Hostels in Hunan, China

Host is a super nice guy and very helpful. He helps you book your tickets as well as with communication and he has many good tips for you. Usually people hang downstairs, there are also three cute cats. Usually people order food and have dinner together. You will easily meet fellow travelers here. The place is otherwise very basic and could need repairs and more frequent cleanups. But that is not the focus here. The hostel is also close to the starting point to Tianmen mountain. PS: The package for the avatar mountains has hiked to 450 RMB including cablecars and elevator (you can use the ticket on 4 consecutive days). 12 RMB to take the bus to its south gate. You need two days to finish the avatar mountains. Then one more day for Tianmen mountain. Another day for the canyon, if you want.

The ultimate base camp for Wulingyuan Forest Park Staying at Travel of Swan Hostelling International (Wulingyuan Forest Park Logo Store) made exploring Zhangjiajie’s famous sandstone pillars effortless. If your main goal is getting into the park early without wasting time on transport, this hostel is hard to beat. Unbeatable Location East Gate Proximity: The hostel is literally right next to the park’s East Gate entrance (the Landmark / Logo Gate). You can wake up, grab breakfast, and walk straight into the ticket station in minutes—easily beating the massive tour-group crowds to the cable cars and shuttles. Neighborhood: Plenty of local restaurants, convenience stores, and fruit shops are right outside the door, making it convenient to stock up on trail snacks or grab dinner after a day of hiking. Room & Amenities (Single Room) Private Comfort: The Single Room is quiet, clean, and well-maintained—ideal for solo travelers who want privacy to rest after logging 20,000+ steps. Key Features: High-pressure hot water in the private shower (a lifesaver after a long day of trekking), comfortable bedding, fast Wi-Fi, and efficient air conditioning/heating. The Verdict For any solo traveler or independent hiker visiting Zhangjiajie, Travel of Swan Hostelling International (Logo Store) is an absolute 10/10 recommendation. You cannot beat walking directly from your room to the park gates every morning.

This is perfectly located to enter the east gate of Zhangjiajie park. It’s close the the bus station too. You can get filtered water, use microwave, and they have shampoo and body wash and toothpaste and disposable towels. The rooms are not fancy but comfortable. The staff are lovely, and they are especially helpful with planning your Zhangjiajie hiking routes. The receptionist gave me lots of good tips! Thank you! Also, theres a dog and cat as security your guards! 😆

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.

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 room was incredibly clean, and there wasn't any strange smell from the beds or bathroom. It's rare to find a regular hostel with such high standards of cleanliness; it easily matches the quality of well-known brands like 'Backpackers Ten Years'. The facilities are basic, but the price is affordable, offering great value for money. The landlady is also a very kind and helpful lady. She let us store our luggage for two days for free and gave us a super detailed guide to the forest park, recommending many beautiful spots that weren't crowded. Zhangjiajie is wonderful, and I definitely want to come back! 😄

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

The landlady is kind and beautiful. She recommends local delicacies and helps with booking tickets. This place is very close to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. The hotel facilities are complete and clean. The trash is emptied daily, and mineral water, tissues, etc., are replenished. The environment is great, and the service is excellent. It's highly recommended, and my child loved it too. We'll definitely visit again if we get the chance.

The location is fantastic, right next to Peiyuan Bridge Metro Station, making it super convenient for getting around! The hostel has a great atmosphere, and even as a solo traveler, it's easy to find companions. The front desk service was warm and attentive, and the environment was comfortable. My only small suggestion is to improve the cleanliness of the bedding details; this time I found a stain on the sheets. Other than that, everything was satisfactory, and I would consider staying here again!

The environment is clean and the soundproofing in the room is good. Even a light sleeper like me can sleep comfortably. The service attitude is as good as always. If you have any questions, tell the front desk and they will handle your problem quickly. They are very efficient and very satisfied! The bed is comfortable, the facilities are great, and the environment is elegant. Living in the scenic area, you can enter and exit multiple times. It is cost-effective, the location is good, the price is affordable, and the service is enthusiastic. 💯