Qingdao Liuying Jieli Hotel - Qingdao Station Trestle Bridge Branch
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the cheapest sensible base in Qingdao's Old Town, a few minutes from St. Michael's Cathedral, with helpful English-speaking staff. Skip it if you need a restaurant, breakfast or confirmed Wi-Fi, or if some wear and tear on furniture would bother you.
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Backpackers, couples on a tight budget and short city-break visitors are the natural fit. At about €21 a night it is by far the cheapest of our three Qingdao picks, and guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10.
Staff are a real draw. Guests describe a friendly, English-speaking team who share local advice and even hand out small souvenir gifts when guests leave. Family rooms are listed, so small families can consider it too.
Skip it if you want hotel comforts. The listed facilities are only family rooms, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk. There is no restaurant or breakfast in our data, and Wi-Fi is not confirmed.
Location and getting around
The address is No.8 Hebei Road, Shinan District, in the Zhanqiao area. Guests say it is in the Old Town near Zhongshan Road, with restaurants and shops around it.
St. Michael's Cathedral, Qingdao is about 0.3 km away, roughly 4 minutes on foot. Qingdao TV Tower is about 2.9 km, around 36 minutes, which is far enough that many people will prefer public transport or a taxi. May Fourth Square is about 5.7 km, roughly 71 minutes, so that one clearly needs transport. All times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
The score is 8.6 out of 10 from 74 reviews, sixth of the 12 eligible properties we compared in Qingdao. The review count is small, so one or two strong opinions can move the score.
Praise goes to the Old Town setting and to the staff, especially their English and local tips. The complaint is about condition rather than cleaning: daily housekeeping keeps rooms tidy, but some guests notice stains or dirt on furniture and windows.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
The reference price was €20.59 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. That is about €41 for two nights and 69% below the €65.81 sample median. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Qingdao Kaiyue Hotel Zhongshan Road St Michael's Cathedral and Zhanqiao Pier, costs €29.96 and scores 9.2, also with 3 stars. Shangri-La Qingdao, our Luxury pick, costs €75.95 with 5 stars and a 9.0 score. For about €9 more a night, Kaiyue earns a noticeably higher score, so compare both before deciding.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 12 eligible properties in Qingdao. After reserving the upscale slot, this hotel had the lowest eligible reference price, while still holding a mid-table 8.6 score and a 9.6 location rating. For a budget stay in the Old Town, that combination is hard to match.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check each on the booking page.
Confirm Wi-Fi availability, since it is not in the listed facilities. Ask about breakfast options or plan to eat out nearby. Look at recent guest photos if room condition matters to you, given the comments about stained furniture.
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How far is Qingdao Liuying Jieli Hotel from St. Michael's Cathedral?
About 0.3 km, roughly 4 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. It is the closest sight in our data.
Does the hotel have Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi is not among the listed facilities, so it is not confirmed. Ask the hotel directly before booking if you need it.
Do the staff speak English?
Guests describe a friendly, English-speaking team who give local advice. Some mention small souvenir gifts at departure.
How much does Qingdao Liuying Jieli Hotel cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €20.59 per night. It is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Is the hotel clean?
Guests say daily housekeeping keeps rooms tidy, but some furniture and windows show stains or dirt. Check recent photos and reviews.