Dali City Hostels

A very comfortable guesthouse. The owners were very welcoming; the owner was lovely, had a story to tell, and was very talkative. The whole family was very friendly and helpful, even helping with our luggage – thank you so much!! Actually, I wasn't really into the food in Dali this time, and was a little disappointed, but the owner recommended some nearby ”non-trendy” restaurants: Blueberry Fish and Ganggang Rice Noodles. They were within walking distance, delicious, and in a great location – right next to the March Street Market, and there's also a Lotus Root Shop nearby, which is great for browsing. It's also very convenient to walk to the Old Town. And!! Peach the dog is so cute! A chubby little dog, so adorable and easy to pet. He even got up later than us this morning, haha! Hope to see him again sometime!

The large dog at the front desk was adorable, and the landlady was very friendly, sharing a map of authentic local restaurants. I stayed in a double room, which was a bit small. I hope they can replace the curtains/bed curtains with blackout ones. The location is quite convenient; Didi (ride-hailing service) can get you to the door. There's a communal area on the balcony for drying clothes.

Because I had a flight home early the next morning, I chose this hotel which was close to the airport. The hotel was unexpectedly clean and tidy, with complete facilities and very quiet at night. Such a low price was really touching. The hotel’s own restaurant is facing the street and its business is also very good. We ordered the specialty dish, spicy and sour fish. The proprietress is capable and quick, and the boss will send us to the airport for free the next day. I really recommend it!

The room was very clean and well-equipped, and the bed linen and duvet covers all smelled lovely. The location is very convenient for getting around; the hotel offers electric scooter rentals, and there are car rental agencies and bus stops just a few hundred meters away. It's also very close to Yincang Road and Pingdeng Road, which have many interesting small shops. If you're looking for morning coffee, evening drinks, or independent bookstores, they're all within walking distance. The hotel has spacious common areas; the lobby on the first floor has a great atmosphere for socializing, while the second floor is perfect for studying (and there are cute cats to pet!).

A comfortable stay, with helpful staff. Lots of young people who were generally friendly and helpful. I think there's a good community here. The smoke from the nightly campfire was unpleasant as our room faced the front yard. Thankfully we managed to close the windows. The hostel is set in a village just outside the old city - about 10 minutes walk, I think. Very conveniently located near the #8 bus route to the train station.

This hostel is really fun! You can cook and share meals with other guests, and the volunteer staff are super interesting. There's a dedicated game room for playing Werewolf, mahjong, and they even have a projector. Sometimes at night, people play music, so you can sing along and chat.

I think we got upgraded to a family room but we definitely didn't mind the extra space including a couch and table. They had a waterboiler and cups and comfortable beds with extra blankets, however the remote for the AC was missing and it got pretty chilly at night. Did not make that big of a difference anyway since the AC was located outside the bedroom. Small notice for foreign guests: It was very hard finding the place since the map didn't show the exact location and doorsigns we in chinese/ didn't match the description on trip.

Out of all the cities we visited in Yunnan, this one was our family's favorite. The room was spacious and clean, and you could really tell the owner pays attention to the details. Everything, even the toiletries, was high quality, showing just how much care they put into running this hotel.

This was my first time staying in a youth hostel, and the room was quite nice. The window offered a view of Cangshan Mountain. Both the owner and the other guests were very warm and friendly, even inviting me to join them for a BBQ and beer. However, I wouldn't recommend it for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere over a lively one.

✨【Five-star praise·Fairy Youth Hostel】✨ ＞＞ First sight·A fairy tale world welcomed by cats This fairy youth hostel must be given full marks! The moment you push open the door, you will fall into the healing barrier: ☀️ The sunlight passes through the glass greenhouse and flows on the log shelves filled with old books 🐾 Two plush tabby cats curled up in the cloud sofa - the cute treasures of the store, Dove & Xiaohei, are waiting in a standard welcoming posture! ＞＞ The two beauties in the store · the healing magic of Dove and Xiao Hei 🍫 ”Walking Caramel Macchiato” Dove: The chocolate tiger stripes all over her body are like flowing velvet, and the squirrel tail is hooked around her trouser legs Nirvana: rubbing her head + her meat pads blooming, conquering the human defense line in three seconds ☁️ ”Dark Night Hand Warmer” Xiao Hei: The cold skin of a dark cloud stepping on snow × the clingy soul Precision-guided jump into the arms of a cold-fearing girl, and roll herself into a 37℃ constant temperature pillow ＞＞ The perfect utopia for backpackers 🏡 The log-style room has its own cedar fragrance, and the healing design directly hits the heart of the literary youth 🎸 Unlock from time to time: folk music concert/chef competition from all over the world/starry night talk 🌄 The rooftop terrace easter egg: watch the sunset glow of Cangshan Mountain with a cat, and let the Dali wind turn the cat hair into a memory specimen ＞＞ Leaving the store critical strike · the affectionate retention of the cat owner 💔 Xiao Hei chased the suitcase and performed a ”10-mile farewell” 🧳 Dove performed the unique skill ”Cat and Bug Box Digging Technique” ❄️ Signed a winter contract with the shopkeeper: bring 10 kilograms of cat strips in exchange for breast massage service [Final Appraisal] ★★★★★+ This is not a youth hostel, it is a fairy tale woven by cat hair! Humans, come in and be prepared to be marked for life by cats~