Hostels in Yunnan, China

I stayed in Kunming for several days, visited Cuihu Park, and went to Daguan Pavilion. I absolutely loved Kunming! Big Foot's Hostel is an old youth hostel in Kunming, and I came here based on its reputation, and it certainly didn't disappoint. The cafe on the first floor has a great vibe, which I really enjoyed. There's a huge bougainvillea in the courtyard that's blooming beautifully. The staff are all very friendly, and the beds are clean and new. The common areas are also very clean, and you can even pet cats! There are plenty of food options near the hostel, and they have daily activities. The room rates are also very affordable, making it a highly cost-effective youth hostel. I would definitely recommend it to friends visiting Kunming! Satisfied in all aspects.

This was my first time staying here. You have to climb three flights of stairs, go through a bar and a courtyard to get to the entrance. I immediately noticed all the interesting posters, which created a great atmosphere, along with well-wishes from foreign friends. I happened to catch a concert, and the singer was excellent – definitely a thumbs up! The courtyard was also full of greenery, clearly very well-maintained. It rained, so I didn't go out, but listening to music and chatting at the bar was very pleasant. There were lots of activities planned; I even took a photo of the activity list, which looked great. I didn't participate in the official hotel activities, but I played UNO with other guests for the first time, which was a new experience for me.

Very well located at walking distance from all major sightseeing sites in Shangri-la. New structure with comfy beds (6 female dorm), light, Chinese sockets and two USB ports for charging your devices, the room has A/C for hot air and the bed an electrical blanket, the curtains allow for good privacy There are lockers with security code for storing your luggage The bathroom is ample with good pressure hot water and a Western style toilet, good quality toiletries and toilet paper The common areas (one downstairs and one upstairs) are large, luminous and well equipped with tables, chairs and sofas

I genuinely recommend this B&B! It was super easy to find, close to both the subway station and shopping areas, which made getting around incredibly convenient. The room facilities were all very new, with plenty of hot water and strong air conditioning, and the cleanliness details were also well-maintained. Both check-in and check-out were smooth, and the owner wasn't intrusive at all. The experience was excellent, and I've already shared it with friends planning to visit.

First, some praise: ① Compared to the quadruple rooms in other hostels I've stayed in, this one is more spacious and the hygiene is good. ② The location, tucked away in an alley off the main road, makes it quiet enough if there's no one being noisy. In my opinion, the shortcomings are: ① The room truly has nothing in it – no disposable toiletries whatsoever. While it does make it look tidy, it's quite bare. ② The hot water flow in the private bathroom is a bit weak, lacking any real pressure. ③ The room door isn't soundproof, and the floor creaks loudly when walked on. Facilities: The sheets and duvet covers were given to me upon check-in, and they did look a bit old.

The hostel is within five minutes walk to Kunming Railway Station (although I had problems getting to the hostel from the subway. The exit advised by Trip is incorrect). It’s on the 28th floor of Building 1. The hostel is clean albeit a bit untidy (e.g. toothpaste tubes in the bathroom). The friendly host suggested for me to stay at Building 8 if I wanted quiet but I was fine with where I was. Disposable towels are provided at 1 yuan

The hostel is located in the company dormitory, which is very safe. You can easily reach all the attractions by scooter. The roads to the nearby botanical garden are perfect for a leisurely electric scooter ride. The hostel is clean and the rooms are well-ventilated. Perhaps because it's the off-season, there weren't many guests, making it a really great deal for the price.

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.

It was my first time staying in a youth hostel. I thought I would feel uncomfortable and constrained, but it was not. It was very quiet, and there were more fun things to do together. For example, the boss and the manager took us to the scenic spots and played script-killing games in the courtyard (script-killing games were free), and then played guitar and sang together in the courtyard. I highly recommend it. It was very happy and free!