The Best Small
Luxury Hotels in Lijiang

Resort. Highly elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Located in Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, Banyan Tree offers a relaxing retreat away from the city. Surrounded by fresh mountain air and green landscapes, the property features luxurious accommodation with traditional Naxi-style décor and free WiFi in all areas. Lijiang Banyan Tree is 15 minutes' car ride from Lijiang Dayan Old Town and an 18-minute car drive from Black Dragon Pool. Lashihai Lake can be reached in approximately 30 minutes by car from the property. Lijiang Sanyi Airport is within 50 minutes' reach by taxi. Spacious rooms and villas offer upscale amenities, plush beddings and upholstered seating. The ample bathrooms include free toiletries and shower facilities. Some rooms feature a jet pool, private swimming pool or private garden. Recreational options on site include spa, a fitness centre and a tennis court. Guests can also spend some quiet reading time in the library, or rent a bicycle to explore the surroundings. Bai Yun Restaurant serves Cantonese, Shanghai and local Yunnan cuisine, while Ming Yue Restaurant has international and local dishes on its menu. Show full description

Located in Lijiang, 3.9 km from Yufeng Temple, The Rock Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 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 features a hot tub and a concierge service. At the hotel, every room comes with a balcony with a mountain view. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units in The Rock Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and slippers. Nine-Tripod Dragon Pond is 14 km from the accommodation, while The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Lijiang Sanyi Airport, 44 km from The Rock Hotel. Show full description

Located in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Spot, Jinmao Purelax Mountain Hotel Lijiang provides guests with entrance tickets to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Free WiFi is at guests' disposal. All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a TV with satellite channels. Each room has a private bathroom. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. A buffet breakfast is served daily at the property. The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum is 20 km from Jinmao Purelax Mountain Hotel Lijiang while Sifang Tingyin Square is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Lijiang Sanyi Airport, 60 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Charming. Very stylish. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Situated in the heart of Lijiang Ancient Town, 7 to 8 minutes' walk from Dashuiche and Square Street, Jianshe Inn offers simple Japanese-style accommodation. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Jianshe Inn is a 15 to 20-minute drive from Lijiang Railway Station and bus station, while Lijiang Sanyi Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Each air-conditioned guest room is fitted with a LCD TV. The private bathroom comes with smart toilet and branded toiletries. Guests will find a terrace on the 2nd floor where guests can enjoy the sunshine and the beautiful night view of Lijiang Ancient Town. For guests' convenience, the front desk is available for touring information and ticketing service. Show full description

Romantic. Unique. Superb breakfast. Only a short 1-minute stroll from Shuhe Ancient Town, The Bivou features accommodation in local and modern styles combined together. Blending in by making use of the barbecue facilities, lazing in soothing massage, going horse riding or enjoying a fun time with your children at kids’ club seems like a nice getaway. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. The Bivou is a 20-minute drive from Lijiang Old Town. It takes 30 minutes by car to Lijiang Railway Station. Sanyi Airport is about 45 minutes' drive away. Flat screen TV with cable channels is available in each room. All rooms are equipped with a heater, insulation, sound proofing, and electric blankets. At The Bivou Lijiang you will find a garden and a terrace. Others offered include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and ticketing services. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including horse riding, cycling and hiking. The on-site restaurant Bivybistro serves light meals and refreshments. Show full description

Resort. Delightful property. Historic property. Great breakfast. Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town is located in Lijiang Ancient Town. It features a wellness centre, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The luxurious rooms offer free wired internet. Guest who book tickets for Lijiang Impression Show from the property can get a free update to VIP ticket. Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town is a 5-minute walk from Mufu, a tourist spot, and a 10-minute walk from Sifang Street. Lijiang Airport is 25 km away and Lijiang Railway Station is 7 km away. The property offers a kid’s club, sauna facilities and on-site free parking. A business centre and meeting facilities are provided. There is also a shared lounge where guests can relax. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle. Featuring shower facilities, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and a bathrobe. At Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town you will find a la carte restaurant and buffet restaurant. Breakfast can be served in the comforts of guests’ rooms. Show full description

Newly opened, April 2024. Set in Lijiang, 1.4 km from Nanmen Bridge, Xisu Garden Inn Lijiang offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is around 1.7 km from Guan Men Kou, 1.6 km from Fang Guoyu's Former Residence and 2.3 km from Loyalty Arch. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at Xisu Garden Inn Lijiang have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the accommodation every room includes bed linen and towels. Guests at Xisu Garden Inn Lijiang can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. Mufu Palace is 2.3 km from Xisu Garden Inn Lijiang, while Guangbi Tower is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Lijiang Sanyi Airport, 24 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Charming. Elegant. Great value. With guestrooms scattered in the foot or mid-levels of snow mountains, Jinmao Hotel Lijiang has been designed to form a street scene similar to those found in the old city of Lijiang, where guests can stroll the streets of the village while enjoying the seasonal gardens and lagoon. All guest rooms, villas and communal buildings grouped around a large central lake. Jinmao Hotel Lijiang is perfectly placed to experience Lijiang Ancient Town. Suhe Old Town and Dayan Old Town are a 5-minute drive from the property. It takes 45 minutes to drive to Lijiang Sanyi Airport. All guest rooms features a spacious area and rainfall shower. Some units feature a private balcony offering spectacular views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and central lake. The rooms themselves are also heavily inspired by local homes, a warm welcome ensured by the traditional Chinese wooden furniture; colorful hand-woven tribal-style rugs; and tactile textiles and wall-hangings. Surrounded by majestic mountains and crystal-clear flowing waters, the fitness centre features a heated indoor 25-meter lap pool. A vast choice of local and international cuisines, utilizing the freshest and finest ingredients, is available at Lakeside Restaurants. The signature Chinese restaurant where guests can dine on authentic Yunnan cuisine in the elegant main dining room. Show full description

