Yueqi Rongshe Hostel offers a prime location within Dali's historic Old City, just steps from Foreigner Street and within easy reach of the Three Pagodas and Cangshan Mountain. This establishment provides comfortable rooms with high-quality bedding and modern amenities, including air conditioning, separate wet and dry bathrooms with 24-hour hot water, and high-speed Wi-Fi, with some rooms featuring balconies for enjoying the local scenery.
Dali
01/09 – 03/09
$47/nighttotal: $94 (2 )
Banyin Inn Dali Ancient City
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hostel , Dali
Banyin Inn Dali Ancient City is a hostel located in a region of China where geographic data may be subject to alteration, requiring independent verification of its precise location. This accommodation offers a garden, one bathroom, and a guest capacity of two, with check-out at 12:00, and while it provides a ski transfer service and rooms with TVs and slippers, further amenities vary by room type.
9.3 289 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
$9/nighttotal: $63 (7 )
Fine Days Youth Hostel
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hostel , Dali
Fine Days Youth Hostel enjoys a convenient location on the edge of Dali's Old Town, within easy walking distance of Erhai Lake and offering stunning views of Cangshan Mountain. This hostel boasts a rooftop terrace with sunrise views, a self-catering kitchen, bicycle rentals, and social spaces including a reading area, tea bar, and games room, providing guests with numerous amenities and opportunities for social interaction.
Dali
01/07 – 31/07
$37/nighttotal: $1110 (30 )
Da Bing's Cottage Youth Park
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hostel , Dali
Da Bing's Cottage Youth Park, a youth hostel, is situated in Tangjia Village, Yanghe 13th Group, offering a peaceful base approximately 3.7 kilometres from Dali Ancient City and close to Erhai Lake. This accommodation provides internet, air conditioning, a terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and parking, promoting itself as a meeting point for travellers in Dali.
9.6 424 reviews
Dali
01/07 – 31/07
$34/nighttotal: $1020 (30 )
Dali Upland International Youth Hostel
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hostel , Dali
Dali Upland Youth Hostel, a family-friendly guesthouse, is situated in Dali's Old Town, near the south gate, a 5-minute walk (0.8km) from the old street and a 15-minute drive (approximately 10km) from Erhai Lake. This inn offers various room types, including family rooms, features a bar serving brunch and beer, and provides free amenities such as a PS5, movie nights, bonfire concerts, and board games, alongside self-service laundry and electric bike rentals.
10 12 reviews
Dali
01/07 – 31/07
$111/nighttotal: $3330 (30 )
Boran Boutique Hostel
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hostel , Dali
The Boran Boutique Hostel enjoys a convenient location near Dali's Ancient City, Foreigner Street, and the Dali Erhai Lake Tour Bus stop, approximately 17km from Dali Railway Station and 30km from Dali Fengyi Airport. This excellent, family-friendly guesthouse offers on-site parking and comfortable accommodation, placing guests within easy reach of public transport and the diverse dining and shopping options on Foreigner Street.
9.0 123 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
$6/nighttotal: $42 (7 )
Laura's Hostel
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hostel , Dali
Laura's Hostel in Dali offers budget-friendly accommodation with a garden, kitchen, and bar, and is conveniently located but its precise distance from specific Dali landmarks requires further clarification. This guesthouse provides guests with internet access, parking, and a restaurant, boasting a very good user rating across cleanliness, location, and overall experience.
9.3 586 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
$8/nighttotal: $56 (7 )
Dali Kingdom International Youth Hostel
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hostel , Dali
The Dali Kingdom International Youth Hostel is conveniently located in Dali, 18 kilometres from Dali Railway Station and 30 kilometres from Dali Fengyi Airport, with Wuhua Building, The Scenic Spots of The Cangshan Mountains, and Husband and Wife Tree nearby. This youth hostel offers on-site parking, a garden, a restaurant, a bar, and room service for its guests, accommodating up to two people and boasting excellent user, location, and cleanliness ratings.
