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Apr 4 — Apr 52
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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Dali?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Dali is September ($19). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Dali is October ($161).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Dali?

The cheapest day to stay in Dali is Wednesday ($21). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is $120.

How much is a hotel in Dali tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Dali tonight starting as low as $18, rising to an average cost of $80, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $26 for a 4-star hotel in Dali for tonight.

How much is a Dali hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Dali this weekend for as little as $48/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $48/night. For a 4-star hotel in Dali, the cheapest rate recently found was $48/night for this weekend.

Cheapest hotels in Dali, China

Discover affordable stays in Dali that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Dali can be found for as low as $20 per night. There is currently one property in Dali that can be booked for this price. Old Story Inn Dali Ancient Town is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Dali. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025
These are the lowest prices we've found on hotels in Dali at the moment. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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Wenxian Road,Dali, 300Meters From South Gate of Old Town, Dali, China
7.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$20
Avg. per night
No.138 Pingdeng Road, Dali, China
8.5 mi from city centre
$22
Avg. per night
No.44 Dongyu Street Dali Ancient Town, Dali, China
8.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$29
Avg. per night
Jianchuan County, Jinhua Town, Jianchuan Road North of The Building, Dali, China
68.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$30
Avg. per night
No.5 Shangcaiyuan, Bo'ai Road, Dali, China
7.8 mi from city centre
Airport shuttle
$31
Avg. per night
B8-5, Chuanqi Xiaoqu, Airport Road, Dali, China
6.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$35
Avg. per night
Yinxian Road, Shuidui Village, Dali, China
8.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$43
Avg. per night
NO.204 Aofeng Road, Sideng Street, Dali, China
55.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$53
Avg. per night
Yuer Road, Ancient Town, Dali, China
8.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$53
Avg. per night
No 12 Xinming Road Dali, Dali, China
8.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$55
Avg. per night
Intersection of Renmin Rd And Yeyu Rd, No. 51 South Yeyu Road, Dali, China
8.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$83
Avg. per night
Qili Bridge, South of Gantong Road, Dali, China
4.8 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$90
Avg. per night
No.15 Binhai Avenue, Dali, China
2.8 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$99
Avg. per night
No.9,Bo Ai Road,Ancient Town, Dali, China
7.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$156
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Dali

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Dali to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Dali at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.
An overview of the average price of hotels by hotel class in the Dali. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
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No.9,Bo Ai Road,Ancient Town, Dali, China
3 stars
Wenxian Road,Dali, 300Meters From South Gate of Old Town, Dali, China

Where to stay in Dali

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About Dali

Dozens of perfect postcard images radiate from Dali, a charming town surrounded by mesmerising nature in the Chinese province of Yunnan. Temples dot the slopes of Cangshan Mountain and pagodas dominate the skyline, as traditional architecture celebrates the enchantment of yesteryear, while markets and gardens help create Dali’s benign atmosphere. Combining both outdoor activities and ancient cultural attractions, Dali has long been one of the major visitor destinations in southwestern China. However, it’s not purely a tourist city or museum piece. Visit Dali, and there’s a real sense of exploring a city that’s mostly untouched by time.

Dali has two very different sides. Almost all visitors gain their first impressions from Dali New City, a modern and flashy concoction of streets that look much like any other city in China. Dali Old City is the main area for visitors to explore, where temples and cobblestone streets exude the superlatives. Trinkets can be found in atmospheric souvenir stores, dozens of cafes provide a serene space to watch the world pass by, and every angle offers an intimate insight into a time when Dali was one of the world’s largest cities back in the 11th century. There are hundreds of heritage buildings in a distinguishing Bai style, from private houses to museums and galleries.

Most visitors combine Dali Old City with at least one day in the Cangshan Mountains that overlook the town. These can be accessed on hiking trails or cable car routes that start from Dali New city. Over a dozen small villages surround Dali and can be reached on a bicycle, with those along Erhai Lake offering another iconic day trip. Dali Airport has domestic connections to various major Chinese cities. There are regular buses and trains to Dali from Yunnan’s capital, Kunming. After a beautiful journey through the mountains, these trains arrive in the New Town, where it’s a short taxi ride to Dali Old City, where most visitors enter through the towering city gate.

Dali’s evocative history started with its role as the first capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom, which spread from Burma and introduced Buddhism to the region. It was 200 years before Dali was conquered by the Mongol Empire in the 12th century.

Facts about staying in Dali

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Dali to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on March 28, 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Dali?

    Hilton Dali Resort & Spa (8.5/10 from 283 reviews), Butterfly Resort Villa (8.4/10 from 98 reviews), and Old Story Inn Dali Ancient Town (9.1/10 from 183 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Dali.

  • What is a good hotel near Dali Gucheng - The Old City?

    With a rating of 9.1/10 from 183 reviews, Old Story Inn Dali Ancient Town is a hotel close to Dali Gucheng - The Old City that is well recommended by HotelsCombined users.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Dali?

    HotelsCombined searches in the last 3 days suggest cheap Dali hotels have prices starting from as low as $6/night, depending on the popularity of your requested dates.

  • Are there any hotels in Dali close to Dali?

    The closest hotel to Dali is Old Story Inn Dali Ancient Town, which is located 7.3 mi away from the city center.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Yunnan?

    In addition to Dali, travelers opt to visit Kunming when visiting Yunnan. Lijiang is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Dali?

    In total, there are 2,664 hotels to choose from in Dali, compared to 12,056 properties in Yunnan.

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