4-Star Hotels in Lijiang

Staylist lists 58 four-star hotels in Lijiang, most of them in Gucheng District. Four-star hotels are often the best value in a city, with much of the comfort of a five-star for far less. The real differences are location and room size, so check both.

The typical one costs about $53 a night, against $29 for a typical hotel in Lijiang. Below: our picks, then all of them ranked by guest rating, with price and location; the one outside the city centre comes last.

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4-star hotels in Lijiang: 58 four-star hotels, ranked by guest rating. Most are in Gucheng District (37). The typical one costs about $53 a night, most between $44 and $73, against $29 for a typical hotel in Lijiang. Top-rated: Grand Joli Demeure · Du Bo Lin | Er·Schr Schrödinger Art Hotel, rated 9.9 from 3,363 guest reviews. 1 more is outside the city centre, listed last.

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  1. Grand Joli Demeure · Du Bo Lin | Er·Schr Schrödinger Art Hotel (Big Waterwheel Branch)
    Best overallGrand Joli Demeure · Du Bo Lin | Er·Schr Schrödinger Art Hotel (Big Waterwheel Branch)9.9 Exceptional · 3,363 reviews$68 a night
  2. Fanchenli Inn (Lijiang Dashuiche Branch)
    Runner-upFanchenli Inn (Lijiang Dashuiche Branch)9.9 Exceptional · 1,636 reviews$44 a night
  3. Yijian Yunkuan · Beyond Streams & Hills|Laid‑back Days Panoramic Private‑Tub Retreat (Sifang Street)
    Also top-ratedYijian Yunkuan · Beyond Streams & Hills|Laid‑back Days Panoramic Private‑Tub Retreat (Sifang Street)9.9 Exceptional · 914 reviews$72 a night

Best overall: Grand Joli Demeure · Du Bo Lin | Er·Schr Schrödinger Art Hotel (Big Waterwheel Branch) (guest rating 9.9 from 3,363 reviews, about $68 a night). Runner-up: Fanchenli Inn (Lijiang Dashuiche Branch) (guest rating 9.9 from 1,636 reviews, about $44 a night). Also top-rated: Yijian Yunkuan · Beyond Streams & Hills|Laid‑back Days Panoramic Private‑Tub Retreat (Sifang Street) (guest rating 9.9 from 914 reviews, about $72 a night).

Best 4-star hotels in Lijiang

  1. 4-Star Hotels in Lijiang: Grand Joli Demeure · Du Bo Lin | Er·Schr Schrödinger Art Hotel (Big Waterwheel Branch)
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    Grand Joli Demeure · Du Bo Lin | Er·Schr Schrödinger Art Hotel (Big Waterwheel Branch)

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Free airport pick-up
    • Ideal location
    • Free parking
    Exceptional3,363 reviews9.9

    from $68 / night

  2. Fanchenli Inn (Lijiang Dashuiche Branch)
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    Fanchenli Inn (Lijiang Dashuiche Branch)

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Airport pick-up available
    • Free parking
    • Great views
    Exceptional1,636 reviews9.9

    from $44 / night

  3. Yijian Yunkuan · Beyond Streams & Hills|Laid‑back Days Panoramic Private‑Tub Retreat (Sifang Street)
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    Yijian Yunkuan · Beyond Streams & Hills|Laid‑back Days Panoramic Private‑Tub Retreat (Sifang Street)

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Free airport pick-up
    • Great views
    • Delicious breakfast
    Exceptional914 reviews9.9

    from $72 / night

  4. Yuhe Academy · Lijiang Cultural Heritage · 1710 Chinese Garden-style Heritage Architecture
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    Yuhe Academy · Lijiang Cultural Heritage · 1710 Chinese Garden-style Heritage Architecture

