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Recommended hotels in Lijiang

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

1. The Ripplewood Sanctum

The Ripplewood Sanctum
3.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Great place, really cosy. Great location and awesome owner / staff. Best place we have stayed at in the last 2.5 weeks. Highly recommended"
Australia
Chris
$52 nightly
The price is $56
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
The Ripplewood Sanctum
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, TV, and a large window with a mountain view.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang

Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang
3.5 star property
Gucheng District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (52 reviews)
"Staffs are friendly and room is good!"
Canada
Debby
$41 nightly
The price is $44
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang
A traditional courtyard with a stone pathway, a small pond, and a wooden table with chairs.

3. Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG

Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG
5.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Overall a great experience"
Philippines
James
$135 nightly
The price is $146
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG
A traditional Chinese building with a sign reading "East Mountain".

4. Ancient Charm Luxe Retreat Lijiang

Ancient Charm Luxe Retreat Lijiang
3.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Good breakfast, great and attentive staff"
Singapore
Susanna Chui Ping
$49 nightly
The price is $52
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Ancient Charm Luxe Retreat Lijiang
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

Chinese-style garden resort hotel
3.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
$77 nightly
The price is $82
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Chinese-style garden resort hotel
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

The Naxi Hereditary Courtyard - Chinese Nature's Design Retreat - Free Pick-up from Airport for 3 Nights
3.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
$28 nightly
The price is $29
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Naxi Hereditary Courtyard - Chinese Nature's Design Retreat - Free Pick-up from Airport for 3 Nights
A traditional wooden building with a garden featuring a pond, stone bridge, and lush greenery.

7. China Old Story Inn Lijiang Elite Garden

China Old Story Inn Lijiang Elite Garden
4.0 star property
Gucheng District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"The staff were great and very friendly. For that price you can not go wrong. The location is great as well."
Canada
Mehdi
$22 nightly
The price is $23
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
China Old Story Inn Lijiang Elite Garden
A person sitting on a chair with a traditional building in the background.

8. Lijing Yunman Mushanxue lnn

Lijing Yunman Mushanxue lnn
4.0 star property
Gucheng District
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Very modern hotel and comfortable. Great breakfast and good location "
United Kingdom
Andrew
$55 nightly
The price is $60
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Lijing Yunman Mushanxue lnn
A spacious atrium with a glass ceiling, a central staircase, and a garden area.

9. SSAW Huama Garden Hotel

SSAW Huama Garden Hotel
4.0 star property
Gucheng District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"The staff were amazingly helpful, especially at breakfast and hailing taxis. Hands down one of the most beautiful hotels I have stayed at, the greenery was insane. The rooms were spacious and homely. 10/10 stay."
United Kingdom
John
$49 nightly
The price is $53
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
SSAW Huama Garden Hotel
A traditional Chinese building with a sign reading "YUN".

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

Yiyuan Snow Mountain View Historical Naxi House - Lijiang Old Town Mufu branch
3.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Roxana and her team were wonderful hosts. Their dog Miya is the star of the hotel, so friendly! The hotel has amazing location and good view of the mountains."
Japan
Juan
$40 nightly
The price is $43
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Yiyuan Snow Mountain View Historical Naxi House - Lijiang Old Town Mufu branch
A traditional courtyard with tiled flooring, wooden tables, and lanterns.

11. InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG

InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG
5.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (176 reviews)
"Great visit! Especially enjoyed visiting the tea house and learning from the tea master. Amazing architecture, service, breakfast, and grounds. Convenient location right next to the Old Town. Glad we stayed there."
United States
Maxwell
$169 nightly
The price is $182
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG
A traditional building with a tiled roof, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and lush greenery surrounding the area.

12. Merry Inn Lijiang

Merry Inn Lijiang
3.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"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!"
United States
Xue
$37 nightly
The price is $40
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Merry Inn Lijiang
A modern hotel with a pool area featuring a waterfall and rock formations.

