Lijiang Hostels

"The location within Shuhe Ancient Town is super convenient for exploring both Shuhe and Baisha Ancient Towns. Getting to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is also an easy taxi ride. However, the room environment was really subpar. The soundproofing was terrible, and the room door was heavy and noisy to open and close. Since there's no air conditioning, you have to open the window for ventilation, which just made the noise even worse. My room was near the shower area, and people were showering late into the night. Someone even blasted music loudly in the middle of the night, and no one seemed to care. It woke everyone up until one of the guests finally shouted for them to turn it off."

"The hostel's vibe is truly one of a kind among all the hostels I've stayed at. Everyone is so friendly and you can make all sorts of friends and participate in various activities. The cleanliness was a bit lacking, but it's a fantastic place for outgoing people to have a great time."

"Extremely satisfied with my stay! The cleanliness, ambiance, and service were all impeccable. The facilities were excellent, and the location was superb, very close to Shuhe Ancient Town. It's the perfect choice for solo travelers. Highly recommend!"

"This hostel is absolutely fantastic, the luckiest choice I made during my half-month stay in Lijiang, and I recommend it to everyone. Firstly, its location is superb. It's just a 4-5 minute walk from the Old Town, but not actually inside it (the roads in the Old Town are terrible!). It's situated on a small hillside, so it's incredibly quiet at night… I slept like a log every single night. Plus, this hostel is very new, the bedding is always clean, as are the rooms, and it even has an en-suite bathroom, so I felt completely at ease. I also think its common area is excellent. The entire fourth floor is dedicated to it, featuring a pool table, sofas, and chairs, and you can even sing karaoke. It’s a glass-enclosed space, so it gets wonderful natural light, which I absolutely loved. What's more, its prime location offers a panoramic view of the entire Lijiang Old Town, the mountains opposite, spectacular sunsets, and shifting clouds. I especially enjoyed watching the moon peek through the bamboo blinds in the evening. Although the guesthouse is up a slope, you can easily get there by car or electric scooter. After a rainy day, you can even go mushroom picking right outside the door! On cloudy days when you don't feel like going out, you can chat with friends or just sleep in your room until the cows come home. If there's any outing planned, you can instantly join a group… What truly makes me reluctant to leave and compelled to write this review is the amazing people I met here, including the exceptionally kind owner (a brother and sister). Saying goodbye to them all was hard, and I already miss them… I will definitely be back and look forward to seeing them again! ^_^ 😘 (The photos I've included are a bit jumbled – there's the fourth-floor common area, a sunset, a postcard written to a departing friend, the room, some mushrooms, and the hostel entrance. I hope they're helpful. I genuinely recommend this place!) Wishing you a pleasant journey!"

"I went out on a trip by myself and stayed in a youth hostel for two consecutive days. The lady boss was very welcoming. It was the cleanest and most comfortable youth hostel I have ever stayed in. Every roommate I met was also very nice. I even spent half a day in Baisha Ancient Town with one of my roommates. Yunnan is really nice. Next time I come alone, I will stay here again, but I hope we come together, hahaha."

"I chose a six-person dorm, and at around 20-something yuan a night, it felt incredibly cheap. The bunk beds were solid and didn't wobble, offering great value for money. The common areas were also lovely, with a very artistic decor. What I appreciated most was that both the rooms and public areas were smoke-free, with a designated smoking area on the balcony by the entrance. Plus, they don't allow pets like cats or dogs."

"Room Clean bed space with curtain for privacy. In the space you get plug sockets, lights and shelves. Room door has a lock. I don't think I saw an air con but it wasn't too hot so not an issue during my stay (i'm sure if you asked they might be able to help). This is not a criticism but a suggestion to make it even better - hooks at the end of the bed to hang stuff would be very useful. Pretty thin mattress as seems common in Chinese hostels, but probably one of the comfier sleeps I've had. forgot to take pictures of the room but it is just standard kind of capsule hostel type set up Bathroom Nice and clean. A few bathrooms each with a shower, squat toilet, sink and hair dryer. As per the online description, there are no toiletries. Around the corner it also appears you may be able to do your washing here but not too sure. Location Very close to the ancient town but also close to the residential area if you want to see that side as well. Make sure you're on the right side of the fence when you walk down haha. Around 40mins from train station by bus, not too bad (its easiest if you get the tourist bus) Host Seems great for Chinese visitors, maybe a little awkward for international visitors due to language barrier, but you get what you make of the situation. Seems to be a BBQ in the evening. They were kind and let me leave my luggage before I checked in and after I checked out (awkward train times)"

"Very beautiful hostel. Location is just outside of old town. Staff is very helpful. Cleaning is average. Only one thing is that bed is very uncomfortable. Mattress is so much thin  I don’t sleep comfortably both 2 tonight atmosphere is very good but due to offseason hostel is full empty They have a very beautiful cat and naughty dog both or very beautiful and cute."

"The door of the female four-person room could not be closed and opened as soon as the wind blew. I wanted to give a bad review directly, but I thought I should communicate first. So after the communication, the boss changed the room. The door could be closed, but it could not be locked. I just pressed the handle from the outside and the door opened. There was no room card or key, and the door could not be locked. I asked the boss if all the rooms here were like this? The boss said yes, and said that there was surveillance. I was convinced and had nothing to say. He also changed me to another four-person room. I was the only one living there, and it was indeed a single room for one person. Although the price was cheap and it was in the scenic area, I just asked that the door could be locked, not that anyone could open it from the outside. Am I asking too much? I hope the store can repair the door lock in the future, install a lock and match it with a key or room card. It doesn't cost that much, right? The bathroom is relatively old, the walls are moldy, and the facilities are old, but I can accept it. It's okay to take a shower and wash, but it doesn't look comfortable. After all, it's in the scenic area, and it costs a lot to redecorate. But the door lock can't cost that much, right? I feel unsafe. I am afraid of being hit on the waist while sleeping. If you don't believe me, you can go to the store to see if what I said is true or not before booking. But the price is indeed cheap, but I don't think it is necessary to live in Shuhe Ancient Town. There is nothing to visit in this scenic spot. There is no need to come here from a long distance. Lijiang Ancient Town and Shahe Ancient Town are better than this. I don't know if other standard rooms and double bed rooms also have door cards and keys. Anyone can open the door from the outside. But to be honest, the courtyard environment of the hotel is really good. Anyone who sees the courtyard should like it. There are many trees and many tables and chairs to sit in the small courtyard. It is very comfortable and very comfortable. There are two large beds in the public space of the courtyard. It is really comfortable to lie down. That courtyard is really good, and there are cute cats, especially cute and soft fur. There is also a washing machine that seems to be 10 yuan per bucket, which is too expensive, but I didn't scan the code. Maybe no one saw it in the middle of the night and didn't ask me to charge. I still thank the store for letting me wash my clothes for free."

"The location isn't super obvious at night, but it's right by the road, making it very convenient for taxis. We arrived quite late, and the front desk staff even helped us with our luggage. The room itself is spacious, with two beds, a small table, and an electric blanket – definitely needed since it gets pretty chilly here, especially mornings and evenings. The window offers a view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain! It can be a little noisy being so close to the road. On the 4th floor, there's an open-air terrace with a small bar, swings, and a washing machine, which is great for drying clothes. Overall, it's a good place and I recommend it. Just a heads up, it's about 700-800 meters from the ancient city, so the location is a bit further out."