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Recommended hotels in Lijiang

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, TV, and a large window with a mountain view.

1. 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
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang
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

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
$53 nightly
The price is $56
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
The Ripplewood Sanctum
A person standing on a balcony overlooking a traditional building with a mountainous backdrop.

3. Lijing Yunman Mushanxue lnn

Lijing Yunman Mushanxue lnn
4.0 star property
Gucheng District
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Nice"
United States
Sen
$59 nightly
The price is $63
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Lijing Yunman Mushanxue lnn
A traditional Chinese building with a river in front, stone steps, and lanterns.

4. 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
$101 nightly
The price is $107
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Lijiang Hotel JunPoXuan
A traditional building with ornate wooden doors, a balcony with plants, and red lanterns.

5. 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, (5 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
$41 nightly
The price is $45
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Yiyuan Snow Mountain View Historical Naxi House - Lijiang Old Town Mufu branch
A traditional wooden building with a garden featuring a pond, stone bridge, and lush greenery.

6. 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
$23 nightly
The price is $25
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
China Old Story Inn Lijiang Elite Garden
A traditional courtyard with wooden furniture and a central fire pit, surrounded by buildings with tiled roofs.

7. 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, (177 reviews)
"beautiful hotel which was a wonderful quiet place to rest very close to the old town, but also easy to reach by car. excellent food. the staff were friendly and kind, Joy and Siven at the front desk helped me feel very comfortable here."
United States
Alan
$175 nightly
The price is $189
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG
A traditional Chinese building with a sign reading "East Mountain".

8. 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
$51 nightly
The price is $55
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Ancient Charm Luxe Retreat Lijiang
A traditional Chinese building with ornate wooden architecture, a central entrance with a sign, and potted plants.

9. 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
A traditional courtyard with wooden buildings, a central garden area, and a view of the sky.

10. 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
$100 nightly
The price is $107
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Total with taxes and fees
The Timber Courtyard - Lijiang Old Town - A Preserved Heritage Residence near Mufu Palace
A traditional courtyard with a stone pathway, a small pond, and a wooden table with chairs.

11. 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, (52 reviews)
"Overall a great experience"
Philippines
James
$153 nightly
The price is $165
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG
A spacious atrium with a glass ceiling, a central staircase, and a garden area.

12. 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 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
SSAW Huama Garden Hotel
A traditional courtyard with wooden buildings, potted plants, and a tiled floor.

13. 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 $83
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn
A traditional Chinese building with a sign reading 'Wang Fang An He Inn.'

14. 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 $30
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Total with taxes and fees
The Naxi Hereditary Courtyard - Chinese Nature's Design Retreat - Free Pick-up from Airport for 3 Nights
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, leather sofas, and a large window offering a view of greenery and mountains.

15. GJ Damei Huasu-Yunbanshan Serene View 12-Retreat Manor-Ancient Town Lion Hill

GJ Damei Huasu-Yunbanshan Serene View 12-Retreat Manor-Ancient Town Lion Hill
4.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Very impressive. The hotel is located at the top of the Old town which gives a spectacular view of the mountains. The room is comfortable and the free minibar is also a plus. The staff were willing to help but couldn't communicate in English which is fine because WeChat can translate everything. The breakfast menu offers a variety of choices but the portions are quite small so we had to order many times and the wait was a bit long. Highly recommended."
Thailand
SIRITHIDA
$142 nightly
The price is $152
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
GJ Damei Huasu-Yunbanshan Serene View 12-Retreat Manor-Ancient Town Lion Hill
A traditional building with a tiled roof, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and lush greenery surrounding the area.

16. 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
$40 nightly
The price is $43
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Merry Inn Lijiang
A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden beams, a TV wall, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Zome Yunju· Skyview Villa, Lijiang Old Town

Zome Yunju· Skyview Villa, Lijiang Old Town
3.5 star property
Gucheng District
$117 nightly
The price is $125
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Zome Yunju· Skyview Villa, Lijiang Old Town
A traditional building with a stone wall, a person playing a stringed instrument, and a rock garden.

18. 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)
$85 nightly
The price is $91
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Chinese-style garden resort hotel
A traditional building with a stone wall and a bridge over a calm river.

19. Lijiang Fog Gallery Hotel

Lijiang Fog Gallery Hotel
3.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
$102 nightly
The price is $109
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Lijiang Fog Gallery Hotel
A traditional building with a courtyard, wooden deck, and a water feature.

20. Arcadia Coffee Lounge Courtyard Design Homestay - Lijiang Old Town - European Industrial Style Meets Intangible Cultural Heritage Chinese Courtyard

Arcadia Coffee Lounge Courtyard Design Homestay - Lijiang Old Town - European Industrial Style Meets Intangible Cultural Heritage Chinese Courtyard
4.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
$49 nightly
The price is $52
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Arcadia Coffee Lounge Courtyard Design Homestay - Lijiang Old Town - European Industrial Style Meets Intangible Cultural Heritage Chinese Courtyard
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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
"beautiful hotel which was a wonderful quiet place to rest very close to the old town, but also easy to reach by car. excellent food. the staff were friendly and kind, Joy and Siven at the front desk helped me feel very comfortable here."
Alan 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG

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Lijiang Hostels information

Number of reviews
507
Accommodation
2 Hostels
Lowest Price
$25
Highest Price
$189

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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