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Airport pick-up available
    • Free parking
    • Great views
    Exceptional220 reviews9.9

    from $67 / night

  5. Lijiang Old Town Fog Gallery · Misty Streamside Rain Corridor Panoramic View home (Mufu Branch)
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    Lijiang Old Town Fog Gallery · Misty Streamside Rain Corridor Panoramic View home (Mufu Branch)

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Airport pick-up available
    • Great views
    • Comfy rooms
    Exceptional3,921 reviews9.8

    from $73 / night

  6. Kui Ran · View Snow Mountain Resort (Baisha Ancient Town )
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    Kui Ran · View Snow Mountain Resort (Baisha Ancient Town )

    ★★★★

    • Great views
    • Airport drop-off available
    • Free parking
    Exceptional1,406 reviews9.8

    from $114 / night

  7. Xinsu Snow Mountain Panoramic Resort Hotel (Lijiang Old Town Shizishan Branch)
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    Xinsu Snow Mountain Panoramic Resort Hotel (Lijiang Old Town Shizishan Branch)

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Airport pick-up available
    • Delicious breakfast
    • Great views
    Exceptional1,680 reviews9.8

    from $55 / night

  8. Yulong Mujianshan Homestay
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    Yulong Mujianshan Homestay

    ★★★★

    • Airport pick-up available
    • Delicious breakfast
    • Great views
    Exceptional1,215 reviews9.8

    from $56 / night

  9. Lijiang Yushan Resort -Rooftop Golden Sunrise over Jade Dragon Peak, Naxi Cultural Experience
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    Lijiang Yushan Resort -Rooftop Golden Sunrise over Jade Dragon Peak, Naxi Cultural Experience

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Airport pick-up available
    • Ideal location
    • Great views
    Exceptional1,251 reviews9.8

    from $59 / night

  10. Tianmu Xueshan Snow Mountain Viewing Terrace Hote
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    Tianmu Xueshan Snow Mountain Viewing Terrace Hote

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Free airport pick-up
    • Sparkling clean
    • Ideal location
    Exceptional167 reviews9.9

    from $52 / night

  11. Meiluolanting · Lijiang One Life One Home stay in search of hidden light Zen tea
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    Meiluolanting · Lijiang One Life One Home stay in search of hidden light Zen tea

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Airport pick-up available
    • Excellent service
    • Sparkling clean
    Exceptional827 reviews9.8

    from $49 / night

  12. Yuexi Snow Mountain Courtyard View Hotel (Old Town of Lijiang Branch)
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    Yuexi Snow Mountain Courtyard View Hotel (Old Town of Lijiang Branch)

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Ideal location
    • Delicious breakfast
    • Sparkling clean
    Exceptional154 reviews9.9

    from $20 / night

  13. Bantang·White House
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    Bantang·White House

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Great views
    • Airport pick-up available
    • Delicious breakfast
    Exceptional498 reviews9.8

    from $129 / night

  14. Yuhu Residence · Astral 360° Golden‑Peak Secret Garden (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain)
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    Yuhu Residence · Astral 360° Golden‑Peak Secret Garden (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain)

    ★★★★

    • Great views
    • Airport pick-up available
    • Varied breakfast
    Exceptional455 reviews9.8

    from $130 / night

  15. Wilds | Sunshine Golden Peak · Snow Mountain Ranch Private Hot Spring Resort (Baisha Branch)
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    Exceptional390 reviews9.8

    from $127 / night

  16. Pauline | Panoramic View of Sunlit Golden Mountain · Wild Luxury Retreat (Yusong Village)
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    Pauline | Panoramic View of Sunlit Golden Mountain · Wild Luxury Retreat (Yusong Village)

    ★★★★

    • Delicious breakfast
    • Airport drop-off available
    • Free parking
    Exceptional328 reviews9.8

    from $98 / night

  17. Luye Baisha · Rizhao Jinshan | bathing pool | Snow Mountain Manor Holiday Home stay
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    Luye Baisha · Rizhao Jinshan | bathing pool | Snow Mountain Manor Holiday Home stay

