The Best Hostels in Yunnan to stay in 2026

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Hostels in Lijiang

A spacious atrium with a glass ceiling, a central staircase, and a garden area.

SSAW Huama Garden Hotel

Gucheng District

A traditional building with a mural, stone seating, and a wooden structure with a sign.

The Naxi Hereditary Courtyard - Chinese Nature's Design Retreat - Free Pick-up from Airport for 3 Nights

Dayan Old Town

Fairfield by Marriott Lijiang Ancient Town

Gucheng District

A modern hotel with a pool area featuring a waterfall and rock formations.

Hilton Lijiang

Lijiang

A stone bridge over a canal with a building on the right.

Lijiang Hotel JunPoXuan

Dayan Old Town

A room with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape, a fireplace, and a seating area with a view.

Snow Mountain

Lijiang

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, leather sofas, and a large window offering a view of greenery and mountains.

GJ Damei Huasu-Yunbanshan Serene View 12-Retreat Manor-Ancient Town Lion Hill

Dayan Old Town

A traditional building with a tiled roof, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and lush greenery surrounding the area.

Merry Inn Lijiang

Dayan Old Town

A traditional courtyard with tiled flooring, wooden tables, and lanterns.

InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG

Dayan Old Town

A traditional courtyard with a stone pathway, a small pond, and a wooden table with chairs.

Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG

Dayan Old Town

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, TV, and a large window with a mountain view.

Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang

Gucheng District

A person sitting by a window with a view of traditional architecture and mountains.

37 Courtyard Baisha Ancient Town

Lijiang

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with pillows, a bedside table, and a decorative vase.

SIXI Conglu Design Aesthetics Hotel

Gucheng District

A traditional Chinese building with a sign reading "East Mountain".

Ancient Charm Luxe Retreat Lijiang

Dayan Old Town

A traditional wooden building with intricate carvings, a balcony, and potted plants.

Yiyun Tingju Viewing Ancient Courtyard

Dayan Old Town

A person playing a piano in a stone-walled room with a table of fruits and a small waterfall feature.

Chinese-style garden resort hotel

Dayan Old Town

A traditional wooden building with a garden featuring a pond, stone bridge, and lush greenery.

China Old Story Inn Lijiang Elite Garden

Gucheng District

A traditional Japanese-style courtyard with a central pond, wooden walkways, and potted plants.

Lijiang Garden vacation PuZhi hotel

Dayan Old Town

A person sitting on a chair with a traditional building in the background.

Lijing Yunman Mushanxue lnn

Gucheng District

A modern house with a courtyard, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

Jinmao Purelax Lijiang -The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Gucheng District

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Hostels in Kunming

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

Yishang Hotel Kunming Changshui Airport

Guandu

A hotel room with two beds, a mural on the wall, a glass-enclosed shower area, and a wooden floor.

Kunming Panju Hotel

Guandu

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Hostels in Dali

A pool with a view of the sea and mountains, surrounded by glass walls.

Hotel Indigo Dali Erhai by IHG

Xiaguan

A traditional wooden building with a courtyard, stone steps leading to a water feature, and lanterns.

Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

Dali Ancient Town

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

Holiday Inn Express Dali Xiaguan by IHG

Xiaguan

A traditional courtyard with a central gate, surrounded by buildings with ornate wooden railings and columns.

Wenshuo Hotel

Dali Ancient Town

A traditional Chinese pavilion with red pillars and a hexagonal roof, surrounded by modern buildings.

Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

Dali Ancient Town

A room with a large window, a stone table, two chairs, and a view of a cityscape.

The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

Dali

A glass-bottomed bridge over a water feature with a tropical backdrop, surrounded by plants and rocks.

China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

Dali

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

Dali Nest Secret Garden Lake View Inn

Dali

A resort with multiple buildings, a central pool area, and a view of the city and mountains in the background.

Hilton Dali Resort & Spa

Dali

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "HAWTHORN BY WYNDHAM".

Hawthorn by Wyndham Dali Erhai Park

Xiaguan

A modern building with large windows, a reception area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

The Dali EDITION

Dali

A room with a large arched window, a bathtub, a chair, a small table with a bowl, and a potted plant.

Dali Azure Hillside Boutique Resort- Wenbi Village - Gourmet Dining & Cocktail Lounge & Complimentary Airport Pick-up for 2 Nights

Dali

SSAW Huama Garden Hotel

Gucheng District

A hotel room with a bed, a glass table with a teapot and cups, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Qing Pu Villa

Dali

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, built-in shelving, a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

Dandi Seaview Resort Villas

Dali

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a bathtub, and a view of the sea.

Dali Fanxi Manhai Holiday Guesthouse

Dali

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and a coffee table, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a balcony with a view of the city.

Dali Wolan Hidden Luxury Hotel - Coffee and Cocktails - Dali Ancient Town Branch - Complimentary Airport Pick-up for 3 Nights

Dali

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of the sea, and a seating area with a sofa and cushions.

Anyu Aranya Collection Sea View Resort Hotel

Xiaguan

A modern house with a glass roof, a garden with stepping stones, and a view of mountains.

Neo-garden

Dali

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a chandelier.

Clouds Villa

Dali

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Hostels in Deqin

A traditional wooden building with a stone courtyard, a staircase, and a view of the surrounding area.

Yi's Hostel

Deqin

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Top cities in Yunnan

Lijiang

Lijiang is known for its mountain views and offers a host of attractions, such as Hong Kong Compatriots Donate Monument and Black Dragon Pool.

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A rugged landscape with unique rock formations and a sunset in the background.

Kunming

Kunming has lots of attractions such as Haidong Wetlands Park and Guandu Ancient Town.

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A serene lake with a traditional pavilion, mountains in the background, and a pagoda.

Dali

Dali has lots of attractions such as Dali Museum and South Gate.

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A mountain range with a lake and a crowd of people at the lake's edge.

Deqin

Deqin is known for its temples, and offers lots of things to see including Dukezong Ancient Town and Songzanlin Scenic Area.

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A turquoise lake surrounded by green mountains and a crowd of people.

Shangri-La

Shangri-La is known for its temples and offers a host of attractions, such as Dukezong Ancient Town and Yading Nature Reserve.

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A group of people in colorful costumes dancing in a water fountain.

Xishuangbanna Dai

Xishuangbanna Dai has lots of attractions such as Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park and Manting Park.

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About the destination

What's Yunnan like?

Yunnan is a family-friendly place offering mountain and lake views. Take in the local culture of Yunnan at Yunnan Nationalities University and Yunnan Provincial Museum. You might find that sights like Haidong Wetlands Park and Guandu Ancient Town are worth a visit.

What is there to see around Yunnan?

Yunnan Nationalities University (3.2 mi/5.1 km from the city center)
Haidong Wetlands Park (6.6 mi/10.6 km from the city center)
Guandu Ancient Town (6.8 mi/10.9 km from the city center)
Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center (8.9 mi/14.4 km from the city center)
Lake Dian (10.1 mi/16.2 km from the city center)

What is there to do around Yunnan?

Yunnan Provincial Museum (8.7 mi/14 km from the city center)
Nanping Pedestrian Street (12.9 mi/20.8 km from the city center)
Kunming Zoo (14.2 mi/22.9 km from the city center)
Mt. Jingpin Scenic Resort (56.1 mi/90.3 km from the city center)
Dali Museum (169.8 mi/273.3 km from the city center)

Other Popular Yunnan Attractions

Kunming Sports Training Base
West Pagoda
Western Hills Reserve
Green Lake Park
Daguan Park