Destination Youth Hostel
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About this property
Only a 5-minute walk from Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Destination Youth Hostel features private guest rooms and simple dormitory rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a tour desk, a library, a games room, a shared kitchen and convenient guest services. Destination Youth Hostel is a 3-minute walk from Zhangjiajie Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. Huanglong Cave is about 6.2 mi away. All air-conditioned units come with a flat-screen cable TV, an electric kettle, a work desk and a clothes rack. The private bathrooms have shower facilities. Guests can store their luggage at the 24-hour front desk, book tickets from the tour desk, and then rent a car to explore the surroundings on their own. Cycling and hiking activities are available as well. After a day of tours, playing a game in the games room or reading in the quiet library seems relaxing. Local eateries can be reached nearby within walking distance.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lucas
Argentina
“The hotel is perfect — great location and has all the amenities. Ralph, the owner, is awesome; he’s always around and helps you with anything you need. Everyone working at the hotel is also very friendly.” - Mega
Indonesia
“The location is near the national park gate. We had a very great stay there. Great service.” - Zairianti
Indonesia
“– The staff were extremely helpful and professional. Ralph and Lia both spoke fluent English and provided detailed, useful information to help us reach our sightseeing destinations in the most cost-efficient way. – The room was clean, with a warm...” - Elizabeth
Mexico
“Perfect location, ridiculously close to the Zhiangjiaje park entrance. Pharmacies and food stalls very near. Ralph was super helpful and explained everything in detail, from how to get to Tianmen mountain, to arranging transportation. The room...” - Zhada
United States
“Absolutely amazing and friendly staff. The best place that I have stayed in so far in China. I would recommend 110%. Clean, pleasant, and a great atmosphere.” - Elena
Russia
“It is located a 5-minute walk from the entrance to the Park. A 10-minute walk from the bus station. There are many cafes, restaurants, shops nearby. A cozy room with everything you need. The brilliant of hotel is Ralph! He is the best in...” - Lukrecija
Lithuania
“The hotel is clean and nice, great value for money. Bed was comfortable and the room was good size. Super close to the national park so you can just walk there by foot. The man in the reception is very helpful and will be able to tell you all...” - Ella
United Kingdom
“Very good value for money and in a great location. It was only a 10 minute walk to the entrance of the forest park. The owner was super helpful and booked tickets for us for both the forest park and Tianmen - saving us time when we got there,...” - Lorenzo
Italy
“Nice hostel, clean, very close to the national park and with helpful hosts” - Hector
Spain
“Very close to the main entrance to national park, around 7 to 8 minutes walking which make it very convenient. At night you have so many options for dinner as very close they set up a night market and many restaurants around. Ralph was very...”
Area info
Amenities of Destination Youth Hostel
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Walk-in closet
Outdoors
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bike tours
- Badminton equipment
- Game room
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
- Street parking
- Valet parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- English
- Chinese
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.







The fine print
Guests are required to show a valid government-issued ID card or passport upon check-in.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Destination Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property reserves the right to release the room after 18:00:00 on the day of check-in. Guests planning to arrive after this time should contact the property directly. The property's contact info can be found in the confirmation email.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.