Hostels in Hunan, China

The top hostel brand in China, but the Changsha location isn't ideal. Most hostel guests rely on public transport, and this branch is a bit far from the subway station. However, cross the street and you're at the Xiang River, which is a nice view. The facilities are standard for a backpacker hostel. The only downside is that the quality of fellow guests can't be guaranteed; someone staying next to me walked in with their shoes on, which was a bit inconsiderate.

I'd always dreamed of visiting the border town depicted by Shen Congwen, but I was surprised by how crowded it was. The owner was absolutely wonderful. I had come directly from Fanjingshan, and the scenery along the way was so breathtaking that I could barely take it all in – truly stunning! The room was spotlessly clean. The riverside was just a couple of steps from the door, and it was nice and quiet at night. Unfortunately, after many days of travel, I started feeling a bit unwell due to the change in environment, otherwise I would have happily stayed for a few more days.

I had a great stay here. The host was very kind and helpful, and the place was clean and comfortable. They even provided disposable towels, which was a nice and thoughtful touch. The host also helped me with booking my train tickets, and when I had to refund the ticket, they transferred the money back immediately without any hassle. Overall, a very trustworthy and pleasant place to stay. Highly recommended!

Great location, very close to the subway station, and well-equipped with all the necessary facilities. The bed was comfortable, with charging ports, a small night light, and a privacy curtain.

I can just simply say that I would definitely stay at this hostel. The owner is super friendly, but mainly I want to emphasize the kindness. She took care of me as if I were part of her family. The hostel itself is super clean, just 1 min by walk to the main river. Even though, it’s surrounded by many shops , it didn’t bother me and have a good sleep at night. Traditional Chinese breakfast is also included. The bed is also comfy. The owner does not speak English but she makes everything in her hands to make you feel like in home.

My friends and I were immediately amazed upon arrival! ʱªʱªʱª (ᕑᗢᓫ∗)˒ The first thing that caught our eye was a courtyard with well-placed greenery (perfect for taking photos 📸). There were two small dogs 🐶 and a small cat 🐱, and even a guitar 🎸. A feeling of happiness immediately washed over us. The interior and rooms were decorated in a warm and simple style, super clean and tidy, with no unpleasant smells. The rooms weren't large, but the furnishings were very cozy. Books, small potted plants, a large full-length mirror, and a table piled high with cosmetics… all of these delighted us and instantly chased away the fatigue from my long journey (๑ºั╰╯ºั๑). The night view was also quite nice; the warm yellow lights in front of the courtyard 💡 illuminated the entire street, creating a tranquil and blissful atmosphere. The beautiful receptionist was also very kind 🥰 It's very close to Yuelu Mountain (just around the corner) and super close to the subway station! For me, I gave it a super positive review (but I'm definitely not a shill haha). I'm so grateful to my friend for booking such a great hotel. I'm so happy. I'll definitely stay here again next time I'm in Changsha!

The front desk service is warm, the rooms are clean and tidy, there are free washing machines and dryers, very good, the network signal is very good, the Internet is fast, and the parking is convenient. Air conditioning and cooling effect is good. It is the best hotel I have ever stayed in.

This hostel was quite an odd experience. I only stayed one night but for my entire stay I didn't see a single other person in the building, no other guests but also noone at the reception, not for check-in, not for check-out, not when I collected my luggage in the evening after visiting Tianmenshan. The owner left my key at the front desk and was very easy to contact via the trip chat however, so it wasn't a problem. There are no lockers at all and the top bunks don't have plug sockets or curtains. There are no individual lights for the beds either and the matresses are quite noisy. All of this wasn't a problem for me, since I was the only one in my room and had a bottom bunk. I also didn't find any towels. Overall the whole place isn't really set up like your usual hostel, but more like a hotel with bunk beds so you can sell them as shared rooms. It was completely fine for one night but I would imagine that this isn't the most comfortable place to stay for longer, especially during high season

Overall it's very good. It's not far from the train station and next to the commercial street. The only drawback is that the location is hard to find. It is recommended to contact the boss in advance. The house has about three bedrooms and one living room. The living room is very big. The boss has prepared a lot of food. The bedroom is not small and can be put in. There are still 3 beds available. The quilt pattern is very unique. There is a balcony which is very popular. It is very convenient to dry clothes. Everyone is relatively quiet. The stay experience is good.

First, the conclusion—this is the best hostel I've ever stayed in, so I stayed for almost half a month! 【Overall Environment】Very new and clean. The owner has some design background, and the overall feel is minimalist and aesthetically pleasing. 【Facilities】One room even has two separate bathrooms and showers, which is incredibly luxurious and definitely deserves extra points! 【Cleanliness】Very clean. As you can see in the pictures, the lobby and rooms are bright and spotless, with no unpleasant odors. 【Bed and Air Conditioning】The mattress is very soft, not cheap bedding, and feels great against the skin. You don't even need to put on a sheet cover, which is very convenient! The air conditioning is also very powerful, yet it's surprisingly quiet, not disturbing your rest—better than many five-star hotels! 【Entertainment Facilities】The pool table is relatively new. I played a couple of games there every day—so comfortable! Also, there's even a free Switch on the second floor—can you believe it?! 【Food】The owner was incredibly welcoming, recommending many restaurants on the first day and even picking us up and dropping us off. None of them were bad! Especially the **Shell Boxed Meals—yyds! I ate there for a week! [Fun] The owner is quite playful; he brought a drone to play with us. A few of us went to a small canyon with Danxia landforms. This place was even more interesting than Xiaodongjiang, which I visited later, because it was undeveloped and more pristine! [Other] The owner also sang karaoke with us and introduced me to a song called ”Post-Rock” (or ”Slow Rock,” I can't quite remember). The song was fun, but it didn't do justice to the owner's personal charm. His goal this year seems to be skydiving or paragliding; I wish him success! [Summary] Danxia red cliffs reflected in the setting sun, Chenzhou is like a dream, no need to return! Mugen Youth Hostel, definitely worth a stay!