Hostels in Yunnan, China

First, the positives! The service attitude was exceptionally good! Whether it was me, being a bit delicate, asking the customer service小姐姐 (a polite term for a young woman) for two extra quilts, or asking the kitchen姐姐 (a polite term for an older woman) for a plate to wash fruit, everyone was incredibly happy to help! No one showed any impatience whatsoever. Everyone was genuinely wonderful, like a big, happy family. Now for the downsides: The secondhand smoke problem is really serious! From the moment you enter the main gate, there are people smoking everywhere. There are also ashtrays outside the rooms on the second floor, and people smoke there daily. Of course, I had seen reviews mentioning this before checking in, so I was prepared. Also, the water heater is still a bit unstable – one minute it's scalding hot, the next it's freezing cold. I was practically doing the tango in the shower! Overall, it's great value for money. I found some travel buddies here, and I'd definitely recommend staying at Bigfoot's if you're traveling solo!

The lady at the front desk left a wonderful first impression ❤️. Our WeChat conversations afterward were also warm and pleasant ٩(๑^o^๑)۶. The room and lockers were a good size and came with locks. The bedding was clean and comfortable, and the food in the restaurant was nice. The environment outside the room was relaxing, and there were optional activities every day 🥳. In short: Hope to see you again 🏅

First off, the location is excellent! You can walk to the old town, making it super convenient to get around everywhere. The facilities are also very comprehensive, and the hygiene is top-notch. The bed was incredibly soft. There's even a pool table in the common area and a dedicated vanity room for women, among other things – it feels really cozy here. The restaurant on the first floor is lovely; you can gather around the fireplace, which is so warm. I even made some friends here, everyone was so nice. Hope to see you all again next time I'm in Shangri-La!

Close to Dali Old Town, with comprehensive amenities nearby. You'll find everything you need for dining, entertainment, and fun. The hotel itself is clean and tidy, with relatively new facilities, including an in-room washing machine and dryer. There are also shared showers and restrooms, along with some entertainment, dining, and interaction spaces. The staff are all excellent. Highly recommended.

Hostel located around 2kms from the old town and 1.5 kms from the bus terminal. Bed is big, has a light, socket and privacy curtains. The mattress is on the thin side, mostly the norm in China. Room was relatively clean, though I didn't see any cleaning during my stay. Bathroom has hot water but it can take some time for it to warm. Floor is really slippery when wet. No toilet paper. No cleaning at all during my stay. Big living area and patio in the house. I was there off season so just a few Chinese around, playing video games and watching videos. For the price, it's definitely worth it.

While yes, this is a hostel, I would rather call it a homestay because you’re literally entering the owner lady’s apartment and you either sleep on the living room or in a separate room. It was also hard to find due to its being someone’s apartment. It was definitely a surprise to learn I would spend the evening is someone’s home but I really enjoyed my short stay. The lady was very very friendly and helpful and even spoke some English. The place was clear, however, I visited in November and there was no heating and it was very cold in the room.

This is a detached house located within a residential community, offering exceptional peace and safety. It's conveniently situated for getting around, and shared electric scooters can be parked right outside the community gate. The bedding is high-quality, and for female guests, it's a cute pink set. There are lockable cabinets both inside the room and in the hallway outside. I was really happy to have a balcony to dry clothes, and a squat toilet, which is very hygienic. There's also a small courtyard and a common area on the first floor, plus a cat! Since it was off-season, I basically had the 6-person dorm all to myself. I stayed for half a month because it was so comfortable.

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!

It's a hostel with a very homely environment. The manager will invite you to drink tea with him, the courtyard is a very chill area to hang out in and even spend all day to the sound of flowing water and surrounded by plants. There is a kitchen available too, and the manager brings water from the well daily for the use of the guests. The dorm was comfortable and the lower beds have curtains but the upper ones don't. The manager sometimes organises events for the guests, such as the time when we went picking mushrooms and visited a local market from where we bought more mushrooms which were cooked for dinner, all at a very good price. The location is excellent, just 1 minute walking to the south gate of the ancient city. I will not hesitate to stay here again when I come back to Jianshui.

I only stayed one night and then left. During the off-season, for just an extra 20-30 RMB, I could have stayed in a guesthouse with air conditioning and a private room. I've stayed in Hangzhou and Chengdu in 2023 and 2024, and had a great impression. However, this Lijiang branch, perhaps due to too many guests or cleaning staff being overwhelmed, had rather poor hygiene. 1. There were dried-up contact lenses left by the previous guest on the bedside table. 2. Before going to bed, there was a large bug on the bedsheet… it really scared me. 3. The bathroom was a bit dirty, especially the door which looked encrusted, like a public toilet… the water stains in the sink from brushing teeth and washing up hadn't been cleaned in time and looked very dirty. 4. Some of the bedside power outlets weren't working (both the two and three-prong outlets had no power, fortunately, the front desk later moved me to another room). They should really check these. The young staff provided very good service, but the cleaning aunties definitely need to be given stricter instructions.