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1. Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang

Gucheng District

Debby

฿1,465 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A room with a wooden floor, a large window overlooking traditional buildings, and a balcony with a view of the buildings and greenery.

2. The Ripplewood Sanctum

Dayan Old Town

Chris

฿2,066 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A traditional courtyard with a stone pathway, a small pond, and a wooden table with chairs.

3. Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG

Dayan Old Town

James

฿5,407 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A traditional Chinese building with a sign reading "East Mountain".

4. Ancient Charm Luxe Retreat Lijiang

Dayan Old Town

Susanna Chui Ping

฿2,001 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A person playing a piano in a stone-walled room with a table of fruits and a small waterfall feature.

5. Chinese-style garden resort hotel

Dayan Old Town

฿3,206 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A traditional building with a mural, stone seating, and a wooden structure with a sign.

6. The Naxi Hereditary Courtyard - Chinese Nature's Design Retreat - Free Pick-up from Airport for 3 Nights

Dayan Old Town

฿1,122 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A spacious atrium with a glass ceiling, a central staircase, and a garden area.

7. SSAW Huama Garden Hotel

Gucheng District

John

฿1,962 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A traditional wooden building with a garden featuring a pond, stone bridge, and lush greenery.

8. China Old Story Inn Lijiang Elite Garden

Gucheng District

Mehdi

฿1,003 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A person sitting on a chair with a traditional building in the background.

9. Lijing Yunman Mushanxue lnn

Gucheng District

Andrew

฿2,245 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A traditional Chinese building with a sign reading "YUN".

10. Yiyuan Snow Mountain View Historical Naxi House - Lijiang Old Town Mufu branch

Dayan Old Town

Juan

฿1,670 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A traditional courtyard with tiled flooring, wooden tables, and lanterns.

11. InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG

Dayan Old Town

Beinan

฿6,145 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A room with a tent-like play area, a window with patterned blinds, and a plush toy on the floor.

12. The Timber Courtyard - Lijiang Old Town - A Preserved Heritage Residence near Mufu Palace

Dayan Old Town

฿4,096 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A traditional wooden building with intricate carvings, a balcony, and potted plants.

13. Yiyun Tingju Viewing Ancient Courtyard

Dayan Old Town

PING

฿1,143 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel with a pool area featuring a waterfall and rock formations.

14. Hilton Lijiang

Lijiang

Wing Kin

฿2,448 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A person sitting by a window with a view of traditional architecture and mountains.

15. 37 Courtyard Baisha Ancient Town

Lijiang

diana

฿1,932 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A traditional building with a tiled roof, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and lush greenery surrounding the area.

16. Merry Inn Lijiang

Dayan Old Town

Xue

฿1,558 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

An indoor atrium with a central staircase surrounded by lush greenery and wooden railings.

17. Erquan Inn Ancient city

Dayan Old Town

Raul

฿2,672 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with pillows, a bedside table, and a decorative vase.

18. SIXI Conglu Design Aesthetics Hotel

Gucheng District

Joo Teng

฿2,154 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A traditional courtyard with wooden architecture, potted plants, and a central seating area.

19. Shile · A Poetic Guesthouse with Traditional Chinese Charm

Dayan Old Town

฿1,373 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and a variety of food and drink options.

20. Fairfield by Marriott Lijiang Ancient Town

Gucheng District

Anonymous traveller

฿2,418 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Top Lijiang Hotel Reviews

Merry Inn Lijiang

8/10 Good

"We had a pleasant stay. The only issue is that this facility is not easily accessible. When we arrived, we had to walk down a long stairway to get to the lobby. Besides that, everything is fantastic!"

Lijing Yunman Mushanxue lnn

10/10 Excellent

"We were there by the mid-autumn festival. They share a barbecue with all the guest. Staff was very nice. The room is clean and have a very comfortable bed. Just to let you know. The taxis drop you in the entrance of the city. Then you should walk to the hotel. When we arrive. I text to the hotel. They immediately send staff to pick us up."

