Hostels in Hunan, China

I'd always heard about Backpackers Ten Years and finally had the chance to stay there for the first time. The room was clean and hygienic, and I was lucky to share it with respectful people who kept quiet and turned off the lights early. The bathroom was clean, and I loved the thoughtful details, like the toilet seat covers and waterproof curtains in the shower stalls to keep clothes from getting wet. There were plenty of washing machines and dryers in the laundry room, and even free laundry pods. The common areas were spacious and great for entertainment; I saw lots of young people playing billiards, Werewolf, chatting, and singing – it made me feel thirty years younger! Plus, the service was excellent; the front desk staff were lovely and attentive, and they quickly sorted out a minor issue with my bed. I'm already looking forward to bringing my friends here again next time I'm in Changsha!

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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.

The room was clean and tidy, and I had a very comfortable stay. Upon checking in, I found the air conditioning was already on, and the room was pleasantly cool. The hostel staff thoughtfully provided various disposable amenities, including toiletries, steam eye masks, a comb, and snacks. The common areas were cozy and inviting. In the evenings, we bought some barbecue downstairs and enjoyed watching our favorite games – very pleasant and comfortable. The toilets and washrooms were also well-equipped and had all the necessary facilities. The hostel's location is excellent, very close to Yueyang Tower and a ten-minute walk to Dongting Lake. There are various restaurants downstairs, making it very convenient. Overall, it was a very comfortable and satisfying stay. Next time I visit Yueyang on a sunny day, I will definitely choose this hostel again!

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.

”Changsha Diary” On the first day at the Swan Journey Youth Hostel in Changsha, I was amazed by this ”greenhouse” as soon as I arrived. The sun shone through the leaves and the glass, shining on the table, on the piano keys, and also in my heart. The fatigue on the road was swept away. I held the guitar and sang. The kitten came to rub my legs. Teddy suddenly cried and gave me a start. I asked the clerk. One of the three bosses is a designer. This is all designed by him. Another boss used to play in a band. In the evening, the boss heard from the clerk that there was a tenant who sang well. So after I was picked up from the subway station by the handsome clerk in the heavy rain (he fell twice on the way there and once on the way back), I sat in the glass room. The lights were turned off. Only a table lamp illuminated his figure holding the guitar. The long sound came out of the Marshall. The heavy rain outside merged with him. I stood there for a long time with my body wet. Later, the boss stopped and looked back and saw me. ”Hello” ”Can you play? Come and play?” I felt the monster in my shoes, ”I'll change into slippers first.” After I changed, I hid in the bathroom and wiped the sweat on my hands and face with paper carefully before going to find him. He asked me to take the guitar and sing several songs. I closed my eyes and sang with abandon. I could feel that he was listening very seriously, even if I couldn't see, I could feel it. Then he carefully counted my strengths and weaknesses, like my big brother (although I don't have a big brother), he spoke with passion and danced, and I responded excitedly... Time passed quickly with such a coming and going, and we said goodbye to each other and went back to rest.

I didn’t expect hotel bookings to be so popular during the Spring Festival holiday. We arrived at Mugen Youth Hostel at around 10 pm on the third day of the Chinese New Year. Since we were traveling as a family, the male and female combination did not quite meet the requirements of the youth hostel. However, the owner was careful and enthusiastic in contacting a room for us. Unfortunately, the surrounding area was too crowded that night. In the end, he still found a way to make room for us, solving the big problem of accommodation. I give a big thumbs up to that group of enthusiastic young people 👍 Moreover, the accommodation and sanitary environment of the hostel are really quite good, the price is affordable, and the room is clean and tidy. Even a middle-aged aunt like me was surprised. The rooms are divided into male and female rooms, and they are not mixed. A room usually has six beds, two bathrooms, spacious space, and private storage space. There are public entertainment facilities outside, including a book bar, games, billiards, etc. It is really suitable for young backpackers.

Excellent hostel! Convenient location, close to the central bus station and bus stops, cable car within walking distance, grocery stores nearby. The hostel is very clean and cozy, has everything you need, beds with curtains, universal sockets in sufficient quantity. Downstairs at the reception there is a kettle and a cooler with water. Very nice responsive administrator! Helped with any questions, wrote how to get to the forest park, and described the routes through the park

I had originally planned to stay in Fenghuang for only a short time, but by chance I ended up staying at the Xiangzishen Youth Hostel, which lasted for over ten days. The hostess was like family, preparing breakfast each morning and even offering complimentary herbal tea with ingredients tailored to your needs. Fenghuang was still quite hot in late August, so I spent the day wandering the alleys, drinking tea like water. When I returned home exhausted from exploring in the evenings, she was still there, chatting about the scenery of Xiangxi and Fenghuang's past, and the hours flew by. While the hostel's hardware was a bit dated, the facilities were excellent, and the location was perfect, making it convenient to everything. Xiangxi is a wonderful place, and Fenghuang is even more beautiful than I had imagined. I'm grateful to her for allowing me to quietly appreciate all this beauty.

[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.