    ★★★★

    • Airport pick-up available
    • Great views
    • Newly opened
    Exceptional342 reviews9.8

    from $197 / night

  18. Yuzun · Snow Mountain Panoramic Luxury Secluded Manor (Baisha Old Town)
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    Yuzun · Snow Mountain Panoramic Luxury Secluded Manor (Baisha Old Town)

    ★★★★

    • Great views
    • Free airport pick-up
    • Pet-friendly
    Exceptional62 reviews10.0

    from $142 / night

  19. Kasion Pugis Hotel · Lijiang Ancient Town (Waterwheel Branch)
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    Kasion Pugis Hotel · Lijiang Ancient Town (Waterwheel Branch)

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Airport pick-up available
    • Great views
    • Ideal location
    Exceptional2,438 reviews9.7

    from $53 / night

  20. LiJiang Ancient Town DaMei Huasu · JuShe | SenYe Glowscape Designer Homestay (Dashuiche Branch)
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    LiJiang Ancient Town DaMei Huasu · JuShe | SenYe Glowscape Designer Homestay (Dashuiche Branch)

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Free airport pick-up
    • Free parking
    • Varied breakfast
    Exceptional2,359 reviews9.7

    from $45 / night

  21. Lemaison·La Maison | Yijia Yijing Holiday Courtyard (Lijiang Ancient Town Waterwheel Branch)
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    Lemaison·La Maison | Yijia Yijing Holiday Courtyard (Lijiang Ancient Town Waterwheel Branch)

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Airport pick-up available
    • Free parking
    • Great views

    ✓ Accepts foreign guests

    Exceptional1,541 reviews9.7

    from $86 / night

  22. Lijiang Anlu Private Soup Hotel
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    Lijiang Anlu Private Soup Hotel

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Great views
    • Airport pick-up available
    • Free parking
    Exceptional2,033 reviews9.7

    from $53 / night

  23. Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain Hot Spring Hotel
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    Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain Hot Spring Hotel

    ★★★★

    • Free airport drop-off
    • Great views
    • Free parking
    Exceptional668 reviews9.7

    from $121 / night

  24. Reclusion·Panoramic Ancient City Forest Wellness & Café (Lijiang Old Town Hillside Designer Resort)
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    Reclusion·Panoramic Ancient City Forest Wellness & Café (Lijiang Old Town Hillside Designer Resort)

    ★★★★ · Gucheng District

    • Great views
    • Airport drop-off available
    • Sparkling clean
    Exceptional751 reviews9.7

    from $46 / night

Showing the top 24 of 57. See every hotel in Lijiang on the map

Outside the city centre

More than 25 km from the centre of Lijiang, in other districts or towns.

  1. Taohuawu Lijiang Snow Mountain Secret Realm Luxury Resort Hotel
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    Taohuawu Lijiang Snow Mountain Secret Realm Luxury Resort Hotel

    ★★★★

    • Airport pick-up available
    • Free parking
    • Great views
    Exceptional1,233 reviews9.6

Questions about 4-star hotels in Lijiang

How much does a 4-star hotel in Lijiang cost?

Typically about $53 a night; most of the 57 with a previously observed price cost $44 to $73. For comparison, the typical hotel in Lijiang is about $29. Prices are earlier observations, not quotes; the booking site shows the live price for your dates.

Which are the top-ranked 4-star hotels in Lijiang?

On Staylist World: Grand Joli Demeure · Du Bo Lin | Er·Schr Schrödinger Art Hotel (Big Waterwheel Branch) (guest rating 9.9 from 3,363 reviews), Fanchenli Inn (Lijiang Dashuiche Branch) (guest rating 9.9 from 1,636 reviews), Yijian Yunkuan · Beyond Streams & Hills|Laid‑back Days Panoramic Private‑Tub Retreat (Sifang Street) (guest rating 9.9 from 914 reviews). The order weighs each score by how many guests reviewed the hotel, and no hotel can pay to rank higher.

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