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Our top choices for Dayan Old Town hotels

1. Chinese-style garden resort hotel

Chinese-style garden resort hotel
3.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
The price is £97
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Chinese-style garden resort hotel

2. The Ripplewood Sanctum

The Ripplewood Sanctum
3.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We could not expect anything better while staying at Ripplewood in Lijang, Yunnam, China. We were treated like part of their family. Every morning we had free breakfast and every time we were gaven Flower Cake, a famous local dissert cake made of flower paddles, after coming back from a tour in ancient cities. The unit we stayed is a loft, so my kids stayed at the loft and we stayed at the first floor, which gave us a planty of space. The bathroom is newly remodeled with an advanced toilet and...
United States
Won Bin
The price is £30
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
The Ripplewood Sanctum

3. Lijing Yunman Sky Cloud lnn

Lijing Yunman Sky Cloud lnn
5.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
The price is £28
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Lijing Yunman Sky Cloud lnn

4. Yiyuan Snow Mountain View Historical Naxi House - Lijiang Old Town Mufu branch

Yiyuan Snow Mountain View Historical Naxi House - Lijiang Old Town Mufu branch
3.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Excellent assistance from owner and staff, location great if you like to walk, look and hopefully learn something😀. An upstairs room is possibly better than a courtyard one if you are not partial to late night returnees or check in’s."
Australia
Rex
The price is £36
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Yiyuan Snow Mountain View Historical Naxi House - Lijiang Old Town Mufu branch

5. Lijiang Hotel JunPoXuan

Lijiang Hotel JunPoXuan
4.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (125 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Large room with two large beds with firm mattress. Staff excellent, great location."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Lijiang Hotel JunPoXuan

6. Lijiang Naxi Hereditary Courtyard

Lijiang Naxi Hereditary Courtyard
3.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
The price is £40
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Lijiang Naxi Hereditary Courtyard

7. Shile Holiday Courtyard

Shile Holiday Courtyard
3.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
The price is £49
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Shile Holiday Courtyard

8. Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn

Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn
3.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"The hotel is located at excellent location of Lijiang old town. Hotel staff are very friendly and helpful."
United States
Jason
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn

9. Yiyun Tingju Viewing Ancient Courtyard

Yiyun Tingju Viewing Ancient Courtyard
4.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
The price is £33
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Yiyun Tingju Viewing Ancient Courtyard

10. Suyintang Resort Courtyard

Suyintang Resort Courtyard
3.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
The price is £38
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Suyintang Resort Courtyard

11. Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG

Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG
5.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Very nice hotel!!! One of the nicest and comfortable rooms I have seen in China. Friendly staff and good breakfast. If any, restaurant is closed at nights but you can access the sites intercom Hotel next door"
United States
Veronica
The price is £130
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG

12. Yijianju Garden Inn

Yijianju Garden Inn
4.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
The price is £37
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Yijianju Garden Inn

13. Lijiang Garden vacation PuZhi hotel

Lijiang Garden vacation PuZhi hotel
3.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"住宿非常乾淨整齊,工作人員服務很周到,早餐也很好吃,價錢合理,非常推薦!"
Hong Kong SAR China
Yu Ting
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Lijiang Garden vacation PuZhi hotel

14. InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG

InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG
5.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (174 reviews)
"breakfast"
United States
XIN
The price is £158
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG

15. Merry Inn Lijiang

Merry Inn Lijiang
3.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (27 reviews)
"Great stay overall. The hotel is in a really nice location within the resort, with beautiful mountain views and easy access to nearby bars and restaurants. The staff were very friendly and always helpful whenever we needed anything. The rooms were clean, and the bedding was very comfortable, which made it easy to get a good night’s sleep. Would definitely consider staying here again."
Canada
xuezhen
The price is £32
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Merry Inn Lijiang

16. Ancient Charm Luxe Retreat Lijiang

Ancient Charm Luxe Retreat Lijiang
3.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Good breakfast, great and attentive staff"
Singapore
Susanna Chui Ping
The price is £62
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Ancient Charm Luxe Retreat Lijiang

