Hostels in Yunnan, China

A hostel with a great location and a cool vibe. The facilities are quite complete, and the staff are all very helpful. The guy at the bar is both cool and friendly. You can tell the owner is someone who loves to have fun and has a lot of heart. If I come to Kunming alone again, I'll definitely stay here.

I really enjoyed my stay here. The location is excellent, close to many attractions and easy to get around. The price is very reasonable for what you get. The hostel is clean, well-maintained, and the staff are super helpful and kind. Would definitely stay here again!

The environment is quite good, clean and hygienic, the room has no strange smell, the washing facilities are convenient, the toilet is clean, and there are lockers with password locks, etc. The staff are very enthusiastic; they offered tangerine peel tea when it was cold, which was very heartwarming! I'll definitely come back next time I travel to Shangri-La by motorcycle! The privacy curtains on the bunks are also very good.

This hostel is really interesting! The common areas are spacious and uniquely decorated with lots of vintage items, and the walls have beautiful ethnic cultural totem paintings. The bathrooms and washing areas are clean; even though there are many guests, the staff are diligent with cleaning, so it never feels dirty or messy. The guy at the front desk was super friendly, helped me with my luggage, and recommended some great local food. For this price, it's incredible value for money. Highly recommend!

I had a nice stay in Jianying, just be aware that if you take a didi the map is showing another place so better put the stop yourself. The host was very kind and helpful, help me with ordering coffee as I don’t have a chinese phone number… Thank you 🙏

Sister Cai Cai was incredibly warm, attentive, and thoughtful. Although we didn't interact much, her meticulous attention to detail was evident. I was extremely satisfied with her recommendations for food, entertainment, and other experiences—a full five stars for that alone. The lobby had a great atmosphere, and it was clear many people had been staying for several days. There's a large courtyard where you can enjoy the view and relax. The bedding was clean and comfortable; the mattress was almost as thick as a hotel mattress, and the bed was sturdy. The bedside lights were shaded by wooden boards, eliminating the glare from direct sunlight (I've stayed in many hostels, and Cai Cai was the first to show such attention to detail). The surrounding environment was quiet, and I slept very well. There was crowing in the morning, intermittently from around 5 am to 6 am. I suggest more clear reminders about the room check-in rules. One guest was playing music on their phone, so a quiet environment should be maintained in the room, both day and night. By the way, my room was opposite the clothes drying area, and the room light was a bit dim, as shown in the picture. In short, I highly recommend this place!

Just a short walk away is the farmer's market, offering delicious fruits and unique Yunnan snacks. Yunnan University's former site (Southwest Associated University) is also nearby. The flower cakes are amazing, and the mushroom fried rice at the cafe is absolutely superb! Facilities: There's a washing machine available. Cleanliness: Spotless. Environment: Comfortable, felt just like home. Service: They provided small gifts like hair ties and bandaids. The staff member who helped me with my luggage when I checked in was incredibly kind, and I was so touched! They also helped me mail some items when I left, which I'm very grateful for – truly, thank you so much! They have a billiards table and a ping-pong table here! I also met some friendly people, making for a very happy stay. The old street in Yunnan is definitely worth exploring. I took a photo of the hostel from outside; the bougainvillea is beautiful. The cafe menu even has the hostel's love story, which I found very touching.

I had a great time in Jianshui, the owner of the hostel did make my stay even more special, he helped me in many ways, I am beyond grateful he could help me out to get a SIM card and all the app struggles that you can face traveling to China from abroad . I highly recommend to stay with him for dinner or any meal, food was amazing and I felt like visiting friends rather than staying at a hostel. There’s a nice rooftop where you can also use the washing machine and dry your clothes. I will definitely come back!

The price isn't the cheapest for a hostel, but it's worth it for the quiet location. Plus, they actually have an oxygen tank sharing program! If you need one, you can ask the front desk to use one left by previous guests. And if you bought one and didn't use it, you can leave it for future travelers. The atmosphere is fantastic, with organized activities every day, and a golden retriever hanging out on the first floor. The only downside is that the second-floor hallway is open-air, and the hair dryer and showers are in separate areas. So, after showering, make sure to bundle up to avoid catching a cold, as the day-night temperature difference can be quite significant.

[”Fantastic hostel vibe! The common areas are great for meeting people from all over, and the beds are clean and comfy. The owner even recommends unique local experiences. Excellent value for money, I'll definitely choose this place for my next trip.”,”The location is absolutely amazing, super close to attractions on foot! Although the room was compact, it was very clean and odor-free. I had a great time chatting about travel with my roommates at night. It was a really good value for money stay.”,”The hostel pays great attention to detail, offering free lockers and toiletries, and a communal kitchen where you can cook your own meals. It's generally quiet and not noisy, making for a very peaceful stay. Highly recommend for solo travelers.”]