Hostels in Yunnan, China

Overall: very good exerpience, particularly as a hostel. Would recommend to others. Pros: - Friendly, communicative atmosphere with staff and other guests, essential fot a good hostel - bilingual service, mostly at front desk but elsewhere too - regular weekly events - cheap and convenient postcards for sale in the lobby to send home or have for a keep sake - rooms have sufficient amenities - food and drink option variety and affordability - excellent location near cuihu (pretty lake district with good food options nearby) and the kunming laojie (old street) - some basic things like water and convient noodles are sold at fair prices at the front desk - information about tours and travel available in the lobby - elevator available to access most rooms, though some stairs will be necessary in the lobby Cons: - some of the weekly events didn't seem to occur at all - cleanliness wasn't perfect: some areas of the cafe have lots of flies and some parts of the room, such as the bathroom, had a bit of grime - peanuts on a caesar salad? no! (I'm allergic to peanuts and didn't think to ask if they put peanuts on a caesar salad because it just isn't normally done) - the prepaid breakfast options are too limited. some additional options for what toppings could go in the noodles or what fruit or jam you receive with the western breakfast would help a lot - quality of some food items are just so so - occaisionally a little noisy in the rooms (but that's just because a group of kids stayed nearby + it's a hostel so it's almost to be expected)

It is around a 15-minute walk from the metro station exit B (lift). The journey to the hostel is pleasant! I'm amazed by the quietness and friendliness.. people were talking at the side or playing pool. They have connected hostela if you are planning to travel to the neighbour cities like dali. I stayed at an 8 people room, very neat and comfy! Even though there is no air-con... Kunming weather is so nice. It's okay to sleep without air-con!

What a fantastic hostel! Really clean and well run. The owner is exceptionally helpful. Maybe the best hostel I ever stayed in. It’s located inside a large building so my advice would be you may want to contact the owner in advance.

Room very clean, rooftop bar have very nice view. Walking distance to Kunming old street, easy to call Didi car & find nice food around the hostel. Strongly recommended.

This place exceeded my expectations. The rooms are very clean aswell as the bathrooms. They have a washing machine and a dryer so you can do your laundry here very easily. The people working here are very kind and helpfull. The beds are very comfortable and come with an electric blanket which heats up very fast and it feels so good that you almost don't want to leave your bed. I stayed here 9 nights and would stay much longer if I had the chance. If I ever come back to Shangri-La I will 100% return to this hostel! --- 这家旅馆超出了我的预期。房间和浴室都非常干净。这里有洗衣机和烘干机，所以你可以很方便地在这里洗衣服。工作人员都非常友善和乐于助人。床非常舒适，还配有电热毯，升温很快，感觉非常舒服，让你几乎不想离开床。 我在这里住了9晚，如果有机会我会待更久。如果我以后再来香格里拉，我一定会再来这家旅馆！

The owner is very nice and helpful, i got a lot of information from him. He even invited me to an excursion in a nearby village. The place looks good, it's near the bus station if you're coming by bus from Dali, very nice stay. I had a nice stay there and i hope i can come back to this hostel.

It was a bit tricky to find when you’re only looking at the map, since it is not the corner building but a bit down the road where the street art is. But a very nice and big space with lots of lounge options. Bedrooms were quite nice too. I would have loved to stay a bit longer!

The room is clean and big, very comfortable, The price is reasonable, the service is the best, Hotel has a lot of restaurant nearby. I would strongly recommend this hotel for travelers. Mr Zhou Yu can help you with anything.

The room we booked was not available due to upgrading. We were offered an upgrade by paying a small sum. The room is new but lacked kettle. The shower hot water was not so consistent. Maybe it is still being upgraded.

