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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: October Inn in Lijiang offers family rooms with garden or mountain views. Each room includes a private bathroom, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The property features a restaurant, bar, and coffee shop. Additional amenities include a games room, culture classes, and a minimarket. Convenient Location: Located 16 mi from Lijiang Sanyi Airport, October Inn is near attractions such as Fang Guoyu's Former Residence (12-minute walk) and Black Dragon Pond Park (2.5 mi). Free parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for dinner, convenient location, and attentive staff, October Inn ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • FREE parking!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 bunk bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sjoerd
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The person who runs the hostel is great. She is familiar with the English language and she let me store my laptop in the locker while I was climbing Haba Snow Mountain
  • Daniel
    Germany Germany
    This was the most pleasant place I've stayed in China. The hostel, the room and the bed were cozy and comfortable. There are electric blankets for cold winter nights, laundry facilities and several nice places to hang out. The hostel is a ten...
  • Timothy
    Australia Australia
    Really friendly staff, really made my daughter and I feel like part of the family
  • Yu
    China China
    The hostel owners are really welcoming and friendly. They took me to pick cherries and to great restaurants to have breakfast. They also have a cute dog in the yard. The breakfast and dinner are also available, it’s a good chance to make...
  • Parker
    United States United States
    This hostel is suitable for backpackers. I met many during my stay. The owner is very helpful and the food tea, and coffee are great. I had a comfortable stay and ended up extending. Will stay again if I’m in town
  • Thao
    Vietnam Vietnam
    The hostel located on the hill which is 10 mins walking from the Old town. As i dont mind climbing on the hill everyday, I love that peaceful location, especially the stunning view from the balcony. There is a washing machine that you can use with...
  • Natalia
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Tom is a great host! It is easy to communicate with him since he can speak English. He explained and gave me the instructions to get to his place. The location is close to the old town but far enough to be calm and relaxed. Also, it is very close...
  • Juliette
    France France
    The hostel is very well located just above the old city, it's a 10 minute walk The vibe is really great, there are a lot of chill areas and even a rooftop to watch the sunset from The beds are spacious and conformable, there is hot shower And...
  • Jan
    Denmark Denmark
    Hostel is super nice and the family who runs it just wonderful and very helpful in planning tours and they create a good atmosphere. I like this place a lot and will stay there again :)
  • Jelmer
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Amazing friendly people. They’re eager to learn English. The room was clean and comfortable. They helped us a lot with the bus to the Tiger Gorge and the transport of our bags to the final destination. We forgot some stuff and we really appreciate...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.4Based on 65 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

OCTOBER INN has been around for just over a year and is already one of the most popular hostels in Lijiang. October Inn is located 15 minutes from Lijiang Old Town in a quiet area close to the Elephant Hill. October Inn is an international hostel with English speaking staff. The hostel staff members enjoy meeting people from all around the world, and you yourself will make a lot of new friends at October Inn! By climbing the Elephant Hill for 10-15 minutes and then descending, you can get to the BLACK DRAGON POOL and enter for FREE! Directions are available at the hostel. Every Monday the hostel arranges a guided climb up the Elephant Hill. If you are looking forward to go to the amazing TIGER LEAPING GORGE hiking route, you have to look no further! At October Inn the staff will book the bus ticket for you. Every morning you can go by bus all the way to the start of the hike, which is located in Qiaotou village, 2.5 hours from Lijiang. A staff member from the hostel will follow you all the way to the bus, which is a 10 minute walk, and make sure you get on the right one. From the end of the hike you can continue to Shangri-La or come back to Lijiang.

Languages Spoken

English,Chinese

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Amenities of October Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Slippers
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Off-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Mini golf
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Game room
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Computer
  • Satellite channels
  • Fax
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Child safety socket covers

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Foot bath
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Solarium

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Chinese

House rules

October Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
CNY 60 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The property can help guests carry the luggage from the entrance of Lijiang Old Town for free. Please contact the property in advance.

Please note that the property does not provide toothbrush and toothpaste.

A deposit via bank wire or Alipay during high season and Chinese bank holidays may be required to secure your reservation. The property may contact you with instructions after booking.

The following activities can be enjoyed at October Inn:

Monday: guided tour to Elephant Hill

Tuesday: tour to Shuhe and Baisha Ancient Town

Thursday: movie Night

Saturday: free beer at the Sakurakin Bar located in Old Town.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about October Inn