Dali
01/09 – 03/09
$65/nighttotal: $130 (2 )
Wentang Hostel Cangshan Mountain
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hostel , Dali
Wentang Hostel Cangshan Mountain in Dali offers guests a convenient base, its precise location within Dali city currently unavailable due to data restrictions, but likely centrally located for easy access to local restaurants. This two-guest capacity guesthouse features air conditioning, a garden, a restaurant, room service, a single bathroom, karaoke facilities, an elevator, laundry service, and in-room TVs and slippers (availability may vary).
9.3 306 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
$42/nighttotal: $294 (7 )
Wentang Hostel Cangshan Mountain
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hostel , Dali
The Wentang Hostel, a guesthouse near Cangshan Mountain in Dali, is situated approximately 19km from Dali Railway Station and 31km from Dali Fengyi Airport, offering convenient access to Xi-Ma-Tan Cable Car, Juying Pool, and the Cangshan Mountains scenic spots. This family-friendly lodging provides on-site parking and boasts excellent guest reviews for its service, creating a relaxing base for exploring both Dali city and the natural beauty of Cangshan Mountain.
9.5 26 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
$31/nighttotal: $217 (7 )
A Time Hostel
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hostel , Dali
A Time Hostel offers convenient accommodation in Dali, situated 17 kilometres from Dali Railway Station and 29 kilometres from Dali Fengyi Airport, with proximity to Erhai Gate and Foreigner Street. This establishment provides a family-friendly environment with free internet, a garden, room service, and parking, boasting excellent user, location, and cleanliness ratings.
9.5 217 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
$43/nighttotal: $301 (7 )
Cabin 7 Inn
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hostel , Dali
Cabin 7 Inn in Dali offers pet-friendly accommodation a short walk (approx. 0.7km) from Jiang Gong Ci, 0.6km from Yu'er Park, and 1.8km from Dali Foreigner Street. This guesthouse features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and barbecue facilities, providing air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, plus bike and car rentals and tour organisation services.
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9.6 2652 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
$38/nighttotal: $266 (7 )
Dali Li Li Wan Xiang Youth Community Hostel
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hostel , Dali
The Dali Li Li Wan Xiang Youth Community Hostel is situated in Dali, approximately 18km from Dali Railway Station and 30km from Dali Fengyi Airport, offering convenient access to attractions such as the Three Pagodas Reflection Park, Tianlongbabu Film and Television City, and Wuhua Building. This highly-rated youth hostel provides on-site parking and a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for solo travellers seeking comfortable accommodation near Dali's key sights.
Dali
01/09 – 03/09
$87/nighttotal: $174 (2 )
Donglibanhaiju Hotel
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hostel , Dali
The Manyun Lanyue Garden Hotel in Dali is situated 12km from Dali Railway Station and 24km from Dali Fengyi Airport, offering convenient access to attractions such as Sansheng Island, Moonlight Mountain and Sea Dali, and Gantong Ropeway. This 3-star guesthouse provides rooms for two guests, featuring air conditioning, a terrace or balcony, and on-site parking, alongside a restaurant, bar, and room service.
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
$85/nighttotal: $595 (7 )
Manyun Lanyue Garden Hotel
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hostel , Dali
Hostel. This accommodation is located in Dali. Services and facilities: free parking, fast check-in/out and a meeting room.
Dali
01/09 – 03/09
$201/nighttotal: $402 (2 )
Yunqi·dali | Parent-child•garden•mountain View Hotel (Erhai S Bay Ecological Corridor Branch)
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hostel , Dali
The Yunqi·dali | Parent-child•garden•mountain View Hotel (Erhai S Bay Ecological Corridor Branch) is a 4-star hotel located in a Dali district that provides convenient access to local attractions. This establishment offers a garden, on-site restaurant and bar, a fitness centre, room service, and a conference hall, with laundry services and lift access available for guest convenience.
