Hostels in Yunnan, China

The atmosphere here is great, no doubt about it, and the food is good too. More importantly, it's very smoker-friendly. You can smoke in both the outdoor and indoor common areas. There are ”No Smoking” signs indoors, but the staff don't really enforce them. Once they go off duty at night, it's even more relaxed. It's awesome to spend all night playing cards, drinking, and smoking with a few smoker friends in the indoor common area. Sometimes, a non-smoking passerby with no sense of humor might glare at you, it's hilarious 😂. The dorm rooms might have long-term residents, and the ventilation isn't great, so there's a strong musty smell.

This was the best hostel I've stayed at. What stood out most was the most amazing welcoming service. The owner spoke perfect english, was able to help me with everything, offered me tea, snacks and even a ride back to the hostel on the back of his scooter when he met me randomly (all for free). It almost felt like I was staying at a guest familys house even though I was one of many guests (many international ones too). The hostel is located conveniently directly next to the ancient town and a bus station which connects directly to the Railway Station and the Three Pagodas (Line 4) and the Lake (Line C2). The facilities aren't the most modern but very well kept. The rooms as well as the community spaces are very beautiful and comfortable. There are electric blankets and the widest most comfortable matresses I've ever seen at a hostel. Overall a perfect stay, highly reccomend!

First off, the location is excellent! You can walk to the old town, making it super convenient to get around everywhere. The facilities are also very comprehensive, and the hygiene is top-notch. The bed was incredibly soft. There's even a pool table in the common area and a dedicated vanity room for women, among other things – it feels really cozy here. The restaurant on the first floor is lovely; you can gather around the fireplace, which is so warm. I even made some friends here, everyone was so nice. Hope to see you all again next time I'm in Shangri-La!

This is my third time staying here, and it's changed a lot since last year. The entire common area is much larger now, and the style is fantastic. The owner mentioned that all the furniture was handmade by him, from lumber he brought back himself – it's really comfortable and impressive. The dogs are a bit fatter than last year, lazily sunbathing, and petting them while sitting nearby is quite therapeutic. Even though it's considered the off-season in Kunming right now, there are a lot of guests in the lounge. Last year, when there were more people staying, the lounge wasn't as crowded. So, the public area renovation definitely paid off. I saw the owner still painting and adding soft furnishings, so the space isn't completely finished yet. I'll just have to wait until my next visit to Kunming to see what other surprises are in store.

Excellent hostel at an unbeatable price! The common spaces are great, western toilet on the third floor, solid neighborhood close to the bus depot - I gave one knock for location because the hostel is not super close to ancient town or Baisha. the owner is awesome and work with you to find good deals on local attractions. Free filtered water, a drum, and a solid wash and clothesline. The place is great and has everything you need as backpacker. Highly recommended for all!

Hygiene: Good. You need to change your own bedding (three-piece set), which is reassuring. Each room has a private bathroom, and there are two more in the lobby. If you check in late or return late and don't want to disturb your roommates, you can wash up in the lobby – very convenient. There are some notices posted on the door. The owner, Cai Cai, is very nice. Environment: It's in a village, but you can locate your car using GPS. Taxis in Pu'er aren't expensive, so I think it's acceptable. The girls here often play Werewolf, but unfortunately, we couldn't play together due to time constraints. Everyone was really enthusiastic! ❤️🔥 Service: Good ٩（•̤̀ᵕ•̤́๑）ᵒᵏᵎᵎᵎᵎ Facilities: Earplugs are provided. Tissues are available in the living room for as needed. Bring your own toiletries or order takeout. I must praise the bed – it's incredibly sturdy; it doesn't make any rattling noises when you turn over, which is perfect for restless sleepers! I'll definitely stay here again next time I'm in Pu'er!

First, let me start with a compliment! The service attitude was exceptionally good! Whether it was asking the customer service小姐姐 for two extra quilts because I'm sensitive to cold, or asking the kitchen姐姐 for a plate to wash some fruit, everyone was incredibly willing to help! No one showed any impatience whatsoever. Everyone was genuinely wonderful, like a big, happy family! Now for the downsides: The secondhand smoke issue is really serious! From the moment you walk in, there are smokers everywhere, and there are ashtrays outside the rooms on the second floor, with people smoking there every day. Of course, I had seen reviews mentioning this before checking in, so I was mentally prepared. Also, the water heater was still quite unstable, alternating between scalding hot and freezing cold. I was practically doing a tango in the shower! Overall, it's great value for money, and I even found a companion. I would still recommend staying at 'Dajiaoshi' if you're traveling alone!

I arrived at the youth hostel at around 9pm. I booked it immediately after seeing the room. The room was clean and comfortable, well ventilated, and both the room and the bathroom had windows. The bedding was also clean, and the room was quite large. There was a large platform on the top floor, which was very comfortable to sit and enjoy the breeze at night. I will stay at this youth hostel again next time I go to Jianshui. The boss was also very nice. I didn't eat after arriving, so he recommended Lao Er BBQ nearby. I couldn't find it on the map, but it was delicious!

I only stayed one night and then left. During the off-season, for just an extra 20-30 RMB, I could have stayed in a guesthouse with air conditioning and a private room. I've stayed in Hangzhou and Chengdu in 2023 and 2024, and had a great impression. However, this Lijiang branch, perhaps due to too many guests or cleaning staff being overwhelmed, had rather poor hygiene. 1. There were dried-up contact lenses left by the previous guest on the bedside table. 2. Before going to bed, there was a large bug on the bedsheet… it really scared me. 3. The bathroom was a bit dirty, especially the door which looked encrusted, like a public toilet… the water stains in the sink from brushing teeth and washing up hadn't been cleaned in time and looked very dirty. 4. Some of the bedside power outlets weren't working (both the two and three-prong outlets had no power, fortunately, the front desk later moved me to another room). They should really check these. The young staff provided very good service, but the cleaning aunties definitely need to be given stricter instructions.

located near to the city, for muslim people, easy to find halal food near the hostel. everything was nice. There was no fan in the room but when i came it’s already end of autumn, so it’s not a problem for me.