Hostels di Yunnan, China

I'm visiting from Japan! The location is awesome, and it was a huge plus that the staff could speak English. The room was super clean, and having slippers and bath towels ready was a lifesaver. I'll definitely be staying here again next time I'm in Kunming!

Really clean and modern hostel with good amenities and an amazing room. The hostel is a bit further out of the old town (10 minutes walk) but this was perfect, as it made for a more peaceful and quiet stay. The staff were helpful and kind. There was good information on the boards around what activities to do in the area too. There was also recommended places to eat - all of which were amazing! They hosted events at the hostel but we didn't do any so can't comment on those. Good to meet other international guests. Breakfast was good every day. Only negative about the hostel is that the WiFi did not work throughout my entire stay. I would connect to it but no internet would ever work, not on mobile or laptop. Didn't work for any of the other international guests. Not sure if it worked for Chinese guests. Tip for the staff after visiting a few other hostels in china since this one - we can exchange WeChat and have smoother conversations via auto translate :)

Bilik itu sangat selesa dan bersih. Kebersihan di kawasan awam juga diwujudkan. Ia adalah asrama belia yang sangat matang! Semua orang sangat mesra, sama seperti kawan, dan senyuman apabila kami bertemu antara satu sama lain benar-benar menghangatkan hati saya! Makanan di bar restoran pun sedap😋 Apabila anda keluar dari asrama belia, belok kiri dan anda akan melihat pasar yang popular dengan banyak sarapan pagi yang lazat. Ia juga sangat dekat dengan stesen kereta api bawah tanah dan boleh dikunjungi dengan berjalan kaki.

NOTE: This hostel is 20 minute taxi ride away from the Old Town and the bus terminal to Yulong and 40+ minutes away from the train station. As such, you can save time and money paying a few dollars more to stay in the Old Town (a taxi is around 20 yuan each way to the hostel). The positive of the hostel is that, like other Desti hostels, there are large community spaces to chill and socialize whether Chinese or a foreigner friend. So if that is your goal, then this is a great option. Unfortunately, I found this to be the least maintained and clean Desti of the three I have been to. The curtains on my bed were covered in gross stains. And guests in the room were loud after quiet hours. They also placed us near the shower, some guests hung their underwear so it smelled. Not the hostel’s fault, but perhaps this is who it attracts? Fortunately, the staff did apologize and offer a solution once they understood the issues.

Staying at Danshe Homestay was a truly memorable experience. The property carries a peaceful energy that allows for genuine rest. Kim is an exceptional host whose natural hospitality makes you feel right at home from the moment you arrive. A special mention goes to the wonderful lady in the kitchen her home-cooked meals are prepared with such heart and are incredibly delicious comforting. Beyond the comfort, Danshe is a hub for meaningful connection. It was a joy to meet fellow travelers and learn about the local culture through the owner’s passion for Thangka painting. If you are looking for a stay that offers both artistic inspiration and human warmth in Shangri-La, this is the place to be.”

A great stay for solo travellers looking to meet like-minded people. I met some wonderful travellers here and even teamed up for day trips, followed by relaxed happy hours in the evening. The place is well-maintained, with daily housekeeping for both the rooms and common areas. If you’re an animal lover, you’ll enjoy spending time with their friendly dogs and cats. They also offer bike rentals, making it easy to explore the surrounding area, and the team is incredibly helpful with travel tips and recommendations. Located about a 10+ minute walk from Dali Ancient City, they provide convenient pick-up anytime or hourly drop-offs into town. Overall, a warm, social, and comfortable place to stay.

Lokasi sangat baik. Hanya tinggalkan stesen Kunming dan berjalan ke kiri. Ia berdekatan dengan stesen kereta api dan mudah dicari. Terdapat sebuah pasar raya kecil di tingkat satu dan beberapa restoran murah berdekatan. Saya tinggal di bilik 10 orang yang paling murah dan tiada masalah. Saya dapat bekerja dengan komputer di lobi. Bilik mandi adalah luas dan selesa. Saya ingin tinggal di sini lagi jika saya pergi ke Kunming, jadi sila keluarkan had umur (sehingga 55 tahun).

I liked the hostel that i extended my stay. Even though its away from the old town. There's a bus stop on the main street and I would take a didi back when it's past 18:30. Some of the staff speak english so that was really helpful, the room was clean, they even upgraded me to a 2-room dorm which helped me relax from the trip. The WC area is spacious, it's great to have the water spray next to the toilet and heated seats are a plus. I found the laundry area with shoe cleaning machines very useful. They also have a restaurant/bar on-site in the lounge area and I really liked the food there, had three meals and it was delicious. Would definitely stay here again.

This is the cheapest Hostel I have ever stay, so don't expect much, many long term locals, if you speak Mandarin will be a nice place to chat with local

Had a great stay here. The hostel is located in a high rise building with a cosy common area where it’s easy to relax, watch movies, and mingle with other travellers. The toilet was clean and even comes with an automated seat cover, which was a nice touch. There was an unexpected water supply maintenance during my stay, but the owner handled it very well, he kept updating us and even brought some of us to his friend house in another building to shower. Really appreciated the effort. As a backpacker, I also found the owner very helpful—he guided me on taking a shared electric bike to the metro and then the train to the airport, which saved cost compared to taking a taxi. He even invited us out for drinks with other international travellers, making the whole experience more memorable. I personally prefer smaller hostels like this as it’s easier to mingle and feel comfortable.