Must-see hotels in Sichuan

  • Hotel ibis Ya'an Langqiao

    Sichuan

    If you're going to stay in the actual city of Ya'an, then this is easily the most reliable option. Good value, spotless, functional and bright budget…

  • Litang Summer International Youth Hostel

    Sichuan

    This lively youth hostel has cheerful rooms with colourful, warm bedding and a sociable bar downstairs. Staff speak English and are clued in to travellers…

  • Yading Backpackers Hostel

    Sichuan

    The dorms and rooms at this helpful hostel are a bit cramped but the whole place has a lot of Tibetan atmosphere and there's a quiet courtyard overhung…

  • Xiongfri Holiday Hotel

    Sichuan

    This large and somewhat faded business hotel is within close reach of Zigong's riverside sights and the Shizi Kou (十字口) bus stop. Competition among hotels…

  • Sam's Cozy Hotel

    Chengdu

    Sam's is a long-standing, solid budget hotel with nicely aged rooms with huge mirrored walls. Check a few rooms first as some are a step up the quality…

  • Peace Inn Hotel

    Sichuan

    Small, family-run guesthouse where each of the six arty rooms are different, but all have modern, tiled bathrooms. The owners don't speak much English,…

  • Mei Duo Smart Hotel

    Sichuan

    In the fast-expanding new part of town, this large hotel has big floor-to-ceiling windows and very comfortable rooms; the pricier rooms have bathtubs as…

  • Zàngyuán Bīngguān

    Sichuan

    Simple, clean rooms above a walking street with many eating options. There's a lovely Tibetan teahouse (open 9am to 11pm) on the premises that serves good…

  • Shūshì Bīngguǎn

    Sichuan

    A clean, quiet spot run by a gaggle of kindly ladies. There's actual wi-fi and 24-hour hot water, both rarities in this neck of the woods.

  • Jingmao Hotel

    Sichuan

    In the middle of the action, this no-frills hotel is clean and serves its purpose. Discounts of up to 20% make it a bargain in this town.

  • Talam Khang Guesthouse

    Sichuan

    Beyond Darjay Gompa (大金寺), one of the area’s largest and most revered monasteries, is this fascinating temple and basic, but wildly atmospheric guesthouse…

  • Tiàowàng Wǎwū

    Sichuan

    Near the top of Houjia Shanzhai – and a long way from anywhere – is Tiàowàng Wǎwū, a very simple courtyard guesthouse with basic twin rooms and fabulous…

  • Yaqing Hotel

    Sichuan

    Though it's a bit outdated and worn down, this large hotel on the edge of town makes a great departure point for exploring the village or hiking up for…

  • Drolma's Guesthouse

    Sichuan

    There's a real sense of traditional Tibet to this attractive place tucked behind a big gate on Dexi Jie. The English-speaking manager runs a neat,…

  • Old House Hotel

    Sichuan

    In a renovated corner of the old town, a can-do mum-and-son duo run this hotel like a hostel. There's 24-hour hot water, wi-fi and solid travel advice;…

  • Konka International Youth Hostel

    Sichuan

    The most convenient option for transiting bus travellers, this sprawling hostel has slightly scrappy dorms (six or eight beds) and rooms. Some English is…

  • Hello Chengdu International Youth Hostel

    Chengdu

    This old-school stalwart of the China hostel scene is still a nice space, sprawled around two garden courtyards that are great to laze about in. Rooms are…

  • Zhaxi Zhuokang Backpackers Hostel

    Sichuan

    This is traveller central in Danba proper; the friendly English-speaking management can arrange minibus rides and extended treks to natural springs and…

  • Lìróng Bīngguǎn

    Sichuan

    Perched on the ridge overlooking the valley, this hotel has squat toilets, cold showers and no heat to keep away the inevitable night-time chill, but it's…

  • Khampa Cafe

    Sichuan

    A Czech/local couple run this popular guesthouse and cafe overlooking Tagong's main square. There is just one shared bath, but the double and triple…