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9.0 223 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
$12/nighttotal: $84 (7 )
Dali Loft Travelling With Hostel
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hostel , Dali
Dali Loft Travelling With Hostel enjoys a central Dali location, within 1.3km of Wuhua Building, 2.7km from Yu'er Park, and under 1.6km from Dali Foreigner Street. This guesthouse offers a terrace, bar, restaurant, room service, parking, and a pool table, with bilingual staff and shuttle service available; it features one bedroom and one bathroom.
Dali
01/07 – 31/07
$31/nighttotal: $930 (30 )
大冰的小屋大理青年公园店
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hostel , Dali Ancient Town
Da Bing's House Youth Park Dali Store is conveniently located in Dali's Ancient Town, approximately 3.2km from Guanyin Hollow, 4.2km from Erhai Gate, and 4.7km from Wuhua Building. This guesthouse offers a single room with one bathroom, accommodating one guest, and features a terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, parking, and a private patio with mountain views.
9.3 23 reviews
Dali
01/09 – 30/09
$18/nighttotal: $522 (29 )
The Lily International Youth Hostel
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hostel , Dali
The Dali Baihe Youth Hostel is conveniently located in Dali's Ancient Town, less than 1 kilometre from the Wuhua Tower and within easy walking distance of attractions such as Zhang Family Garden and Foreigner Street. This hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a peaceful courtyard garden, a relaxing terrace, and parking, all within 30 kilometres of Dali Huangcaoba Airport; it also boasts a tennis court.
Dali
01/09 – 03/09
$116/nighttotal: $232 (2 )
Mubai Light Luxury Hostel
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hostel , Dali
Mubai Light Luxury Hostel in Dali offers air-conditioned rooms with a TV and slippers, a bar, and laundry services, accommodating two guests per room and including a shared kitchen. This guesthouse features a concierge, one bathroom per room, and a 12:00 midday check-out time; precise location details within Dali are unavailable due to data restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions about hostels in Dali
What affordable attractions should backpackers visit in Dali?
For a budget-friendly experience, head to the Three Pagodas, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can also explore the charming old town, wander through the streets, and visit the Dali Museum, known for its collection of local art and crafts.
What nightlife options are popular among hostel guests in Dali?
Many backpackers enjoy the lively atmosphere of the bars and restaurants around the Renmin Lu (People's Road) area. For a more relaxed vibe, check out the cafes and pubs in the old town, especially around the area of the Ancient City Wall.
What budget-friendly events or festivals are taking place in and around Dali?
The Dali International Camellia Festival in February is a great option for a cultural experience. It features camellia flower displays, local performances, and traditional food stalls. For a quieter experience, consider visiting during the Dali Flower Festival in April, which celebrates the blooming of rhododendrons and other wildflowers.
What are the top social spots in Dali for hostel guests to meet other travelers?
The backpacker-friendly hostels in Dali often have common areas like lounges and kitchens where you can easily meet other travelers. You can also check out the lively cafes and bars in the old town, especially around the area of the Ancient City Wall.
What are the best hostels for families and kids in Dali?
What’s the best budget-friendly way to reach Dali?
Taking a train from Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, is the most cost-effective way to reach Dali. You can find affordable sleeper trains that offer a comfortable and budget-friendly journey.
What should you know before renting a hostel in Dali?
When choosing a hostel, consider the location, amenities, and reviews. Hostels in the old town are close to attractions, while hostels near the Erhai Lake offer scenic views. Be sure to check if the hostel provides breakfast or has a kitchen for preparing your own meals.
The best time to visit Dali is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is pleasant and the skies are clear. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Erhai Lake and the surrounding mountains without the extreme heat or cold.
Where in Dali can you find the best areas to stay in a hostel?
The old town is a popular choice for backpackers, offering a vibrant atmosphere and easy access to attractions. For a more peaceful experience, consider staying near the Erhai Lake, where you can enjoy scenic views and water activities.