17. Erquan Inn Ancient city

Erquan Inn Ancient city
4.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"This is a fantastic inn, a great and affordable hotel, perfectly located within the old town, so you walk around to major sightseeing. The hotel is comfortable, clean, and the hosts are amazing, they picked me from the airport, and made every effort for me to be comfortable. Excellent option in Lijiang!"
United States
Raul
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Erquan Inn Ancient city

18. Lijiang Old Town Lanshe Hotel

Lijiang Old Town Lanshe Hotel
4.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Excellent séjour au Lanshe Hotel. Le personnel est vraiment aux petits soins malgré la barrière de la langue. Le petit déjeuner est très qualitatif et la situation de l'hôtel parfaite."
France
Cédric
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Lijiang Old Town Lanshe Hotel

19. Jianshe

Jianshe
4.0 star property
Dayan Old Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (11 reviews)
"I had a great stay at this hotel. The room was spacious, clean, and came with excellent amenities, including a nice bathtub and a Japanese bidet toilet. Housekeeping was prompt and consistent every day. A special thanks to Ms. Xiao Qing at the reception. She was very welcoming and went out of her way to help us plan day trips to the best spots in Lijiang. Her local tips made our visit much more enjoyable. The highlight was the breathtaking mountain view from the room — a perfect start to each...
Singapore
Jeffrey L H
The price is £34
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Jianshe

20. Lijiang Fog Gallery Hotel

Lijiang Fog Gallery Hotel
3.5 star property
Dayan Old Town
The price is £88
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Lijiang Fog Gallery Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Dayan Old Town

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
Erquan Inn Ancient city
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
6 reviews
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Exterior
Lijiang Hotel JunPoXuan
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
125 reviews
View
Exterior
Ancient Charm Luxe Retreat Lijiang
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
9 reviews
View
Front of property
Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn
3.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
20 reviews
View
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
48 reviews
View

Where to stay in Dayan Old Town

Find the best Dayan Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Gucheng District

While visiting Gucheng District, you might make a stop by sights like Hong Kong Compatriots Donate Monument and Lijiang Old Town.

Shuhe Old Town

Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Shuhe Old Town. You might consider stopping by Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Lugu Lake - Ninglang

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Lugu Lake - Ninglang. You might want to make time for a stop at Folk Museum or Lake Houses.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels in Dayan Old Town that travellers recommend?
Two of the best hotels in Dayan Old Town that receive consistently high recommendations from travellers are the InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG and the Merry Inn Lijiang.

The 5-star InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG, with an outstanding 9.4 rating, is an excellent choice. Guests frequently praise the wonderful location, the spacious rooms, and the excellent service from the friendly and helpful concierge. The hotel also provides premium bedding, designer toiletries, bathrobes, and 24-hour room service, ensuring a comfortable stay. It is conveniently located just 1.1 km from Lijiang Old Town and 2.3 km from Black Dragon Pool.

Another highly recommended option is the 3.5-star Merry Inn Lijiang, which has a 9.2 rating. This hotel is praised for its great service and its most helpful staff. It offers premium bedding, bathrobes, and air conditioning for guest comfort. The Merry Inn Lijiang is located 1.0 km from Black Dragon Pool.
What are the best family hotels in Dayan Old Town?
For families travelling to Dayan Old Town, excellent choices include the InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG, LUX Tea Horse Road Lijiang, and Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG.

The 5-star InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG, with a superb 9.4 rating, offers a wonderful experience for families. It provides a free children's club, a playground, and amenities such as baby bathtubs and free cots. Guests frequently praise the helpful concierge, spacious rooms, excellent service, and friendly staff. It is located 2.3 km from Black Dragon Pool.

Another fantastic option is the 5-star LUX Tea Horse Road Lijiang, rated 9.2. This hotel provides thoughtful touches for children, including slippers and cots, and offers on-site babysitting and childcare services, as well as toys. Its traditional design is set within a historical district, and it provides a 24-hour airport shuttle for convenience. Black Dragon Pool is just 1.3 km away.

The 5-star Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG, with an outstanding 9.6 rating, is also highly recommended. It offers free cots, free self-parking, and free wired internet in public areas, alongside complimentary WiFi and toiletries. This hotel is located 2.3 km from Black Dragon Pool.
What are the best 5-star hotels in Dayan Old Town?
For excellent 5-star accommodation in Dayan Old Town, consider the Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG, the InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG, or LUX Tea Horse Road Lijiang.

