15 Best Hostels for Travelers in China
Choosing the right hotel for your stay can make an enormous difference. But each traveler has their own preferences when it comes to accommodations. Hostels are easily the cheapest and often offer the most flexibility and social atmosphere. I’ve met some of my closest friends in a simple dorm room or fun common room abroad. However they are also the least standardized, something I’ll elaborate on down below for Chinese hostels specifically. Some travelers like to book everything in advance, which is usually recommended for short trips. If you have the time, making your bookings on the go, that’s how I prefer to travel. Picking up a Cheap SIM Card and VPN to access Google Maps & Instagram in China helps a lot too!
I’ve stayed in many hostels in China, some of them are on this list and many more are not. Sometimes you can have a bad experience at a good hostel, or another less highly rated one can surprise you. They offer a lot of different experiences and amenities. But there are three things I look for in a hostel. 1) Is it clean? 2) Does it have a good social atmosphere?, and 3) Is the location perfect? So in my selection, I put a lot of emphasis on these three points and less on things like “is it loud” or “do I get a towel”… I bring my own Hostel Essentials. I’m not going to explain hostel etiquette, it’s only loosely relevant in China anyway, but you should be prepared to stay in hostels and know how they work. This list is for the top destinations in China, it’s long so bookmark it for later.
A Few Words on Hostels in China
China is different in many ways compared to other Asian countries. First off, the majority of tourists in China are Chinese and not foreigners so having English speaking staff isn’t a guarantee. Think of yourself as if you were French traveling in Vietnam, some locals speak fluently but most do not. Your English speaking privileges for travel do not extend as far in China. So be patient with the staff.
Social Atmosphere
Because many of the travelers are Chinese, especially at cheaper accommodations you won’t necessarily have the same social atmosphere you would in Thailand or Bali. Simply put, the other travelers may not speak English well enough to confidently reach out. Say hi anyway and you might be pleasantly surprised. Most Chinese don’t travel outside of China, so they don’t know the backpacker social vibe international travelers have come to know and love. They also don’t know hostel etiquette common in other countries so you may see some weird behaviors like listening to movies on the mobile without headphones or monopolizing the air-con remote. Fair warning.
Hostel Staff Service
Next, tourism is still emerging in China. So service is rough at times. The best hostels have staff that can help you book tours, recommend restaurants and get directions but many are not run by people who have traveled themselves, so they don’t recognize how valuable things like “try this amazing local dish at this restaurant”…then writing down the name in Chinese for your waiter, can be to foreigners.
Cash Only Hostels
A lot of hostels are still cash only in China. Some are increasingly accepting credit cards, but most will take just cash. So plan to withdraw enough cash for your daily spending , including the hostels. Oh! And prices vary A LOT from city to village. China has villages that are closer to 3rd world countries and major cities like Shanghai that rival Western cities for standard of living and average incomes. So a hostel bunk may be $4 in the countryside and $25 in a city. Prices soar around the lunar new year in February-March and the autumn holiday in October.
Different Amenities
Lastly, the amenities differ to some degree. All hostels have Wi-Fi but some provide towels and others do not. Hostels usually do not provide towels that’s why most backpackers carry a few essentials, including a micro-fiber towel. Some include breakfast in the booking, but most just have a cafe and bar on site. Shared bathrooms are a given for dorm rooms but sometimes for private rooms too, double check this before you book a room if you want a private bathroom. Some hostels are run like homestays with friendly owners on site, others are run like hotels with rotating staff.
Beijing – North East
Beijing is located in North-East China. The city is the capital of China and hosts some of the greatest sights in the world, including the Great Wall, The Forbidden City & The Summer Palace.
The center of Beijing is filled with ‘hutongs’ which are single story traditional dwellings on narrow alley-like streets. The hutongs surround the famous Forbidden City & Tienanmen Square and make up the first of five ring zones. Beijing has over 20 million people, limited to that number by a complicated residency permit system. It’s a first world country city with modern subways, malls and restaurants.
