We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Kunming, China. We have also included accommodation in apartments, guest houses, boutique hotels, romantic hotels and villas. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Attractively set in the Wuhua District district of Kunming, Moon and Chalice Boutique Hotel is situated 1.5 km from Golden Horse and Jade Rooster, 1.6 km from Jiaosanqiao Station and 2.4 km from Tangzixiang Station. Among the facilities at this property are a shared lounge and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 1 km from Dongfeng Square Station. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also boast a city view. The rooms in Moon and Chalice Boutique Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation. Speaking English and Chinese at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. Yunnan University is 2.7 km from Moon and Chalice Boutique Hotel, while Chuanxingulou Station is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 27 km from the hotel.Show full description
This is likely the most beautiful, charming and cool boutique hotel in Kunming. It also has a great location! And it is very popular among couples travelling to Kunming.
Apartment.Newly opened, February 2024. An apartment nestled in the centre of Kunming, Annie 公寓-2602 features parking on-site, free WiFi, a garden and terrace. The property is attractively located close to Jiaosanqiao Station and Dongfeng Square Station. The apartment has a fitness room and room service. Featuring river views, the recently renovated apartment is composed of 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. This apartment is allergy-free and soundproof. A bar can be found on-site. Guests can stay active with the fitness classes held on site. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Chuanxingulou Station, Tangzixiang Station and Kunming North Railway Station. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 25 km from Annie 公寓-2602.Show full description
Apartment. 500 metres from Chuanxingulou Station in the centre of Kunming, Annie Apartment - only 120 metres from Metro Line 2 Exit B of Chuanxingulou features accommodation with free WiFi and access to a garden, beauty services and fitness room. Guests can benefit from a patio and a sun terrace. The spacious apartment has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with garden views. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. The accommodation offers a lift, full-day security and currency exchange for guests. At the apartment, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and high tea and specialises in Chinese cuisine. Guests can keep up their exercise routines during yoga and fitness classes. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Annie Apartment - only 120 metres from Metro Line 2 Exit B of Chuanxingulou, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Jiaosanqiao Station, Kunming North Railway Station and Dongfeng Square Station. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International, 26 km from Annie Apartment - only 120 metres from Metro Line 2 Exit B of Chuanxingulou, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Great bar. Popular among couples. Located in the heart of Kunming, Cachet Boutique Kunming Artime features lavish guestrooms with elegant and comfortable interiors. It has a top-floor fitness centre and convenient access to transportation hubs. Cachet Boutique Kunming Artime also features a multi-function hall on top floor overlooking the Artime Plaza and Kunming skyline. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the entire property. This boutique hotel is only a 2-minute walk from Eastern and Western Pagodas and a 10-minute walk from Golden Horse and Jade Rooster. It is a 10-minute drive from Kunming Railway Station while Changshui International Airport is a 45-minute drive away. Rooms and suites here will provide branded mattresses and luxury bedding linens. It also offers a 48-inch digital satellite TV, high-tech music system, well-stocked mini bar, capsule coffee machine and tea kettle. Every unit is fitted with a private bathroom, where a selection of luxury bath amenities can be found. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property, offering services like tickets booking, currency exchange and luggage storage. Guests can indulge themselves with fine cuts of meat and seafood complemented by an upscale wine list at Porterhouse by Laris. Stonehaus lobby lounge serves an international range of food and drinks while classic Munich beer and cuisines can be enjoyed at Paulaner Brauhaus.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, April 2024. Offering free WiFi and garden views, Annie Apartment 2505 is an accommodation set in the heart of Kunming, just 500 metres from Chuanxingulou Station and 1.3 km from Kunming North Railway Station. With city views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The spacious apartment with a terrace and river views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation offers a lift, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. Fitness classes are available at the property. Guests at the apartment can enjoy table tennis on-site, or cycling in the surroundings. Popular points of interest near Annie Apartment 2505 include Jiaosanqiao Station, Dongfeng Square Station and Tangzixiang Station. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 26 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Newly opened, August 2023. Ideally located in the Panlong District district of Kunming, Fairfield by Marriott Kunming Xinying is set 2.7 km from Jiaosanqiao Station, 2.9 km from Baiyun Road Station and 2.9 km from Kunming North Railway Station. The property is situated 3.4 km from Dongfeng Square Station, 3.6 km from Kunming Hall and 3.8 km from World Horti-Expo Garden. The property is 2.6 km from Chuanxingulou Station, and within 3.1 km of the city centre. Tangzixiang Station is 3.9 km from the hotel, while Yunnan University is 4.