Old East Gate | An Alley Laden with Stories of Time.
by MissNoNo
Apr 9, 2024
What amazed me most during my trip to Nanjing was actually this hidden gem of a hostel next to Shanghai Road Metro Station! ✨ The journey felt like a healing remedy, with extra-large floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Republican-era plane tree-lined street like a painting. The zero-pressure mattress combined with double-layer soundproof glass completely cured my insomnia.
🪟 Wutong Street View Room, Worth Every Moment
• Comic-level lighting: 2.4-meter panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows facing the plane tree-lined avenue, dappled sunlight on sunny days, poetic mist on rainy days, no need to find a perfect shot.
• Silent black technology: German double silver low-e glass filters city noise into white noise, memory pillows + zero-pressure mattress cloud-like comfort rivaling five-star hotels.
• Detail lover’s delight: Smart toilet seat with constant temperature, projector with all-network VIP access, even an oxygen bar egg ready — open it in the morning and the whole room fills with refreshing cucumber scent!
🏡 Healing Space Hidden in the City Center
• Themed room surprises: Mario room has hidden pipe decorations, Ultraman room comes with a Giant Light projection lamp, parents can sneak a cup of hand-brewed coffee (coffee machine free to use) while kids play.
• Prime location: 5-minute walk to Xinjiekou Metro Station, super convenient to go anywhere. Stroll to Fangpo Rice Cake Shop for Wufan buns and fried dough sticks in the morning, shoot lantern street at Laomendong at night, no need to rush like a special forces soldier.
• Butler-style service: Receive a customized PDF guide before check-in, including local secrets like "How to Avoid Queues at Kexiang Snacks"!
📸 Photo Guide
Outfit suggestion: Light-colored shirt + wide-leg pants (backlit by the window is amazing)
Best time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM when sunlight slants through the window panes
Hidden spot: The third-floor green terrace offers shots of rooftop plane trees and Zifeng Tower in the same frame
⚠️ Notes
• The blackout curtains are a bit thin; light sleepers may want to bring an eye mask
• Themed rooms are popular; booking 3 days in advance is recommended
• Nearby small restaurants close by 10 PM; ordering takeout is suggested for late-night snacks
Next time I come to Nanjing, I will definitely stay again. The butler secretly told me the top floor is being renovated into a starry sky room 🌌 This kind of amazing hostel with smart home features and design aesthetics for just over 100 RMB per person, please keep it open forever!
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