Fenghuang
There's a lot to like at this stylish hotel: it's got soft beds, excellent English-speaking staff who go out of their way to help, useful information, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Zhongtian Hibiscus Land International Hostel
Changsha
Up a peaceful alleyway, this dependable hostel has reasonably spacious four- and eight-bed dorms with lockers and shared bathrooms, plus a few private…
Fenghuang
There are just 10 rooms in this sweet, wood-framed inn on the river; all have balconies, but six have fantastic river views (¥228) and swinging chairs…
Fenghuang
With a terrace perched above the Wanming Pagoda and fine views of the river and Hong Bridge come nightfall, this boutique property done up in grey brick…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fenghuang
This modern guesthouse has seven comfortable and tastefully decorated rooms with balconies overlooking the river. While the location is ideal for views,…
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…
Fenghuang
A friendly, laid-back hostel with a quiet, back-alley location on historic Zhongying Jie. The eight-person bunks are a bit cramped, but the doubles are…
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.
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…