Lijing Yunman Sky Cloud lnn

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was traditional, but not on property had to walk to other property to eat, short walk, no safe in room to hold items, no iron, as stated 1 minutes walk to old town, property is in old town , had to call to find location, they came and walked us to property, that's why 4 stars , and local person said they have free shuttle to airport, he asked for me and had free shuttle ride the day I left ,"

Lijiang Hotel JunPoXuan

10/10 Excellent

"All of the great reviews are real. The staff is very helpful and Amy’s help with our planning was amazing. We even had to leave our power banks at the airport (non CCC) and she got us one delivered to the hotel in a few hours. The hotel’s location is very quiet, but also only a few steps away from the busy old town. It was a perfect combination for us."

Jinmao Purelax Lijiang -The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

8/10 Good

"place looks beautiful! we booked a suite with one bed room! it is a one bedroom house with yard! the place looks very nice! however, the back yard door is open from outside, people can come to house inside yard from outside this back door!"

Yiyuan Snow Mountain View Historical Naxi House - Lijiang Old Town Mufu branch

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and helpful staff. Met us at the entrance to old town and moved our luggage in (even though late arrival and pouring rain). Lovely quaint courtyard and simple quaint room with good king bed and warm shower. Staff helped us arrange transport for Tiger Leaping Gorge day hike and tickets to a live performance. Like other places it is best to have WeChat set up in advance for communication and if you want, for payment too. Special commendations to staff Bob and Roxana for their warm welcome, copious amounts of tea, and assistance. We would come here again."

Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We booked this stay for the last night of our anniversary trip! The accommodation is located within the old town, thus no cars are allowed to enter. However the hotel staff had already contacted me far in advance to arrange luggage pick up so arriving to the hotel was very easy! They also arranged a quieter room for us and surprised us with a cake too! We loved the stay, very different to your usual city hotels but regardless it had all the amenities we needed. Rooms were clean, staff were friendly and location is quiet yet a stones throw away from tourist spots. "

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Lijiang Hostels information

Number of reviews	137
Accommodation	2 Hostels
Lowest Price	฿1,003
Highest Price	฿6,145

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Lijiang?

By choosing a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and set aside more of your money for sightseeing during your holiday. If you're hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the mountain views while you're here.

What is a hostel?

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of shapes and sizes, but they all have three main qualities in common, including low prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

What are the best hostels in Lijiang?

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Lijiang Shuhe K2 International Youth Hotle - You can take advantage of an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, as well as a pool table. Lijiang Desti Youth Park Hostel - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. You'll find towels, hairdryers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Lijiang?

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 6°C. The rainiest months in Lijiang are August, July, June and September, with each month seeing an average of 259 mm of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in Lijiang?

Depending on what you're interested in, you might like to discover some places near Lijiang. Get out into nature with places such as Black Dragon Pool, Yulong Snow Mountain and Lashi Lake. Cultural attractions include Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum, The Snow Capped Mountains Rose Manor and Mosu Folk Custom Museum. Visit landmarks such as Lijiang Old Town, Lijiang Mural and Zili Ancient Town.

What's the best way to get to and around Lijiang while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in and around Lijiang on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Lijiang (LJG), located 25.3 mi (40.6 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Ninglang (NLH-Luguhu), located 44 mi (70.7 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. If you're hoping to check out more of the surrounding area, head over to Lijiang Railway Station to hop on a train.

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Recommended hotels in Lijiang

1. Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang

2. The Ripplewood Sanctum

3. Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG

4. Ancient Charm Luxe Retreat Lijiang

5. Chinese-style garden resort hotel

6. The Naxi Hereditary Courtyard - Chinese Nature's Design Retreat - Free Pick-up from Airport for 3 Nights

7. SSAW Huama Garden Hotel

8. China Old Story Inn Lijiang Elite Garden

9. Lijing Yunman Mushanxue lnn

10. Yiyuan Snow Mountain View Historical Naxi House - Lijiang Old Town Mufu branch

11. InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG

12. The Timber Courtyard - Lijiang Old Town - A Preserved Heritage Residence near Mufu Palace

13. Yiyun Tingju Viewing Ancient Courtyard

14. Hilton Lijiang

15. 37 Courtyard Baisha Ancient Town

16. Merry Inn Lijiang

17. Erquan Inn Ancient city

18. SIXI Conglu Design Aesthetics Hotel

19. Shile · A Poetic Guesthouse with Traditional Chinese Charm

20. Fairfield by Marriott Lijiang Ancient Town

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Merry Inn Lijiang

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