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Yi's Hostel

Shangri-La

Yi's Hostel is located in Shangri-La, close to Dafo Temple. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

Yi's Hostel is a 10-minute walk from Guishan Park and Moonlight Square. Walking Street is a 15-minute walk away. The host Ama and her sons are so lovely and helpful. They helped us countless times and felt us very welcome, especially at night in front of fire with warm tea :) the hostel is beautiful In the heart of the old city, it was a perfect stay

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9
Wonderful
155 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Kunming Cloudland International Youth Hostel

Wuhua District, Kunming

Boasting a sun terrace and a cosy lounge area with pool table, table tennis, magazines, books and coffee, Kunming Cloudland International Youth Hostel offers a simple yet comfortable accommodation in Kunming. Free WiFi . Very friendly and helpful staff! Liked the beds, the wooden interior of the room, the hostel is overall really nice. I would have stayed longer without hesitation

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9.4
Wonderful
169 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Tavern Hostel仁和客栈

Shangri-La

Set in Shangri-La and with Guishan Park reachable within 600 metres, Tavern Hostel仁和客栈 offers a garden, rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Each room comes with a balcony.

At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a terrace. The units feature bed linen. This place is the best hostel we've had in China (and maybe Asia). The living room is very cosy, very suitable for taking a warm tea after a good hike, meeting other people from the hostel, or eating delicious food (chineese, corean and western dishes are available). The owner is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are very clean and cosy.

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9.9
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Jacky's Guesthouse

Yuanyang

Situated in Yuanyang in the Yunnan Region, Jacky's Guesthouse features a sun terrace and views of the mountain. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

Car hire is available at this hostel and the area is popular for hiking. We have been upgraded in a private room with the view on the Rice terrasses. We talked a lot with Jacky, very available, about the everyday life in the village.

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9.5
Exceptional
41 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Han Shu Xiang Yuan Hostel

Jianshui

Han Shu Xiang Yuan Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Jianshui. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

At the hostel, each room comes with a balcony with a garden view. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Han Shu Xiang Yuan Hostel also boast a city view. At the accommodation, rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a TV. The guesthouse is situated perfectly in the old town, surrounded by dozens of restaurants, shops and places to visit. The hosts were absolutely great and enjoyable people. They take care of their place - the rooms are tidy and spacious, bathroom is clean and when we needed more water, they gave us a big container of well water twice, which Jianshui is famous for. Every evening they offered us tea, snacks and some company with all other guests in their courtyard. They can also help you with tickets, so you don't need to wait in lines.

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9.2
Wonderful
38 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Floral Hotel · Shangri-la Blue Sky

Shangri-La

At the hostel, each room comes with a patio. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, guest rooms at Floral Hotel · Shangri-la Blue Sky have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms include a terrace. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. This hotel has definitely matched my expectations. My room was spacious, sparkling clean and comfortable. The city center is just five minutes away on foot. All the staff members were courteous and really helpful by giving me all the info I was in need of. In particular I would like to spend words of appreciation towards the lady working at the front desk. She has been extremely welcoming and nice. She even offered me a typical local dish. I felt myself at home. I definitely recommend this hotel to all travelers reading my feedback. If I have the chance to visit Shangri-la again in the future I will come back to this hotel for sure.

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9
Wonderful
10 reviews
Price from
$41
per night

Lijiang Desti Youth Park Hostel

Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang

Located in Shuhe Ancient Town, Desti Youth Park is about 20 minutes' drive from Lijiang Dayan Old Town. It offers comfortable dormitories housed in one of the oldest Tibetan buildings in town. It features a sun terrace and a shared lounge. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the entire property. traditional design impressed me a lot

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9.8
Exceptional
49 reviews
Price from
$8
per night

Mama Naxi Guesthouse

Lijiang

Operated by the local Nakhi people and enjoying a history of 15 years, Mama Naxi Guesthouse is a family-style hostel offering cosy accommodation in Lijiang. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas.

Lijiang Ancient Town is an 11-minute walk from Mama Naxi Guesthouse. Lijiang Railway Station is an 18-minute drive away. Lijiang Sanyi Airport is 20 km from the property. great stuff, very careful and helping! clean and nice dorms. 10 minutes walk from the old city area!

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8.9
Excellent
144 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel

Wuhua District, Kunming

Located in the centre of Wuhua District, Kunming, Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel offers simple yet comfortable accommodation with free WiFi in public areas. It features a pool table, table tennis, books and magazines at the cosy lounge area. Staff was amazing and food really good

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8.6
Excellent
208 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Green Hostel & Sunny Guesthouse

Yuanyang

Green Hostel & Sunny Guesthouse features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Yuanyang. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. it’s in the rice fields. you wake up and you can see the sunrise in your room!!! stunning! super nice owners. super cheap

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8.8
Excellent
13 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

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