Must-see hotels in Hunan

  • 1982 International Youth Hostel

    Zhangjiajie

    The top pick in Wulingyuan, this hostel features spacious double rooms with faux lattice decor, six-person dorms and a huge 2nd-floor cafe and restaurant…

  • Lu Shu Homestay

    Changsha

    Set in an old brick house and owned by an architect, this is Changsha's cosiest hotel by a long shot. Decor mixes contemporary sensibilities with the odd…

  • Hostel Geographer

    Zhangjiajie

    Great-value rooms at the Geographer come with hot showers and industrially cool decor – there are even floor-to-ceiling windows in some double rooms. The…

  • Guiguan International Hotel

    Zhangjiajie

    If you want to get away from the crowds, this peaceful four-star hotel is a short walk before you reach the Forest Park entrance and is interspersed with…

  • Old Street International Youth Hostel

    Changsha

    This small Hostelling International place, parcelled away along the restored old street of Duzheng Jie, has a fabulous location in a charming area not far…

  • Floral Hotel

    Zhangjiajie

    Bright modern rooms with a touch of style make this a good midrange choice in Wuyuan. To get here, turn left out of the bus station, make another left…

  • Hibiscus Guesthouse

    Hunan

    A lovely old wooden building by the Wu River, just west of Qianyang Old Town and adjacent to the Hibiscus Tower gardens. It was closed to foreigners on…

  • Wulingyuantuniu Youth Hostel

    Zhangjiajie

    Amenities are minimal (no food or laundry), but the staff speak English and are full of good advice for planning your day. It's just around the corner…

  • Mini Inn

    Zhangjiajie

    A stylish midrange option, the Mini Inn is consistently booked up, so make reservations well in advance. It's part of the Penjiapu guesthouse district, a…

  • Sheraton Changsha Hotel

    Changsha

    The 380-room Sheraton is a benchmark of luxury in Changsha, with contemporary, fully equipped rooms and a glass-window enclosed swimming pool, among other…

  • Wàngrì Tái Jiēdàizhàn

    Hunan

    The mountain's highest accommodation, this place is just a 10-minute walk below Zhùróng Peak (up to your right as you are climbing), and has small but…

  • Zushi Temple

    Hunan

    The rooms in this Taoist temple are spartan for sure, but the views are magic and vegetarian rice meals are served up throughout the day. It's a five…

  • Jūnyǎ Zhōujì Jiǔdiàn

    Hunan

    This large hotel has comfortable, smart twins and doubles and a restaurant. Turn right out of the bus station, left through the páifāng (decorative stone…

  • Auspicious Margin Hotel

    Hunan

    Opposite the bus station, this simple place has a slightly bizarre name and a variety of room choices, all with air-con, TV, bathroom and wi-fi.

  • Fùguì Shānzhuāng

    Zhangjiajie

    Near the drop-off point for Binglang Valley, this lodging has simple rooms and cooked meals, but no English is spoken. They can set up guided tours (in…

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