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Designed with local architectural features, Lijiang Gui Yuan Tian Ju Guesthouse boasts an ideal location and classy guestrooms. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire hotel. Guests can use self-laundry and dryer facilities for free.

Very charming property, well located in a quiet street and really close to the heart of the old town. Staff is friendly and helpful. They will try their best to recommend the best places so feel free to ask your questions. They can speak English.

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9.5
Exceptional
178 reviews
Price from
$32
per night

Centrally located in Lijiang Ancient Town, Xilu Xiaoxie Inn features cosy accommodation with traditional Chinese furnishings and modern facilities. Free Wi-Fi access is provided in the entire property. Guests can use self-laundry and dryer facilities for free.

Xilu Xiaoxie Inn feels like a comfy nest. Once you arrive, you receive a warm welcome and excellent tips for exploring Lijiang and its surroundings. Joye and Kyrie were extremely kind, providing us with good advice and helping us make the most of our short trip. The location is perfect, in a quiet area but very close to the busy streets of Lijiang. Can't recommend more

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9.6
Exceptional
518 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

Only a 10-minute walk from Square Street, The Ritz-Man Boutique Inn features sumptuous accommodation with elegant décor and modern facilities. It houses barbecue facilities, karaoke rooms, a tour desk and 2 on-site dining options. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property.

Located on the edge of the old town close to everything. Accommodation was in a peaceful and serene setting with nice gardens and felt very private. Huge rooms with unique decorations. We had a very comfortable stay and would recommend to anyone

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9.5
Exceptional
179 reviews
Price from
$102
per night

Situated in Lijiang, near Square Street Shuhe Ancient Town, Sifang Tingyin Square and Nine-Tripod Dragon Pond, Lijiang Yunqi Holiday Guesthouse has a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

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9.3
Wonderful
6 reviews
Price from
$73
per night

The guest house provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, every unit includes bed linen and towels.

I booked the smaller house but got upgraded to the larger house, which was very well-amenitised, very clean and comfortable too. The place really does look exact like the photos online. It took me a while to get used to navigating the old city, but once you do, it’s quite easy to locate. Much quieter than other parts of the old city too, peaceful and with great views. However, the best part of this trip was Sisi, who was the most wonderful host I could’ve asked for. Incredibly kind and helpful, and very generous with her time. I’m so glad that I chose to book this place, both the people and the house made it home for my short 3 nights there :)

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9.8
Exceptional
38 reviews
Price from
$67
per night

Featuring mountain views, Lijiang Baisha Free Time Designed Hotel offers accommodation with patio, around 4.4 km from Nine-Tripod Dragon Pond. The property features city and inner courtyard views, and is 4.5 km from The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum. The guest house provides garden views, a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

Excellent boarding choice in Bai shao. The room is cozy and comfortable with a nice court yard. The hosts are friendly. However, it's regrettable that the host wouldn't serve breakfast any more. Otherwise, having breakfast in the court yard would be a nice experience.

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9.4
Wonderful
7 reviews
Price from
$55
per night

Featuring classic wood furnishings and a courtyard with greenery, Old Town of Lijiang Meiliju Inn is located peacefully in Lijiang Ancient Town. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas.

Mufu Palace is 400 metres from Old Town of Lijiang Meiliju Inn. Loyalty Arch is 500 metres from the property. Lijiang Sanyi Airport is 21 km from the property.

I travelled to Lijiang Old Town with a Chinese friend. The location was very good, close to an entrance gate of the old town, simultaneously it is close to many restaurant and shops. The room was clean and comfortable, a good quality internet is available. The staff, the owners, was very welcoming and helpful. The owner was open to share with the (Pu-er) tea culture of Yunnan province, and invited many times us to be part of a traditional tea ceremony, which was fascinating. As I travelled with a Chinese friend, I did not have any difficulty for communication. One may need to communicate using a translator, or the owners' daughter(kid) may help to be understood.

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9.5
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
$68
per night

Offering a garden and sun terrace, October Inn features cosy rooms with free Wi-Fi access in Lijiang. The property can arrange various activities like horse riding, cycling and hiking. Computers are offered in public area and guests can enjoy tea on site.

Nice hotel 10 minutes walk outside of old town. Helpful staff. The room was not so clean, but after mentioning they got ultra cleaned right away.

