Hostels in Yunnan, China

After reading some negative reviews, I decided to give this place a try, as I felt I could completely accept the downsides. And it turned out to be really great because I met some wonderful people! Terry was like a resident assistant and a tour guide rolled into one – reminding me to blow-dry my hair, taking me to delicious places to eat and fun spots to visit, and recommending amazing food. They were truly exceptional! The women I met there were also incredibly awesome, and I'll definitely be keeping in touch with them!

The apartment is very clean, it's been cleaned every day. Bed is comfortable and bedroom is quiet. Living room is beautiful. The owner is friendly, helpful and hard working woman. Location is near railway station and there is a lot of restaurants in the neighborhood. Thank you for hosting me!

Location is perfect, just few minutes to go to Dali ancient city by walking. The owner can speak English very well. Friendly and helpful

After being terrified by plenty of hostels around China, I finally found this place – home. Plenty of guests extend their stay, from days to weeks and months, and keep coming back even after that. If you are looking for a place to relax, recover or to just breathe, then this might be a place for you. There are plenty of things to do in and around Jianshui. You could rent a bicycle here and visit Tuanshan on a daytrip, for example. You won't regret staying here.

This hostel is located near the South Gate of Dali Old Town. It boasts an elegant environment and convenient transportation. The common areas are thoughtfully decorated, offering coffee, drinks, and a selection of books to read. The dorm beds are clean, spacious, and provide good privacy. Upon check-in, the owner provides a guide to the Old Town and various activity recommendations!

True to its reputation as a seasoned hostel, the location is absolutely superb – no need to even mention it. After finishing the Halfway Hiker's section of Tiger Leaping Gorge, you can just turn right into the hostel. What's more, among all the dorms I've stayed in at various hostels, the cleanliness here is the best I've ever experienced. It's incredibly tidy.

This hostel exceeded my expectations! The location is super convenient for getting around. The common areas are clean, bright, and have a relaxed, friendly vibe, perfect for solo travelers looking to meet like-minded people. My room was tidy, the bedding was clean, and the bathroom was spotless with a stable hot water supply. The owner and staff were warm and easygoing, patiently recommending local routes and offering helpful tips to avoid tourist traps – very thoughtful. The facilities are comprehensive; the communal living room is great for relaxing, chatting, and even taking care of some personal tasks. Overall, it's quiet and not noisy, ensuring a good night's sleep, making it excellent value for money. It doesn't feel overly commercialized and has that authentic travel atmosphere. Whether you're on a short layover or a longer trip, this is a fantastic choice. I'll definitely prioritize staying here again next time. Highly recommended for backpackers!

Location was great that it was a walk away from the Kunming Railway Station where I needed to be to leave the city. I liked how it was near a lot of food places! The volunteer Evens was an interesting person to talk to when I learned about his background in what he does as an occupation and where he is originally from in China. The owner Winni was a nice person as well and I appreciated and enjoy her and some of the other guests that cooked for us the night that we had a big dinner. Thank you for being part of the chef crew Winni. Everybody who stayed at the place was respectful and considered towards one another in the way that they conducted themselves. Was able to go along with the rules of this hostel because it fit my daily habits. Nobody had any habits that bothered me. Not really into the hostel type of stays, due to lack of privacy. Was just happy to stay at this place since it was pretty much right at the doorstep of the Kunming Railway station where I can catch my train on time where I wouldn't end up getting lost in the city which in turn would end up missing it. The only negative thing that I didn't like was that the bathroom did not have bath towels and just regular hand towels where I would not be able to dry myself very well after showering. Because of this I didn't want to take a shower at this place and the fact that these towels were used repeatedly from other guests, which made me feel uncomfortable wanting to use it. Would come back to this Hostel again if I happen to have to come back to Kunming again where I needed to be near this train station to catch at train there.

Exceeded expectations! The cleanliness was impeccable, and the courtyard was lush with greenery, flowers and plants everywhere. The housekeeper was attentive, always answering our questions, and getting around was convenient. After exploring the sights in Kunming, it was a quiet and relaxing place to return to. Excellent value for money, I'll definitely stay here again next time I visit! 👍

We had a very nice 8 day stay here. The restaurant was cozy and served good food at decent prices. I loved meeting so many people, especially the Chinese kids, via translator.The outdoor area was spacious with lots of green space to visit, write, read, etc. It even has a waterfall. You would never know you were in the city. And they recycle. Our room was on the top floor and looked down on the garden. We had two chairs at the foot of the bed. And a desk in the entry hall near the bathroom. It was small, but adequate. Clean, comfortable and quiet. We had an AC/heater. It rained one day and was chilly and damp. So having the heat option kept us nice and toasty. The shower had good pressure. We got water every day, but we filled our water bottles in the restaurant. We took advantage of the washer, a nominal fee, and were happy we could walk up a few stairs to hang them in the sun to dry. But there is a dryer if it's raining. The location is excellent. One block from Green Lake. Plenty of restaurants close by. The metro is a short distance just around the corner. You can get to the Airport or any of the train stations. And Yangxi Eat Street is just a 15 minute walk. Or, $1.00 Didi Ride. Not luxurious, but a very clean and comfortable place. We wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. It's one of the best and I am writing this from another hostel in Chengdu that I would not recommend.