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Top rated by travellersDesti Hostel, SAR 134
Cheapest bed foundJianying, SAR 34

Finding cheap hotels in Lijiang: FAQs

No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Lijiang are full of digital nomads and holidaymakers of all ages.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Lijiang. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Lijiang hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Lijiang generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Lijiang. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as SAR 34 per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Lijiang Mountain Adventure International Youth Hostel, Traveling Ji International Youth Hostel (Lijiang Ancient City) and Third Ji International Youth Hostel (Lijiang Ancient City Mufu Branch) as the best central Lijiang hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.