The 5-star Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG, with a superb 9.6 rating, offers premium bedding, designer toiletries, and air conditioning for a comfortable stay. Guests can also benefit from 24-hour room service. It is conveniently located just 1.1 km from Lijiang Old Town.

Another outstanding option is the 5-star InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG, rated 9.4. This resort also provides 24-hour room service, designer toiletries, and premium bedding. Guests frequently praise its excellent service, friendly staff, and spacious rooms. The location is wonderful, being only 1.1 km from Lijiang Old Town and 2.3 km from Black Dragon Pool.

Finally, the 5-star LUX Tea Horse Road Lijiang, rated 9.2, is an excellent choice for those seeking a traditional property design within a historical district. It offers an airport shuttle service available 24 hours a day and is very close to Lijiang Old Town, just 0.6 km away.
What are the best spa hotels in Dayan Old Town?
For exceptional spa hotels in Dayan Old Town, consider the InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG, Erquan Inn Ancient city, and Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn.

The 5-star InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG, with an impressive 9.4 rating, offers a full-service spa with a wide array of treatments including deep tissue massage, aromatherapy, body scrubs, reflexology, and hydrotherapy. Guests frequently praise the excellent service and the spacious rooms. It is conveniently located just 1.1 km from Lijiang Old Town.

Another excellent option is the 4.5-star Erquan Inn Ancient city, which boasts a great 10.0 rating. This hotel features an onsite spa, complimentary full breakfast, and free parking nearby. It also offers a free train station pickup service and free grocery shopping service, adding to its appeal. It is situated 1.6 km from Lijiang Old Town.

The 3.5-star Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn, also with a great 10.0 rating, provides massage services and allows pets to stay free. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, and rooms with a balcony or terrace. This hotel is located very close to Lijiang Old Town, just 0.7 km away.
What hotels in Dayan Old Town offer free breakfast?
Erquan Inn Ancient city is an excellent choice for a hotel in Dayan Old Town that offers free breakfast.

This 4.5-star hotel, with a superb 10.0 rating, provides a complimentary full breakfast, ensuring a great start to your day. Guests also benefit from free WiFi, free parking in a nearby location, and a free train station pickup service for added convenience. The hotel is situated close to several local points of interest, with the Hong Kong Compatriots Donate Monument just 0.9 km away and Wangu Pavilion at 1.4 km.
What are the top pet-friendly hotels in Dayan Old Town?
For top pet-friendly hotels in Dayan Old Town, consider the Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn and the Merry Inn Lijiang.

The 3.5-star Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn has a superb 10.0 rating and allows pets to stay free. Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi and free toiletries during their stay. It is located 1.8 km from Black Dragon Pool.

Another excellent choice is the 3.5-star Merry Inn Lijiang, which has a 9.2 rating. Pets are permitted and stay free, and the inn also provides complimentary WiFi and free toiletries. Guests frequently praise the great service and helpful staff. It is conveniently situated 1.0 km from Black Dragon Pool.
What are the most romantic hotels in Dayan Old Town for couples?
For a romantic getaway in Dayan Old Town, consider the InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG or the Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn.

The 5-star InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG, with an excellent 9.4 rating, offers a full-service spa with deep tissue massages, aromatherapy treatments, and body scrubs, great for couples looking to relax together. Guests frequently highlight the excellent service and friendly staff, along with the spacious rooms. It is conveniently located just 1.1 km from Lijiang Old Town.

Another wonderful option is the 3.5-star Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn, which boasts a great 10.0 rating. This inn features balconies and terraces, providing lovely private spaces for couples. It is also very close to Lijiang Old Town, just 0.7 km away.
When is the best time to go to Dayan Old Town?
The best time to visit Dayan Old Town is typically during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), as these seasons offer the most pleasant weather.

During these months, you'll experience mild temperatures and less rainfall, which is ideal for exploring the cobbled streets and historic architecture of the Old Town. The clear skies in spring and autumn also provide excellent visibility for enjoying the views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

For those who prefer a quieter experience, visiting in early spring or late autumn can mean fewer crowds.
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