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Situated a 10-minute walk from the South Gate of Dali Ancient Town, Z.Garden offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Dali Zhangjia Garden is 1 km from the homestay, while Dali University is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Dali Airport, 16 km from the property.

An authentic place with very helpful employees

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9.4
Superb
156 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

Boasting an on-site restaurant and bar, Dali Yunxi Boutique Inn offers stylish guestrooms in Dali. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guests can enjoy free private parking.

Located just a 1-minute stroll to Erhai Gate, the inn is located on the crossroad of Renmin Road and Dongyu Street. It takes an 11-minute car drive to the Chongsheng Temple and the Three-Pagoda. There nearest airport is Dali Airport, a 50-minute minute car journey away.

Good for the value easy to access ancient town.

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9.3
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Featuring a garden and views of sea, Dali Dare Sea View Gueshouse is a recently renovated guest house set in Dali, 13 km from Monument of Shih-tsu Taking over Yunnan. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The hosts at this guest house went above and beyond, both collecting and dropping us off at the airport, recommending amazing restaurants, and helping us with everything we needed. The breakfasts here are great, good little spot!

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9.7
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

Situated in Dali, 12 km from Qingbi Stream, Dali lila's house Seaview Guesthouse features accommodation with a bar, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. The property is around 12 km from Monument of Shih-tsu Taking over Yunnan, 14 km from Dali Museum and 20 km from Nanzhao Dehua Monument. The property has a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared kitchen.

The view from our bedroom was fantastic and the whole Erhai was insight. The hosts were friendly and helpful. They made our sons fried eggs when they were hungry. We were picked up and dropped off at the railway station. I would recommend this place to stay in Dali, as the host also gave advice on how to avoid busy tourist places. We had a great time here!

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9.8
Exceptional
38 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

Situated less than 1 km from the centre of Dali, a 10-minute walk from Jiang Gong Ci, Dali Buxianshan Boutique Guesthouse features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, a garden and a shared lounge. This recently renovated guest house is located less than 1 km from Yu'er Park and a 12-minute walk from Erhai Gate. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests.

What a lovely stay i had in Dali Buxianshan. The place is beautiful, have a liitle park when you can relax, very chilling. The rooms are so big and confortable. Also so so beautiful. Have a little living room, where you can see trough the window, i really like it. The best of all was the staff, Rourou helped me with everything i needed and really care about me having a good time there. She also helped me book my trip to lijiang, i am so grateful, thanks so much! I have a wonderful stay❤️

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9.2
Superb
72 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Boasting garden views, Yuanshanqing·Stone Hill Seaview Guesthouse offers accommodation with free bikes, a garden and a bar, around 12 km from Monument of Shih-tsu Taking over Yunnan. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The hotel has a beautiful view of Erhai. I could see Erhai from my bed. The small hotel was beautiful and clean. Breakfast was delicious. The owners and staff were amazing. The owner helped all new guest take beautiful pictures with Erhai. They helped me with using Alipay, WeChat Apps for making payments, ordering taxi and deliveries. The owner even drove me to the bank and helped me put money in my WeChat Wallet so I could continently make payments with WeChat for the rest of my trip in Yunnan. I highly recommend this small hotel to anyone.

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9.7
Exceptional
31 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Set in Dali, in a building dating from 2016, 1000 metres from Dali Ancient City, Yunshuo Dali Light luxury Guesthouse offers free bikes and guestrooms with free WiFi. The property is around 1.5 kilmetres from Dali Zhangjia Garden, 2 km from Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. The property features a 24-hour front desk.

The hotel room is superb 👍🏻

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Set 700 metres from the centre of Dali, 400 metres from Jiang Gong Ci, Qingxin Courtyard Art Guesthouse offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace, a garden and a shared lounge. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests.

Excellent location, accessible to the old ancient town so easily. The lady boss was meticulously ensuring all guests are well taken care of, always there to greet in morning and ensuring we returned safely at night.

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9.3
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

Mengyuanju Boutique Inn provides accommodation set less than 1 km from the centre of Dali and features a garden and a shared lounge. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Erhai Gate. The guest house offers mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Very good location and very friendly staff. Even though limited English, he helped us a lot with getting around!

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9.1
Superb
72 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Shang shan ruo shui 大理上山若水客栈 offers accommodation set less than 1 km from the centre of Dali and features a garden and a bar. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a restaurant serving African cuisine, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

Location, decent luxury for the price

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8.8
Fabulous
44 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

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  • Z.Garden
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 156 reviews

    Situated a 10-minute walk from the South Gate of Dali Ancient Town, Z.Garden offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Great Location Next to the Ancient Town. close to restaurants

  • Dali Dare Sea View Gueshouse
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of sea, Dali Dare Sea View Gueshouse is a recently renovated guest house set in Dali, 13 km from Monument of Shih-tsu Taking over Yunnan.

    This is a beautiful property and the owner is extremely helpful, she organised my transfer to Shangri-La and made my stay very easy.

  • Dali lila's house Seaview Guesthouse
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews

    Situated in Dali, 12 km from Qingbi Stream, Dali lila's house Seaview Guesthouse features accommodation with a bar, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden.