Amazing stay in this hostel! The place is well located and equipped, the staff is very helpful! Activities around Xishuangbanna are organized everyday! The best place to meet great people and make your stay in Jinghong memorable! Thank you again

Overall: very good exerpience, particularly as a hostel. Would recommend to others. Pros: - Friendly, communicative atmosphere with staff and other guests, essential fot a good hostel - bilingual service, mostly at front desk but elsewhere too - regular weekly events - cheap and convenient postcards for sale in the lobby to send home or have for a keep sake - rooms have sufficient amenities - food and drink option variety and affordability - excellent location near cuihu (pretty lake district with good food options nearby) and the kunming laojie (old street) - some basic things like water and convient noodles are sold at fair prices at the front desk - information about tours and travel available in the lobby - elevator available to access most rooms, though some stairs will be necessary in the lobby Cons: - some of the weekly events didn't seem to occur at all - cleanliness wasn't perfect: some areas of the cafe have lots of flies and some parts of the room, such as the bathroom, had a bit of grime - peanuts on a caesar salad? no! (I'm allergic to peanuts and didn't think to ask if they put peanuts on a caesar salad because it just isn't normally done) - the prepaid breakfast options are too limited. some additional options for what toppings could go in the noodles or what fruit or jam you receive with the western breakfast would help a lot - quality of some food items are just so so - occaisionally a little noisy in the rooms (but that's just because a group of kids stayed nearby + it's a hostel so it's almost to be expected)

It is around a 15-minute walk from the metro station exit B (lift). The journey to the hostel is pleasant! I'm amazed by the quietness and friendliness.. people were talking at the side or playing pool. They have connected hostela if you are planning to travel to the neighbour cities like dali. I stayed at an 8 people room, very neat and comfy! Even though there is no air-con... Kunming weather is so nice. It's okay to sleep without air-con!

What a fantastic hostel! Really clean and well run. The owner is exceptionally helpful. Maybe the best hostel I ever stayed in. It’s located inside a large building so my advice would be you may want to contact the owner in advance.

Room very clean, rooftop bar have very nice view. Walking distance to Kunming old street, easy to call Didi car & find nice food around the hostel. Strongly recommended.

The room is clean and big, very comfortable, The price is reasonable, the service is the best, Hotel has a lot of restaurant nearby. I would strongly recommend this hotel for travelers. Mr Zhou Yu can help you with anything.

Owner is very helpful, came to pick me up because as a foreigner I had trouble finding the address. What's more, I arrived very late, after midnight (my train had been cancelled) and I couldn't tell him what time i would arrive in Kunming. The location is very near the train station, so this is very convenient. Can use a shared kitchen. Dormitory clean and quiet, privacy guaranteed with curtain. Bed is a mix between capsule and bunk bed. There's even a private shelf for your belongings, i really appreciate that.Feel like a small single room. Unfortunately, i stayed only one night. While the property is safe (access with code), i just missed a locker. Common room with comfortable sofas to meet others travelers, have a chat, and socialize. I recommend this hostel. This will be my place when going back to Kunming.

The room is just like the picture. It is a residential room with many bunk beds. Facilities: The hair dryer is easy to use, the water dispenser, shower hot water, and beds are all easy to use. Hygiene: The sheets and quilt covers are very clean, and the public restroom is okay. Environment: It is very close to Nanqiang Night Market and Nanping Pedestrian Street, and it is more than 900 meters away from the subway entrance. We got off the subway one stop in advance and took a taxi. Service: Each bed has a disposable toothpaste and toothbrush, and the toothbrush does not become bristle after just one brushing, so the quality is good. It also comes with two disposable toilet seat covers, a disposable bath towel that is really full of details, and Pantene Lux for shower gel and shampoo. The disadvantage is that there are too many people in the 12-bed room, and I was woken up two or three times in the middle of the night. It was very loud when getting up and down from the bed in the corridor! There was the sound of renovations at eight or nine in the morning, so I couldn't sleep at all. Overall the room is satisfactory.