- Location Score: 10/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 2 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Double Bed, Family Suite
- Bunks to a Room: 6 Bed Mixed Dorm
- Female Only Room: No
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Yes
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: Yes, for private rooms only
- Towel: Yes
- Price: Bunk from $21.00 USD & Private Rooms from $80.07 USD
- Location Score: 10/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 2 Twin Bed, 3 Twin Bed
- Bunks to a Room: 4, 6, 10 Bed Mixed Dorm
- Female Only Room: 4 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Yes
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $17.00 USD & Private Rooms from $54.07 USD
Chengdu – Western China
Chengdu is located in South-West China. The city is the capital of Sichuan Province which of course is known for it’s extremely spicy cuisine. But Chengdu itself is famous for pandas. Yes, Pandas!
Sichuan Province is the only place on earth with wild pandas, and Chengdu is the best place for tourists to see them and even hold baby pandas. But Chengdu is also the best place to stay for day trips to the Leshan Giant Buddha and nearby National Parks.
- Location Score: 10/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 2 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Double Bed, 3 Double Bed, Family Suite
- Bunks to a Room: 8 Bed Mixed Dorm
- Female Only Room: 4 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Yes
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: Yes
- Price: Bunk from $7.30 USD & Private Rooms from $17.25 USD
This hostel is highly rated with staff that speak English, are helpful for booking tours but also if you need help ordering food or need directions. The hostel was recently renovated, and the dorms are cheap and include privacy curtains which is always appreciated!
- Location Score: 9/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Double Bed, 2 Double Bed, 3 Double Bed
- Bunks to a Room: 4, 6 & 10 Bed Mixed Dorms
- Female Only Room: 4 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes, but narrow
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Yes
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: Yes
- Price: Bunk from 11.40 USD & Private Rooms from $30.41 USD
Dalian – North East
Dalian is located in North-East China in Liaoning Province, an 8-10 hour train ride from Beijing. The city is not a well-known for tourism but increasingly popular as a Tech industry hub and business center.
Dalian and nearby Lushun were crucial ice-free port cities in Northern Asia, so naturally they were strategic cities to hold for trade and were fought over between China+Russian against Japan in the First Sino-Japanese War, Russo-Japanese War and Second Sino-Japanese War. The smaller city of Lushun has beautiful monuments and military museums covering the wars.
- Location Score: 7/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Double Bed
- Bunks to a Room: Capsule Bed, 6 Bed Mix Dorm, 4 Bed Male Dorm
- Female Only Room: 4 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: No, but luggage storage
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: No
- Free to Use Kitchen: Yes
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from 18.00 USD & Private Rooms from $55.00 USD
Taking a bus to Lushun for a day trip is really easy, and the social atmosphere is quite good! The hostel is popular among both Chinese and international travelers. The staff helped me find a local shop to repair the soles of my boots which was greatly appreciated.
- Location Score: 7/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bed, 2 Twin Bed, Family Suite
- Bunks to a Room: 4 Bed Male Dorms
- Female Only Room: 4 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Bar & Cafe.
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: Yes
- Price: Bunk from $5.85 USD & Private Rooms from $13.15 USD
Guangzhou – South East
Guangzhou located in the South-East of China in Guangdong Province was formerly called Canton in the west. The city has well over 20 millions inhabitants and is the third of the three tier 1 cities in China. The others being Beijing and Shanghai.
Guangzhou is the center of Cantonese language and culture in China, which is different from the northern Beijing style. The city is famous for being the only trading port open to western ships for the entire Chinese Empire from the 16th century and the location of the 18th century Opium Wars against the British Empire.
- Location Score: 9/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: No
- Bunks to a Room: 8 Bed Mixed Dorm, 6 Bed Male Only Dorm
- Female Only Room: 2, 6 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: No
- Free to Use Kitchen: Yes
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $17.00 USD
- Location Score: 10/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bed
- Bunks to a Room: 4, ,6 ,8 Male Only Dorm
- Female Only Room: 4, 6, 8 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: No
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $9.00 USD
Guilin – South
Guilin in South-Central China, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China due to the stunning beauty of the region’s mountains. Guilin is the city, but most tourists prefer to stay in the surrounding towns like Yangshuo and Xingpingzhen,
Guilin is famous for taking rides along the Lijiang River and enjoying the scenery. But the area is also home to one of Asia’s most popular rock climbing destinations. You can see why! The small town of Yangshuo has one of the busiest tourist streets and an amazing nightlife of food stalls, live music, shops and more!