Atour Hotel Lijiang Old Town Waterwheel features free WiFi throughout the property and views of city in Lijiang. Popular points of interest nearby include Three-eye Well, White Horse Dragon Pond Temple and Loyalty Arch. 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 the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Speaking English and Chinese, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Popular points of interest near Atour Hotel Lijiang Old Town Waterwheel include Wenchang Palace, Water Wheels and Wangu Pavilion. The nearest airport is Lijiang Sanyi Airport, 29 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Newly opened, April 2024. In the Dayan Old Town district of Lijiang, close to Fang Guoyu's Former Residence, Gegewu Inn - Lijiang Ancient Town has a garden and a washing machine. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and organising tours for guests. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and slippers, units at the aparthotel also boast free WiFi. At the aparthotel, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Nanmen Bridge, Guan Men Kou and Loyalty Arch. The nearest airport is Lijiang Sanyi, 25 km from Gegewu Inn - Lijiang Ancient Town, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Resort. Lovely property. Historic. Great location. Popular among couples. Making the traditional modern, the luxurious InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort presents beautiful Nakhi courtyard architecture, surrounded by lush greenery. Overlooking the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, it offers a heated indoor pool and pampering spa treatments. The specialties of Lijiang like small-pot rice noodles and yogurt made from yak milk are served here as well. Warm colours and wood-beam ceilings give each spacious room an inviting feel. All come with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The large bathrooms are equipped with a bathtub and separate rainshowers. Located within the hub of Lijiang Ancient Town, InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort is only a 10-minute walk from Sifang Street and 3 km from Black Dragon Pool. It is a 30-minute drive from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport. To soothe the muscles and lift the spirits, the Tea Tree Spa provides a peaceful sanctuary to enjoy a massage or facial. Guests can also exercise with a personal trainer at the gym, or arrange sightseeing trips at the tour desk. Computer rentals and a business centre are available. The on-site 7 Colours Chinese Restaurant showcases a traditional Chinese or continental breakfast. In 7 Colours guests can also savour autentic Yunnan cuisine paired with local teas as well as Cantonese and Sichuan dishes while an international menu including Asian and Western cuisines is available in the Basil Leaf Restaurant. Light bites, cigars and wines can be enjoyed in the Club InterContinental. Show full description

Featuring Nahki style architecture, 300 metres from Square Street Shuhe Ancient Town, Arro Khampa by Zinc Journey Lijiang boasts a beautiful yard and a sun terrace with mountain views. Guests can order a glass of liqueur at the on-site bar. Free private parking and free WiFi is available. The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum is 300 metres from Arro Khampa by Zinc Journey Lijiang. Nine-Tripod Dragon Pond is 500 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Lijiang Sanyi Airport, 50 minutes' car ride away. Decorated with wooden furnishings and wood-beam ceilings, rooms in Arro Khampa by Zinc Journey Lijiang emphasise original ecology and nature. Each comes with a TV, a mini bar and an en suite bathroom which includes free toiletires, slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can take a rest on the balcony, enjoying the garden view. The 24-hour front desk can help with luggage storage and tour guidance. Newspapers are available there. Cleaning services, including ironing, dry cleaning and laundry are surcharged. Common room is fitted with a set of wooden sofa with linen cusions. Inclosed by glass windows, the room is light and airy. Guests can communicate with other travelers here and exchange trip plans. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Great location. Set a 2-minute walk from Nanmen Bridge, Lijiang Gemmer Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning in Lijiang Old Town Area. Combining modern aesthetics with national culture, the property has a private car park, a terrace and a shared lounge. Fang Guoyu's Former Residence is 700 metres from the hotel, while Zhongyi Market is 1 km away. The nearest airport is Lijiang Sanyi Airport, 21 km from Waljland Sinkoo Hotel. The rooms are well-designed for day lighting, ventilation, soundproofing and privacy. Central air-conditioning, latex mattresses, quality bedding and branded toiletries are provided for your comfort. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk and a TV. The hotel is fully functional with a shared lounge and a rooftop terrace with views of Yulong Snow Mountain and Wangu Pavilion. Tea House and function rooms for purposes such as meetings, books, films are available as well. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At Lijiang Gemmer Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Asian cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. Show full description

Historic. Stylish. Comfortable beds. 丽江束河元年别院 Yuannian Lijiang features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Lijiang. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides entertainment staff and a concierge service. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms have a kettle, while selected rooms have a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. All units include a wardrobe. Guests at 丽江束河元年别院 Yuannian Lijiang can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Nine-Tripod Dragon Pond, The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum and Square Street Shuhe Ancient Town. The nearest airport is Lijiang Sanyi Airport, 32 km from 丽江束河元年别院 Yuannian Lijiang. Show full description

Opened May 2023. Set in Lijiang and with Fang Guoyu's Former Residence reachable within 1 km, Dream Tour Scenic Inn 梦之旅观景客栈 offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Popular points of interest nearby include Mufu Palace, Guangbi Tower and Baisui Bridge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a terrace with a city view, a private bathroom, a TV, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Speaking Mandarin and English at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Popular points of interest near Dream Tour Scenic Inn 梦之旅观景客栈 include Nanmen Bridge, Guan Men Kou and Loyalty Arch. The nearest airport is Lijiang Sanyi Airport, 25 km from the accommodation. Show full description