Kunlun International Youth Hostel (Huangshan Downtown)

I traveled to Huangshan from Shanghai (originally from Beijing) to climb the mountain and I found myself on Trip.com looking for a hostel that is clean and affordable. My search landed at this Kunlun Hostel in the downtown area. I love how accommodating the front desk people are. They only spoke a little English but they helped me out in booking my bus from downtown to the scenic area. It was already 10 p.m. but still they accommodated my request. I booked a bed in a six-bed dormitory but it was full when I arrived so they went ahead and gave me a room with three beds and an ensuite bathroom. Later, my two roommates arrived and made a new friend with one of them. She doesn't speak English while I speak basic Chinese. Stil,l we communicated in Chinese and shared our views and opinions about life, travel, and womanhood. It was wonderful! I love the cleanliness of this hotel and the free water every day. Toiletries were provided in the room as well as towels. The common area is quite spacious and you can buy refreshments at affordable prices. I took a Didi car from Huangshan North to this hostel. I love how convenient it is to do that! On my last night, I stopped by the Ancient Street for Mandarin Fish and foot massage. It was blissful! I am glad I booked my two-night stay at Kunlun Huangshan Downtown.

Hostel reception and manager were excellent host, they were very hospitable. The location of the hostel is very good for those doing day trips to Hong cun, Xidi and Huangshan as it's just a short walk to the main bus station to these areas (long distance bus station). It's also about 2km from the Huangshan old town which is walkable for an evening stroll. I will visit Huangshan Hong Cun/Xidi and stay in this hostel again.

Nice big room, plenty of space for luggage and desk included. Bed was comfortable. You put on your own bedsheets so you know they're clean which is nice. Bathroom was a good size, not super clean, but fine. Common area seemed nice, although it was quiet so there wasn't much of an atmosphere and barely any foreigners, but I'm sure it's more social in busier times. Great location near bus station, also the bus from the train station stops just outside too (on opposite side of road). To get to Huizhou Ancient town from the bus station is 1.5hrs on bus 6001 (¥5), taxi would be at least ¥80. Not many food spots nearby but a few mini stores and small restaurants on nearby streets. Overall pretty good stay, no real complaints and great price/value.