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.
9.8 436 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
£19/nighttotal: £133 (7 )
Dali Ancient City Xisu Residential Hostel
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hostel , Dali
Accommodation with an excellent rating of 98% based on 436 reviews. You will be based in Dali. Services and facilities: fast check-in/out, an iron and a kitchen. Take advantage of the Free Parking with this accommodation.
9.4 546 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
£8/nighttotal: £56 (7 )
Chaoge Youth Hostel
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hostel , Dali
Chaoge Youth Hostel is located within the historic Dali Ancient City, offering proximity to Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain. This accommodation provides internet, a garden, a restaurant, and parking, with a user rating of excellent for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
9.3 262 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
£4/nighttotal: £28 (7 )
Dali Lily International Youth Hostel
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hostel , Dali
Dali Lily International Youth Hostel is situated in western Dali, near Cangshan Mountain and a short distance from Dali's Ancient City and the Bai Wushu Fair. This guesthouse offers free Wi-Fi, a games room with billiards, and periodically scheduled yoga classes, alongside traditional Bai courtyard villa architecture and rooms with antique decor (note: some rooms lack TVs).
9.6 424 reviews
Dali
01/09 – 03/09
£13/nighttotal: £26 (2 )
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.
9.8 167 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
£26/nighttotal: £182 (7 )
Yueshanshu Hostel
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hostel , Dali
The Yueshanshu Hostel enjoys a convenient Dali location near Dali Erhai Lake Tour Bus, Dali Ancient City, and Foreigner Street, approximately 16km from Dali Railway Station and 28km from Dali Fengyi Airport. This excellent, family-friendly guesthouse offers onsite parking and promises a relaxing stay, suitable for both leisure and business travellers.
9.8 187 reviews
Dali
01/09 – 30/09
£24/nighttotal: £696 (29 )
Erju Designer Hostel
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hostel , Dali
The Erju Designer Hostel in Dali offers excellent access, being 16 kilometres from Dali Railway Station and 28 kilometres from Dali Fengyi Airport, with nearby attractions including Expo Park of Traditional Architecture Art of Bai Nationality, Sanyue Street, and Erhai Gate. This family-friendly establishment provides a comfortable retreat with amenities such as internet, a kitchen, garden, restaurant, bar, room service, and valet parking, ensuring a convenient base for exploring Dali.
9.5 26 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
£16/nighttotal: £112 (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.
9.8 70 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
£18/nighttotal: £126 (7 )
Hemu Hostel
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hostel , Dali
The Hemu Hostel, a family-friendly guesthouse in Dali, is situated 18km from Dali Railway Station and 30km from Dali Fengyi Airport, offering convenient access to the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Dali Old Town, and the Tianlongbabu Film Studio. This excellent-rated establishment provides on-site parking, a restaurant, a garden, internet access, and valet parking, alongside leisure facilities for guests.
9.0 123 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
£3/nighttotal: £21 (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.
Dali
01/09 – 03/09
£31/nighttotal: £62 (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
01/09 – 03/09
£34/nighttotal: £68 (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).
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Dali
01/09 – 03/09
£107/nighttotal: £214 (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.
9.6 2045 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
£24/nighttotal: £168 (7 )
Zhenmei Holiday Hostel
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hostel , Dali
Zhenmei Holiday Hostel enjoys an excellent location near Erhai Lake, approximately 24km from Dali Fengyi Airport and 27km from Dali Railway Station, offering easy access to attractions such as Wenbi Village and the Dali 180-Degree Sea View Internet-Famous Check-In Spot. This highly-rated guesthouse provides on-site parking, making it a convenient base for exploring Dali's natural beauty and cultural attractions, and is popular with families.
9.6 631 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
£30/nighttotal: £210 (7 )
Fanju · Yunsu Hostel
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hostel , Dali
The Fanju · Yunsu Hostel, a guesthouse near Dali's ancient city, offers convenient access to Erhai Gate, Cangshan Gate, and Wuhua Building, lying approximately 17km from Dali Railway Station and 29km from Dali Fengyi Airport. This family-friendly lodging provides on-site parking and boasts excellent guest reviews for its service, creating a relaxing atmosphere close to numerous attractions easily accessible by foot or taxi.
9.5 64 reviews
Dali
01/07 – 31/07
£27/nighttotal: £810 (30 )
Yuexia Hostel
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hostel , Dali
This Dali guesthouse offers excellent cleanliness and user ratings, boasting a garden, fitness centre, restaurant, and convenient valet parking, with further details on its proximity to specific Dali attractions required. The guest house includes a kitchen and concierge service, ensuring a comfortable stay with a convenient check-in process and a quiet atmosphere ideal for relaxation; however, precise location and interior specifics remain unknown.
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9.4 169 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
£23/nighttotal: £161 (7 )
Yiyun Art Hostel
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hostel , Dali
The Yiyun Art Hostel, a family-friendly guesthouse, is conveniently located near Dali Ancient Town, 16km from Dali Railway Station and 29km from Dali Fengyi Airport, offering easy access to major attractions. This excellent-rated establishment provides comfortable accommodation for both leisure and business travellers, boasting a relaxing atmosphere and excellent service based on guest reviews.
Dali
01/09 – 03/09
£7/nighttotal: £14 (2 )
Lincang Yihai Hotel
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hostel , Dali
Lincang Yihai Hotel, a hostel in Dali, offers convenient parking and lift access, situated in a location with a bar. This accommodation provides air conditioning, a terrace/balcony, a bar, and 1 bathroom, with check-out at 12:00.
Dali
01/09 – 30/09
£20/nighttotal: £580 (29 )
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.
Dali
01/09 – 03/09
£17/nighttotal: £34 (2 )
Da Bing's House Youth Park Dali Store
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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.
Frequently asked questions about hostels in Dali
What are the top social spots in Dali for hostel guests to meet other travelers?
The Old Town is the heart of the backpacker scene in Dali. You'll find many hostels and guesthouses in this area, and it's a great place to meet other travellers. The 'Hi Inn' hostel is a popular spot for social gatherings and events, and the 'Sunshine Cafe' is a good place to grab a coffee and chat with other travellers.
What’s the best budget-friendly way to reach Dali?
The most affordable way to get to Dali is by taking a train from Kunming. The journey takes about 4 hours and tickets are relatively cheap. You can also take a bus, but the journey is a bit longer.
What should you know before renting a hostel in Dali?
When choosing a hostel, consider its location. The Old Town is the most popular area for backpackers, but it can get noisy at night. If you prefer a quieter stay, you might want to look for a hostel in the Xizhou area, which is a bit further out but still within easy reach of the main attractions.
The best time to visit Dali is during the spring (March-May) or autumn (September-November) when the weather is pleasant and the crowds are smaller. Summer can be hot and humid, while winter can be cold and foggy.
What are the best hostels for families and kids in Dali?
Where in Dali can you find the best areas to stay in a hostel?
The Old Town is the most popular area for backpackers, with many hostels offering a range of options to suit different budgets. You can also find some good hostels in the Xizhou area, which is a bit quieter and offers a more traditional feel.
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
20/06 – 27/06
£21/nighttotal: £147 (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.
9.5 217 reviews
Dali
20/06 – 27/06
£29/nighttotal: £203 (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.
Dali
01/09 – 03/09
£23/nighttotal: £46 (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.
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9.0 223 reviews
Dali
01/07 – 31/07
£18/nighttotal: £540 (30 )
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
20/06 – 27/06
£50/nighttotal: £350 (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
£25/nighttotal: £175 (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.
10 1 review
Dali
01/09 – 30/09
£19/nighttotal: £551 (29 )
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.