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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. Amazing host, comfortable room for reasonable price. They accommodate your requests with utmost care. Airport pickup service was convenient, and we had a day trip to Baisha arranged by the host. I will come back!

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9
Superb
205 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

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. Kunga and his wife were very kind and hospitable hosts. They picked us up for free from the High Speed Rail station. Gave us a lot of travel information that made our stay in Shangri La an enjoyable one. Room was cosy and very clean. Heater and electric blanket in the room were enough to keep us warm in the cold winter. Located inside the Duzekong ancient town, food is easily available just outside the guesthouse. Highly recommended!!

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9.1
Superb
259 reviews
Price from
£22
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. Delicious breakfast.Love it.Will be back

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9.7
Exceptional
120 reviews
Price from
£6
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 . Everything was great. Big private room and it looks so new. We were sad we stayed only one night. There is also some laundry machine, a café, great wifi, pool table and tennis table.

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9.2
Superb
259 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Tavern Hostel仁和客栈

Shangri-La

Set in Shangri-La, Tavern Hostel仁和客栈 features a garden, shared lounge, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Guishan Park.

At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a terrace. The units feature bed linen. The rustic warmth of a homestay. Proximity to the vibrant night square where folk dancing is enjoyed every night.Lots of eateries nearby as well but the hosts also runs a small kitchen and you can get yummy food too.

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9.6
Exceptional
57 reviews
Price from
£5
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 had a wonderful stay at Jacky's Guesthouse. The house is located at the lower end of the village and our room had an open view out into the rice fields. The room was very spacious and comfortable. Jacky is super nice and a great host! He picked us up at the train station and dropped us off for the bus to Banna, which he organized for us. He also prepared food and gave valuable recommendations for our hike. We felt very comfortable throughout our stay and I highly recommend his place if you are looking for a nice, local experience and a friendly host.

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9.4
Superb
62 reviews
Price from
£5
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. A nice, friendly and quiet place at a very central location in the wonderful city center of JianShui. We were welcomed with tea and some exotic fruits.

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9.2
Superb
61 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

DaLi LOFT Travelling With Hostel

Dali Ancient Town, Dali

Set close to the south gate of Dali Old Town, DaLi LOFT Travelling With Hostel is a stylish accommodation featuring a 24-hour front desk, wake-up service and free WiFi throughout the property. A tour desk opens to all guests for any travelling inquires. it's one of the best hostels I've stayed in years of travel. I'd like to thank Pan Pan for her dedication to my needs. It's clean, comfortable bed, great location, what more could you ask for. The dorms are not overcrowded, only 3 beds in mine. I loved the background music it plays throughout the hostel. I highly recommend

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9.1
Superb
50 reviews
Price from
£9
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. very friendly staff. helped with all questions. the outside area was nice to relax and had a nice breeze in June. roof top sunset area waa beautiful to enjoy and have a beer. not far from down town but quite.enough at night. cheapish drinks

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8.7
Fabulous
277 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Slow Tune Space Youth Hostel

Jinghong

Set in Jinghong, Slow Tune Space Youth Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers karaoke and a 24-hour front desk.

Guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The units at Slow Tune Space Youth Hostel feature air conditioning and a desk. The staff was realy good they treat, me very well also tried to give me everything what i needed. For the price i pay was realy good acomodation like 2 dollars at some places the food is more expensive. I was sick and could rest very well, ppl in the hostel very friendly and try to interact with me went also to the night market with the locals.

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8.4
Very good
18 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

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