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.

At the beginning I just knew two things: I want to see the mountains in Zhangjiajie and I don't want to be alone doing so. So I booked this hostel, since many reviews said it is easy to get to know other people in this hostel. I arrived tired in the morning and, after the hosts kindly took care about my wellbeing, found nice people to go on a hike with an hour later. The reviews didn't exaggerate. Apart from that and it being a great hostel (clean, nice location, convenient furnishing details), it also has incredibly kind hosts.

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.

Location: excellent, 1min walk to the center of the river bank. Service: owner is a attentive, caring and understanding lady. I arrived FengHuang old town with a tired face, after 2weeks in the temperature of 3'c to -6'c, she quickly served me with her Chinese herbal tea, my body feels warm and refreshed. She continued boiling a new batch of herbal tea for me the next day and filled my thermos. She gave me a super detailed old town map, showed me the routes not to miss. I was recommended to taste the local delicacies. The experience in this hostel is amazing. My room was being upgraded as it was a low season. I was served with warm breakfast, some warm Xiaolongbao, two hardboiled eggs, soybean joice and additional of xiaomizhou. That's a lot of food for me, she even packed the food and drinks for me so I can enjoy them while wallking along the beautiful misty river. I feel so blessed to stay at this hostel. The owner is the BEST EXAMPLE of all hostels I'd stayed for the past few years

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. ❤️❤️❤️

I had a great stay at Desti Youth Park Changsha. The hostel was very clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The rooms were cozy, and I really appreciated that there were plenty of bathrooms, so it never felt crowded. They also have a laundry area, which was very convenient during my trip. A special thanks to Eric at the reception — he was friendly, helpful, and made the stay even more enjoyable with his excellent service. Overall, I had a wonderful experience here, and I will definitely come back again the next time I visit Changsha.

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!

I've been to Tongguan Kiln twice before, and this was my first stay. I chose Yueshang Inn after a field trip. The inn is in a great location, convenient for food, accommodation, and entertainment. The rooms are clean and tidy, and the front desk lady and the handsome owner are both very friendly and welcoming. It was a great stay! I'll be back next time!