Inns in Yunnan, China

The room smelled heavily of cigarettes, and there were hairs on the sheets and pillowcases, which was disgusting, but everything else was worth the price. The proprietress was nice, the inn facilities were very thoughtful, the details of the public areas were carefully arranged, the location was good, the price/performance ratio was high, and there were not so many bars in the ancient town to bother you when you go to bed at night.

Very nice hotel in a central location, close to the North gate. We stayed here the two nights before our trekking in the Tiger Leaping Gorge and the two nights after coming back from the trekking. For our second stay we received a free upgrade of the room. This time we had a balcony and a bathtub. The room was a bit more at the front of the hotel so also a bit noisier during the evening and night. And light was coming in through the bathroom window. But it did not bother us and we slept very well as the beds are very comfortable. The breakfast is terrific. We would definitely come back here for our next stay. Highly recommended!

This courtyard guesthouse is super close to the South Gate of Dali Ancient City, easily reachable in about five or six minutes on foot. It's really convenient for getting to Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. If you're not driving, besides taxis, there's also public transportation available. There's a direct shuttle bus to Cangshan, and you can take the C2 bus to Erhai. Dining options are plentiful and very convenient, right across from the main gate of the ancient city. The owner couple are very warm and provide excellent service. We're a family of three and chose the triple room, which was very spacious and we were extremely satisfied. Definitely worth choosing!

The B&B is small but very cozy, and it has a lovely little courtyard. However, the bed in the room was quite hard, which made it uncomfortable for me to sleep on. This is a great season to visit Yunnan; the temperature drops to a few degrees at night but reaches over ten degrees Celsius during the day.

This hotel was a real treat. They picked us up from the station and helped us book the tour to the rice fields (a perfect 10, by the way! We highly recommend it!). The rooms were clean and had views of the old town. The hotel is very well located, surrounded by shops and pottery workshops, and within walking distance of many tourist attractions (Confucius Temple, gardens, iconic street, etc.). The service was impeccable; they were very attentive, helpful, and always available/responded to messages very quickly. I couldn't recommend it more! Stay at this hotel if you're visiting this beautiful city!

The place looks exactly like the picture. Very beautiful. The room was included with towels and basic amenities. They also provide me hair dryers (yes, multiple), air humidifier and indoor slippers. My room is also equipped with smart toilet, which comes with seat warmer and bidet. This place is also located very close to Lijiang old town, in fact one could argue that the place is located in Lijiang old town. The staffs here are very friendly and helpful. Brought me to some places for souvenirs and advice me which street food is halal and non-halal. Definitely will come and stay here again if return to visit Lijiang.

What a great location for being amongst the terraces! We splurged and got the terrace view room, and it was very nice with a great view, comfortable bed, warm blankets, and hot shower. The room has an unblocked view of the terraces. But if you don't get that room, the upstairs balcony has the very best view. But we enjoyed watching the sunrise from our bed with hot tea. Lucian is really great! He explained to us different hiking options for seeing other views. His English is really good too so you can ask him any questions about the area. He has a sweet old dog and a cute young cat. He's also available to pick you up if you get lost or have trouble getting back after sunset. There are 2 good restaurants a 10 minute uphill walk away, or Lucian can cook you meals, which are also great. Thanks Lucian! -Travis and Elisha (Colorado, USA) PS. Downloading maps.me beforehand will definitely help with meditation

The family suite was very spacious, and the electric blanket kept us wonderfully warm. The oxygen machine and humidifier were a real lifesaver. The TV was incredibly practical, loaded with tons of apps, which made the cold evenings much more enjoyable. The owners were very welcoming; they'd always greet us whenever we saw them at the entrance, where there was also free hot tea available. It's a shame we couldn't use the small balcony because of the cold weather. The best part is its ideal location, just the right distance from the ancient city: any further in and you'd constantly be stuck in traffic during the day, but any further out would be too far. Renting a car is convenient for getting around Shangri-La, and luckily, the hotel offers free parking.

Amazing wooden design all over the place! Comfortable bed, no English spoken but with the translation app communication was OK and the owner is very willing to help! Calm place to stay nearby the old center, with a tea/rest room on the 3rd floor facing the Confucius temple lake.

This guesthouse boasts traditional Bai architecture. The staff member was incredibly warm and friendly, offering to help with luggage and giving us tips on things to do nearby. Our room was also very tidy and clean. The lobby on the ground floor has a large tea table where guests can gather to chat over tea, with complimentary fruits and snacks available. Best of all, the guesthouse is located near the East Gate bus stop, so we only had to pull our luggage about 20-30 meters along the cobblestone path to reach the ancient town. We had a very comfortable and hassle-free stay. Next time my family visits Dali, we'll definitely choose this place again!