Short-term housing

[Qcash3]

I am arriving in Beijing next week, and I will need housing for about a week. I really don't want to spend more than $100 USD on housing for the week, but I will if necessary. Is there anywhere near Wudaokou where I could find such housing? Also, does anyone know if I would be allowed to register with my uni before the registration dates I received in the admission notice? Thanks.

[billiardsmike]

Good luck with trying to register early. I tried at BLCU and got laughed at. It's not easy doing things officially here, much less trying something irregular. I'll check with FSAC desk and see what they can do.

[Qcash3]

Thanks Mike.

[galaygobi]

According to http://www.atthewu.com/ your best bets are probably HeJia Hotel (和家宾馆) or the HuaQingJiaYuan Hostel (华请嘉园招待所).

Both places seem to have rooms for around 150rmb a night, while the hostel has rooms with shared bathrooms for 75rmb. I know both places are within the HuaQingJiaYuan compound which is just outside the East gate of Tsinghua.

[Qcash3]

Excellent, that is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the tip.

[billiardsmike]

FSAC is 160 a night for a single, private. Sounds lilke the others will sork better for you, but if you want a room here, just let me know. I'll have them hold one.

[Qcash3]

Thanks Mike, could you? Do you think I would be able to bargain the price down to about 100 a night? Although, I am only going to stay there for a week I want to try to save my money for buying a digital camera, which can be quite pricy.

[billiardsmike]

From what I've experienced, forget about bargaining here. The 160 is firm. If you tell me what day you're arriving, I'll take care of it.

I know all about the digital camera problem. I had to buy one when the chain on my bike broke and I flew into the street, landing on my month-old camera.

[Qcash3]

Sucks about your camera, that's just bad karma . I am arriving on september 6th. Thanks for your help.