Location was great that it was a walk away from the Kunming Railway Station where I needed to be to leave the city. I liked how it was near a lot of food places! The volunteer Evens was an interesting person to talk to when I learned about his background in what he does as an occupation and where he is originally from in China. The owner Winni was a nice person as well and I appreciated and enjoy her and some of the other guests that cooked for us the night that we had a big dinner. Thank you for being part of the chef crew Winni. Everybody who stayed at the place was respectful and considered towards one another in the way that they conducted themselves. Was able to go along with the rules of this hostel because it fit my daily habits. Nobody had any habits that bothered me. Not really into the hostel type of stays, due to lack of privacy. Was just happy to stay at this place since it was pretty much right at the doorstep of the Kunming Railway station where I can catch my train on time where I wouldn't end up getting lost in the city which in turn would end up missing it. The only negative thing that I didn't like was that the bathroom did not have bath towels and just regular hand towels where I would not be able to dry myself very well after showering. Because of this I didn't want to take a shower at this place and the fact that these towels were used repeatedly from other guests, which made me feel uncomfortable wanting to use it. Would come back to this Hostel again if I happen to have to come back to Kunming again where I needed to be near this train station to catch at train there.

Although it was a bit hard to find for me, I had a good stay!! Staff is very friendly, they helped me out and were super kind to me. The room was tiny, if you have a suitcase a bit hard to open! I have a backpack and the bed is big enough to put it on there. Upper bunk get really hot! Two fans which works great for lower bunk but don’t really reach the upper ones. Also I booked room with no windows so that didn’t help. I would recommend booking one with windows! The toilet was new, but would flood everyday :(( also doesn’t get clean very well. I would still recommend this hostel! It’s cheap and close to the Main Street. Also there’s a little cafe at reception really nice! I would stay again

My original itinerary was only for five days. Before departure, I wanted to stay one more day. I tried to find other hotels to facilitate my return to Hong Kong in the morning. There were a few that I was satisfied with. I found that they were on the upper floors of residential buildings, which I didn’t like very much. Finally, I still think it would be better not to move my luggage and stay in the same hotel and room. The environment around the inn is good and antique. These photos were taken at around 6 o'clock in the morning. There is a restaurant next to the terrace. I guess the upstairs is not open, and the passages of the two underground buildings are not accessible to tourists. So no outsiders will disturb this terrace. One day I needed a video conference. I didn't originally want to go back to the hotel, but for the sake of privacy, I took a taxi back to the hotel. I chose to video conference from the balcony so that my friends could also see the scenery. Another advantage of this terrace is that washed clothes can be dried here.

The owner is very nice and helpful, i got a lot of information from him. He even invited me to an excursion in a nearby village. The place looks good, it's near the bus station if you're coming by bus from Dali, very nice stay. I had a nice stay there and i hope i can come back to this hostel.

It was a bit tricky to find when you’re only looking at the map, since it is not the corner building but a bit down the road where the street art is. But a very nice and big space with lots of lounge options. Bedrooms were quite nice too. I would have loved to stay a bit longer!

The room was very clean and the facilities were complete. The boss and his family are super, super, super super nice! 🤩 (With so many super people, you should be able to feel how kind the boss is!) They are super enthusiastic. If there are enough people, they will drive us to a certain scenic spot. They will be responsible for guiding us throughout the entire journey and ensuring our safety. When we were too late to go to the high-speed rail station, the boss drove us at the right time (even earlier!) and didn’t charge us a fare😭 The B&B will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner, all of which are delicious home-cooked dishes ( (A fee is required) The luckiest thing about coming to Lijiang is meeting the boss’s family!

The owner helps me to take my luggage to the room during checkin and checked on me when I’m not feeling well. They clean the room every day also the bathroom. I had a pleasant stay. P/s: you have to make your own bed and the mattress quite hard. I found all “kind” of hair when i put on the bed sheet. And lots of hair on the floor as well. I informed the owner and she cleaned the room immediately. Thank you for your service

It's really good. It's clean and quiet. The front desk of the hotel is also very patient and gentle. It's a great experience. I'll come back next time.