- Location Score: 9/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Double Bed
- Bunks to a Room: 6 Bed Mixed Dorm
- Female Only Room: 4 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: No, cafe with breakfast only
- Free to Use Kitchen: Yes
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $4.39 USD & Private Rooms from $19.01 USD
- Location Score: 9/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 2 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Double Bed, Family Suite
- Bunks to a Room: 6 Bed Mixed Dorm
- Female Only Room: No
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Cafe with Breakfast Only
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: Yes
- Price: Bunk from $3.95 USD & Private Rooms from $14.62 USD
Hangzhou – East
Hangzhou is located in Zhejiang Province of Eastern China near Shanghai. The city is one of China’s most scenic destinations, including the beautiful West Lake, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city has over 9 million inhabitants, with over 21 million if you include the surrounding metropolitan area. The economy is greatly supported by the outlying tea fields, notably the Longjing variety of green tea. The National Tea Museum of China is also located in Hangzhou.
- Location Score: 9/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bed, 2 Double Bed, Family Suite
- Bunks to a Room: 6 Bed Male Dorm
- Female Only Room: 4 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Yes
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: Yes
- Price: Bunk from $10.23 USD & Private Rooms from $27.48 USD
Hangzhou is an incredibly scenic area, so walking here is key. Luckily Hofang Hostel is only a 15 minute walk from the West Lake and less than 5 minutes from a handful of other sights, shops, restaurants and night markets. Some of the staff speak good English so getting local travel advise, and ordering a taxi to visit the Longjing Tea village is easy!
- Location Score: 8/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bed 2 Double Bed, Family Suite
- Bunks to a Room: 4, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm
- Female Only Room: No
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Yes
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $8.77 USD & Private Rooms from $35.09 USD
Huangshan – Central
Huangshan is located in Anhui Province in Eastern China and is probably the most popular and well-known mountain range in China other than the Himalayan Mountains. Huangshan is commonly referred to as the Yellow Mountain and is an incredibly scenic landscape of jagged ridge-lines and deep misty valleys.
The town is called Tunxi but has been renamed Huangshan…. You’ll need to take a local bus up to the scenic area for your day hikes as most accommodations within the mountain are expensive hotels.
- Location Score: 9/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bed 2 Double Bed, Family Suite
- Bunks to a Room: 6 Bed Mixed Dorm
- Female Only Room: 6 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Yes
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: Yes
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $6.14 USD & Private Rooms from $20.32 USD
- Location Score: 7/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bed, 2 Double Bed, 3 Double Bed
- Bunks to a Room: 6, 8 Bed Mixed Dorm
- Female Only Room: No
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Yes
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $5.12 USD & Private Rooms from $20.32 USD
Lhasa – Tibet
Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet, but unlike other cities in China, Tibet has a very small population and Lhasa itself fewer than 300,000 people. It has some spectacular temples, the famous Potala Palance and is the winter home of the Dalai Lama!
Lhasa is situated at a sky high elevation of 3,656 meters, the 7th highest city in the world. It’s an incredibly spiritual city, so naturally the hostels reflect this. You may not find a sweet party hostel in Lhasa, but you’ll get a wonderful homestay-like experience with the locals.
- Location Score: 9/10
- Air-con Rooms: Heating… it’s Tibet…
- Private Rooms: 2 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Double Bed
- Bunks to a Room: 3 Bed Mixed Dorm
- Female Only Room: No
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: No
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $12.00 USD & Private Rooms from $39.00 USD
Nanjing – East
Nanjing is located in Jiangsu Province in Eastern China. It’s the former captial city of the Ming Dynasty among others, before the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The city has a whopping 8 million people all settled around the Yangtze River only 300 kms from Shanghai.
