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Reviews of Sonderia Hostel & Bar - Lazybones Hostel

Taiyiminsheng mansion No.2, Xinghui Road West, Jinniu, 610000 Chengdu, China

#31 of 141 hotels in Chengdu

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Review score

Based on 580 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    Wow wow wow
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wow, I cannot recommend this place enough. Wish we had been here longer. Loads going on and the bed was so so comfy especially after a night on a sleeper train. Would recommend everyone to go. Great vibes, great bar, lovely staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    We loved the SONDERIA Hostel and would thoroughly recommend to everyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great value for the money , everything’s works as it should do . The staff were brilliant and very helpful . Nothing to dislike .

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    9.0
    Great staff, great bar, some people not considerate
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is incredibly friendly, Penny was always there if I had a question. All of her colleagues are just as nice. There is free coffee in the morning. We didn't try the food but it looked delicious. One thing the hostel can improve: every time a new person arrives in the room, the code for the room has to change. Typing in the number has a loud noise and can disturb sleep, the number changed 4 times for my two night stay. Also I wish the toilet in the room would've been cleaned more often. It is a hostel so you'll meet different people. Some think taking a shower at 2am in the morning is a good idea, some people are just not washing their clothes and you can smell them in the whole room or some people think chatting/having a call just in the hallway in the middle of the night is no problem. This has nothing to do with the hostel, I wish people would be more considerate. To end this note with a positive: the bar is very lively with outside visitors, the cocktails are super delicious, try their homemade whisky tea cocktail!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A 5-minute walk to the subway station, with convenience stores and a night market nearby. · Service: Laura, the front desk's little sister, was enthusiastic about helping to deposit the luggage and gave a hand-drawn map. · Facilities: Self-service kitchen, book corner, charging locker, fast Wi-Fi. · Sleep experience: The bed has curtains + a small night light, good privacy and good soundproofing.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A 5-minute walk to the subway station, with convenience stores and a night market nearby. · Service: Laura, the front desk's little sister, was enthusiastic about helping to deposit the luggage and gave a hand-drawn map. · Facilities: Self-service kitchen, book corner, charging locker, fast Wi-Fi. · Sleep experience: The bed has curtains + a small night light, good privacy and good soundproofing.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I fell in love the first time I stayed on a vacation! In the evenings, everyone chats and plays games in the communal area, meets friends from all over the world, and the boss organizes film nights, and never feels alone.”Laura's English is super good. “The hostel's renovation style is so distinctive! The vintage industrial style + greenery walls, the photos are super stunning, and even the corners of the stairs are thoughtfully arranged.”

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This stay at Sonderia Hostel exceeded my expectations! The environment is clean and tidy, the beds are comfortable, and the public areas are designed with a lot of atmosphere. Laura, the staff member, was super friendly and patient in answering questions, and also recommended local niche games. The location is also very convenient, close to the subway/attractions, and the value for money is extremely high! Highly recommended for backpackers and student parties.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent support from receptionist Penny. She deserves a bonus for her dedication

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was superb as last time all the staff was as helpful as humanly possible Damon Penny and Simon helped us with everything we needed

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff are absolutely fenominal. Great value for money. Clean and comfortable. We did the dumpling party and they even catered to our vegetarian diet. I can highly recommend Sonderia.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable and reliable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe the laundry wasn’t really pretty, but it works the way it is supposed to

    The beds were comfortable and the staff were nice, I’d like to thank Penny for being so kind since the moment I arrived

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very great stay! The double room with private bathroom was comfortable and clean. Nicole has been a great and friendly host. She was the best helping to sort out why our sim card was not working - Thanks so much for your patience! We will be back!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    10
    A Gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My first time in a hostel so didn’t know what to expect. It turned out amazing well. It has a relaxed atmosphere. Nice neighbourhood. Famous blanket noodle house around the corner. And a very welcoming local craft beer bar near by. The whole place looks & feels stylish. Double room was comfortable. Staff amazing. Especially Nicole who was super helpful & kind. Very highly recommended.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    9.0
    Great budget accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a bit hard but we had a good sleep nevertheless.

    Perfect on-budget accommodation. We were getting clean towels every day -which was great. Staff are pretty friendly and speak good English. There was free coffee in the morning which a really nice start to our day. There were also complementary toothbrushes, toothpaste and a hair comb. 🙂

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t close my window, room a bit cold

    Great room, great location (there were some really nice streets over the bridge from the hostel), friendly atmosphere

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was so wise to choose this B & B! The location is excellent, the surrounding attractions can be reached on foot, and it is very convenient to play. The room was clean and well appointed. The smart appliances were convenient and easy to use. Laura also enthusiastically introduced us to the adventures. She was so sweet and didn't hesitate to give us a five-star rating. There's also a pet cat here. It's so cute.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Once you set foot in this B & B, you are attracted to its unique style.The wooden furniture is paired with vintage décor and the ambience is full.The room is very well lit. The sun shines in in the morning and the mood is especially pleasant. The breakfast offered at the B & B is also very large, all suitable for foreign cuisine, fresh and delicious. Enjoyed every day of staying here. I recommend five stars for everyone! Laura's coffee is delicious.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This bed and breakfast experience was amazing! The room was super warmly furnished, every detail revealed the owner's care. The bed was soft and comfortable and provided a good night's sleep. There is also a garden in the common area, which is very pleasant to visit in your leisure time. The service was even more remarkable. The staff was warm and attentive and always answered their requests. It felt as comfortable as at home. I must have a five-star rating! Laura provided us with a lot of travel information, thank you very much. Damon is a very good boss.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked the hotel! Only the water didn’t flow away so good in the shower. So the whole bathroom got wet

    But no matter, the staff here are very friendly like Laura, there is a lovely cat Sang Biao, very lovely friendly hotel

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Essays on Youth Accommodation Accommodation Experience: This choice of a hostel was truly a great experience! The overall environment was clean and tidy, the atmosphere was relaxing and pleasant, and I felt the warmth of home. 9 Location: The hostel is conveniently located in the city centre, with buses and subways within easy reach, and many attractions and food streets within walking distance. Laura is very kind and very warm.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Place is super chill nice vibe fantastic bar on the ground floor the people that work there Penny and Daemon are fantastic super friendly and easy to vibe like old friends. They had a hot pot party that was fun also and in general was perfect place to be to meet other travelers or just start exploring Chengdu on your own. The room also was good

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    10
    Most welcoming atmosphere in Chengdu!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    I visited several hostels in Chengdu, but from the moment I walked in, this one felt the most welcoming. The staff was always there to answer even my strangest questions about the city - huge thanks to Nicole, Penny, Damian(?) and everyone else for being so friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable and quiet, and the bar/café had a cozy vibe that completely transformed in the evening with live singing performances (but still relaxed). Thank you for a great stay - hope to return someday!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nicole, the receptionist, was great!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    10
    Great place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The room was clean and extremely comfortable. Probably the most comfortable bed we’ve had in 2 months in Asia! The staff were brilliant, they were helpful and friendly and gave great advice for visiting Chengdu. The room was clean, spacious and the shower was lovely.

    Stayed in March 2025

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