Hostels in Hunan, China

Environment: The entrance isn't very noticeable, took me a while to find it, and it didn't really look like a hostel from the outside. Service: I was pleasantly surprised by how good the service was for a hostel! They even helped carry my bags to the room when it was raining and gave a very detailed explanation of the layout and facilities. Hygiene: The linens were all pre-fitted, just like in a hotel, and I saw the staff cleaning every room.

It has everything you need and the boss is nice. I will come again next time.

This is the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in! The host is so unbelievably friendly and kind, and the dinner was so good and I got to meet many travellers staying there too! It is my first time travelling solo and I met amazing people here. The hostel is within walking distance from the forest park’s east gate. There are a few restaurants less than a minute’s walk nearby. The hostel itself is very clean with sheets you can change yourself, as well as having a night light and foldable table. Toilets are shared among the same gender, shampoo and body wash is provided. There’s even a rooftop space for you to hangout at. I highly recommend staying here if you’re a solo traveller as you’ll feel so welcome here! P.S. you can book tickets through the host as it is discounted as well!

The luckiest thing about my trip to Changsha was choosing this hostel! The manager's warmth was like a winter sun. She not only helped me plan off-the-beaten-path activities around Wuyi Square but also thoughtfully reminded me to avoid the peak hours at popular tourist spots. The hostel is only a 5-minute walk from the subway station. The room had a clean and odor-free en-suite bathroom, and the bed was as soft as a cloud. The cleaning staff quietly cleaned it every day, completely avoiding the messy feeling often found in hostels. The most surprising thing was the atmosphere in the common area—everyone sat around watching movies in the evenings, and travelers from all over shared their stories. Even I, a socially awkward person, couldn't help but join in the conversation. Before leaving, I even made plans with a few friends to travel together again! If you come to Changsha, you must try this warm and welcoming hostel. It will make your trip more than just sightseeing; it will also bring you heartwarming encounters.

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.

We booked this hostel during our stay in Zhangjiajie because of the location and price. The listing pictures can be deceiving as the hostel is much older than represented. We ended up booking two rooms: a family room and a single room. I have an obsession for cleanliness so it’s not exactly up to my standards as the rooms were quite old and walls were dirty and had bugs (ants, spiders, springtails). Springtails kept crawling in under my blanket and made sleeping very difficult. But due to environmental/climate conditions, these are probably quite normal. Originally when booking this I thought it was a hotel and only realized it was a hostel when we arrived because the sign was different. Other guests can be noisy in the halls so there isn’t any noise insulation. The front desk service however was excellent!!They were super helpful in planning itineraries and offering discounted admission tickets for guests to various attraction spots and made it stressfree in terms of planning each day. Location is also very close to bus station and has quite a bit of food around the area.

Very clean. I feeled well in this house. The owner is a helpful lady. She send me all information to my mobile that I needed. From how to come via bus to the hostel to what sights to see best in 2 days. The location ist perfekt for tian mountain, but If you want to see the park, it is a bit far away, 50 min, 13 Yuan by Bus, didi about 50-60 Yuan each way. Facilties hostel standard, good value.

I was utterly shocked the moment I walked into this hostel with my luggage. There were three men, including the owner, smoking in the common area. This was completely unacceptable, as secondhand smoke is truly bothersome. As for the women's restroom, even though it's marked for women only, men frequently used it to operate the washing machine and check themselves in the mirror, which was disturbing to both my roommate and me (we even discussed it). She mentioned that she's stayed in many hostels and has never encountered anyone smoking in a public area before. The air conditioning was absolutely unusable. Is it really the case that if it's not summer, even on hot days, they won't make an exception? If I hadn't booked for so many consecutive days, I would have definitely moved to another hostel. This stay taught me what torture feels like, but it was also a valuable experience, pushing me to be much more careful and cautious when choosing hostels in the future.

It is very close to the International Finance Center and Taiping Old Street. It is within walking distance to all Internet celebrity check-in points. It is very convenient to eat downstairs. The tea is really good and delicious. This is definitely a five-star review! The owner always pays attention to public health and will clean in time.” Service: You can't find a more considerate youth hostel. If needed, they will even help put the sheets and quilts on! Free toothbrushes and toothpaste, slippers, toilet paper, and warm water from a drinking fountain are also provided. Shampoo and shower gel are also provided. Facilities: The small living room actually has a projector to watch movies: each room has a bathroom, no smell, and is very clean. The six-person room I stayed in is spacious and the air conditioner is open all day. It's quiet at night and has a good sleep. Each bed has a small locker and a microwave for use. The washing machine is 2 yuan a time. The overall experience is great. This time I come to Changsha. I will also ”go home” and wait for the wind to come (I live there and give my honest review).

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.