Reviews of Destination Youth Hostel
Wujiayukou,Jundi Road ( Zhangjiajie national forest park near Wulingyuan tickets station), Wu Lingyuan, 427000 Zhangjiajie, China
#18 of 65 hotels in Zhangjiajie
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 208 hostel reviews
9.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
9.9
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.6
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Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Jolanda
Canada1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Fantastic location and staff! Close to the entry gate in Wulingyuan and staff helped with routes through the park, shuttles, etc. Great stay, would highly recommend.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Lucas
Argentina3 reviews10“Perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Matthias
Germany38 reviews1 helpful vote10“Nice ******”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice guesthouse ins good location. Close to east gate. Good sized rooms and very friendly and helpful host
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Andrei
Moldova69 reviews23 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
none
Very good hotel - nice, clean, ideally located not so far from east gate of the National Park. Very nice and helpful staff that provide a lot of useful information of the places and the latest situation (in my case due to the rains some parts of the national park was closed, so the info was very useful to change my plans)
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Lukasz
United Kingdom20 reviews7 helpful votes10“It was great, I had an amazing time exploring”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Very good location
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Nick
Netherlands3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location , excellent english
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Rithika
Australia2 reviews10“This was one of the best stays in my time in China”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Amazing help from the staff, very spacious and large rooms with comfortable amenities and excellent location to the national park
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 21 June 2025
Mega
Indonesia11 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
None
The location is near the national park gate. We had a very great stay there. Great service.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Clara
Japan1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a lovely stay at this hostel, the owners were super helpful, very mindful and spoke perfect english. The entrance of the Park is a 5 minutes walk which was very handy. I highly recommand this place !
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Corinna
Australia32 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Totally fantastic! The rooms were clean and comfortable and the location is one street back from the centre of town where you can find places to eat. Still nice and quiet. The best part was the friendly staff who speak great English and helped me to plan my two days in the park. They helped to buy tickets and figure out any transport needs as well. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Zairianti
Indonesia66 reviews15 helpful votes8.0“A wonderful stay with outstanding staff, traditional charm, and unbeatable location near Zhangjiajie”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There was a small patch of mold in the corner of the bathroom floor. It wasn't a major issue, but could be improved with more regular deep cleaning.
– 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 and authentic wooden traditional design that added to the local charm. – Although the hotel does not have an elevator, the staff kindly helped us carry our luggage up and down — thank you so much! – The location was excellent, just a short walking distance to the entrance of Zhangjiajie National Park (Wulingyuan Gate). – The hotel provides a shuttle pick-up and drop-off service to/from the airport or train station, which made our arrival and departure very convenient. – There are many restaurants, food stalls, and a night market within easy walking distance from the hotel.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 11 June 2025
Angelo
Italy20 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Fantastic location near the East Gate entrance to Zhangjiajie, with spacious, clean rooms. Most importantly, the staff is incredibly friendly and always ready to help you plan your days in the park. A great choice all around!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Elizabeth
Mexico20 reviews10“Cozy, relaxed, perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was perfect!
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 was big, with everything you may need: comfy beds, electric kettle and complementary bottles of water. A BIG PLUS for me: the noise cancelling windows. The bathroom was spotless and toiletries were provided. Keep in mind it is common for showers here not to have curtains or separate spaces. Water pressure and temperature was perfect - excellent after a 12-hour-walking day. I would absolutely come back to this hotel. Amazing.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 8 June 2025
Hibble
Australia2 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff. Good value for money. Just ticks all the boxes😁
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Jemimah
New Zealand1 review10“Terrific”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely loved our stay. Was in a very convenient location - 5 min walk from the West Gate and just a min walk to the daily evening street food market. Ralph and his family were terrific. Gave great tips on where to go and routes to take.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 28 May 2025
Shannon
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Great location near Zhangjiejie National Park”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Great location and value for money. Very helpful staff to help plan trip around the national park and around. Clean facilities
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Megan
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote10“lovely!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
a really amazing place to stay! staff were very helpful, rooms and facilities were lovely.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Vicki
United Kingdom107 reviews8 helpful votes9.0“Great location and helpful host”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Great location close to the East gate of the Forest park 5 minutes walk. Ralph was really helpful and recommended great places to eat - the buffet breakfast at a nearby restaurant for just 15 yuan including coffee was excellent!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Artem
Russia1 review10“Perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
This is the hotel owner who speaks the best English I met during my travels in China. Ralph used to be a tour guide, so he can give you the most reasonable travel advice. He is always enthusiastic to help you solve all problems. The hotel is clean and comfortable, and also very unique. It is very convenient to the scenic spot. I will recommend it to every friend who travels to Zhangjiajie.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 30 March 2025
Christele
Belgium124 reviews14 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very confy bed ans spacious room. Super friendly owner. And good coffee. Location is perfect.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Alice
Taiwan1 review10“Clean . Good hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good
The hotel is in a very good location, and it only takes 6 minutes to walk to the park. Ralph speaks fluent English. He has been a tour guide for 10 years. He recommended a very reasonable tour route for us and helped me book discounted tickets for scenic spots. Ralph is very enthusiastic and professional. He can help you solve all travel problems. This is the hotel with the best service I have ever stayed in during my travels in China. The coffee in the hotel is only 10 yuan a cup, which is great. I will recommend friends to stay here
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 23 March 2025
Stephanie
Malta1 review9.0“Comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No lift available however, the receptionist was kind enough to carry my luggage 2 flights of stairs when I arrived.
Just a few minutes by walk from Zhangjiajie national forest park entrance. There’s also a river nearby where you can enjoy a really beautiful walk. I had a comfortable room with all necessities. The staff were helpful when I needed a driver to take me to the hotel from the airport as I arrived late at night. Good communication with the owner.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 22 March 2025
Luis
United Kingdom43 reviews4 helpful votes10“Hidden gem in Zhangjiajie”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
From the time I booked the team took care of me asking if I needed any help to plan my trip to Zhangjiajie. The girl on reception was super helpful and the owner help me with the last details of my stay.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 21 March 2025
Noa
Japan9 reviews9.0“Great location and very nice staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s not very sound proof you can hear sometimes people in the hallway or the room next to you but it’s still generally OK
Very close to the west entrance of the park ! The staff is very nice, they can help you to organise your journey :) The room was nice as well I recommend
Stayed in March 2025
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