Beijing Budget Hotels: Your No-Frills Survival Guide

Look, finding a decent, affordable hotel in Beijing isn’t about endlessly scrolling through booking sites. It’s about knowing where to look and what to ignore. This guide cuts through the noise. I’m giving you my short list of reliable, character-filled spots that won't drain your wallet—we're talking actual courtyard inns and well-placed hideaways, not soulless corporate towers. Expect blunt advice, a few hard-won lessons from my own booking blunders, and some micro-local tips that will actually make your trip better. Forget the filtered photos and sponsored rankings; this is real intel.