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Reviews of Sonderia Hostel & Bar - Lazybones Hostel

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

#31 of 143 hotels in Chengdu

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 589 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice room that was even better than the photos looked. Staff could speak English well too. Bikes are right outside the property to rent through Alipay which was very convenient.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice. Comfortable and clean. Thanks to Natali. She was very helpful and kind. Coming back for sure!.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed for almost a week in this lovely place. Easygoing vibes, good location with the Wenshu monastery within walking distance and the staff was superbly friendly and helpful (particular shout out to Green who help with booking tickets and was a go to person for all sorts of questions as well as Nicole who patiently helped me out with my repeatedly failing alipay.) Big cheers to the team there!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I had an amazing stay here in Chengdu ! Travelling in China can be challenging for foreigners, and the staff helped me a lot to arrange my visits. They were giving all the necessary time to help guests. The beds were comfortable and the vibe was cool.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super nice short stay at Sonderia where Xiaxia and Green proved especially helpful at all times. The location is perfect, close to Wenshu Monastery.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They accept foreign visitors at very good value.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent value. Private room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The atmosphere is very lively. The staff is very friendly and helpful. There are a lot of foreigners which is something odd in China. I highly recommend it.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    9.0
    I am an older solo woman traveller. This was cheap, friendly, near everything and very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It has recently been renovated and renovated cheaply so not everything worked. The rain show showered the toilet but it had a hand held as well so no problem. Some of the corridors are either fashionably slightly dilapidated or in need of work.

    Sondeira Hostel and Bar exceeded my expectations. It was comfortable and clean. Despite having a bar downstairs it was quiet. The bar was an added advantage after a long day sightseeing. The staff were fabulous. Not all spoke English but all helped. Its near the temple district and Line 1 subway.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were amazing. Very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    9.0
    Great value, an amazing location and exceptional staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    During my stay in winter it was generally a bit cold in the hostel and it was hard to get the room to temperature as the bed was relatively low.

    Conveniently located near the Wenshuyuan Monastery with many restaurants in the direct neighborhood. Especially the receptionist Lora and Nicole were super helpful with booking tickets for the various attractions the city has to offer. Also their English level was way above average for China which made the stay super convenient. The hostel also offer free events like hot pot or making your own dumplings.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    10
    Homebase Cehngdu
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was very happy with my stay. When I had questions, Nicole was very helpful. She showed me all the facilities. She also helped me with difficulities I had as a forgeiner with booking a visit to the Panda research center.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    10
    Welcoming and cozy place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I had had a fantastic stay at Sonderia Hostel during a short term visit. The hostel's location is great, my room was comfortable, and the bar downstairs is really cozy. The staff were also incredibly helpful—especially Nicole, who went above and beyond to help me solve an unexpected issue with baggage that I lost at the airport. Nicole not only communicated with the airport staff but also made sure that the items were express-delivered to the hostel the next day! It was thanks to Nicole's support that didn't have to worry and could fully enjoy my time in the city. I fully recommend staying at Sonderia if you are traveling to Chengdu.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    9.0
    Very lovely staff, they were ready to help, without their help I could have got lost! )
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Such a lovely personal room with a super comfy bed! With a sense of style to it. Acosy bar on the first floor as well, you want to spend time there)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The receptionist Nicole was very friendly and helpful which made the check in process very enjoyable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    10
    Great stay. I will visit again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 1 night

    Trying to turn on the TV!

    Room was very clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    10
    Really nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location, the staff and the place in general was really great. I enjoyed staying there and would 💯 recommend to my friends.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    8.0
    friendly staff, room could be more comfortable - but still happy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    every was cold: the room, the bed, the shower

    very friendly people, good coffee, good price, good location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the open toilet in dorms, it leaves out smell

    good location, not busy road, nice bar as lobby, good staffs

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good as my stay was short

    The service was great, hospitable and swift responce

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    10
    Good value. Friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room No Window
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wish it was closer to the subway station. It's about 10 minutes which is still not bad.

    Good Value. The staff is super friendly. Free Coffee in the morning between 9 and 10am, or if you choose Latte or Cappuccino it's only 5 RMB. I've been there for a week and my morning routine have been a coffee made by Savannah before I go about wandering out in the city. They have activities Monday and Wednesday evening as well, one of which was a dumpling making which was fun. With these activities you get to meet other fellow international travellers. Living here felt like home and I highly recommend it.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    9.0
    Great and helpful staff. Good location with eateries and convenient stores nearby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is some gap between the door of the shower room which cause the floor to be wer after each shower.

    Great and helpful staff which takes extra mile to help us to book the bus and train tickets. Good location with eateries and convenient stores nearby.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    9.0
    Great and helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are some problem with the bathroom door which cannot be close tightly and the bathroom is all wet after shower.

    Very helpful and friendly staff. Take extra mile to help us to book the bus ticket and train ticket. Good location with restaurants and convenient stores nearby.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Lazybones Hostel was my favourite stay in China. The hostel had the friendliest team and we’re always ready to help us at a moments notice. We got to immerse ourselves in their amazing Chinese culture and make great friends. Overall an amazing experience would highly recommend. P.S. Shoutout Nicole for being such an amazing staff, she was incredibly helpful and made fire coffee!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    10
    A friendly place to stay and within easy walking to downtown. A staff that cares about their guests.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked staying there and have to issues with my stay there.

    The staff was friendly and worked hard to solve any issue I had. Lori arranged DiDi transportation and opera tickets for me and used her account to purchase the tickets as I had no way to do that. Of course I paid her right back and I tried to give her extra money for the work she did for me. She refused the money and said it was part of her job to help the customer. Great customer service. Michael held a cooking class on how to make dumpling and we got to eat them. The purpose of the activity was for travelers to get together and share stories. I enjoyed getting to meet and talk with the other hotel guests. I also like the hotel’s commitment to saving energy and other natural resources,

    Stayed in January 2024

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