After landing in Beijing at 11pm, the journey of finding the Fly By Knight is one to remember. As soon as you've wandered down the "very short" hutong, asked a random local who doesn't speak English, knocked on a red door that they pointed at, and been turned away from that red door, just keep walking. You will find it... More

First time traveling overseas, first stop, first time in a hostel. It's a small place so it's very personal, all staff are very polite and friendly. Although small and a bit squished, it was a very organized and clean overall. They were always willing to help and have very good knowledge of the surrounding areas as well as popular places... More

Probably the best thing about this hostel is the staff who are so helpful and informed. Their English is good. It is situated in a Hutong and just the daily walks to the Hutong restaurants are colorful experiences. I see guys arguing loudly over checker games, local shoemakers working along the passage ways, fruit vendors and locals gathering to talk.... More

It's difficult to find once is inside a Hutong. However the location is great if you want to visit Beijing. You have a metro station nearby with good connections everywhere in the city. An exelent value for money option. The staff is great and very helpful. You need to pay in cash so don't forget to cash some money before.... More

PROS - Beautiful courtyard - Western toilet in the rooms - Laundry per kilo (give them a bag and they'll give it back to you clean!) - Good choice of excursions (no tourist trap) - Helpful, English-speaking staff - 5mins away from DongSi station: amazing location. Main street full of life, shops and restaurants. - Two funny pekinese dogs: Obama... More

We spent 3 days in Fly by Knight and wouldn't regret our decision. Yes, the atmosphere and architecture are indeed great and gives you an authentic feeling of how China is/ used to be. Most hostels definitely have less flair and are less unique. The rooms were big and the bed absolutely comfortable. Besides, the staff was very mixed (there... More

Firstly, don't be put off by the alley-like hutongs of Beijing where FBK is located. They may seem sketchy and confusing at first, but you're privy to some real Beijing day-to-day lives that you wouldn't observe otherwise. It really heightens the experience, as far as I was concerned. The hostel itself is a traditional-style building, built around two courtyards with... More

Was great, I met people all around the world and also Chinese helpful people who helped me understand their culture, beds are neat, but restroom smell is horrible. Reception girl was very helpful trying to book great wall tour and answering me questions about places to go, food to eat. And we had small party last night at the hostal... More

This is a fine hostel to stay in while in Beijing. The staff are very friendly and it feels like a safe place. The location is really interesting - it is in a traditional Beijing "hutong". Taxis only want to drop you at the hutong entrance so make sure you print off the directions. Once you find it the first... More