Wushanyi International Youth Hostel

With a healthy mix of Chinese and Western travellers, this quiet, unhurried and comfy hostel has clean rooms and excellent, helpful staff plus a charmingly tucked-away location off Qinghefang Jie (and not too far from West Lake). There are female dorms available (¥70) and cheap attic tatami rooms. Note that prices hike at weekends and public holidays by 30%.