Nanjing has a dark history surrounding the Second Sino-Japanese war and Second World War. An estimated 800,000 people were massacred at the hands of the Japanese Army. It’s still a contentious issue today between the two countries.
- Location Score: 8/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 2 Twin Bed, 2 Double Bed, 3 Double Bed
- Bunks to a Room: 6 Bed Mixed Dorm
- Female Only Room: No
- Security Locker: Yes, security deposit box
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Bar & Cafe
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: With Private Rooms 8-10am
- Towel: Yes, with Private Rooms
- Price: Bunk from $8.73 USD & Private Rooms from $56.50 USD
Qingdao – North East
Qingdao is located in Shandong Province in North-East China. The town is famous for the German occupation from 1898 to 1914. A lot of the modern architecture is based on German styles, giving it a distinctly different look from other Chinese cities.
The city isn’t the capital, but is by far the largest city around with 9 million people. It’s also am important ferry hub between China and South Korea, naval military base, and host of the best international beer festival in China Delicious!
- Location Score: 8/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 2 Twin Bed Attic, 2 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed
- Bunks to a Room: 8 Bed Mixed Dorm
- Female Only Room: No
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Yes
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $8.00 USD & Private Rooms from $30.00 USD
- Location Score: 9/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bed, 2 Double Bed, 3 Double Bed
- Bunks to a Room: 4, 6, 8 ,12 Bed Mixed Dorm
- Female Only Room:4, 6 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes, lock box
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Bar & Cafe
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $9.46 USD & Private Rooms from $38.04 USD
Shanghai – East
Shanghai is located in Shanghai… Ya, it’s so big it has its own zoning as a Municipality. Shanghai has over 24 million people, not counting the outskirts. It’s China’s second richest city with an average income of nearly $20,000 USD/ year.
Shanghai is known for its giant shopping centers, expensive boutiques, night life, and modern architecture. However the city is so big, you can almost find anything to do, from Disney Park, to Temples, Museums and strolling the nearby canals.
- Location Score: 10/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 2 Double Bed
- Bunks to a Room: 8 Bed Mixed Dorm, 4, 6 Bed Male Dorm
- Female Only Room:4, 6 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Bar & Cafe
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $16.01 USD & Private Rooms from $87.20 USD
Blue Mountains Hostel is located right in downtown Shanghai only a 5 minute walk from East Nanjing Rd and 15 minutes from the Bund! Location, location location they always say, but having a roof terrace, cool bar and pool table is great too! Private rooms are a bit expensive but remember downtown Shanghai is very expensive as a first world city, so it is priced accordingly.
The staff are helpful with decent English but the one complaint is the smell of dampness in some of the rooms, and due to it being so busy (always full), the toilets vary in cleanliness which isn’t great. You’ll meet others easily but may have to hit the town if you plan to be up late.
- Location Score: 10/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: No
- Bunks to a Room: 4, 6, 8 Bed Male Dorm
- Female Only Room: 4, 6, 8 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes, lock box
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: No
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $15.00 USD
Shenzhen – South East
Shenzhen is located in South-East China, just across the border from Hong Kong. Its the fastest growing city in the world economically and is known as the Silicon Valley of Hardware. In fact, about 30% of computer hardware used in Silicon Valley comes from Shenzhen. That being said, it’s not a popular tourist city from people outside the tech industry. If you like finding crazy new gadgets and browsing tables of computer parts, this is your paradise!
It’s worth including because it’s undoubtedly China’s 4th Tier 1 city and is increasingly well-known for business and innovation. Just don’t expect a lot of tourist friendly venues within the city itself.
- Location Score: 9/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed
- Bunks to a Room: 8 Bed Male Dorm
- Female Only Room: 6 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: No
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: Yes
- Price: Bunk from $10.92 USD and Private Rooms from $32.03 USD
This hostel is located on the 26th floor of an apartment building, which is common for Shenzhen given the population density. The hostel is more of a homestay operated by a local that goes by Jesse who speaks good English. Jesse is very helpful if you have any questions but the hostel itself is very basic. The dorm room is small and crowded with thin mattresses (which is normal in Shenzhen).
