Pentoc Guesthouse (Paduo Binguan)
This guesthouse, once my favorite haunt in Lhasa, has suffered from its huge popularity (book ahead). Its constantly sold-out rooms, none of which have private bathrooms, are now showing sign of age. The staff is apathetic and moody on a bad day and enthusiastic on a good day, and the common showers are equally temperamental. Still, if you like a college dormitory atmosphere, enjoy meeting people, and don't have a lot of cash to spend on accommodations, this is a great place to stay. The hostel, Swiss-owned with Christian leanings, is ideally situated from exploring the Tibetan heart of Lhasa, located right next to the Barkhor Square District. The second-floor restaurant offers an ideal space, decorated with a Tibetan tent, to trade travel tips; it serves a good breakfast, too (but the good-looking baked goods always turn out a bit dry and flavorless). Movies are shown each night at 8pm.
Facilities:
Restaurant; bike rental; business center; 24-hr. forex; next-day laundry
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| Address | Zang Yiyuan Dong Lu 5 | |
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| Location | Around Town | |
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| Phone | 0891/632-6686 | |
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| Fax | 0891/633-0700 | |
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| pentoc@public.ls.xz.cn | | |
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| Room Information | 24 units (no bathrooms) | |
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| Prices | ¥40 ($5) dorm bed; ¥80 ($10) standard room | |
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| Credit Cards | Not accepted | |
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| In Room Amenities | No phone | |