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 had a wonderful stay at this hostel in Wulingyuan. The location is excellent—just a short distance from the entrance to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, with plenty of restaurants and convenience stores nearby. The staff were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and always happy to help with directions and local tips. The room was clean, comfortable, and quiet after a long day of hiking. The common areas were cozy, and the atmosphere was relaxed, making it easy to meet other travelers. It offered great value for money, and everything I needed for a comfortable stay. I would definitely recommend this hostel to anyone visiting Wulingyuan and would happily stay here again.

The staff speaks English very well. Their help with booking attraction tickets eased my experience a lot. Many thanks for explaining and booking it for me. The bed wasn’t clean, though. It was dust on the wall. I love the international environment and the lobby. It’s pretty welcoming to spend time downstairs，the interior is lit

Well located, 5 min walking distance to East gate of ZJJ forest park. Also 10 min walk to bus station for public bus to other attractions ie South Gate or to Grand Canyon. Friendly and helpful staff or owner, giving us the map of mountain park and advice on how to navigate the attraction.  Hotel could improve with better standard of cleaning especially bathroom cleaning and walls/floor decor not tidy. Basin tap handle was loose and kept falling off which looked  like longstanding problem which was not fixed. Also bed was on the hard side for me. Ask for softer bed if preferred. Otherwise, if this improved, this is a good base to visit ZZJ national park as staff are friendly and helpful.

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!

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

This was my first time visiting Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, and I was a bit lost regarding accommodation and attractions since I'd never been before. I initially booked a Home Inn close to Tianmen Mountain, only to realize later that Tianmen Mountain is a good half-hour drive from the Forest Park. I quickly changed my tickets and hotel booking. Luckily, I found the ********* landlady here – she was incredibly enthusiastic and even helped me book tickets at a discount. As soon as I arrived, she immediately helped with my luggage and gave me a detailed itinerary for my upcoming trip, which saved me a lot of trouble. I booked a king room with a view, and the guesthouse was super easy to find, right at the intersection. If you need parking, you can tell the landlady in advance, and she'll sort everything out for you! The room was clean and tidy, the pillows were super soft, and the toiletries were standard disposables – feel free to bring your own if you prefer something different. Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel were all provided. There's also a laundry room and a drying room, though the drying room is a bit out of the sun. If you need to dry clothes in the sun, you can ask the landlady to help move them to a sunnier spot. If you don't want the hassle, there's also a dryer in the room… I had a fantastic time these past few days. The landlady also sells local specialty berry tea; if you like it, you can buy some. If it's too much to carry, she can even arrange for it to be couriered to your home.

I had a pretty good experience, much better than I expected. Chain hostels like this usually have better quality control, no matter what. I haven't stayed at their branches in other cities, but I'd recommend it for solo travelers. The beds are comfortable. The shower room had a slight odor, but it was tolerable, and definitely better than the Sum Hostel I stayed at in Jeju Island. The front desk staff were quite responsible; for first-timers, they'll even take you up to the third floor next door to show you your room. They provide disinfected slippers, but if you're particular, you can bring your own. You'll need to bring your own toothbrush, toothpaste, and face towel, or you can purchase them at the front desk. They give you a bottle of Nongfu Spring water every day, so it's good value for money. I stayed in a 6-person dorm and it was pretty good. Oh, and don't bother with the pink bus food, it's terrible (this isn't a fake good review, it really is decent). If you have other recommendations, let me know!

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!