Lijiang Hostels
Hostels in Lijiang are a great pick for budget-minded travellers who enjoy meeting new people and staying in lively social spaces. Many offer shared kitchens, laundry facilities, luggage storage, and common areas such as bars or game rooms. It’s a friendly, easygoing option that keeps travel simple and sociable.
Trip.com Featured Hostels in Lijiang
1. Zhiyu Youth Hostel (Lijiang Ancient City)
• Guests particularly enjoy the Garden, No Smoking in Public Areas, and Smoking Area.
• Rated 9/10 from 310 reviews.
• Only 0.42km to Bailong Culture Square.
• Prices range from US$4 to US$11.
2. Desti Hostel
• Offers Café, Tour/Ticket Service, and Room Service.
• Rated 9.2/10 from 2513 reviews.
• Land of Wilderness is only 0.44km away.
• Prices from US$8 to US$56.
3. Jianying
• Travellers appreciate its Tour/Ticket Service, Tea Room, and Water Purifier.
• Rated 9.3/10 from 281 reviews.
• Only 1.25km to Bailong Culture Square.
• Price range: US$5-US$17.
The above hotel prices are based on Trip.com for July 7-July 13.
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99+
Hotel near Shuhe Old Town,Lijiang
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Billiards Room
Very Good
2514 reviews
9.2/10
1 night
From US$7
99+
Hotel near New City Area,Lijiang
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Good
310 reviews
9.0/10
1 night
From US$3
99+
Hotel near Black Dragon Pond,Lijiang
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage
Very Good
73 reviews
9.3/10
1 night
From US$5
49
Hotel near Shuhe Old Town,Lijiang
Featured facilities: Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Outstanding
178 reviews
9.5/10
1 night
From US$7
99+
Hotel near Inside Dayan Ancient Town,Lijiang
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage
1065 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From US$3
91
Hotel near Shuhe Old Town,Lijiang
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Bar
Perfect
57 reviews
9.8/10
1 night
From US$9
94
Very Good
282 reviews
9.3/10
1 night
From US$3
17
Hotel near New City Area,Lijiang
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
134 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From US$3
80
Hotel near New City Area,Lijiang
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage
Very Good
312 reviews
9.3/10
1 night
From US$6
99+
Hotel near New City Area,Lijiang
Featured facilities: Luggage Storage
377 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From US$3
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9.8/10
Perfect
GGuest UserI genuinely and highly recommend this place! It's located right in the villa area next to the entrance of Shuhe Ancient Town. The environment is superb and incredibly quiet, making for a truly comfortable stay. You can even see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain directly from the rooftop, offering an unobstructed view. The owner is also super nice, with warm and attentive service. Not only did they meticulously help us plan our sightseeing routes, but they also offered great suggestions. I highly recommend staying here!
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Hotel near Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang 21.4% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:US$23
9.5/10
Outstanding
GGuest UserThank you so much, Sister Bing. We couldn't book a room for another day, but Sister Bing was so nice to accommodate me and my friend. My friend and I went to bed late, so I hope we didn't disturb Sister Bing during our stay. Every time we came back, the owner would greet us and say ”I'm back”, which was like going home. I highly recommend it to friends in Lugu Lake, you won't be disappointed! There is also a very cute cat named Big Bear.
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Hotel near Lugu Lake Daluoshui Dock, Lijiang, Ninglang 25% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:US$8
9.1/10
Good
ZZiyoulvxingdesensenI highly recommend this hostel for solo travelers visiting Lijiang. If you're too tired to trek to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain for sunrise, you can climb a ladder from the balcony to the rooftop in the morning to catch the ”Golden Mountain in the Sun” – no need to go all the way there and back, haha! It's super close to the Old Town, less than 1 km away, so it's perfect for an evening stroll. If you have some free time, you can also head to Black Dragon Pool for another stunning view of the sunrise on the mountain. This hostel feels like it's the closest one to Black Dragon Pool Park, which is free and gets quite busy in the mornings. The hostel owner is a great guy; he's always ready to help with any requests. You'll often see him cleaning rooms and tidying the courtyard during the day – he's really meticulous about cleanliness. The balcony is huge, perfect for sunbathing. I noticed all the sheets and duvet covers were drying, so each bed definitely gets fresh linens 😂. I had such a good stay that I extended for several days. I'll definitely be back next time!
8.5/10
GGuest UserChepaest hostel but it did not disappoint. Bed and everything was clean. Pillow and comforter was provided as well. You can wash your clothes yourself with minimal charge and hang it there to dry. Around 10mins away to the old town (I0mins walk). They can arrange tour for your as well. Recommend!
8.5/10
AAlice Kang88The location is near to HuTuWo farm which is walkable 15 mins, it's about 40 mins +- if you take a taxi from LiJiang Ancient to BaiSha Ancient Town.
We enjoy the famous local speciality - rose bun by ManTou Shiren and XiaoLongBao and GuanTangBao nearby.
