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The 10 Best Hostels in Lijiang, China

Some of the best backpacker spots in Lijiang

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Located in Shuhe Ancient Town, Desti Youth Park is about 20 minutes' drive from Lijiang Dayan Old Town. It offers comfortable dormitories housed in one of the oldest Tibetan buildings in town. It features a sun terrace and a shared lounge. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the entire property.

The environment was very good, and the staff were very warm. They met two friends and were very friendly and provided a lot of help.

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9.8
Exceptional
59 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Operated by the local Nakhi people and enjoying a history of 15 years, Mama Naxi Guesthouse is a family-style hostel offering cosy accommodation in Lijiang. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas.

Lijiang Ancient Town is an 11-minute walk from Mama Naxi Guesthouse. Lijiang Railway Station is an 18-minute drive away. Lijiang Sanyi Airport is 20 km from the property.

Convenient, literally by the bus station and a block way from old town. You can also hire a bicycle which is literally up the road on the west side of old town but you have to go up the hill in order to find it.

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8.9
Excellent
150 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Only 15-minute walk from Shuhe Ancient Town, La Maison du Laoshay is located in a very quiet garden villa community in the north of Lijiang city, a couple and a daughter, with two cats and a dog, is a real homestay. Guests can relax and read in the cozy living room or in the garden, can use self-laundry and dryer facilities for free.

Very friendly and helpful staff, great location just a short walk to Lijiang old town. Beautiful courtyard.

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8.8
Excellent
31 reviews
Price from
£43
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £29.43
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 529 reviews
    The property is small but sufficient for our stay. The dogs are extremely adorable and friendly. The hostel owners prepared good amount of breakfast for the seven of us, even though our booking only includes 4 people’s. Thank you for the hospitality and good stay!
    Soo Chien
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £19.75
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 59 reviews
    The first time I stayed in a Chinese youth hostel, I chose the more famous backpacking ten years. The accommodation experience is very good, the hostel is clean and hygienic accommodation conditions are very good, the hostel atmosphere is also very strong, the store will organize a variety of activities to meet new friends, and will come back to stay in the future.
    G
    George·Bush
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £94.82
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 55 reviews
    Great location just at the entrance of the old town.
    Jean-Paul
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £19.75
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 59 reviews
    Backpack Ten Years is a very nice youth hostel I have stayed in. The staff is very friendly.The atmosphere is also very good, there are movies and folk songs, looking forward to the next visit to live backpacking ten years.
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    Ailsa
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £19.75
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 59 reviews
    This hostel provides fun activities during evening like BBQ, Live Band & pool games, we are engaging with the other backpacker and this what I loved the most when travelling, we shared stories & experiences !
    MUHAMMAD AL ASYRAF
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £24.50
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews
    Nice staff, great location, good laundry machine
    Dor
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £41.78
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 148 reviews
    Great location. Nice staff. Comfortable room
    Kim
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £29.43
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 529 reviews
    Great location( inside Old town of Lijiang) Friendly and helpful team as Kenri, Chaosie and Joye, Wavie, especialy great english speaking team, Great hospitality, Kenri will give you good advises for visiting the surrounding of Lijiang, he even can help you to arrange the tours to discover the area. Room very comfortable and very clean, upper rooms are nicer
    Thanh Tan
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £48.07
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 31 reviews
    Very friendly and helpful staff, great location just a short walk to Lijiang old town. Beautiful courtyard.
    Thomas
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £29.43
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 529 reviews
    Xixi was super helpful, answering any questions I had and arranging trips for me. The property is cosy and comfortable, in a great location. Would definitely stay here again!
    Angelina
    Solo traveler