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.

The room had excellent lighting, and the shared bathrooms were clean and tidy. It's just a 5-minute walk to the East Gate of Wulingyuan, and they offer comprehensive, thoughtful service for dining, lodging, and travel. I originally planned to stay for just one day, but I was so comfortable and slept so well that I extended my stay – I just wanted to breathe in more of Zhangjiajie's air. The itinerary the owner planned was incredibly stress-free. I was worried about not finding companions during the off-season, but to my surprise, I formed two groups with fellow travelers at the owner's international youth hostel. We had a lively and happy time, even in the off-season!

I really recommend staying at this hostel! The ladies at the front desk were very nice and helpful. They not only show you the best route to take, but also help purchase the tickets. The room was also great, there were two separate bathrooms with a shower and toilet and a separate area with sink for six-people room. In the bathroom you can also find shampoo and shower gel. The bed was also nice, it was quite big and relatively soft. The last plus of this hostel is that you have a chance to meet some amazing people if you choose a shared room! (And you might see a cute cat at the entrance).

I wasn’t expecting much at first but this hotel is very close to where you have to be in wulingyuan (literally right next to the entrance of the park). The hosts were also very accommodating and caring. They reached out to us all the time if we needed anything and made sure we always had a bottle of water even when just casually wanted to take a stroll outside. Recommend this hotel 11/10.

My stay was a great experience, the place is very quiet, very clean and everything is very tidy. It is well located, near the Tianmen Cableway Station and the Central Bus Station, in case you require a taxi service or a tour, they will provide you with the information. They have a washing machine so you can use it, which is very practical and convenient. The owner is very nice, friendly and attentive to whatever you need. Without a doubt, when I return to Zhangjiajie I will stay here.

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).

It was a wonderful trip. A cozy town with beautiful views. The hotel is very conveniently located. It's between the bus station and the eastern gate, a 5-minute walk on a small, quiet street. There are a lot of cafes nearby for any budget. Across the street, there's a grocery store where you can buy a snack. The hotel has 3 floors, it's not large, and the rooms are comfortable. Very comfortable beds, warm blankets. I loved everything. Park tickets are available at the hotel at a chipper price. The host planned a two-day trek and explained everything in great detail and clearly, and she booked an entry slot. The most important is the hostess; she is very hospitable and warm. She always helps with questions. We became friends. I will miss you, my darling. Your soul is beautiful. It wouldn't have been so much fun without you. ❤️❤️❤️

The mattress was really soft, the blackout curtains worked great, and the bed was huge (bigger than a dorm bed, haha). The common areas were thoughtful and convenient, with every toiletry you could think of, and even some you didn't! They play movies in the lobby at night, which creates a really nice atmosphere. Plus, there's a convenience store next door where you can grab breakfast.

Very nice little place. Owners are friendly and helpful. There is a common area and good wifi, many floors (8+) and many different rooms. Free laundry on the balcony and drinking water, microwave and hot water available, with a food steamer as well. The location is easy to find, close to the river and the main area for the night show. Although the humidity is insane in this little town, this hostel tries to fight it with these machines that dehumidify the air. So in the dorms you will see a bit of mould, but I think all in all that can't be avoided in a humid town like this. Overal it is a nice little stay, the only improvement would be for the cleaning to be immaculate. Recommend 100% if you are a low budget backpacker!

The proprietress is very good, and she also upgraded our room for free, great. It takes a little walk to get to the hotel after entering the scenic spot. There were not many people in the scenic spot that day, so you can enjoy the facilities provided. Ironing is quite shocking for our foreigners.