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The 10 Best Hostels in Shangri-La, China

Some of the best backpacker spots in Shangri-La

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Yi's Hostel is located in Shangri-La, close to Dafo Temple. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

Yi's Hostel is a 10-minute walk from Guishan Park and Moonlight Square. Walking Street is a 15-minute walk away.

I was a bit sick and the staff was very nice and helpful and made sure I'm getting better

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9
Wonderful
164 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Set in Shangri-La and with Guishan Park reachable within 600 metres, Tavern Hostel仁和客栈 offers a garden, rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Each room comes with a balcony.

At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a terrace. The units feature bed linen.

The best place to know the city of Shangri-la. The Jun family and staff are very kind and easy to get information about the city. The hostel is lovely and very comfortable. The shower is great, very warm for the cold days and always being clean. The night can sit around the wood stove, have tea and make new friends. Also has a diverse kitchen, I ordered some dishes with friends and it was all delicious! The location is also perfect, I did everything by walking.

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9.9
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

At the hostel, each room comes with a patio. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, guest rooms at Floral Hotel · Shangri-la Blue Sky have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms include a terrace. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

More than expectation, room is clean. The staff help us book taxi. Good location

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9
Wonderful
12 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

The Moon Bird Hostel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Shangri-La. Offering a bar, the property is located within 600 metres of Guishan Park. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a tour desk.

Location is in old town and close to the monastery.

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7.9
Good
23 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £12.17
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews
    The best place to know the city of Shangri-la. The Jun family and staff are very kind and easy to get information about the city. The hostel is lovely and very comfortable. The shower is great, very warm for the cold days and always being clean. The night can sit around the wood stove, have tea and make new friends. Also has a diverse kitchen, I ordered some dishes with friends and it was all delicious! The location is also perfect, I did everything by walking.
    Karina
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £12.17
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews
    This place is the best hostel we've had in China (and maybe Asia). The living room is very cosy, very suitable for taking a warm tea after a good hike, meeting other people from the hostel, or eating delicious food (chineese, corean and western dishes are available). The owner is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are very clean and cosy.
    Célestine
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £15.27
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 164 reviews
    I really like my room, I absolutely love this style of furnishing. I also really appreciated the electric blanket. In the reception area, one can sit comfortably and meet other travellers. The location is absolutely amazing, right in the old city center. I did all my sightseeing by walking from the hostel.
    Isabella
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £12.17
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews
    The hostel itself is really pretty. It's an old Tibetan house with a nice courtyard and a balcony on the first floor. They serve excellent food all day. Try the Tibetan porridge or the yak meat burger. Honestly one of the best hostels I've stayed in in Yunnan.
    Rasmus
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £15.27
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 164 reviews
    The owner and staff are very nice and helpful. Good service.Great location. The staff can speak English so that it is easier to communicate. It will be my first choice next time.
    Susamai
    Family with young children
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 23 reviews
    The hostel is in an excellent location, on a quiet street in the old town, moments away from the main streets and square. Although we had our own bikes, the free bicycle rental is an excellent addition and they're in good quality. Also the hostel cat is adorable and loving!
    Alice
    Young couple
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 23 reviews
    good location,cheap,
    Leonas
    Solo traveler
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 23 reviews
    Cheap hostel,good location and atmospheres
    Leonas
    Solo traveler
  • 3.8
    Scored 3.8
    Poor
    Rated poor
     · 6 reviews
    DO NOT BOOK IT!!!!!!!! This hostel doesn’t exist anymore!!!!!!千万别预定,这家客栈已经不存在了!
    Youjun
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £46.75
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 88 reviews
    Great location, really close to the old town, but still quiet. The room was huge. But what really made my stay exceptional was the front office lady. She was tireless! I had a few problems, and she went above and beyond to help me with everything, from arranging transportation to getting a covid test on short notice. Some things would be really hard for someone that doesn't speak Mandarin. I could not thank her enough.
    Vera
    Solo traveler