How can you come to Yunnan and not go to Kunming? How can you come to Kunming and not go to Dali? How can you come to Dali and not go to Lijiang? So the last stop is in Lijiang. On the ”Long March”, you can always meet many like-minded people, most of whom have the same thoughts. Only the magnetic field matches the state of mind and purpose. This is a stopping tower where strangers from all over the world can find a chance to meet.

There are three courtyards, very down-to-earth, with fruit trees. It is very comfortable to sit under and read, daydream, and bask in the sun. What I want to praise is that it is very quiet outside at night, without any sound. I have never experienced this kind of social environment! There was another meal sharing, and the young chef cooked delicious chestnut pork ribs soup, which was very good. I stayed there for four consecutive days. I bought a bouquet of flowers in the room and decorated it beautifully.

The location is a little far away. There seems to be a restaurant next door. The sound of chickens crowing is quite loud when chatting. I slept soundly and didn't feel it. There is no elevator. We took two boxes and they helped us carry one upstairs. The things we left there were put away and put on the delivery table. The service is good. His chickens and kittens were not released in the cage. Maybe it was not time for them to go out. We went to Bai*rua to play with other people's cats. It is not recommended to go to Yulong Snow Mountain in the rainy season. The picture below is the Yuhu Lake we went to by bike. Yulong Snow Mountain looks very beautiful from the bottom up, and there are few people.

We have stayed in countless hotels at home and abroad. Let us make an objective comment on this hotel: 1. The room facilities are good, the toilet is a bit luxurious, and some daily necessities are well thought out. The hotel is located in the center of the ancient city, but it is very quiet at night. 2. Hygiene needs to be improved. We found hair on the bed when we first entered the room. The handsome boss only talked about the reason but did not make up for it immediately. 3. The preferential conditions negotiated when booking were not fulfilled, and there was a lack of integrity. 4. The hygienist aunt is very polite and sincere. My wife was suffering from altitude sickness, so the handsome guy at the front desk gave me directions to the pharmacy. Thank you very much! 5. I hope the hotel can have a careful girl to take good care of it and improve the service quality. Of course, we would also like to thank all employees for their hard work.

The dormitory is very clean, the sheets and duvet covers are changed, and the hygiene is maintained every day. The environment is very leisurely and quiet. The hotel is very hygienic and all facilities are complete. The hotel provides barbecue service. The barbecue is very delicious and the price is not expensive. 20~30. One of the friends is from different places. We got along very well while telling our respective stories. The hotel is very close to the ancient city and can be reached by walking a few hundred meters. It is not as difficult to carry luggage outside the ancient city as it is inside the ancient city.

The front desk staff are friendly and eager to provide information. The location is in the center of the business district, which is convenient for shopping. Here you can chat with many friends and get their experiences. The service staff are also willing to help solve problems. However, if you stay in a private room, it will be easier if there is a lounge upstairs. It smells like smoke and is noisy. It is suitable for a room with multiple people and is cost-effective. The electricity and hot water systems happened to be unstable during those few days. This is the only drawback.

Loved LOVED this hostel! quite easy to get to from the train station and a 15min walk to Dali old town, but there's also a really frequent free shuttle service on offer to get you from the hostel to the old town and back. very clean, wonderful views from the roof and various public spaces and balconies. great social area, and I'm so happy to have made so many friends there. the hostel also offers various group trips to main sights around Dali for really reasonable prices - the best thing is that the tour guide also takes pretty professional photos so you get your memories recorded throughout the trip! the hostel also has cute cats and a big fluffy dog!

We had a wonderful stay at the Lilypad Guesthouse! Erin and the rest of the staff are very helpful, friendly and considerate people. They made made us feel like home. There were always snacks, fruit and tea around and the team gave us tips for activities and even took us to see the firework on mid-autumn festival. On another occasion. they showed us Chinese recipes and we could help cooking lunch. We also enjoyed the family dinner and lunch together with the staff and other guest. Lily and Pady are two lovely cats, Lily is one of the cuddliest cats ever. There is also a sports/yoga/dojo room, a ping pong table and a roof top terrace that can be used. We warmly reccomend the Lilypad Guesthouse and would stay here again any time we come to Dali.