If you need a soft bed, I suggest booking a hotel or bring an inflatable mattress, or perhaps hostels aren’t for you in Asia. That being said, they are making an effort reaching out to international travelers and the location is very good!
- Location Score: 10/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: None
- Bunks to a Room: 4, 8 Bed Male Dorm
- Female Only Room: 4, 8 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: No
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $10.92 USD
Suzhou – East
Suzhou is located in Jiangsu Province, just a stones throw from Shanghai in Eastern China. The city is famous for the canals and traditional styled buildings, a sharp contrast from the modern skyscrapers in Shanghai. You could call it the Venice of the East, but let’s just call is Suzhou given its 2,500 years of history, including the construction of the Grand Canals dating back at least 1500 years and now stretching all the way to Beijing in the North.
The Classical Gardens of Suzhou were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997 and don’t forget the Suzhou Confucian Temple founded in 1035.
- Location Score: 10/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bed, 2 Double Bed
- Bunks to a Room: 6 Bed Male Dorm
- Female Only Room: 6 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes, lock box
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: No
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $11.65 USD and Private Rooms from $37.85 USD
- Location Score: 9/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Double Bed, 3 Twin Bed, 2 Double Bed 1 Queen Bed, Family Suite
- Bunks to a Room: 4,6 Bed Mix Dorm
- Female Only Room: No
- Security Locker: Yes, lock box
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Cafe, no breakfast
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: Yes, for private rooms
- Price: Bunk from $10.00 USD and Private Rooms from $29.00 USD
Xi’An – Central
Xi’An is arguably the most historic city in central China, certainly the most famous in Shaanxi Province. Xi’An is one of China’s four ancient capitals, namely of the founding Dynasty, the Qin who would united China for the first time in 206 BC. Today, Xi’An has over 20 million people, but over a massive area.
Xi’An hosts one of the most stunning archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, the Terracotta Warriors. But the city itself has an 800 year old wall surrounding the small downtown core on which you can rent a bicycle and ride along the top for a full 2 hour loop… It’s 14 kms long! Don’t forget to check out the Shaanxi Museum and Wild Goose Pagoda!
- Location Score: 10/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, 3 Twin Bed, Family Suite
- Bunks to a Room: 6 Bed Male Dorm
- Female Only Room: No
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Yes
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: Yes
- Price: Bunk from $7.50 USD and Private Rooms from $34.94 USD
Han Tang might be one of the best hostels in China, with great staff eager to help, optional airport pick up service, and a lot of fun activities for backpackers like cards against humanity, free hotpot on Tuesday night and movies. The social vibe is there, bar, drinks, games, everything you need!
The hostel smells a bit damp in the rainy season, which is normal and common in hostels all over Xi’An because of the seasonal change in weather from dry and 40 degrees in the summer to rainy and cold in the winter. Location is key for the same reason, walking in the summer around Xi’An is crazy hot but luckily Saturday nights are Beer-Pong nights, so start practicing your throw!
- Location Score: 10/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bed, 3 Twin Bed
- Bunks to a Room: 6, 8 Bed Male Dorm, 6 Bed Male Dorm
- Female Only Room: No
- Security Locker: Yes
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Yes
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: No
- Price: Bunk from $8.75 USD & Private Rooms from $36.10
Zhangjiajie – Central
Zhangjiajie is located in Changsha Province in Central China. The town is famous for the stunning beauty of the nearby National Forest Park, now known as the Avatar Mountains based on the movie by James Cameron that filmed there.
But there are a half dozen nature parks and caves in the area, including the Tianmen Mountain and the world’s longest glass bridge. Here I recommend staying in the town of Wulingyuan over Zhangjiajie city.
- Location Score: 10/10
- Air-con Rooms: Yes
- Private Rooms: 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bed, 2 Double Bed
- Bunks to a Room: 4 Bed Male Dorm
- Female Only Room: 4 Bed Female Dorm
- Security Locker: Yes, lock box
- In-House Restaurant & Bar: Cafe only
- Free to Use Kitchen: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Towel: Yes
- Price: Bunk from $4.30 USD and Private Rooms from $19.40 USD
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