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Cheapest monthApril
Most expensive monthMarch
Top rated by travelersDesti Hostel, AED 85
Cheapest bed foundZhiyu Youth Hostel (Lijiang Ancient City), AED 29

Finding cheap hotels in Lijiang: FAQs

According to our pricing calendar data, you can score the cheapest bed in April.
No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Lijiang are full of digital nomads and tourists 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, cozy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travelers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by likeminded travelers, 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 get a bed for as little as AED 29 per night, you can also cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Lijiang Mountain Adventure International Youth Hostel, Zhiyu Youth Hostel (Lijiang Ancient City), and Mama Naxi Guesthouse as the best hostels in central Lijiang for value, cleanliness, and comfort.