Recommended ~ A very good youth hostel with reasonable layout in each area! Because it is a civil structure and the sound insulation is not that good, the boss will send a message at night to remind you to keep your voice down. If there is any disturbance, you can ask the staff to communicate. This is really thoughtful! Fortunately, everyone was quiet and had no problem resting. The room is clean and there is enough space to put suitcases and take things. The quadruple room is on the second floor, which is relatively quiet. The bathroom is also on the second floor which is more convenient. The shower room is on the other side. It's very comfortable to take a bath. The water is large and the water temperature is enough! The youth hostel has a terrace where you can dry your clothes and have a good view of the mountains in the distance. There is a small garden on the first floor for everyone to drink tea and chat, and there is also an indoor resting place. Overall a very clean and comfortable environment! The boss is very nice. He helped me carry my luggage upstairs when I checked in, and picked up the camera I left in the store when I left. Thank you very much! Shaxi is really a comfortable place. I will come again~

The room is cleaned every day and has a sense of design. The a**osphere of the youth hostel is warm. People who get together to talk and laugh are good friends. It is very suitable for traveling alone to find a companion. The store manager is also very nice, the service is very thoughtful, the volunteer brothers and sisters are also very friendly, and the kittens in the store are also very cute hahahaha! When necessary, you can also find the store manager to organize a group to check in the scenic spots. Xizhou Ancient Town and Shaxi Ancient Town are highly recommended. My friends must rush! ! This is a very unforgettable trip for me!

I booked a four-person room with a private bathroom. My roommates were all very interesting and we had a lot of fun chatting together. However, since I lived on the first floor, there were still sounds of people dragging suitcases outside until two or three in the morning, drunken young people couldn't find the way, and a family riding by and talking loudly, etc. If you want to sleep quietly, you should either bring your own earplugs or stay in a hostel. The price and location in the ancient city determine that its surroundings are not very quiet. ps: There is a place to wash and hang clothes on the third floor, which is very good; there are photos of tenants in those years at the corners of the first and second floors. The youth hostel that has been opened for ten years is amazing; the volunteer sister will enter the room every day to simply clean up and sort out the garbage. She is a good volunteer and I wish you a sudden wealth; it is very comfortable to blow the wind on the roof. There is a travel guide on the first floor. A deposit of 50 is required for check-in (the first time I have encountered this after staying in nine youth hostels). In general, ignoring the fact that the surroundings may not be very quiet due to the peak season, it is worth staying.

The first choice for accommodation in Dali Ancient City, the boss is warm and hospitable, the location is excellent, I love the north gate vegetable market downstairs, the fruit and vegetable snacks are too rich, there is a bus stop within a few minutes of walking out, opposite the March market, like lively. The accommodation requirements are not high. If you want to live for a long time, you can choose.

The overall environment is good, but the bathroom and toilet are cramped, and the bedroom is okay! The yard is beautifully decorated, and there is a cute little white cat who is very approachable, which is a plus. Next, let’s talk about the shortcomings. At 11 o’clock in the evening, there were people making noise in the courtyard, which was very unprofessional. Later, I vaguely heard an artistic man from Guangzhou talking about his affair here. It is said that the men and women who come to this hotel are not looking for this hotel. It's cheap, but it's just for sex. I think it's disgusting and ridiculous. Not everyone is as good at art as you are! **Men and women with arrears of logic should not pollute this peaceful world...

The environment is very good, and the boss is also very nice. It is also very close to the ancient city, just a few steps away. I stayed here for two days and went to the ancient city and Erhai Lake. The boss also helped me rent the electric car. The children are also super cute and really cool!

First of all, the hotel accepts foreigners (as of April 2024). It's located a few minutes' walk from the train station, and the bus to the old town area takes about an hour. There are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. The room was large and in good condition. The staff was kind and helpful, allowing me to store my bag after check out. Perhaps the only issue is that the sound insulation is not great. Overall, great value for money.