly staff with good English skills. The views are absolutely jaw dropping and the location is very central.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows of the dorms were to hard and big for me too - but I am 40.

    As mentioned in the other comments the host and his wife are super welcoming, friendly and helpful. I was there for only one afternoon and he told me while offering coffee in their coffee place, what I could do to make the best out of my time- which I did. Rooftop terrace has amazing views - common area great.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    10
    Probably the best place to stay in Chongqing for solo travelers!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Great location, Great and friendly staff and great vibes.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    8.0
    Great hostel option in chong
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many beds in the room.

    Awesome staff and really helpful

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    10
    Great hostel!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard to find at first

    Amazing location. It is hard to find at first. But it’s really close to everything! You can walk to most of the interesting locations and if you need subway it’s few blocks away ! Very clean place and have a beautiful view from roof top!!!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, host was very accommodating and gave me good advice for what to see in the city!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    10
    An unforgettable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Omg! What can I say about this spectacular place! From the first moment you arrive the owner makes you feel at home, he is one of the nicest and most beautiful people I have ever met, he and his wife make this place really feel like home, the bathrooms are very clean, the beds are very comfortable and with curtains for privacy, they do laundry service, but there is also a space to wash clothes by hand, all products are included, it has a large kitchen where they make fresh bread every afternoon and you can have it for your breakfasts. The owner has prepared a guide with tourist places, restaurants, activities and a map with all the necessary information to explore the city, I was quite surprised because it is done in great detail and because I always organize trips, I know that doing something like this takes a lot of time so I appreciate it very much. I want to thank in a special and personal way the owner of this establishment for helping me to know the Flying kiss, it was a destination that I dreamed of knowing all my life and without his help I would not have been able to get there. It has made me very very happy and I will always keep it in my memory. This hostel goes beyond just offering a hosting service, so 10 points are not enough to value it 🥲 I hope to come back soon, a big hug and greetings.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best hostel in China! Dope location. Staff provides great recommendations, as well as a book showing all of the major sites in and around Chongqing. Also free homemade bread and tea daily in the kitchen area. The list of benefits go on… I hope to come back!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were very uncomfortable.

    Will the owner was an absolute legend.. lovely guy and really helpful and just great conversation. The hostel is in a perfect location and is easy to find and the roof terrace plus balcony and lounge area are great too

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    9.0
    The owners were so friendly they made my stay feel like going home. I will be going back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The was no coffee in the hostel.

    The location was excellent. exactly what I needed

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    9.0
    Great, felt very welcomed and taken care of
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cold bathroom here in January

    Super nice host, very welcoming and proffecient in English. The location is also perfect, and the view is incredible

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    N/A

    Very friendly staff, when I first got there they had tea and fresh bread as well as a map that made it very easy to plan exploration. They also made a book full of city knowledge such as their favourite restaurants and what to order there. The bed was very comfortable, the facilities very clean with a lot of extra amenities like free lotion. The location was also very central with a lot of the biggest attractions being easily accessible either by walking or short transit ride. I highly recommend this hostel.

    Stayed in December 2024

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