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9.1
Wonderful
35 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Located in Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang Jayden Lodge臣安山居民宿 - Namaste is a traditional Naxi-style courtyard. The property has 2 floors with free Wi-Fi in all areas. All guests can enjoy an afternoon tea and a yoga class for free. Airport/train station pickup service is free for guests who stay for 3 nights or more.

Carol and Johnson went above and beyond to make our trip comfortable. They linked us up with private hire drivers who drove us from Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang, as well as from Lijiang to Dali. Johnson also helped us book tickets for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (can only be purchased the night before through local WeChat accounts), and even went with us to the ticket counter at Lijiang Romance Park as Chinese ID was required to collect tickets. The breakfasts they prepared were warm, nourishing Yunnan specialities. They had splendid recommendations for local restaurants and gifts to buy for the folks back home. They are generous, open-hearted people who love company and good conversations.

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9.5
Exceptional
48 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Operated by the local Nakhi people and enjoying a history of 15 years, Mama Naxi Guesthouse is a family-style hostel offering cosy accommodation in Lijiang. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas.

Lijiang Ancient Town is an 11-minute walk from Mama Naxi Guesthouse. Lijiang Railway Station is an 18-minute drive away. Lijiang Sanyi Airport is 20 km from the property.

Friendly owner who replies our messages promptly. Great location close to the Lijiang ancient town. Comfy room with hot water and ekectric blanket that came in.handy during winter.

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8.9
Excellent
147 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.
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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Lijiang

  • Avg. price/night: $22.21
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 39 reviews
    We loved our stay in Lijang. The Old Town is beautiful and the guest house was in a great location. The room was clean and very cute. The staff at Lewo Guest House were fantastic. They went over and above expectations during our stay. The staff on the desk helped us to organise day trips and getting to our next destination as well as ordering a birthday cake, too. We definitely recommend Lewo Guest House to all who visit Lijang.
    Jenny
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews
    Good value for money. This guesthouse is really a hidden gem, it's in a quiet lane of the old town. What makes me love gegewu is the support provided by the little staff. She helped book trips and was always available to provide any needed help.. One night when I came back she brought me a cake. in addition, it really warmed my heart. The room was comfortable and nicely decorated in a traditional style. I highly recommend this guest house.
    J
    Jade
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.06
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 147 reviews
    The guesthouse is located within walking distance from the old town. Staff was super friendly and answered all my questions. They even helped me organise a bus ride to the tiger leaping gorge (which was beautiful btw!) Beds are comfortable with curtains for privacy. Would highly recommend this hostel!
    Victoria
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $37.65
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 178 reviews
    Very charming property, well located in a quiet street and really close to the heart of the old town. Staff is friendly and helpful. They will try their best to recommend the best places so feel free to ask your questions. They can speak English.
    Laura
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $138.62
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews
    Actually we actually came across this guest house and it's way beyond our expectation. The snow Mountain is directly outside the window. And the host is really hospitable. We were offered delicious breakfast and the staff were very understanding.
    Z
    Zhiyuan
    Solo traveler
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 20 reviews
    This is a beautiful boutique quaint gem of a place in Lijiang. It has a stunning view from the dinning room window of the rooftops in Lijiang. It is perfectly located, right in the middle of the Old Town Lijiang. The staff of this hotel is friendly, helpful and with a "I can help you with that" attitude. It was wonderful to spend Christmas here.
    Eliza
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $102.30
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 180 reviews
    This hotel is decorated in Chinese style, with a great location and a quiet atmosphere.
    S
    Sarah
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews
    it’s quiet and cozy. host is very friendly and helpful. the location is close to the center and the photoshooting place.
    CHANYUAN
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $37.65
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 178 reviews
    we had a wonderful stay at Lijiang guesthouse. our host waited for us at the entrance of the ancient town. he was super kind and helpful and even gave us some tips on what to do around Lijiang. the room was super nice and very authentic, just what we wanted. bed was comfy and clean and the location was perfect ! we highly recommend staying at Lijiang guest house and we will certainly come back again
    Ghita
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $34.38
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 172 reviews
    Wonderful hosts, great Tea and welcome drinks. and plenty of useful information. Free fruit and snacks for all to try. Great location at the edge of Old Town. A few steps to climb, but nothing major. Nice size rooms, and we got a free upgrade due to quiet season.
    Tim
    Young couple