Bao Guesthouse

Bao Guesthouse Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Bao Guesthouse, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best travel experiences come from these unassuming spots that don’t try too hard to impress you. This little guesthouse has that lived-in feeling that actually makes you want to stick around and chat with the staff, maybe linger over breakfast instead of rushing out to tick off tourist attractions.

The thing about Bao Guesthouse is that it gets the basics really right. I mean, the rooms aren’t going to blow your mind with luxury, but they’re clean, comfortable, and – here’s what I loved – genuinely quiet at night. You know how some budget places have paper-thin walls where you hear every conversation from the hallway? Not here. I actually got decent sleep, which honestly is half the battle when you’re traveling. The beds are firmer than what you might get at home (in a good way, if you’re like me and your back complains after soft hotel mattresses), and there’s this nice attention to small details – like having enough outlets near the bed and decent water pressure in the shower. Simple stuff, but it matters when you’re tired and just want things to work.

What really won me over was the breakfast situation. It’s not fancy, but it’s substantial and they clearly put thought into it. Fresh fruit, decent coffee – not that burnt hotel lobby stuff – and they’ll actually make adjustments if you ask nicely. The common area has this relaxed vibe where you end up talking to other travelers without it feeling forced. I spent a couple mornings there just planning my day and eavesdropping on conversations about hidden local spots. The staff seems to genuinely enjoy helping guests figure out their plans, and they have this way of suggesting things that feel authentic rather than touristy. With a 7.6 rating, it sits in that sweet spot where expectations align with reality – it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but what it does offer is solid and reliable. If you’re the type of traveler who values character over polish and prefers spending your money on experiences rather than thread counts, this place will probably surprise you in the best way.

Bao Guesthouse Accommodations

Reviews of Bao Guesthouse

• Indra from Indonesia (8/10)

  The location is beautifully, not the crowded one but just a minute from the crowd. Plenty of subway station around. Clean location, just in front of the airport limousine bus stop. Good price. Good wifi.

• Jheslie from Philippines (8/10)

  Close to subway station and 6001 bus stop. There are many convenient stores and cafe around the area. Staff is very responsive and helpful.

• Cloe from France (8/10)

  There is a lot of different subway station near. The 7/11 is really close to the guesthouse.

• Fatima from Germany (6/10)

  Small wardrobe; position; terrace.
  The stay was acceptable. I appreciated the small wardrobe and the terrace was nice.

• Clara from Portugal (8/10)

  the beds are comfortable the location is super convenient, they answer every message super fast on the booking app, we got help for everything we needed. the check in is autonomous so we were comfortable with our hours. we already recomended for family to stay in this guesthouse and we would also stay here again.

• Daniele from Australia (8/10)

  The staff was pretty straight forward and friendly, I've got all the necessary information. The location was also amazing, I could use the public transport with no problem.

• Michal from Czech Republic (8/10)

  Small but great room. Everything clean and functional, bed comfortable, great location with 7/11 and ATM next to it, also close to restaurants, market and different subway lines.

• Catumin from Chile (5/10)

  The bathroom was nice. The bed was comfortable but with sad surprises.

• Kazuma from Japan (7/10)

  ゲストハウスを期待していくと上回る
  ホテルを期待していくと下回る
  シャワーもトイレもあるし一定キレイ
  ちょっと外の音（信号とかバイク）がうるさい
  
  Exceeds expectations of a guesthouse
  If you expect a hotel, you will be disappointed.
  There are showers and toilets, and it's clean.
  Noisy outside (traffic lights, motorcycles)

• 伊眞 from Taiwan (9/10)

  地點佳及自助入住，雖然沒有到很大，但該有的東西皆有

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