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Best Hostels in Dali for Couples, Groups, and Solo Travellers

Best Hostels in Dali for Couples, Groups, and Solo Travellers
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Dali is a city in the Yunnan Province of China. It's a popular tourist destination because of its impressive old town, which has many cafes, bars, and shops. The area has become a popular travel destination for independent Chinese tourists but continues to remain an international destination as well with a lot offer foreign travelers. It's a nice place to relax after a hectic travel schedule in southern China.

There are a variety of affordable accommodation options in Dali. Hostels and guesthouses offer a range of different room types and styles, and prices are usually reasonable.
How much do hostels in Dali cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Dali here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



A good hostel for solo travellers, couples, and small groups.

Private Room from $16.55
Area 69 West Gate Village, Dali, Dali
Five Elements Hostel is another popular hostel with backpackers and budget travelers in Dali. It's just a few minutes from the town's famous Old Town and it has a stylish and comfortable decor where you can meet travelers from around the world as well as local staff. The hostel has an on-site restaurant that serves a homemade breakfast every morning. Both western and Chinese food is available. There are also shared meals available for lunch and dinner. This is the perfect opportunity to try traditional home cooked Chinese food (that is MSG free).

Whether you're traveling alone or with a group of friends, this is a fun and social place to stay where you're sure to meet other guests. They host regular events like video game and movie nights, hot pot parties, Chinese barbecues, dumpling parties, and day trips to nearby villages.

Guests can choose between private and dorm rooms. Private rooms include twins, doubles, and three bed family rooms. Dorms sleep either four or six people.


A good hostel for solo travellers, female travellers, couples, small groups, and families.

Dorm Bed from $21.78
Private Room from $10.02
Overall Rating: 89%
Area 10, West Gate Village, Dali
The Jade Emu International Hostel is one of the most popular hostels in Dali. It's located just a minutes walk from the West Wall of the Old Town and is a five minute walk from the middle of town. There's a nice courtyard where you can enjoy the outdoors. There are also a variety of activities available for guests including a pool table, ping pong table, and foosball tables. There's an on-site bar as well that serves affordable drinks and a cafe that offers both Chinese and western food.

A wide range of private rooms are available, as are dorms. Private rooms range in style and include standard, deluxe, and superior rooms. There are single, double, twin, and two, three, or four bed apartments available. Dorms sleep four, six, or eight people and both female only and co-ed rooms are available.


Dorm Bed from $5.81
Private Room from $8.13
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 87%
West Gate Village Dali Old Town, Dali
This terrific hostel offers friendly service and a bar. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant and a cafe. Laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable. And The Lily Pad is also child friendly and pet friendly.


Private Room from $8.50
(Prices vary by season)
No.26 Chengbei Village, Xizhou, Dali
Philosopher King Apartment is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service. Towels included and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $48.99
(Prices vary by season)
No.87, Yu'er Road, Dali Ancient Town Dali City, YunNan Province, Dali
This terrific apartment offers friendly service. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular.


Private Room from $50.56
(Prices vary by season)
Inside Dali Ancient City, Dali
Sunset ZiZai is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service.


Private Room from $40.89
(Prices vary by season)
North Gate of Dali Ancient City, Dali
You'll love this apartment because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service.
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