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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of the city.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, potted plants, and a polished floor.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round table, and a large window offering a city view.

A person dining at a table with a view of a cityscape and a body of water.

1. Hyatt Place Kunming South Railway Station

Kunming

$56

$65 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern building entrance with a glass facade, geometric ceiling design, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a fireplace.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge areas with sofas and chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern, well-lit hotel room with a round dining table, comfortable seating, and a large artwork on the wall.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Kunming Airport

Guandu

$57

$67 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, chandeliers, and decorative elements.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

A chef in a white uniform and tall hat preparing food in a kitchen with various dishes and utensils.

3. Howard Johnson Tropical Garden Plaza Kunming

Kunming

$70

$74 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a tiled deck, a small boat, and inflatable loungers.

A hotel hallway with wooden doors, numbered room signs, and a carpeted floor.

4. Empark Grand Hotel Kunming

Guandu

$52

$60 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A narrow water feature with lily pads and potted plants on either side.

A spacious dining area with round tables, chairs, and yellow balloons.

A hotel corridor with a carpeted floor, a chandelier, an elevator, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, and a mirror.

5. Bai Nian Sheng Shi

Guandu

$17

$20 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options and a coffee station.

A modern living room with a large window, wooden furniture, and a flat-screen TV.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel entrance with glass doors and a sign in both English and Chinese.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large fireplace, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

6. Holiday Inn Express Kunming Railway Station by IHG

Kunming City Centre

$41

$48 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Holiday Inn sign, surrounded by other buildings and a busy road with light trails.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on the left, and a city view through the windows.

A traditional Chinese architectural structure with multiple tiers and red pillars, a small pond, and a clear blue sky.

A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a central table, and a geometric wall art piece.

7. Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG

Kunming City Centre

$52

$61 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, large windows, and a grand chandelier.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a geometric ceiling design and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.

8. Wanda Realm Kunming

Kunming

$75

$88 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a decorative plant display, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel with a modern facade, a visible entrance, and signage indicating it is a Days Inn by Wyndham.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, a treadmill, and exercise balls.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

9. Days Inn By Wyndham Kunming Changshui Airport

Guandu

$30

$33 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A restaurant entrance with a green facade and a sign in Chinese characters.

A room with a wooden desk, a round table, a sofa, and a window with blue curtains.

A modern building with a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

A rooftop patio with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of high-rise buildings.

10. Nostalgia S Hotel(Kunming Dongfeng Square)

Kunming City Centre

$25

$30 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A high-rise building complex with multiple floors, large windows, and illuminated signs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A modern kitchen with white countertops, wooden cabinets, and a central island with bowls.

11. Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kunming Guandu

Kunming City Centre

$37

$43 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern hotel room with a curved vanity, a large mirror, a bed with a view, a desk, and a chair.

A modern restaurant with a central island, high ceiling with pendant lights, and large windows offering a city view.

A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern wicker furniture.

12. Hilton Garden Inn Kunming Railway Station South

Guandu

$47

$55 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern hotel with a curved facade, a prominent entrance, and a sign indicating Grand Park.

A gym with treadmills and exercise equipment, large windows with a city view, and a modern architectural design.

A hotel room with a city view, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A buffet with various food items and a glass display case.

13. Grand Park Kunming

Kunming City Centre

$58

$67 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign at the top, and a surrounding urban environment with other buildings and parked cars.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, a decorative plant, and a bookshelf with books and plants.

14. Yasite Hotel Yuyuan Road Metro Station

Xishan District

$34

$40 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern reception area with a geometric light design, a reception desk, and a carpet with "NOVOTEL" branding.

A modern reception desk with a geometric design, two receptionists, and a plant.

A modern gym with treadmills, a rowing machine, and a weight bench.

A high-rise hotel complex with multiple buildings, including a Novotel.

15. Novotel Kunming Yunjin

Kunming

$47

$55 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A tall building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible entrance.

A hotel corridor with a reception desk labeled 'Fish-Inn,' featuring a red wall and a wooden ceiling.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a glass-enclosed shower area.

16. Kunming Fish Inn City Center Nanping Street Branch

Kunming City Centre

$35

$40 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a large window with a city view.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, and a sliding door leading to another room.

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, surrounded by a dense urban environment.

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, surrounded by a dense urban environment with other high-rise buildings.

17. Fairfield by Marriott Kunming Xishan

Xishan District

$50

$58 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A modern hotel entrance with a large sign, glass doors, and a well-lit facade.