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 23 km from Fairfield by Marriott Kunming Xinying.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Situated in Kunming, 4 km from Xiaodongcun Station, Panda ZuoKe Besucher Apartment 熊猫坐客民宿 features recently renovated accommodation with free WiFi and a terrace. The air-conditioned accommodation is 4.8 km from West Changhong Road Station. The apartment with a balcony and city views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with an a bath or shower. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. The accommodation offers a lift and full-day security for guests. Erji Road is 5.8 km from the apartment, while Kunming International Convention and Exhibition Center is 5.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 28 km from Panda ZuoKe Besucher Apartment 熊猫坐客民宿.Show full description
Situated conveniently in the Guandu district of Kunming, Mengjing Xiyue Hotel is set 7.8 km from Haigeng Park, 9.2 km from Yunnan Nationalities Village and 11 km from Guandu Jingang Pagoda. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The hotel features family rooms. The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. All rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at Mengjing Xiyue Hotel have a balcony. Staff speak English and Chinese at the 24-hour front desk. Yunnan Haigeng Auditorium is 12 km from the accommodation, while South Asian-Style First City is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 37 km from Mengjing Xiyue Hotel.Show full description
Guest House.Historic. Lovely surroundings. Featuring inner courtyard views, Swallow Nest Guesthouse features accommodation with patio, around 23 km from Kunming Sunshine Golf Club. Boasting free shuttle service, this property also welcomes guests with a family-friendly restaurant and a picnic area. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The units in the guest house are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and slippers, all units at the guest house have a TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also boast a terrace. At the guest house, units have bed linen and towels. The guest house specialises in a vegetarian and vegan breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. A minimarket is available at the guest house. Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity of the property. After a day of cycling, hiking or walking tours, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. World Horti-Expo Garden is 23 km from Swallow Nest Guesthouse, while Kunming East Railway Station is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Highly elegant. Great value. Set in the Guandu district of Kunming, Chunjian Guesthouse offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. The property is situated 19 km from Golden Temple Park. The guest house has a restaurant, and World Horti-Expo Garden is 23 km away. The rooms in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms come with a private bathroom, while some boast a mountain view. An Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. You can play billiards at Chunjian Guesthouse. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Kunming Hall is 29 km from Chunjian Guesthouse, while Kunming Zoo is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, around a 10-minute drive from the property.Show full description
I think this place could be the most ELEGANT guest house in Kunming. It also has great affordability and beautiful surroundings.
Apartment.Newly opened, October 2023. Featuring river views, Colorful Yunnan Absolutely Beautiful Dian B&B provides accommodation with patio, around 18 km from Dian Lake. The property features garden and city views, and is 19 km from Chunrong Street Station. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and a private bathroom with shower and slippers. At the apartment complex, all units are soundproof. Each room comes with a balcony with lake views and free WiFi. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests can also relax in the garden. Dounan is 23 km from the apartment, while Kunming South Railway Station is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 54 km from Colorful Yunnan Absolutely Beautiful Dian B&B.Show full description
Newly opened, September 2023. Gongxili - Yuejian Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV in the Wuhua District district of Kunming. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has family rooms. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Kunming West Railway Station is 6.7 km from Gongxili - Yuejian Hotel, while Yunnan University is 9.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 36 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Panlong District district of Kunming, GreenTree Alliance Kunming Beijing Road Linyuqiao Subway Station Hotel is 4.3 km from Baiyun Road Station. The property is around 6 km from Kunming North Railway Station, 6.2 km from Chuanxingulou Station and 7 km from Jiaosanqiao Station. World Horti-Expo Garden is 7.8 km from the hotel and Kunming Hall is 8.8 km away. Staff at the hotel are always available to provide information at the reception. Dongfeng Square Station is 7.6 km from GreenTree Alliance Kunming Beijing Road Linyuqiao Subway Station Hotel, while Yunnan University is 7.7 km away. