yiban Inn (Dali Ancient City South Gate Branch) recensioner

This place is amazing! Room was big and clean. Location was just enough outside the old town to be peaceful, but not too far as to be inconvenient. Lots of food and bike rentals nearby. And the owner was super helpful and friendly. Speaks Cantonese as well! But the best part had to be August the dog. He made my day coming back everyday. The most adorable dog.

The host is warm and so helpful. Location is just close to the South Gate, nice and convenient!

Chill vibes near the ancient city. On the map, the accommodation appears to be within the ancient city, but it is actually outside as it is separated by a military base which you cannot walk through. Keep this in mind when booking. In saying that though, the location is still very convenient and only 10-15mins walk to two gates. The location is very peaceful and the inn has an amazing view of the mountain. The hosts are friendly and helpful even though they do not speak English and their dog is super cute and lovely.

The nice hotel room was quiet and the bed was spacious. We booked it because we thought it was in the old town (as indicated in the listing) but far enough to not be very noisy. Turns out it lies outside of the old town's city walls. It was a 20-30min walk along a busy street with lots of traffic (not really a pedestrian sidewalk) to reach the main street within Dali Ancient City. Therefore, I wouldn't book the room again. But the owners are nice and their dog is very affectionate. Bonus points for that. :)

The room was big and nice, the staff is also very nice. The public spaces don't seem to be well taken care of, there's a lack of order. There were a lot of shampoo and soap bottles in our room, but many of them were empty (there was no shower gel for example). There was a nice tea set, but the tea bow was almost empty.

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here as it felt like home the first moment I stepped in. Close proximity to the Ancient City and other nearby quaint villages allowed me to explore freely as a female solo traveller + met many interesting new people. Lovely people running the inn - extremely responsible, helpful and hospitable. Frequently had meals and played games with them, taught me a bunch about Dali, Dongbei and Guangdong culture. Also appreciated how clean the place was! Overall, great place and would stay again :)

I'm so grateful to have found this wonderful home stay! You could reach the host via WeChat,he show us the way to inn and help us with the luggage when Didi drop us in wrong place.Room is very comfortable,you can enjoy the tea with mountain view. My hosts have been absolutely delightful, going out of their way to make me feel welcome and comfortable. From offering me a warm cup of tea to getting to know each other and sharing stories, they've made me feel like part of the family. And of course, their adorable dog has been a constant source of joy and companionship! The little touches, like providing comfortable sandals when my shoes were wet, have really made a big difference. This home stay truly feels like a home away from home, and I couldn't be more thankful.

My family and I had a pleasant stay here! Room was clean and well kept. The person in charge was very friendly and helped us a lot when we asked about going to Cangshan mountain and other things. It's a 10 mins walk away from the Dali Ancient City which is good as it is quieter. We will definitely come back here if we're in Dali again!

Friendly staffs. They even offered ú free watermelon. Room is clean and all devices are in good condition. Bonus point: a dog is cute

Traveling to Dali for the first time, I did make a right choice. The location of the hotel is perfect, 10 mins walk to the Old town, many food shops around for breakfasts and dinners. The utilities are perfect with washing machine, warm bed heater and air condition, and even the electric toilet with heat system. Hot water system is good too. The owner and staffs are friendly, we got a free drive from Kunming train station to the hotel and get support from the for good car booking service. I really enjoy the days in Dali.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Yiban Inn. The room is as what you see in the photos. But while simple, they provided all the essentials you will need. And the electric blanket was truly a lifesaver during the chilly december nights. BUT what truly set this experience apart was the warm and welcoming atmosphere. From the moment we arrived, it felt like stepping into a friend's home. The approachable and comfortable vibe made it feel more like hanging out with friends than staying with owners. They gave us tips and advices, and great recommendations that allowed us to enjoy our experience in Dali to the fullest. We will always remember our time sitting at the courtyard with 毛毛, 三花 and of course our favourite 八月!

A clean and comfortable place as shown in the photos. If you have any queries pertaining to places to visit, the hosts there to help. Download the "DiDi" app (liken to "Grab ride") for a faster journey and the price is just half of taking a taxi.

It was a very good experience. The owners are extremely friendly and treat you like a part of the family. I‘ve very much enjoyed the evening with them. The room is very comfortable and the house is decorative and interesting. I‘ve slept very well and I felt fresh and healthy in the morning. The location is also good, close to restaurants and in walking distance to the ancient town. I would enjoy to stay again!

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