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A room with a large window, a stone table, two chairs, and a view of a cityscape.

1. The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

Dali

Jing

₹5,582 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A traditional Chinese pavilion with red pillars and a hexagonal roof, surrounded by modern buildings.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

Dali Ancient Town

Michael

₹6,053 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional courtyard with a central gate, surrounded by buildings with ornate wooden railings and columns.

3. Wenshuo Hotel

Dali Ancient Town

Derek

₹5,213 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a sunset over a traditional building and lush greenery.

4. Dali Shanshuijian No.5 Courtyard Villa Garden Resort Hotel

Dali

₹12,140 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A traditional wooden building with a courtyard, stone steps leading to a water feature, and lanterns.

5. Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

Dali Ancient Town

Chris

₹15,340 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A pool with a view of the sea and mountains, surrounded by glass walls.

6. Hotel Indigo Dali Erhai by IHG

Xiaguan

Yuan

₹13,399 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a chandelier.

7. Clouds Villa

Dali

₹10,343 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A bedroom with a large window, a round bathtub, and a bed with pillows.

8. Anye Seaview Hotel Dali

Dali

₹5,896 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Top Dali Hotel Reviews

Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

10/10 Excellent

"The staff offers us with extraordinary service, and the facility is new and well maintained. We had a great experience at this guesthouse."

The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

8/10 Good

"It was a good stay for us, the room was clean, staff very friendly, but if you are a non smoker, there's second hand smoke in the breakfast area or common areas, which is typical of most properties as the staff smoke. The breakfast is suited for Chinese travelers, so if you are accustomed to a western style breakfast, you won't find it here."

SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

8/10 Good

"The hotel was very clean and the gentleman working behind the front desk was very friendly and tried his very best to help with questions we had about traveling around Dali. The hotel is right in the middle of Dali Ancient City, so if that's what you want the location is excellent. It's a bit of a ride to the train station, but Didi's are very affordable. The hotel is very hard to find and the translation for the name of the hotel from English to Mandarin doesn't give the right name of the hotel. It took us awhile to find the hotel and even our DiDi driver from the airport didn't know the name of the hotel, somehow we found it. It's a small boutique hotel with clean rooms, comfortable bed, and breakfast made to order. Overall it was a good stay for the price."

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Dali Hostels information

Number of reviews	90
Accommodation	4 Hostels
Lowest Price	₹2,102
Highest Price	₹16,644

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Dali?

By going with a hostel, you can cut your spending on accommodations and set aside more of your trip funds for exploring during your stay.

What is a hostel?

These dorm-style accommodations come in many forms, but they have a few qualities in common, including budget prices, a social atmosphere and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

What are the best hostels in Dali?

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options have the highest reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start: Dali Lily International Youth Hostel - You can take advantage of free parking and laundry facilities, as well as barbecues. Dali Jiuju Cottage Rural View - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking. You'll find free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Dali?

Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 9°C. The rainiest months in Dali are August, July, September and June, with each month seeing an average of 188 mm of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in Dali?

Depending on what you're interested in, you might like to discover some places near Dali. Get out into nature with places such as Erhai Lake, Cangshan Mountain and Mekong. Cultural attractions include Dali Museum. Visit landmarks such as Three Pagodas and Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town.

What's the best way to get to and around Dali while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in and around Dali on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Dali (DLU), located 6.6 mi (10.6 km) away from the city centre. Once you're on the ground, you may want to use public transport to get around. If you're hoping to check out more of the surrounding area, make your way to Dali Railway Station to catch a train.

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