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 29 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Newly opened, September 2023. Ideally situated in Kunming, Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kunming Guandu features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre and a restaurant. The property is situated 1.2 km from South Ring Road Station, 1.9 km from Kunming Railway station and 2.4 km from Golden Horse and Jade Rooster. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kunming Guandu also feature a city view. A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Tangzixiang Station is 2.5 km from the accommodation, while Kunming International Convention and Exhibition Center is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 28 km from Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kunming Guandu.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Great location. Located just a 5-minute walk from Chunrongjie metro station on Line 1 & 2, Howard Johnson Plaza is a 30-minute drive from Kunming International Airport. It offers a fitness centre, massage services and free transport between the hotel and South Kunming High Speed Railway Station. Free internet access is provided. Howard Johnson Tropical Garden Plaza Kunming is approximately half and hour's drive from the city centre. Golden Horse & Jade Chicken Square is located a 37 minutes' drive away. Kunming Changshui International Airport is within 41 minutes' reach by car from the hotel. Spacious rooms feature a modern interior with amenities including a flat-screen cable TV and minibar. Broadband Internet access, fully-stocked minibar, coffee/tea making facilities are offered. En suite bathrooms offer a bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can relax in the sauna room or have a singing session using the karaoke facilities. A business centre and tour desk are available to assist with guests' requests and needs. Riviera Café offers Asian delights prepared in an open-concept kitchen. Wines and grills can be enjoyed at Rose Garden while drinks are served at The Pavilion.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Beautiful. Great location. Situated only a short 7-minute walk from Plaza 66, Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre features accommodation in the CBD with free WiFi in all areas. It offers an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a garden and 3 on-site dining options. Dongfeng Square Metro Station on Line 2 and 3 can be accessed on foot from the property. The hotel is about 2.8 km from Kunming Railway Station and around 40 minutes’ drive from Kunming Changshui International Airport. Each room here will provide you with a satellite TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Extras include a seating area. Staff at the 24-hour front desk will be glad to assist with luggage storage, ticketing services and currency exchange. There is ample flexible event space on site. Free public parking is possible. The on-site Yunyuelou Chinese restaurant serves authentic local food, while Thai dishes can be enjoyed at the Chim Thai restaurant. Refreshing beverages are served at APM Coffee.Show full description
Newly opened, December 2023. Atour Hotel Kunming Changshui International Airport features free WiFi throughout the property and views of city in Kunming. The property is around 21 km from Kunming East Railway Station, 23 km from Xiaodongcun Station and 23 km from World Horti-Expo Garden. The hotel has family rooms. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Speaking English and Chinese, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the reception. West Changhong Road Station is 24 km from Atour Hotel Kunming Changshui International Airport, while Xingyao Road Station is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Newly opened, November 2023. Situated 200 metres from South Asian-Style First City, Kunming Dianchi Mideel International Apartment - South Asian Style Fuhai Metro offers a garden, and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. The aparthotel has parking on-site, a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. At the aparthotel, each unit has bed linen and towels. Each unit features a terrace offering mountain views, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with hot tub, slippers and a hair dryer. A microwave, a fridge and stovetop are also available, as well as a kettle. Guests at the aparthotel can enjoy an Asian breakfast. At Kunming Dianchi Mideel International Apartment - South Asian Style Fuhai Metro, the traditional restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in Chinese cuisine. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. Kunming Grand View Park is 2.2 km from the accommodation, while Daguan Pavilion is 3.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 31 km from Kunming Dianchi Mideel International Apartment - South Asian Style Fuhai Metro.Show full description
Opened May 2022. Ideally located in the Xishan District district of Kunming, Atour Hotel Kunming City Government Xishan Dianchi Lake is set 1.6 km from Daguan Pavilion, 4.8 km from Kunming West Railway Station and 6.2 km from Yunnan University. The property is situated 6.2 km from Golden Horse and Jade Rooster, 6.2 km from South Ring Road Station and 6.3 km from Kunming Grand View Park. South Asian-Style First City is 6.5 km from the hotel and Tangzixiang Station is 7.1 km away. Guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area and a TV. All guest rooms at Atour Hotel Kunming City Government Xishan Dianchi Lake feature air conditioning and a desk. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Dongfeng Square Station is 7.7 km from Atour Hotel Kunming City Government Xishan Dianchi Lake, while Jiaosanqiao Station is 8.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 33 km from the hotel.Show full description
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