Saga Youth Hostel 北京实佳青年旅社

A pleasant haven for budget travelers, this popular hostel features a large communal kitchen, a common room with a ping-pong table and a rooftop beer garden. The location - several blocks north of Jianguomennei - provides easy access to the train station, subway line 1 and the Dongdan and Jianguomenwai neighborhoods. Bike rental, tour booking and internet access available. Rates are as follows - the lower prices are for Int'l Hostelling card carriers: doubles (RMB 198-298/180-218), triples (RMB 328/288), dorm bed (RMB 55-65).