Zhangjiajie City Accommodation: Recommended Hotels & Hostels
Zhangjiajie is one of China's top tourist destinations, offering a wide range of accommodation options, from 5-star luxury hotels to Budget-friendly 3-star options, ensuring a relaxing stay during your trip. However, with the Zhangjiajie City Center about 30 kilometers (roughly 50 minutes by car) from the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, many visitors face the question: should you stay in Zhangjiajie City or Wulingyuan Town? The answer depends on the length of your itinerary and the places you plan to visit.
1) Stay in Zhangjiajie City: If your visit includes Tianmen Mountain, staying in the city is convenient since the Tianmen Mountain cable car starts here. Also, if you arrive in Zhangjiajie late in the day, it’s a good idea to stay in the city for a restful night. Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport and the railway stations are nearby—10~30 minutes from the city center—though the main attractions are a bit farther out.
2) Stay in Wulingyuan Town: At the foot of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan is the ideal base for exploring the park. It’s also centrally located within the scenic area, offering easy access to famous attractions like Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Baofeng Lake, and Yellow Dragon Cave, all within a short drive.
3) Stay in Fenghuang Ancient Town: If you’re extending your trip to visit the renowned ancient town, it’s recommended to stay at least one night. This allows you to take in its charming nighttime views and enjoy its relaxed, slow-paced atmosphere.
Each of these areas offers excellent accommodation choices to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay. For more information on where to stay in Zhangjiajie, please check our detailed hotel recommendations below.
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Map of Where to Stay in Zhangjiajie
- Zhangjiajie City
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Zhangjiajie Sunshine Hotel
(Luxury)Breakfast: Western & Chinese
Add.: No.2 Yongding Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie
Surrounding: Tianmen Mountain, Lishui River
Distance to Zhangjiajie Airport: 25 mins by car (12 km)
Distance to West Railway Station: 33 mins by car (15.5 km)
Distance to lower station of Tianmen Mountain cable car: 15 mins by car (7.5km)
Zhangjiajie Sunshine Hotel (张家界阳光酒店) is a luxury-class hotel. It offers comfortable and luxurious guestrooms of various types, well equipped with large desks, central air conditioner, high-speed internet access and WIFI. Non-smoking rooms and handicapped friendly rooms provide free coffee, tea and private safes. Moreover, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, badminton gym, etc. are arranged to keep your time in the hotel away from being boring. One of the visitors commented this hotel on Tripadvisor: “I enjoyed staying in this hotel, especially its large room and good breakfast, and the service also was also very nice”.
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Best Western Grand Hotel Zhangjiajie
(Upscale)Breakfast:Western & Chinese
Add.: North of Dayongqiao Park, Ziwu West Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie
Surrounding: Tianmen Mountain, Dayongqiao Park, Tujia Folk Custom Park, etc.
Distance to Zhangjiajie Airport: 8 mins by car (5.1 km)
Distance to West Railway Station: 12 mins by car (5.3 km)
Distance to lower station of Tianmen Mountain cable car: 10 mins by car (4.5 km)
Best Western Grand Hotel Zhangjiajie (张家界韦斯特大酒店 ) is situated in the center of political, business and economy in the city, enjoying a very short driving distance both to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport and the railway station. Managed by the international brand “Best Western”, this grand hotel has advantageous ranking and reviews on TripAdvisor and other hotel website. It prepares 317 guest rooms and suites with fine décor for the cozy stay of every visitor in Zhangjiajie. Furthermore, the Chinese and Western dining is provided every day to suit the eating habit of everyone.
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Metropolo Hotel ZhangJiaJie Tianmen Mountain
(Upscale)Breakfast:Western & Chinese
Add.: S102 Apartment Building, Indigo Plaza, Guanliping Community, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie
Surrounding: Tianmen Mountain, Dayongqiao Park, Tujia Folk Custom Park, etc.
Distance to Zhangjiajie Airport: 10 mins by car (5.2 km)
Distance to West Railway Station: 13 mins by car (5.8 km)
Distance to lower station of Tianmen Mountain cable car: 5 mins' walking (500m)
At Jinjiang Metropolo Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Hotel (张家界天门山锦江都城酒店), you can enjoy the comfort of cutting-edge, fully intelligent landscape rooms. The latest smart home technology, including automated appliances and service robots, brings a touch of the future to your stay. Conveniently located just steps from the Tianmen Mountain Cableway Scenic Area, it’s a quick walk to the ticket office. Major transportation hubs like the railway station, high-speed rail station, bus terminal, and airport are only 10-15 minutes away by car.
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Zhangjiajie Chentian Hotel
(Upscale)Breakfast: Western & Chinese
Add.: No.1 Nanzhuang Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie
Surrounding: Tianmen Mountain, Dayongqiao Park, Tujia Folk Custom Park, etc.
Distance to Zhangjiajie Airport: Distance to Zhangjiajie Airport: 9 mins by car (4.5 km)
Distance to West Railway Station: 16 mins by car (8.6 km)
Distance to lower station of Tianmen Mountain cable car: 4 mins by car (1 km)
Located rightly at the foot of Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie Chentian Hotel (张家界晨天大酒店) is widely chosen by both domestic and foreign travelers to Zhangjiajie. With very beautiful natural environment, guests can enjoy a peaceful and comfortable stay in this hotel. Besides, all rooms are equipped fully and well with high standard facilities and appliances for your best convenience, including television, Wi-Fi, etc.
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Zhangjiajie International Hotel
(Upscale)Breakfast: Western & Chinese
Add.: No.145, Sanjiaoping, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie
Surrounding: Tianmen Mountain, Tujia Folk Custom Park, Dayongqiao Park
Distance to Zhangjiajie Airport: 10 mins by car (6 km)
Distance to West Railway Station: 14 mins by car (6.8 km)
Distance to lower station of Tianmen Mountain cable car: 12 mins by car (5.5 km)
Zhangjiajie International Hotel (张家界国际大酒店) is one of the top choices for travelers and business people to this scenic city. Good location beside the river enables guests to enjoy the lovely river view from their large window in the room. Operated since 2000 and refurbished in 2017, this hotel offers clean and comfortable guest rooms and suites for diverse people. Multiple choices of both Chinese and Western cuisines, gym center, tea house, etc. offer a nice staying experience for you.
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