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Dali
01/09 – 03/09
$118/nighttotal: $236 (2 )
3 Cottages Of Deer Inn
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hostel , Dali
The 3 Cottages Of Deer Inn is a guesthouse located in Dali, offering convenient access to local attractions with an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi. This accommodation provides a microwave oven in its kitchen, air conditioning, a terrace or balcony, a garden, a library, laundry services, a safe-deposit box, and tour assistance for its 2 guests, with check-out at 12:00.
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
$40/nighttotal: $280 (7 )
Chunshan · Sky City Hostel
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hostel , Dali
Chunshan · Sky City Hostel in Dali offers guests air conditioning, a garden, restaurant, bar, room service, parking, and a shared kitchen, with laundry service available. This hostel in Dali provides on-site amenities including a bar and restaurant, in-room TVs and slippers (availability may vary), and parking; precise location details are unavailable due to data restrictions, but the front desk address is provided for pre-check-in contact.
9.2 77 reviews
Dali
01/07 – 31/07
$47/nighttotal: $1410 (30 )
Dali Upland International Youth Hostel, Near The South Gate Of The Ancient City ,5 Mins Walk To The Old Town, Close To Er Hai Lake, Convenient Payment And Visa Cards Are Accepted
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hostel , Dali
The Dali Upland International Youth Hostel is located near the south gate of Dali's Old Town, a 5-minute walk (0.8 km) from the Old Town and close to Erhai Lake, 1.2 km from the Wuhua Building and Dali Zhangjia Garden. This guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, bar, spa, jacuzzi, garden, terrace, parking, and room service, plus English-speaking staff and convenient payment options including Visa.
Dali
01/09 – 03/09
$43/nighttotal: $86 (2 )
Shiyunju Hostel
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hostel , Dali
Shiyunju Hostel in Dali offers guests air conditioning, a garden, restaurant, fitness centre, room service, and parking. This lodging provides a shared kitchen, laundry service, and a library, with slippers provided in rooms; precise location details within Dali are unavailable due to data restrictions.
Best Dali hostels with laundry available
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
$94/nighttotal: $658 (7 )
Darchin-ke Yushan Hostel
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hostel , Dali
Darchin-ke Yushan Hostel in Dali, China, offers a convenient base for exploring the city, although its precise location within Dali is unavailable due to data restrictions. This guesthouse features a microwave, air conditioning, a garden, an on-site restaurant with room service, laundry facilities, and rooms for two guests, each with a TV and slippers; amenities vary by room type.
9.7 101 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
$48/nighttotal: $336 (7 )
Distant Dream Hostel
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hostel , Dali
The Distant Dream Hostel, located in Dali, is approximately 20 kilometres from Dali Railway Station and 32 kilometres from Dali Fengyi Airport, offering convenient access to Caicun Wharf, Caicun Wetland Park, and Cai Village. This popular establishment provides guests with internet, a kitchen, a garden, a restaurant, and parking, alongside an excellent user, location, and cleanliness rating, making it an ideal choice for travellers seeking a relaxing base to explore the local sights.
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
$14/nighttotal: $98 (7 )
Walking Flowers Inn
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hostel , Dali
The Walking Flowers Inn is a hostel located in Dali, welcoming guests from all countries and offering free stays for children aged 0-17 when no extra bed is required. This accommodation provides a terrace, balcony, and garden, with rooms equipped with a shower, TV, and slippers, and a guest capacity of two, with check-out at 12:00.
10 1 review
Dali
01/09 – 03/09
$41/nighttotal: $82 (2 )
Earstring Hanging Gardens Hotel
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hostel , Dali Ancient Town
Earstring Hanging Gardens Hotel, a budget-friendly accommodation, is located in Dali Ancient Town, 2.25 kilometres from Dali University and 2.90 kilometres from Wuhua Building. This establishment provides guests with complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden, terrace, on-site restaurant and bar, room service, and organised tours, with pets and families welcome.