13. Hilton Lijiang

Hilton Lijiang
4.5 star property
Lijiang
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (11 reviews)
"It is an excellent hotel to stay in except it is a slight distance from the city center"
Singapore
Wing Kin
$69 nightly
The price is $73
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Lijiang
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

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

The Timber Courtyard - Lijiang Old Town - A Preserved Heritage Residence near Mufu Palace
3.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
$101 nightly
The price is $108
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Timber Courtyard - Lijiang Old Town - A Preserved Heritage Residence near Mufu Palace
A traditional wooden building with intricate carvings, a balcony, and potted plants.

15. Yiyun Tingju Viewing Ancient Courtyard

Yiyun Tingju Viewing Ancient Courtyard
4.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Clean room with very comfortable bedding, great service, great location."
United States
PING
$31 nightly
The price is $33
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Yiyun Tingju Viewing Ancient Courtyard
An indoor atrium with a central staircase surrounded by lush greenery and wooden railings.

16. Erquan Inn Ancient city

Erquan Inn Ancient city
4.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"This is a fantastic inn, a great and affordable hotel, perfectly located within the old town, so you walk around to major sightseeing. The hotel is comfortable, clean, and the hosts are amazing, they picked me from the airport, and made every effort for me to be comfortable. Excellent option in Lijiang!"
United States
Raul
$69 nightly
The price is $75
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Erquan Inn Ancient city
A stone bridge over a canal with a building on the right.

17. Lijiang Hotel JunPoXuan

Lijiang Hotel JunPoXuan
4.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (127 reviews)
"Super friendly, helpful staffs. Very convenient location. Well managed historical property. Will definitely come back to this place again!"
South Korea
Dae Hyung
$103 nightly
The price is $109
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Lijiang Hotel JunPoXuan
A traditional building with a stone wall and a bridge over a calm river.

18. Lijiang Fog Gallery Hotel

Lijiang Fog Gallery Hotel
3.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
$94 nightly
The price is $99
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Lijiang Fog Gallery Hotel
A person sitting by a window with a view of traditional architecture and mountains.

19. 37 Courtyard Baisha Ancient Town

37 Courtyard Baisha Ancient Town
3.5 star property
Lijiang
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Strongly recommended, small cosy boutique hotel, feels homely staying here. Owner friendly and very accommodating, good tour advisor too."
Hong Kong SAR China
diana
$48 nightly
The price is $51
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
37 Courtyard Baisha Ancient Town
A traditional courtyard with wooden buildings, potted plants, and a tiled floor.

20. Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn

Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn
3.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Super friendly, helpful staffs. Very convenient location. Well managed historical property. Will definitely come back to this place again!"
South Korea
Dae Hyung
$78 nightly
The price is $82
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn
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Top Lijiang Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG

InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Great visit! Especially enjoyed visiting the tea house and learning from the tea master. Amazing architecture, service, breakfast, and grounds. Convenient location right next to the Old Town. Glad we stayed there."
Maxwell 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG

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Lijiang Hostels information

Number of reviews
456
Accommodation
2 Hostels
Lowest Price
$23
Highest Price
$182

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Lijiang?
By staying at a hostel you can cut your spending on accommodations and save more of your trip funds for going out during your stay. 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 different forms, but they all have a few qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social environment, and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).
What are the best hostels in Lijiang?
Ready to book a hostel? These top picks get the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to look first: Lijiang Shuhe K2 International Youth Hotle - You can take advantage of a game room and laundry facilities, as well as a pool table. Lijiang Desti Youth Park Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. You'll find towels, hair dryers, and free WiFi in all rooms.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Lijiang?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually May and June with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 43°F. The rainiest months in Lijiang are August, July, June, and September, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Lijiang?
Depending on what you're interested in, you might enjoy some places near Lijiang. Get out into nature with places like 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 like 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) from the city center. An alternative is Ninglang (NLH-Luguhu), situated 44 mi (70.7 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. If you're looking to explore more of the surrounding area, head over to Lijiang Railway Station to take a train.

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