Hostels in Hunan, China

[Parks info below] I'm glad that I checked out this hostel, good value for money. Room was nice and tidy, lots of electricity sources in bed and common area, curtains, hot shower. I shared the 6 beds dorm with just another girl, and you make your own bed. No toilet paper, no free water refill, no light in bed. It's worth the price. If you extend your stay directly in the hostel it's cheaper than the app. The reception area is more cramped but you can socialize there. Most of the people are Chinese but I also met some foreigners. The guy in the reception speaks English and can give you information, in addition to that I recommend you to do your own research. There are two baby cats playing around, and an adult one. You can get to the hostel from the west railway station by bus line 17 for 2 yuan - last bus at 8:40pm + 15 minutes walk. Location is close to the main avenue where there's a lot of restaurants, and a 24-hour convenience store close to the corner with this same avenue. There are two night markets in the city, one on the avenue like 10 min distance walking to downtown direction, more local, and another one on the street in front of the tianmen mountain cable car, more touristy. The hostel is 15 minutes walking to the central bus station where you can get the bus to zhangjiajie park and 15-20 to the tianmen mountain cable car station. [ATTRACTIONS] Zhangjiajie (avatar), tianmen (heaven's gate) and canyon (glass bridge) are 3 different parks in different locations. The entrance to zhangjiajie gives you access for 4 days. I went the 4 days and enjoyed it very properly. If you're short on time, 2 days will do, but plan it wisely based on your priorities. Gates are 1 hour trip distance from the central bus station - 1h30 at weekends. Also, note that before entering the park with passport and face scan, you need to do an APPOINTMENT for that hour. You usually do it there at the gate, but for a saturday all appointments for that hour were sold out in advance and I had to wait for 45 minutes to go in. Recommended to check in advance especially on weekends. There are 2 types of tickets you can get: including all cable cars and elevator for unlimited time for 450 yuan; or just the entrance (including only free shuttles) for 215 yuan - you still have the option of buying each transport at the park (75 yuan cablecar one-way, 65 elevator one-way). At first, I had understood that to see the avatar mountains, the ONLY way was through the elevator, so I bought the all-inclusive. Turns out you CAN go by free shuttle + hike + free shuttle if you start in the east gate. My favorite part was the huangshi village. For tianmen, the entrance is 260 yuan. Choose the route in advance because some sell out fast. Gold advice: go at least one hour or more BEFORE the hour that you have the tickets for. The hour of your ticket just matters before the very last point before boarding the cable car. The line was MASSIVE and it took me 2h30 waiting on a Monday - ended up getting in 2 hours late than my ticket time and couldn't finish the whole loop: took only the red trail and went down to the heaven's gate. About the Canyon, I can't say much because I decided to skip it and save the 210 yuan ticket - note that this price DOESN'T include the activities, you must pay separately. The package that includes almost* everything is 360 yuan. Last but not least, if you go to the 72 Wonders, there's also an entrance of 88 yuan. You can go/come back with the bus 17 - same line that serves to the west railway station, last bus 8:40pm.

I loved that this hostel was only a 5 minute walk from the East Gate to the National Park. The dinners at the hostel are delicious and I would highly recommend joining in. There is no lift but the owner helped me carry my bag upstairs which was very lovely. They have a nice roof top area and the rooms were spacious. I would highly recommend this hostel if you are staying in Wulingyuan.

1. This used to be a hotel, but it's been converted into a hostel. You insert a key card for electricity upon entering, and the rooms have private bathrooms. There's a common area and a freezer on the first floor. It's very international, with many foreign guests. 2. Perhaps because it wasn't crowded, bed assignments weren't fixed, you could just pick your own. 3. When I first got in, I saw two hairdryers and wasn't sure which one was private and which was for public use 😂. 4. The bed was quite large, maybe 1.4m? The mattress was very comfortable, but the pillow needed a good pat down. Spreading the sheet and putting on the duvet cover was a bit of a hassle, especially since the duvet was a bit heavy. 5. The location is convenient, 5 minutes from the bus station and about 12 minutes to Dongmen. 6. The street is quite lively, but it quieted down by 11 or 12 o'clock. 7. There's a cat, and even a dog that comes to visit.

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Zhangjiajie. The room was very clean, comfortable, and spacious. There was no cigarette smell at all, and the room was quiet with no disturbing noise, which made it easy to relax and sleep well. The hotel also has an elevator, making it very convenient for guests. The location is excellent — very close to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. There are many restaurants right in front of the hotel, making it easy to find food and local specialties. What impressed me the most was the hotel staff. Every staff member was lovely, friendly, and extremely helpful throughout my stay. Their hospitality made my trip even more enjoyable. The room was fully equipped with everything I needed, including complimentary drinking water, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo, bath towels, and slippers. The room size was perfect and provided plenty of space to relax after a day of sightseeing. Another great feature was the high -speed internet. The WiFi connection was fast, stable, and reliable throughout my stay, which was very convenient for planning trips, staying connected, and streaming content without any issues. Overall, I was extremely satisfied with my stay. If I visit Zhangjiajie again in the future, I will definitely choose to stay at this hotel again.

Perfect location, very clean, and a great host. He helps you with everything. It's a one-minute walk to the main promenade by the water. Would book it again.

This was one of the best hostels I stayed in China. The location is very convenient- a quick walk to the bus station, also very easy to reach the main attractions like Tianmen Mountain. The room was very spacious and extra clean. But the best part was the host- she was really nice, friendly, communicative and very welcoming, always ready to help, answer all the questions and give some recommendations about the area. I would highly recommend this hostel if you're travelling to Zhangjajie!

Excellent service from the owner, she's an absolute gem – very attentive, helpful, and flexible. We were treated wonderfully. Since we were the only guests (I was in a female dorm and my friend in a male dorm) and she had no reservations for today, she let us stay and check out at 4:30 PM. She handles the translator very well and is very sharp; she even gave me information with a map. And the location is excellent! Just 20 meters from the river, right in the most central part, less than 100 meters from the covered bridge. I highly recommend it! The breakfast included was excellent! Everything was delicious, and she even made us espresso (in an Italian moka pot).

An absolute highlight of our trip! The host went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and stress-free. She personally assisted us with purchasing our entrance tickets for the main scenic spots and sat down with us to map out the ideal route. Thanks to her local insider tips, we avoided the biggest crowds and easily navigated the area. The rooms were spotless, cozy, and provided everything we needed after a long day of hiking. We couldn't have asked for a better host—highly recommended!

I always find that every backpacker hostel has an amazing location! I was so pleasantly surprised by this one in Changsha – the Xiang River is right outside! Who can understand the feeling of sitting by the river enjoying the evening breeze? There's a bus stop downstairs, too! Super convenient, I love taking the bus 🚌, and the subway station is also nearby! A unique feature of this hostel is that the front desk and accommodation areas are separate, which is something I've never seen before, hehe. The front desk area is especially large and spacious! You can even sit by the entrance and enjoy the breeze – Changsha can get quite hot. The accommodation area is on the third floor! It's so big, you could easily get lost! This is my third time staying at a backpacker hostel, and this little one is really great, offering a full experience. I still haven't had time to play Werewolf, which I've been wanting to do, haha. Every day I just come back to wash up and rest after exploring on my own! I'm determined to experience backpacker hostels all over the country!

The room was great, very clean, and offered excellent value for money. It's incredibly close to the train station, and the bus to Tianmen Mountain stops right outside. The service was also very good, and the room itself was large and spacious. The only minor downside is that there's no washing machine, but if you're bold enough, you could probably try asking to use one at another hotel nearby.