Cheap & Budget Hotels in Lijiang
Staylist lists 79 well-rated budget hotels in Lijiang, most of them in Gucheng District. Cheap rooms are where cleanliness, noise and location vary most, so check what the bad reviews say and how far the hotel is from public transport before you book.
The typical one costs about $14 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.
More about budget hotels in Lijiang
Budget hotels in Lijiang: 79 well-rated hotels in the city's lowest price band, ranked by guest rating. Most are in Gucheng District (70). The typical one costs about $14 a night, most between $12 and $16, against $29 for a typical hotel in Lijiang. Top-rated: Biyunxuan ·natural scenery·Hotel, rated 9.9 from 392 guest reviews.
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Compare these 3 side by side- Best overallBiyunxuan ·natural scenery·Hotel (Sanyi International Airport Branch)$14 a night
- Runner-upGreen Ya Residence (Sanyi International Airport Branch)$12 a night
- Also top-ratedRuyi Meiju Hotel (The Old Town of Lijiang Dashuiche Store)$18 a night
Best overall: Biyunxuan ·natural scenery·Hotel (Sanyi International Airport Branch) (guest rating 9.9 from 392 reviews, about $14 a night). Runner-up: Green Ya Residence (Sanyi International Airport Branch) (guest rating 9.9 from 281 reviews, about $12 a night). Also top-rated: Ruyi Meiju Hotel (The Old Town of Lijiang Dashuiche Store) (guest rating 9.8 from 1,739 reviews, about $18 a night).
Best budget hotels in Lijiang
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from $14 / night
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from $12 / night
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from $18 / night
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from $13 / night
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from $14 / night
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from $16 / night
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from $10 / night
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from $17 / night
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from $15 / night
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from $12 / night
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from $16 / night
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from $19 / night
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from $11 / night
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from $14 / night
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from $12 / night
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from $15 / night
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from $11 / night
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from $18 / night
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from $15 / night
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from $18 / night
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from $15 / night
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from $18 / night
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from $14 / night
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from $14 / night
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Questions about budget hotels in Lijiang
How much does a budget hotel in Lijiang cost?
Typically about $14 a night; most of the 79 with a previously observed price cost $12 to $16. 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 budget hotels in Lijiang?
On Staylist World: Biyunxuan ·natural scenery·Hotel (Sanyi International Airport Branch) (guest rating 9.9 from 392 reviews), Green Ya Residence (Sanyi International Airport Branch) (guest rating 9.9 from 281 reviews), Ruyi Meiju Hotel (The Old Town of Lijiang Dashuiche Store) (guest rating 9.8 from 1,739 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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Based on the star rating and prices collected for each hotel. Previously observed price; confirm current price and availability. Data updated 6 November 2026. How Staylist ranks hotels.