A gym with dumbbells, treadmills, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern interior with a long table and chairs, surrounded by shelves with various items.

18. Holiday Inn Express Kunming Changshui Airport by IHG

Guandu

$40

$47 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A modern high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign at the top.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a chef preparing food.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a decorative wall with plant motifs.

19. JEN Kunming Hotel - Shangri-La Group

Kunming City Centre

$75

$88 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A narrow stone pathway flanked by bamboo plants leading to a building entrance.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a wooden cabinet, and a sign with Chinese characters.

A narrow alleyway leading to a building with a glass door entrance, a staircase, and a metal door.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed, a desk with a chair, a vanity with a mirror, and a walk-in closet with shelves.

20. Gongxili - Chujian Hotel

Kunming City Centre

$34

$39 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Top neighborhoods in Kunming

A street lined with traditional wooden buildings, some with signs in a foreign language.

A lotus pond with green water and floating leaves, surrounded by trees and buildings in the background.

A market stall with various vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, and broccoli.

A park with cherry blossom trees in full bloom, people walking and sitting on benches.

A staircase with red lanterns, people walking, and trees.

Kunming City Centre

The Kunming City Centre neighborhood offers attractions such as Green Lake Park and Nanping Pedestrian Street.

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A traditional Chinese building with ornate roof tiles, colorful decorations, and a sign with Chinese characters.

Guandu

The Guandu neighborhood offers attractions such as Yunnan Provincial Museum and Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center.

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A garden with colorful flowers, a stone staircase, and a pagoda.

A person standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a cityscape.

Wuhua District

Kunming's Wuhua District neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Kunming Zoo and Green Lake Park.

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A traditional wooden house by a calm lake with reflections.

A traditional building with a tiled roof, a white exterior, and a reflection in the water.

A modern cityscape with three prominent skyscrapers and a distinctive curved building in the foreground.

Xishan District

Kunming's Xishan District neighborhood is home to attractions such as Lake Dian and Western Hills Reserve.

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A bouquet of flowers including red, pink, yellow, and orange blooms.

A narrow, rocky path surrounded by dense greenery and trees.

A garden pathway lined with trees and bushes, with people walking and standing.

A river with a stone wall on one side and buildings on the other.

Panlong

Kunming's Panlong neighborhood is known for its restaurants and offers a host of things to see such as Kunming Botanical Garden and World Horti-Expo Garden.

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Top landmarks in Kunming

Green Lake Park

8.2/10 (17 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Green Lake Park in Kunming City Centre. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Daguan Park and World Horti-Expo Garden, both nearby.

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A landscape of tall, narrow rock formations with dense green foliage in the foreground.

Stone Forest

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Stone Forest is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from central Shilin Yi Autonomous County, why not stop by during your stay.

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Kunming Zoo

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Kunming Zoo, located 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from central Kunming. If you have fun at Kunming Zoo, you'll love Yunnan Railway Museum and World Horti-Expo Garden, both located nearby.

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Lake Dian

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

Xishan District is home to Lake Dian, so why not stop by during your stay in Kunming.

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Nanping Pedestrian Street

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Nanping Pedestrian Street in Kunming City Centre.

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Yunnan Provincial Museum

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Yunnan Provincial Museum is just one of the attractions in Guandu, Kunming so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Kunming has to offer, head to Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center, Nanping Pedestrian Street, and Kunming Sports Training Base.

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Kunming Sports Training Base

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You could catch an event at Kunming Sports Training Base, a stadium in Xishan District. If you think Kunming Sports Training Base is cool, you also might like Hongta Sports Center, located nearby.

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Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center

Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center is worth a pic or two when discovering Guandu.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cheap hotels in Kunming?

For a cheap hotel in Kunming with glowing reviews, consider Yishang Hotel Kunming Changshui Airport, which features free buffet breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You can also look at Kunming Panju Hotel or Cloudland International Youth Hostel.

Can I stay in a hostel in Kunming?

Hostels can be a cheaper alternative to Kunming hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There are 5 hostels in Kunming. Yishang Hotel Kunming Changshui Airport offers free breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Kunming Panju Hotel has free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Shu Xu Internet Hostel is another low-cost option.

What are the best cheap things to do in Kunming?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Kunming, enjoy the outdoors at Haidong Wetlands Park or Lake Dian. Be certain a visit to Guandu Ancient Town is in your plans.