Top 10 Dali Ancient Town Hotels of 2026

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A traditional Chinese pavilion with red pillars and a hexagonal roof, surrounded by modern buildings.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

Dali Ancient Town

Michael

RM260 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A pool with a view of the sea and mountains, surrounded by glass walls.

2. Hotel Indigo Dali Erhai by IHG

Xiaguan, 12.8 km from Dali Ancient Town

Yuan

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious indoor area with multiple levels, wooden railings, and abundant greenery.

3. Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

1 km from Dali Ancient Town

Xue

RM195 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional wooden building with a courtyard, stone steps leading to a water feature, and lanterns.

4. Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

Dali Ancient Town

Chris

RM541 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A room with a large window, a stone table, two chairs, and a view of a cityscape.

5. The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

1.4 km from Dali Ancient Town

Jing

RM252 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A traditional-style building with a garden, a small bridge, and a pond.

6. Dali Taoxi Secret Manor

1.3 km from Dali Ancient Town

Xingye

A resort with multiple buildings, a central pool area, and a view of the city and mountains in the background.

7. Hilton Dali Resort & Spa

5.4 km from Dali Ancient Town

John

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A traditional courtyard with a central gate, surrounded by buildings with ornate wooden railings and columns.

8. Wenshuo Hotel

Dali Ancient Town

Derek

RM230 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern building with large windows, a reception area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

9. The Dali EDITION

4.9 km from Dali Ancient Town

RM3,316 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A bedroom with a large window, a round mirror, and a bed with white linens.

10. Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

Dali Ancient Town

Jasmine

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A glass-bottomed bridge over a water feature with a tropical backdrop, surrounded by plants and rocks.

11. China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

1.2 km from Dali Ancient Town

Olga

RM81 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A traditional building with a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

12. SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

Dali Ancient Town

yuan

RM421 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

13. Love of Flowers Dali Villa

1.5 km from Dali Ancient Town

Min

RM80 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a well-lit interior.

14. Mountain Resort Hotel

1.5 km from Dali Ancient Town

"日本人です。夫婦で1泊利用させていただきました。早めに到着しましたが、早めに部屋を使わせていただけました。朝ごはんも中国らしさを感じられるもので、とてもおいしかったです。アフタヌーンティーも美味しかったです。高鉄駅や古城からは少し距離があるので、事前にタクシーの予約などを済ませておくと良いと思います。看板猫がいます！"

MAYA

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

15. Dali Nest Secret Garden Lake View Inn

4.5 km from Dali Ancient Town

Elvi

RM278 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A serene garden with a stone pathway, large rocks, and a small water feature.

16. Mountain Breeze

5.7 km from Dali Ancient Town

ming-chu

RM209 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a reflective water feature.

17. CHUN LIN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

0.9 km from Dali Ancient Town

PHET

RM244 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A traditional wooden building with a central courtyard, a reception area, and a view of the interior.

18. Manyue Wangjiayuan Hostel

Dali Ancient Town

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the sea.

19. Dali Qiyu Half Hill Seaview Villa Erhai

13.3 km from Dali Ancient Town

Brent

RM204 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

20. Holiday Inn Express Dali Xiaguan by IHG

Xiaguan, 13.2 km from Dali Ancient Town

Charles

RM172 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Dali Ancient Town

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews	View
Wenshuo Hotel	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 4 reviews	View

Where to stay in Dali Ancient Town

Find the best Dali Ancient Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

An aerial view of a densely packed urban area with buildings and a waterfront.

Shuanglang

While visiting Shuanglang, you might make a stop by sights like Erhai Lake and Nanzhao Folk Island.

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A traditional Chinese courtyard with red lanterns, tiled roofs, and ornate wooden doors.

Xizhou

You'll enjoy the restaurants and architecture in Xizhou. You might want to make time for a stop at Erhai Lake or Zhang Family Courtyard (Xizhou).

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A serene lake with a traditional pavilion and a pagoda in the background.

Taoyuan

You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Taoyuan. You might want to make time for a stop at Erhai Lake or Butterfly Spring Park.

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A marina with several boats docked, a clear blue sky, and mountains in the background.

Xiaguan

Travellers like the museums in Xiaguan, and Erhai Lake is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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A coastal city with a mountain range in the background.

Caicun

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Caicun and surrounding area, you can visit South Gate and Yu'er Park.

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Top Dali Ancient Town Hotel Reviews

Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

10/10 Excellent

"The staff offers us with extraordinary service, and the facility is new and well maintained. We had a great experience at this guesthouse."

The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

8/10 Good

"It was a good stay for us, the room was clean, staff very friendly, but if you are a non smoker, there's second hand smoke in the breakfast area or common areas, which is typical of most properties as the staff smoke. The breakfast is suited for Chinese travelers, so if you are accustomed to a western style breakfast, you won't find it here."

SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

8/10 Good

"The hotel was very clean and the gentleman working behind the front desk was very friendly and tried his very best to help with questions we had about traveling around Dali. The hotel is right in the middle of Dali Ancient City, so if that's what you want the location is excellent. It's a bit of a ride to the train station, but Didi's are very affordable. The hotel is very hard to find and the translation for the name of the hotel from English to Mandarin doesn't give the right name of the hotel. It took us awhile to find the hotel and even our DiDi driver from the airport didn't know the name of the hotel, somehow we found it. It's a small boutique hotel with clean rooms, comfortable bed, and breakfast made to order. Overall it was a good stay for the price."

Frequently asked questions

What is Dali Ancient Town like?

Dali Ancient Town is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its historic landmarks. Make sure that you visit South Gate and Yu'er Park as part of your Dali Ancient Town travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Dali Ancient Town?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City is one of the top choices for your stay in Dali Ancient Town. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL and Wenshuo Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Dali Ancient Town area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Dali City, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 56 Dali Ancient Town hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Dali Ancient Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Dali Ancient Town.

What are the top things to see and do in Dali Ancient Town?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Dali Ancient Town are South Gate and Yu'er Park. While you're out sightseeing, Dali Wenxian Road and Dali Tianlong Babu Film and Television City are a couple of additional sights to visit in Dali City.

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Our top choices for Dali Ancient Town hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

2. Hotel Indigo Dali Erhai by IHG

3. Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

4. Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

5. The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

6. Dali Taoxi Secret Manor

7. Hilton Dali Resort & Spa

8. Wenshuo Hotel

9. The Dali EDITION

10. Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

11. China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

12. SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

13. Love of Flowers Dali Villa

14. Mountain Resort Hotel

15. Dali Nest Secret Garden Lake View Inn

16. Mountain Breeze

17. CHUN LIN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

18. Manyue Wangjiayuan Hostel

19. Dali Qiyu Half Hill Seaview Villa Erhai

20. Holiday Inn Express Dali Xiaguan by IHG

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Where to stay in Dali Ancient Town

Shuanglang

Xizhou

Taoyuan

Xiaguan

Caicun

Top Dali Ancient Town Hotel Reviews

Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

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