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The 10 Best Hostels in Dali, China

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Set close to the south gate of Dali Old Town, DaLi LOFT Travelling With Hostel is a stylish accommodation featuring a 24-hour front desk, wake-up service and free WiFi throughout the property. A tour desk opens to all guests for any travelling inquires.

clean, good location, everything feels new and organized. staff was super nice and helpful.

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8.9
Fabulous
17 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Featuring free WiFi, Cabin 7 Inn is located in Dali, 900 metres from Dali Zhangjia Garden. The hostel has a children's playground and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.

Guests can read at the shared lounge, taste authentic local tea, relax at the terrace or dip into a bath of wooden vat. We also offer home-cooked food. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking. The hostel also offers bike hire.

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8.3
Very good
3 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Dali

  • Avg. price/night: £100.85
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 59 reviews
    Great location, just 10mins drive from train station and 20mins to airport, a good place if you do transfer / short stay in Dali, because it is a bit far from all the sightseeing place except Erhai Lake. My room is well equipted and has beautiful lake view, which is quite beautiful. Staff is friendly.
    Sufei
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £76.01
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 207 reviews
    Great location
    Yufei
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £51.83
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 155 reviews
    We had a two bedroom flat which was great, very comfortable. Great location and lovely breakfast. Owner was very helpful and spoke good English.
    Jens
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £20.61
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 62 reviews
    Really kind and helpful staff and gorgeous architecture! Beautiful traditional furniture and great location.
    Livia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £76.01
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 207 reviews
    Valley luxurious,Clean,and comfortable,and safe,It was exactly what the picture show,Lovely beautiful Erhai view through the large window,The boss is very friendly and helpful.The food is very delicious.All good.
    Marina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £76.01
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 207 reviews
    Everything is great,Great location,Great breakfast,Great clean and cozy room,Great view,Great service,Great staff.
    Harry
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £51.83
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 155 reviews
    Great location very close to ancient city. Very peaceful garden ; good for relaxing there.
    Viv
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £32.89
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 48 reviews
    Great location on the edge of old city
    Neill
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £13.99
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 24 reviews
    Clean, great value, great location
    Stuart
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £51.83
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 155 reviews
    Pleasant staff, great location.
    Joseph
    Young couple