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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. I was a bit sick and the staff was very nice and helpful and made sure I'm getting better

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9
Superb
191 reviews
Price from
€ 18
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 . Facilities were very nice. The hostel had a great backpacker atmosphere and was full of domestic and international travellers, was very fun and very pleasant

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9.3
Superb
188 reviews
Price from
€ 54
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. The best place to know the city of Shangri-la. The Jun family and staff are very kind and easy to get information about the city. The hostel is lovely and very comfortable. The shower is great, very warm for the cold days and always being clean. The night can sit around the wood stove, have tea and make new friends. Also has a diverse kitchen, I ordered some dishes with friends and it was all delicious! The location is also perfect, I did everything by walking.

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9.9
Exceptional
21 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
48 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. Good location in the old town, and quiet street. The owners welcomes us warmly with tea ans yanmei! They even let us choose our room.

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9.2
Superb
45 reviews

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. This hostel provides fun activities during evening like BBQ, Live Band & pool games, we are engaging with the other backpacker and this what I loved the most when travelling, we shared stories & experiences !

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9.8
Exceptional
83 reviews

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. Walking distance to Dali old town, super convenient

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9.1
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
€ 40
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. The lady owner is very very kind to us. We got picked up at the airport when we arrived late at night. Our room was wonderful, clean and had everything we needed.

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8.9
Fabulous
159 reviews

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. The room was nice and the atmosphere was really good

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8.6
Fabulous
219 reviews
Price from
€ 19
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
Fabulous
14 reviews
Price from
€ 10
per night

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