Lijiang Ancient Town and Road Inn (Sifang Street, Mufu, Dayan Ancient Town)

This inn doesn’t have daily housekeeping services so our room wasn’t cleaned. The owner said it’s like a hostel but I’m sure even hostels are cleaned everyday. Doesn’t look as fresh as the photos. Owner doesn’t speak English,but the assistant tries to help where ever possible with the translator. We booked 4 days in Advance and paid a much higher price(Hotel price)better to wait till day of check-in and pay hostel price which will be its actual value. Trip does have a price match policy so you can claim the difference. Make sure to take a screenshot. They have a washing machine in another hotel incase you are on a long holiday. We couldn’t find the hostel/inn easily since the name at the entrance doesn’t match the name listed on trips.

Great location, great services and staff. Everything was clean and beautiful!

our 6 nights here was awesome, the room were really big. its near the entrance of Dayan and Zhongyi market, so food was everywhere. the most favourite thing i like is that is was located at an alley way so its not noisy at night but once we walk out a little we feel the merry vibe of th old town. Everyone at the Inn was super friendly and helpful. outside our room there was space for us to chill at night and have long talks 😁 i would 100% recommend!

The location was excellent, and the surrounding area was beautiful. The room itself felt a bit old and outdated. While there was a convenient pickup service from the south side of the old town for check-in, there was no similar assistance provided for check-out. This is worth noting, as the bumpy road conditions can make it difficult to manage luggage on your own. The staff was not very helpful when I asked about hiking information for Tiger Leaping Gorge. The manager didn’t seem to be very familiar with the hiking routes, which was disappointing. The problem was the manager’s attitude—he repeatedly made jokes at the Korean culture while claiming Chinese culture to be superior. Although he insisted he was joking, the remarks were not funny and came off as disrespectful and unpleasant. It gave the impression of cultural insensitivity, if not outright bias. The dog at the gate was cute.

We appreciated the upgrade to a larger room since we had big luggage — a thoughtful gesture from the owner. The hotel itself was clean and tidy, though some of the furniture felt old and a bit dated, with a few pieces that could definitely use replacing. The bed was quite hard, which might not suit everyone’s taste. A heads-up for future guests: the hotel has a dog, so there was a noticeable dog scent in the lobby. This may not be appealing for everyone, especially if you’re sensitive to pet odors. Also, the hotel’s name listed here in English and Mandarin is different, so you might need some help finding the place when you arrive. One more thing — the pictures of the rooms seem to be enhanced, so take them with a pinch of salt. The actual rooms are nice but not as polished as the photos suggest. A very important tip: the owner isn’t always at the front desk, so be sure to inform him in advance of your arrival and departure times. This way, he can be on standby to help carry luggage out of the ancient town, which is especially crucial if you’re on a tight schedule. Overall, a decent stay with helpful service, but some updates to the rooms and awareness of the pet smell would improve the experience.

Amazing stay in Lijiang. Very helpful staff, and the hotel is centrally located. Would recommend.