  • Fanglingdu International Youth Hostel

    Sichuan

    Travellers looking for a welcoming hostel vibe in Dege need look no further. Lorna, the friendly owner from Liaoning, speaks some English and keeps her…

  • Dengba Hostel

    Sichuan

    At this town centre hostel the private rooms are large and freshly painted but the attached bathrooms would be a squash and a squeeze even for a mouse…

  • Qiáotóu Nóngjiālè

    Sichuan

    This basic but friendly guesthouse inside the park is a good bet for those who want to linger in the area. It's about five minutes up a small path from…

  • Mrs Panda Hostel

    Chengdu

    This friendly hostel comes with an extremely helpful, friendly staff in addition to the standard hostel facilities. Rooms with shared bathrooms remain the…

  • Bìfēngxiá Dàjiŭdiàn

    Sichuan

    Late arrivals, or those who just want to stay overnight and spend a whole day in the park, should head for this standard midrange motel. Rooms are spread…

  • Kuíxīnggé Cháfáng

    Sichuan

    Kuíxīnggé Cháfáng is housed in the historic Qing-dynasty Kuixing pavilion that was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution and rebuilt in 1998. The…

  • Ying Jin Yuan Hotel

    Sichuan

    There seems to be a near-countless number of modern, high-rise tower-block hotels lining the main street. This is one of the better-value options. The…

  • ZhengFu Cao Tang Decent Hostel

    Chengdu

    Despite being steps away from Luomashi metro stop and fronting busy Renmin Lu, this guesthouse and its rustic stylings and quiet common area feel far…

  • Jiachun Villa

    Sichuan

    One of numerous similarly priced accommodation options in Youyi Village, Jiachun Villa seems to be the most well kept. Room prices are open to negotiation…

  • Shangqing Temple

    Sichuan

    This Qing dynasty rebuild of the original Jin-dynasty temple is set in the forest near the top of the mountain; guest rooms are basic but comfortable,…

  • Shǔguāng Jiǔdiàn

    Sichuan

    This Zoige hotel has some of the best rooms among a number of similar hotels along Shuguang Jie. Turn left out of the bus station and walk 100m; Shǔguāng…

  • Jinjiang Hotel

    Chengdu

    At nine storeys, Jinjiang was Sichuan’s first five-star hotel and the tallest building in Chengdu until the late 1970s. There are more luxurious options…

  • Wen Jun Mansion Hotel

    Chengdu

    On a street full of rather overly recreated traditional houses, this well-run, foreigner-savvy hotel with English-speaking staff is popular with tour…

  • Joy 100 Hotel

    Sichuan

    Of several Chinese hotel chains with a presence in Dujiangyan Ancient Town, this is the best combination of value and location. Clean rooms, friendly…

  • Jinli Hotel

    Chengdu

    If you don’t mind the tourists swarming Jinli Gujie by Wuhou Temple, this upmarket inn set in two courtyard-style buildings is a reasonable, if slightly…

  • Manigange Pani Hotel

    Sichuan

    Not just the town's best hotel, this is also the town's only proper hotel. The rooms are well kept and have everything you might need for a comfortable…

  • Traffic Hotel

    Chengdu

    A backpacker standard for ages, this hotel is old-fashioned but has clean rooms and every service you could imagine, including several travel agencies and…

  • Puba Homestay

    Sichuan

    This guesthouse on the 2nd floor opposite Manigange Pani Hotel is a little tricky to find as it doesn't have a sign and even many locals don't know it…

  • Jya Drolma & Gayla’s Guesthouse

    Sichuan

    Bedrooms here – including the dorms – are a riot of golds, reds and blues, with elaborately painted ceilings and walls. There are common toilets on each…

  • Bóxiānjū Bīnguǎn

    Sichuan

    Two doors down from the bus station is a friendly hotel with basic rooms, some of which overlook the surrounding farms and mountains. Soap and AC remote…

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