The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Yunnan

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Yunnan

Lijiang, China Lijiang, China

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Yunnan? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Yunnan, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Yunnan to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Yunnan, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Yunnan for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Yunnan for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Sixi Cangshan Mountains Golden Sunrise Mirror Of The Sky Sound Sleep Hotel Dali Ancient City

Dali, Yunnan
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $52 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Yunnan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 43 Yincang Rd, Dali Town, Sixi Cangshan Mountains Golden Sunrise Mirror Of The Sky Sound Sleep Hotel Dali Ancient City has great rooms from $52 (before taxes). It offers room service, room service, a casino, a casino, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 200.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a restaurant, a fitness center, a fitness center, parking, and parking at this relaxing hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast in the room


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Wuyi Whispering Maple

Dali, Yunnan
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Wuyi Whispering Maple which has nice rooms starting at $70. Offering room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 大理镇上鸡邑村委会车邑村2组162号. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, pet-friendly rooms, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 200 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental


Phoenix Dragon M.I.C.E Hotel

Kunming, Yunnan
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $43 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Yunnan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.

We found Phoenix Dragon M.I.C.E Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $43. We loved that is has room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 中国云南省昆明市滇池国际会展中心2a301. You'll also find a fitness center, a bar, a bar, child care, and child care which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 71.6 km from the center of town. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms


Snow Mountain

Lijiang, Yunnan
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $176, Snow Mountain, at No. 33, Group 1, Mudu Village, Baisha Ancient Town, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, China provides room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, hiking, laundry services, and laundry services. It's located just 280.7 km from the city center, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast in the room


Atour Light Hotel Kunming Huanhu Road Dianchi Convention Center

Kunming, Yunnan
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $32 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Yunnan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Atour Light Hotel Kunming Huanhu Road Dianchi Convention Center has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10, and offers room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $32 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1F Building 20, Phase 3, Vanke 500 Li, Liujia Sub-district. Furthermore, it also offers a fitness center, city views, city views, free parking, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 70.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


Gf Healing Hotel & Resort

Lijiang, Yunnan
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Gf Healing Hotel & Resort is 9.99 out of 10. This place has room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $115, and it's located at Near Baishuihe Section (No.1 Dongbagu Scenic Area). We also love the a fitness center, a hot tub, a hot tub, a spa, and a spa which are great for visitors. And since it's just 282.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' club


Grand Hyatt Kunming

Kunming, Yunnan
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Grand Hyatt Kunming because it has great rooms that start at $185. It has room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1 Chongli Street, Panlong District. Only 72.8 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a fitness center, a bar, a bar, laundry services, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


Lijiang Caizu Holiday Hotel

Lijiang, Yunnan
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $50 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Yunnan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Lijiang Caizu Holiday Hotel offers an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, room service, room service, and a restaurant which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $50 (before taxes). It's located at No.531, Shangji Road, Huangshan Town, Yulong, Yunnan, China and has earned a guest rating of 9.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a fitness center, a bar, and a bar which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 266.6 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' club


Jen Kunming By Shangri-La

Kunming, Yunnan
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $74 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool

Located at No. 88 Dongfeng East Road, Jen Kunming By Shangri-La has great rooms from $74 (before taxes). It offers room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a fitness center, a bar, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and rooms with kitchenettes which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 73.5 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


Paralloge Hotel

Lijiang, Yunnan
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Yunnan
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Paralloge Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $141. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at No. 16-29, Baowu Lane, Nanmen Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a fitness center, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and free parking. It's located just 272.2 km from the city center, too. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


For more terrific hotel ideas in Yunnan, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Yunnan, Best Luxury Hotels in Yunnan, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Yunnan, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Yunnan, Best Hotels for One Week in Yunnan, Best Hotels for One Night in Yunnan, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Yunnan, or Best Business Hotels in Yunnan.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Yunnan?

Yunnan Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$67

Travelers to Yunnan will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 202 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $67. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Yunnan.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $104
  • 4-star hotels: $69
  • 3-star hotels: $51
  • 2-star hotels: $26


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