This hostel is located at BaiSha Ancient Town which have a perfect scenery view for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
But too bad there is bad weather when we arrive there so we couldnot have a clear view but we do enjoy the stay there.
But outside the room is open living area with many trees and we found out small insect appear in our room that cause us very scary and could not sleep well but the PIC did come to help and take off the insect after non-stop several calls at 10.30pm 😬
The photos with animal is in HuTuWo which is walkable 15 mins from this hostel.
Dengba Snow Mountain International Youth Inn
Hotel near Baisha Old Town, Yulong 14.2% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:US$5
8.3/10
GGuest UserI went for it for the price, but still some lacking things surprised me. The bed was hard, the walls in the room were mostly dirty and stained from both human use and mosquito splatters. There was rarely someone available for inquiries and the outside toilet was a big downside, since it was quite cold, especially at night. Having a kitchen to use was definitely a plus and the rooftop areas were pretty nice, although messy. I was sad to see all the animal they have spend the whole day caged or chained 😔
8.3/10
CChilldianmeiwentiThe room is very spacious as a whole, and each passenger has his or her own electronic cabinet. You can also play with young people from different places here. The food in the store is also very amazing. There are sweet and savory, and you can see different dishes on the same table. In the evening, they all get together to play board games, and the whole hall is filled with laughter, hahaha. I will come with my friends next time if I have a chance!
Traveling Ji International Youth Hostel (Lijiang Ancient City)
Hotel near Inside Dayan Ancient Town, Lijiang 50.4% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:US$6
7.8/10
GGuest UserThe door of the female four-person room could not be closed and opened as soon as the wind blew. I wanted to give a bad review directly, but I thought I should communicate first. So after the communication, the boss changed the room. The door could be closed, but it could not be locked. I just pressed the handle from the outside and the door opened. There was no room card or key, and the door could not be locked. I asked the boss if all the rooms here were like this? The boss said yes, and said that there was surveillance. I was convinced and had nothing to say. He also changed me to another four-person room. I was the only one living there, and it was indeed a single room for one person. Although the price was cheap and it was in the scenic area, I just asked that the door could be locked, not that anyone could open it from the outside. Am I asking too much? I hope the store can repair the door lock in the future, install a lock and match it with a key or room card. It doesn't cost that much, right? The bathroom is relatively old, the walls are moldy, and the facilities are old, but I can accept it. It's okay to take a shower and wash, but it doesn't look comfortable. After all, it's in the scenic area, and it costs a lot to redecorate. But the door lock can't cost that much, right? I feel unsafe. I am afraid of being hit on the waist while sleeping. If you don't believe me, you can go to the store to see if what I said is true or not before booking. But the price is indeed cheap, but I don't think it is necessary to live in Shuhe Ancient Town. There is nothing to visit in this scenic spot. There is no need to come here from a long distance. Lijiang Ancient Town and Shahe Ancient Town are better than this. I don't know if other standard rooms and double bed rooms also have door cards and keys. Anyone can open the door from the outside. But to be honest, the courtyard environment of the hotel is really good. Anyone who sees the courtyard should like it. There are many trees and many tables and chairs to sit in the small courtyard. It is very comfortable and very comfortable. There are two large beds in the public space of the courtyard. It is really comfortable to lie down. That courtyard is really good, and there are cute cats, especially cute and soft fur. There is also a washing machine that seems to be 10 yuan per bucket, which is too expensive, but I didn't scan the code. Maybe no one saw it in the middle of the night and didn't ask me to charge. I still thank the store for letting me wash my clothes for free.
Lijiang Shuhe K2 International Youth Hotle
Hotel near Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang 21.4% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:US$6
7.5/10
QQuentinGood location and the room was fairly clean, as well as the bathroom. However, there were no facilities to make tea or coffee, and they don’t provide a code to enter after midnight. We ended up waiting outside for 15 minutes before someone let us in.
Lijiang Mountain Adventure International Youth Hostel
Hotel near New City Area, Lijiang
Price per night from:US$4
7.4/10
GGuest UserUncles and aunts are very good, the room is clean and tidy, it is OK from the ancient city, it can be reached on foot, but the toiletries are a bit scrawled, the paper cup is broken once the water is received, there is nothing wrong with other places, and it is recommended
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Hostels in Lijiang?
Whether you are travelling to Lijiang for business or tourism, Desti Hostel (from US$8) , Zhiyu Youth Hostel (Lijiang Ancient City) (from US$4) and Jianying (from US$5) are preferred.
What is the average rate for Hostels in Lijiang?
For Hostels in Lijiang, the average price on weekdays is US$22, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is US$22.
Which Hostels in Lijiang are pet-friendly?
Which Hostels in Lijiang have parking lots?
Zhiyu Youth Hostel (Lijiang Ancient City) (from US$4) has parking lots.
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Lijiang Hostels Information
| Total properties | 16 |
|---|---|
| Number of reviews | 8,700 |
| Highest price | US$55 |
| Lowest price | US$4 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | US$22 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | US$22 |
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