Dali City Hostels

A very comfortable guesthouse. The owners were very welcoming; the owner was lovely, had a story to tell, and was very talkative. The whole family was very friendly and helpful, even helping with our luggage – thank you so much!! Actually, I wasn't really into the food in Dali this time, and was a little disappointed, but the owner recommended some nearby ”non-trendy” restaurants: Blueberry Fish and Ganggang Rice Noodles. They were within walking distance, delicious, and in a great location – right next to the March Street Market, and there's also a Lotus Root Shop nearby, which is great for browsing. It's also very convenient to walk to the Old Town. And!! Peach the dog is so cute! A chubby little dog, so adorable and easy to pet. He even got up later than us this morning, haha! Hope to see him again sometime!

The room was very clean and well-equipped, and the bed linen and duvet covers all smelled lovely. The location is very convenient for getting around; the hotel offers electric scooter rentals, and there are car rental agencies and bus stops just a few hundred meters away. It's also very close to Yincang Road and Pingdeng Road, which have many interesting small shops. If you're looking for morning coffee, evening drinks, or independent bookstores, they're all within walking distance. The hotel has spacious common areas; the lobby on the first floor has a great atmosphere for socializing, while the second floor is perfect for studying (and there are cute cats to pet!).

The large dog at the front desk was adorable, and the landlady was very friendly, sharing a map of authentic local restaurants. I stayed in a double room, which was a bit small. I hope they can replace the curtains/bed curtains with blackout ones. The location is quite convenient; Didi (ride-hailing service) can get you to the door. There's a communal area on the balcony for drying clothes.

Excellent stay, even extended it! It's super close to Xinmin Canteen, which is ranked number one in Dali Ancient City and also home to Yinmi, the best Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles. If you're taking a taxi, set your destination to 'Bread Party (Yuer Road store)' for an even closer walk. You'll pass Xinmin Canteen on the way. Their red bean and sauerkraut rice is absolutely amazing – if you're tired of all the rice noodles, definitely go for their rice dishes. And the owner's cat is super cute too!

The staff are friendly and the location isn't far from Dali Ancient City. It's a wonderful place where guests can all gather together to eat and chat. If you're traveling alone or enjoy socializing and conversing with people, this hotel is perfect. In the evenings, there's true communication over a bonfire and beer. Everyone seems happy and full of energy. Thanks to them, I'm leaving with a lot of good vibes. I had planned to stay for two nights, but I finished sightseeing faster than expected and unfortunately changed accommodations to see the eastern side of Erhai Lake. If I come to Dali again, I definitely want to stay here once more.

Facilities: They provide disposable toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair dryers, and slippers. Hygiene: Very clean. Environment: There are many 'qingju' e-bikes nearby, and it's a short ride to the ancient city. It's close to Sanyue Street, where you can shop and find lots of snacks and fruits. There's a pub downstairs, but the sound insulation is good, so it's not noisy at night. Service: The owner let me check in early and upgraded me from a 6-bed dorm to a 4-bed dorm. I was worried about not having bed curtains or private space, but the 4-bed dorm also has bed curtains. They provide disposable bedding (sheets, duvet cover, pillowcase) which you put on yourself, so you don't have to worry about cleanliness. The owner also kindly offered me fruit, haha! My luggage was a bit heavy, and the owner helped me carry it upstairs. When I left, they even helped me carry it downstairs and load it into the car. Many thanks to the owners! I had a great time in Dali; the scenery is beautiful, and the people are warm and welcoming.

What really caught my eye about this hotel was the desk; it felt so simple and understated. Since this was a spontaneous road trip, we just picked a hotel randomly, but I was pleasantly surprised! When we checked out, they even reminded us not to forget anything. Plus, during our stay, they shared some great hidden photo spots with us.

When I arrived they fast cleaned the bed- and bathroom. But especially the pillow and blanket was still filthy. At least I got fresh, when also broken, bedsheets and duvets. There is just one light in the room and the plug for my bed was on the wall on the other side, so I got an extension crossing the room. I may have been unlucky, but the girls that shared the room turned in the light also at 2:00 in the morning and had a loud discussion. There is no carpet in front of the bathroom. I slipped very bad at one point, after one girl had an shower and the floor was all wet. The owner was trying hard to give me a good experience and also the common area was nice. They even had free laundry.

Good location. Room is basic. Bed is very hard and air-conditioner sounded like it was going to fall off the wall 😅 This is a no frills room. The staff are very nice and checkin was super easy. I think the room price should be cheaper due to not providing towels or housekeeping. OK room for a quick night.

✨【Five-star praise·Fairy Youth Hostel】✨ ＞＞ First sight·A fairy tale world welcomed by cats This fairy youth hostel must be given full marks! The moment you push open the door, you will fall into the healing barrier: ☀️ The sunlight passes through the glass greenhouse and flows on the log shelves filled with old books 🐾 Two plush tabby cats curled up in the cloud sofa - the cute treasures of the store, Dove & Xiaohei, are waiting in a standard welcoming posture! ＞＞ The two beauties in the store · the healing magic of Dove and Xiao Hei 🍫 ”Walking Caramel Macchiato” Dove: The chocolate tiger stripes all over her body are like flowing velvet, and the squirrel tail is hooked around her trouser legs Nirvana: rubbing her head + her meat pads blooming, conquering the human defense line in three seconds ☁️ ”Dark Night Hand Warmer” Xiao Hei: The cold skin of a dark cloud stepping on snow × the clingy soul Precision-guided jump into the arms of a cold-fearing girl, and roll herself into a 37℃ constant temperature pillow ＞＞ The perfect utopia for backpackers 🏡 The log-style room has its own cedar fragrance, and the healing design directly hits the heart of the literary youth 🎸 Unlock from time to time: folk music concert/chef competition from all over the world/starry night talk 🌄 The rooftop terrace easter egg: watch the sunset glow of Cangshan Mountain with a cat, and let the Dali wind turn the cat hair into a memory specimen ＞＞ Leaving the store critical strike · the affectionate retention of the cat owner 💔 Xiao Hei chased the suitcase and performed a ”10-mile farewell” 🧳 Dove performed the unique skill ”Cat and Bug Box Digging Technique” ❄️ Signed a winter contract with the shopkeeper: bring 10 kilograms of cat strips in exchange for breast massage service [Final Appraisal] ★★★★★+ This is not a youth hostel, it is a fairy tale woven by cat hair! Humans, come in and be prepared to be marked for life by cats~