Title: Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=90989029&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street) Travelers find everything they need at this Longgang District property, where self-parking, laundry facilities, and a smoke-free environment create a peaceful stay ## Photo gallery for Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street) ![Interior - Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street) (Shenzhen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90990000/90989100/90989029/0422a74f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street) (Shenzhen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90990000/90989100/90989029/736035f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street) (Shenzhen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90990000/90989100/90989029/a7f39a16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street) (Shenzhen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90990000/90989100/90989029/60144048.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street) (Shenzhen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90990000/90989100/90989029/0f938069.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Rome Star City Shenzhen in Longgang District near Buji Old Street offers a convenient base with practical amenities. Guests appreciate the on-site laundry facilities and luggage storage for extended stays. 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[Visit our Shenzhen travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Shenzhen.dx6046792) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C22.59933%2C114.11685&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=P6qStJ5xZphAbWUcxHtmBkmb5S0=) No. 76 Buji Street, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518020 ### What's nearby - ![Huaqiangbei, electronic's market in Shenzhen, China](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3354/404de748-96a2-4a40-b25f-ab15bdf9802f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Huaqiangbei 8 min drive \- 7.9 km - ![group of giraffe in Shenzhen, China ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160241/22b915d1-7d9e-4e57-9c99-d89b0175e1c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shenzhen Safari Park 19 min drive \- 19.7 km - ![Hong Kong Disneyland which includes a garden and a hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073738/b7bf464e-9268-497d-adf1-1962f7170563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hong Kong Disneyland® Resort 44 min drive \- 50.0 km - Buji Park 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Luohu Port 13 min drive \- 9.7 km ### Getting around - Shenzhen East Railway Station 3 min drive - Buji Station 11 min walk - Shenzhen Intl. Airport (SZX) 49 min drive ### Restaurants - 春梅园海鲜大酒楼 3 min walk - McDonald’s (麦当劳) 2 min walk - 鑫记白塔牛肉粿条汤(布吉街店) 3 min walk - 味食家市师鸡 3 min walk - 鑫天易潮汕番薯粥(布吉店) 3 min walk ## About this property ### Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street) Hotel near Dongmen Pedestrian Street Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street) provides laundry facilities and more. 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Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Accessibility - Elevator ### More - Built in 2016 - Smoking not allowed ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 2:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services. ### Property is also known as Shenzhen Rome Star City Hotel Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street) Hotel Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street) Shenzhen Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street) Hotel Shenzhen ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street)? ### What time is check-out at Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street)? ### Where is Rome Star City Shenzhen (Buji Old Street) located? ## Have a question? 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