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Located within 700 metres of Loyalty Arch and 700 metres of Mufu Palace, 夕露古城中心店 XILU INN NANXI - Ancient City Center Branch provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Lijiang. This recently renovated homestay is located less than 1 km from Guangbi Tower and a 4-minute walk from Baisui Bridge. Every room comes with a patio with views of the garden. Exceptionally good. Located in the heart of lijiang ancient town, but at the same time in a very quiet area, as some parts of the town can get very loud and busy at night, So the location is perfect. All the staff are very attentive and helpful, and they went out of their way to provide halal items for our breakfast. The place is designed beautifully, the rooms and beds are comfy. We never asked for making up the rooms, but everyday the trash was taken out, provided with new clean towels, amenities and water, which was much appreciated.

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9.8
Exceptional
148 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, slippers and a hair dryer. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while selected rooms also offer a terrace. At the homestay, the units include bed linen and towels. I just love everything about this hotel.

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9.3
Superb
177 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

At the homestay, all units include a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes, units at the homestay also feature free WiFi, while some rooms have a terrace. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. The location is great, there are lots of diners nearby. It is quiet, and the bed is comfortable. I stayed there for two nights and slept very well. I will definitely stay in this hotel next time when I visit Lijiang.

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9.5
Exceptional
397 reviews
Price from
US$151
per night

Featuring an open-air bath and views of garden, 雲曼 Sky Cloud静聆听花园民宿 is a recently renovated homestay located in Lijiang, 500 metres from Fang Guoyu's Former Residence. With city views, this accommodation provides a patio. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Location and the hospitality. David helped us a lot, even he helped us to arrange theater tickets and transportation to airport.

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9.8
Exceptional
121 reviews
Price from
US$79
per night

Located within 600 metres of Loyalty Arch and 600 metres of Mufu Palace, 夕露小榭星期六南门广场店XILUXIAOXIE Saturday provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Lijiang. This homestay features a garden, a terrace as well as free WiFi. The homestay features family rooms. The staff is simply amazing the helped us booking everything, carried our luggage and provided useful tips. I’ve never encountered such a service when booking in this price category. Simply amazing.

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9.9
Exceptional
264 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Situated a 10-minute walk from the South Gate of Dali Ancient Town, Z.Garden offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Dali Zhangjia Garden is 1 km from the homestay, while Dali University is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Dali Airport, 16 km from the property. We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The owner was absolutely perfect—he spoke excellent English, was very welcoming, and genuinely friendly. Our room was spacious, beautifully decorated, and very comfortable, with both a bathtub and a separate shower. Breakfast was varied and different every day, which we really appreciated.

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9.6
Exceptional
312 reviews

Dali Yunxi Boutique Inn features accommodation situated 700 metres from the centre of Dali and provides a garden and a bar. The property has mountain and quiet street views, and is a few steps from Erhai Gate. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. It’s such a lovely place with adorable hosts. Everything was perfect.

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9.3
Superb
254 reviews
Price from
US$41
per night

With garden views, TIBET Guest house 虎跳峡卓玛客栈 is located in Shangri-La and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar and garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 8.2 km from Tiger Leaping Gorge. The guest house provides mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Private room with a beautiful view had a very good price. Excellent food and wonderful personable staff. Excellent location. I did the upper Gorge trail and it was very beautiful, I actually liked going down to the water just as well.

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9.6
Exceptional
136 reviews

Centrally located in Lijiang Ancient Town, Xilu Xiaoxie Inn features cosy accommodation with traditional Chinese furnishings and modern facilities. Free Wi-Fi access is provided in the entire property. Guests can use self-laundry and dryer facilities for free. Really good value, the room is as good as any 5 star for a fraction of the price. The manager Ci Ci is so helpful and a great host and the location is first class

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9.7
Exceptional
969 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Boasting mountain views, Timeless Inn offers accommodation with a garden, a bar and a shared lounge, around 500 metres from Guishan Park. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a traditional restaurant and a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. We had the most wonderful experience at Timeless Inn, and a huge part of it was thanks to the incredible hosts, Rose and her husband. From the moment we arrived, they treated us not just as guests, but like old friends. As it was our first time in Shangri-La, Rose’s tips and advice were incredibly helpful. She gave us detailed guidance on what to see and do around town, local restaurant recommendations, and even how to get to each place. Her insights really helped us make the most of our stay. She also helped us call for Didi rides and even woke up as early as 6am to accompany us outside and make sure everything went smoothly. Every morning, she prepared a delicious breakfast at our preferred time, always served with a smile and friendly conversation. She shared lovely stories about Shangri-La — what it was like in the old days versus now — which added so much depth to our experience. Her husband kindly picked us up from the airport and was equally warm and welcoming. He also offers transportation and guiding services to out of town attractions, which is a great option for anyone wanting a more convenient and insightful visit. On our last day, Rose recommended we go to Balagezhong instead of Shika Mountain — and it turned out to be the highlight of our trip! The inn itself has a cozy, homely feel. Rose even upgraded our room to the second floor with a beautiful view. Though the stairs are a bit steep, she insisted on helping us carry our large luggage. The location is excellent — right inside the Ancient Town, just steps from shops, restaurants, the Giant Prayer Wheel, and the central plaza where you can enjoy Tibetan dancing every evening. Being on the edge of the old town also made it super convenient for catching a Didi — only a 1–2 minute walk, so no need to haul luggage through narrow streets. We left Shangri-La with full hearts and unforgettable memories, thanks to Rose and her husband. If you're visiting Shangri-La, staying at Timeless Inn is a...

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9.5
Exceptional
186 reviews
Price from
US$73
per night

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