    超棒的海景房。美丽洱海尽收眼底。房间很宽敞,卫生打扫得非常干净,床上用品很舒适,设施齐全,值得推荐。

  • Yuanshanqing·Stone Hill Seaview Guesthouse
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Yuanshanqing·Stone Hill Seaview Guesthouse offers accommodation with free bikes, a garden and a bar, around 12 km from Monument of Shih-tsu Taking over Yunnan.

    老板一家人都超好!!早餐十分美味,位于洱海边,风景优美,老板还给我和朋友拍了照片,下次出游还会选择这家的

  • Dali Luyu Cliff Seaview Inn

    Boasting lake views, Dali Luyu Cliff Seaview Inn features accommodation with balcony, around 4.9 km from Dali Museum.

  • Villa Verde Hotel
    Breakfast options

    Boasting mountain views, Villa Verde Hotel features accommodation with patio, around 4.5 km from Xizhou Town. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • Minka Stonehouse 初心·璞舍

    Minka Stonehouse 初心·璞舍 is set in Dali, 500 metres from Chongsheng Three Pagodas, and offers a balcony, garden, and free WiFi. This homestay features accommodation with a patio.

  • Cicer Cliff Sea View Villa

    Set within 13 km of Monument of Shih-tsu Taking over Yunnan and 13 km of Dali Museum in Dali, Cicer Cliff Sea View Villa offers accommodation with seating area.

Save money on homestays in Dali – budget options available!

  • Dali Yunxi Boutique Inn
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 112 reviews

    Boasting an on-site restaurant and bar, Dali Yunxi Boutique Inn offers stylish guestrooms in Dali. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guests can enjoy free private parking.

    Location. Easy to reach out sightseeing and eating.

  • Dali Buxianshan Boutique Guesthouse
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 73 reviews

    Situated less than 1 km from the centre of Dali, a 10-minute walk from Jiang Gong Ci, Dali Buxianshan Boutique Guesthouse features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, a garden and a shared...

    ★周边环境安静,走路几分钟就能到古城 ★周围好吃的很多 ★民宿非常干净,有热水有电热毯。还有加湿器,冬季入住也很舒适 ★服务很到位!

  • Yunshuo Dali Light luxury Guesthouse
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Set in Dali, in a building dating from 2016, 1000 metres from Dali Ancient City, Yunshuo Dali Light luxury Guesthouse offers free bikes and guestrooms with free WiFi.

  • Qingxin Courtyard Art Guesthouse
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 22 reviews

    Set 700 metres from the centre of Dali, 400 metres from Jiang Gong Ci, Qingxin Courtyard Art Guesthouse offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace, a garden and a shared lounge.

    非常满意,老板人超级好,细心体贴,环境好,有格调有品位,煮茶小酒,体验完美,就是时间有点短,下次再去还住这!

  • Dali Favorite Inn
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Attractively located in Dali, Dali Favorite Inn is a recently renovated homestay, which features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Log Cabin
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4 reviews

    Attractively set in Dali, Log Cabin features express check-in and check-out and parking on-site. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

  • Old Story Inn Dali Ancient Town
    Budget options available
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3 reviews

    Old Story Inn Dali Ancient Town is situated 300 metres from the South Gate of Dali Old Town.

  • The Linden Centre
    Budget options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    The Linden Centre is an award-winning boutique hotel offering the intrepid traveler an inspiring exploration into Southwest China.

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Dali

  • Dali Wooden B&B
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Dali Wooden B&B is located in Dali, 1.9 km from Zhonghe Temple, 1.9 km from Wuhua Building, as well as 1.3 km from Jiang Gong Ci.

  • Mengyuanju Boutique Inn
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 74 reviews

    Mengyuanju Boutique Inn provides accommodation set less than 1 km from the centre of Dali and features a garden and a shared lounge. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Erhai Gate.

    Great location, spacious clean room, helpful hosts

  • shang shan ruo shui 大理上山若水客栈
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 44 reviews

    Shang shan ruo shui 大理上山若水客栈 offers accommodation set less than 1 km from the centre of Dali and features a garden and a bar.

    Just a very basic place , nothing much to shout about !

  • Dali No52 Inn
    Central location

    In a central area of Dali, Dali No52 Inn features mountain views from the terrace. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The guest house has family rooms.

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  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 25 reviews
    The best of both worlds - the world of home stay in terms of high personal touch and the world of business hotels like daily house keeping. It is strategically located at the corner of a stretch of cool looking holiday apartments and bicycle track.
    Ho Tong
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £49.98
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 44 reviews
    Great host. Clean place and good location. About 10-15min walk to the south gate of the ancient town.
    Chung Hao
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £26.81
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 21 reviews
    It is a great hostel if you are fine with squat toilets only. Apart from that, I had a pleasant stay. There are two nice common areas to hangout. Location is close to the old town. The owner was also really helpful, she helped me to find a place to rent a bike and gave me recommendations on what to do.
    Christine Anna
    Solo traveller
  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7 reviews
    great host, very helpful!
    Sacha
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £66.46
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 96 reviews
    The location is great, welcome Tea is fantastic and Abby is a great host, always very helpful and nothing too much of a problem for her and her team, she speaks good English too. We cant comment on breakfast as wasnt included on our booking. Good value for money. Overall a good place and we would stay again given the beautiful and quiet location.
    Tim
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 38 reviews
    very good hostel, very nice staff, would like to stay here next time again
    Yu Ding
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £66.46
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 96 reviews
    Great host Great hotel Great architecture Strongly recommended
    ling
    People with friends
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