Title: Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=116134330&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel ## Photo gallery for Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel ![Garden - Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel (Dali)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116134400/116134330/90a5ec31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel (Dali)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116134400/116134330/85ed237f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel (Dali)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116134400/116134330/7ba132bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Coffee shop - Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel (Dali)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116134400/116134330/04836e89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 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[Visit our Dali travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dali.dx6094792) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C25.90164%2C100.19640&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Dsseax_04lX--7jNtU0JRDPseio=) No. 103, Dajianpang Village, Shuanglang Town, Dali, Yunnan, 671009 ### What's nearby - ![Er Hai](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810196068/8b9a68b4-a0a9-4083-8f8b-0d37e8bd2d8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Erhai Lake 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![China, Yunnan Province, Dali, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6095878/d538a506-e68c-4857-9806-dbbe071cfa9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Three Pagodas 46 min drive \- 33.3 miles - Nanzhao Folk Island 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Dali Museum 41 min drive \- 36.5 miles - South Gate 50 min drive \- 35.3 miles ### Getting around - Dali (DLU) 45 min drive ### Restaurants - 瑞幸咖啡 15 min walk - 唐朝酒吧 Tang Chao Bar 16 min walk - 一杯大理 9 min walk - 隐芦稻田过桥米线 33 min drive - 有风小院 33 min drive ## About this property ### Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel Hotel near Erhai Lake At Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel, you can look forward to an airport shuttle, a garden and laundry facilities. 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Garden ### More - Built in 2014 ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services. ### Property is also known as Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel Dali Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel Hotel Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel Hotel Dali ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking at Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel? ### What time is check-in at Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel? ### Where is Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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