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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.

They allow me to use the kitchen and washing machine

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9.5
Exceptional
187 reviews
Price from
£27
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.

We chose Xilu Xiao Xie Inn based on excellent reviews and its convenient location in the old town. The free ride from the train station was a thoughtful touch, and the warm welcome set a positive tone. The service, led by Joye, Cassie, Jade, and Chi Yuen, exceeded our expectations, tailoring our experience to our preferences. Despite booking a family room, we were pleasantly surprised to receive a deluxe room at no extra cost. The autonomous guesthouse with voice-controlled rooms added a unique and enjoyable aspect to our stay. The amenities were comprehensive, and the shower's water pressure was satisfying. The bed struck the right balance between comfort and firmness. Overall, Xilu Xiao Xie Inn provided a memorable and delightful stay, showcasing impeccable service and attention to detail. Highly recommended!

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9.6
Exceptional
551 reviews
Price from
£22
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.

The environment is certainly very good, the facilities are all very complete, everything is quite new, not bad, not bad

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9.5
Exceptional
180 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

Featuring mountain views, Lijiang One House Designer Guesthouse features accommodation with patio, around 600 metres from Square Street Shuhe Ancient Town. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The homestay provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The staff are friendly and helpful. The property is beautiful, comfortable and well situated. :)

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9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£64
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.

Cosy environment with great location and facilities

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9.8
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms include a balcony. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

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
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£43
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
26 reviews
Price from
£71
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.

Tom is a great host! It is easy to communicate with him since he can speak English. He explained and gave me the instructions to get to his place. The location is close to the old town but far enough to be calm and relaxed. Also, it is very close to the Elephant Hill hike. In addition, Tom gave me detailed information about the Tiger Leaping George hike, which was very useful!!! While I was there, there were not many other guests, so it was really quiet!!

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9.1
Superb
40 reviews
Price from
£4
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.

Johnson is a great caring host. He and aunty made our stay super comfortable. Johnson helped us with transportation and woke up super early to make sure we would leave on time for the airport 🙏 The breakfast is really yummy 😋 Thank you!!!

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9.5
Exceptional
46 reviews
Price from
£29
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.

Convenient, literally by the bus station and a block way from old town. You can also hire a bicycle which is literally up the road on the west side of old town but you have to go up the hill in order to find it.

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8.9
Fabulous
156 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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Guest houses that travellers love in Lijiang

  • Avg. price/night: £32.01
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 551 reviews
    Lovely friendly little guesthouse. Free tea and coffee at any time and oranges too :) The host was so helpful and friendly , free breakfast was really good too . The beds are really comfortable.
    Michelle
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £16.40
    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
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £30.14
    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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £20.38
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 156 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £26.52
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 187 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: £103
    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 traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 18 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: £80.02
    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
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £26.52
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 187 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: £29.06
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 176 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