English speaking staff, very nice and friendly workers, large clean rooms. they have a bar on the roof, opens every evening.. free internet access.. They don't have a kitchen but they do have soft drinks at the front desk, and alcohol at the bar (roof floor). The long distance calls are not cheap.

After reading all the reviews (on tripadvisor and elsewhere), I really wanted to love this place. No such luck.....but it was probably the wrong place at the wrong time for me and might be perfect for someone else! We (my 10 year old daughter and I) came during chinese New Year. It was cold so the roof-top bar although offering... More

We, a rather large bunch of people, stayed here during our summer travels in China, and this place was just what we needed. Nice clean rooms, a beautiful view on the rooftop, free breakfast(toast and so an), and overall, a nice experience here. The only thing I need to mention is that it was very hard to find the first... More

I changed from Monkey Janes to here because of the noise. This place was really good. The staff were really nice. Rooms very clean. Free drinking water and laundry. Easy to meet other travellers here as there is a pool table on the roof and lots of people floating around the riverfront rooftop bar.

Sooo, I dont do hostels. Well until now. Didn't know places like Showbiz existed. A friend recommended this place. When he stayed it was brand new and had just opened. When we got there in May 2011, it seemed that everything was still very much in great condition. My friends and I stayed in a 3 bedroom suite with a... More

Showbiz came recommended and now I will do the same for others. It is in a prime location, clean, friendly staff, provides free laundry facility and a perfect place for fellow travelers to meet others to join in activities.

Don't buy plane ticket at front desk ! I buy a plane ticket from Michael at the front desk a he made a mistake. I tell him I want a plane from Beijing to Shanghaï (Pudong) and he sell me a plane ticket to Shanghaï (Hongqiao). The Wrong airport !!! Michael tell me " Oh I will give you a... More

The good: - The rooftop bar on 6th floor had really excellent views of the Li River and the surrounding streets - I stayed in the dorm rooms, and it was clean and had enough hooks for clothes and towels - Free laundry and the hot weather made for an excellent place to have a rest and clean up! -... More

The Showbiz Inn was in a great location, very close to West Street & the riverside with lots of shops, cafes & restaurants nearby. The staff were friendly & helpful, giving us lots of information about buses. The hostel tours were great too, especially the bamboo rafting along the river as they organised a great tour guide for us. Would... More