Shenzhen is a city people visit for work: trade fairs in Futian, tech meetings in Nanshan, factory visits out in Bao’an and Longgang. Business trips here tend to run longer than planned, and after a week of hot, humid days most visitors run out of clean clothes. Hotel laundry is convenient but expensive, and laundromats are rare and slow. This guide compares the main laundry options for hotel guests and tourists in Shenzhen, explains what each one costs, and shows how to get your clothes washed without leaving your room.
Your laundry options in Shenzhen at a glance
Visitors to Shenzhen usually choose between three options:
- Hotel laundry service: easy to arrange from your room, but priced per item and often the most expensive choice.
- Self-service laundromats: cheap per load, but there aren’t many of them, and you have to carry your bag there and wait.
- Laundry pickup and delivery: a driver collects from your hotel, and your clothes are washed by the kilo and brought back, usually the next day.
Which one suits you depends on how long you are staying, how much laundry you have and how much time you want to spend on it.
1. Hotel laundry service
Almost every mid-range and international hotel in Shenzhen offers laundry. You fill in the form in your room, leave the bag with housekeeping, and your clothes come back the same day or the next morning.
The catch is the price. Hotel laundry is charged per item, so a single shirt, a pair of trousers and a few T-shirts can add up to more than a night’s dinner. Socks and underwear are charged one by one too. For one emergency shirt before a meeting it is fine. For a week’s worth of clothes it gets expensive fast.
- Good for: one or two urgent items, very short stays
- Not ideal for: a full bag of everyday clothes, long stays, families
2. Self-service laundromats
Coin and app-operated laundromats exist in Shenzhen, mostly near universities and in residential areas. A wash and dry costs much less than hotel laundry. But you need to find one near your hotel, pay through a Chinese app such as WeChat Pay or Alipay, and wait an hour or more while the machines run. Instructions are usually in Chinese only.
- Good for: budget travelers with free time and a working Chinese payment app
- Not ideal for: business travelers, anyone on a tight schedule
3. Laundry pickup and delivery
A pickup service combines the convenience of hotel laundry with much lower prices. You send a message, a driver collects your bag from the hotel lobby or your room, and your clothes come back washed, dried and folded. Everyday clothes are priced by weight, so a full bag of T-shirts, underwear and socks costs about the same as a couple of items at the hotel.
Easy Life Laundry in Shenzhen has run this kind of service for international guests for over 10 years. You can book in English on WeChat or through the website, and you pay once we have checked your items and sent the bill.
- Good for: almost everyone staying more than two or three nights
- Not ideal for: a single item you need back within a couple of hours
Quick comparison
| Option | Cost | Effort | Turnaround | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel laundry | High (per item) | Very low | Same day or next morning | One-off urgent items |
| Laundromat | Low (per load) | High | 1–2 hours of your time | Budget travelers with time |
| Easy Life Laundry pickup | Reasonable (by the kilo) | Very low | Next day, or same day with rush fee | Most hotel guests and tourists |
What laundry costs with Easy Life Laundry in Shenzhen
Prices are in RMB. Everyday clothes go in the wash & fold service and are priced by weight. Shirts, suits, dresses and delicate items are cleaned and ironed per item.
| Service | Price in Shenzhen |
|---|---|
| Wash, dry & fold, first 3 kg (minimum order) | ¥98 |
| Each extra kg | ¥28 |
| Button-up or dress shirt, washed and ironed | ¥30 each |
| Pants, trousers or jeans | ¥28 each |
| Suit jacket or blazer | ¥58 each |
| Same-day service (morning pickup) | +50% |
| Pickup & delivery | Depends on distance – ask for a quote |
Example: a week of everyday clothes for one person usually weighs 4–5 kg. A 5 kg bag costs ¥98 + 2 × ¥28 = ¥154 for washing, drying and folding, plus the pickup fee for your address. See the full Shenzhen price list for every item, including women’s clothing, coats and dresses.
How to book a laundry pickup from your Shenzhen hotel
- Send a request. Fill in the pickup form or add us on WeChat. Tell us your hotel name, room number and when you want the pickup.
- Pack your bag. Put everyday clothes in one bag for wash & fold. Put shirts, suits and delicate items in a separate bag so they are cleaned and ironed per item.
- Hand it over. Our driver collects from the lobby or your room between 8am and 10pm. Many guests simply leave the bag at the front desk with their name and room number.
- Get it back. Your clothes come back clean, folded and bagged, usually the next day. You pay when we send the bill after checking your items, and we send you a photo when your bag is delivered.
Tips for travelers sending out laundry in Shenzhen
- Book early in the day. For same-day return, book a morning pickup.
- Plan around check-out. If you leave in two days, send your laundry today so it is back with time to spare.
- Tell us about delicate items. Silk, wool, cashmere, down jackets and leather need special care and take longer. Keep them out of the wash & fold bag.
- Let the front desk know. A quick word with reception makes hand-over easy if you are out at meetings all day.
- Check your pockets. Remove cash, cards, keys and tissues before you pack the bag.
- Public holidays. Pickups are paused on Chinese public holidays, so plan ahead during Spring Festival and the October Golden Week.
For hotels and serviced apartments in Shenzhen
Hotels, serviced apartments and short-stay operators can offer Easy Life Laundry to their guests instead of running a laundry in-house. We handle guest laundry, staff uniforms and linens on a regular schedule. Read more about our hotel laundry service, or partner with us for business rates.
Frequently asked questions
Can you pick up from any hotel in Shenzhen?
We collect from most hotels, apartments and offices across Shenzhen, including Futian, Nanshan, Luohu and Bao’an. The pickup and delivery fee depends on the distance, so send us your address for a quote.
How fast will I get my clothes back?
Everyday clothes usually come back the next day. Same-day service is available with a 50% rush fee for clothes collected in the morning. Down jackets, coats, leather and delicate fabrics take longer.
Do I need a Chinese phone number or payment app?
No. You can book in English on WeChat, by email or through the website. Ask us about payment options when you book.
What can go in the wash & fold bag?
T-shirts, polo shirts, everyday shirts, jeans, trousers, underwear, socks, towels, pajamas, sportswear and bed sheets. Keep delicate fabrics and expensive clothes out of it. Learn more about wash & fold by the kilo.
The bottom line
For one urgent shirt, hotel laundry is fine. For anything more, a pickup service is the better deal in Shenzhen: you get the same convenience as hotel laundry, pay by the kilo instead of by the piece, and don’t lose an afternoon in a laundromat. Schedule a pickup or check the Shenzhen prices to get started.
Need laundry done in Shenzhen?
Easy Life Laundry picks up from your hotel, apartment or office in Shenzhen, washes, dries and folds by the kilo, and brings everything back — usually the next day. English-speaking service, itemised bills and photo updates.
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