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A spacious indoor area with multiple levels, wooden railings, and abundant greenery.

A spacious indoor area with a wooden bench, a sofa, and a variety of plants. There are wooden doors and a balcony with a railing.

A spacious atrium with a high ceiling, multiple balconies with greenery, a central seating area with tables and chairs, and a staircase leading to the upper levels.

A spacious indoor courtyard with wooden railings, seating areas, and abundant greenery.

1. Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

2.5 km from Dali University

Xue

￥5,735

￥6,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A traditional Chinese pavilion with red pillars and a hexagonal roof, surrounded by modern buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

A modern dining area with unique geometric ceiling design, contemporary furniture, and ambient lighting.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

Dali Ancient Town, 2.7 km from Dali University

Michael

￥8,610

￥10,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A room with a large window, a stone table, two chairs, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a view of the sunset, and a large window.

A terrace with two wooden chairs, a small table with candles, and a view of a sunset over a body of water and mountains.

A serene outdoor area with a reflective water surface, trees, and a distant pagoda-like structure.

3. The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

1.2 km from Dali University

Jing

￥7,461

￥8,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A traditional courtyard with a central gate, surrounded by buildings with ornate wooden railings and columns.

A corridor with traditional wooden doors and columns, leading to a courtyard with a tiled floor and a tree.

A traditional Japanese building with a balcony overlooking a town and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the outdoor area, a painting on the wall, and a bathroom with a round mirror.

4. Wenshuo Hotel

Dali Ancient Town, 2.2 km from Dali University

Derek

￥6,979

￥8,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A glass-bottomed bridge over a water feature with a tropical backdrop, surrounded by plants and rocks.

A traditional Chinese building with ornate architecture, including a wooden balcony and a sign for China Old Story Inns.

A spacious atrium with a glass floor, red metal beams, and traditional decor.

A spacious atrium with a reflective floor, ornate wooden doors, and a central potted plant.

5. China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

1.9 km from Dali University

Olga

￥2,973

￥3,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A traditional building with a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a central courtyard with plants and a red building.

A hotel lobby with a red and beige color scheme, a staircase, and a small garden area with a bonsai tree.

A modern bedroom with a fireplace, a large bed, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

6. SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

Dali Ancient Town, 2.8 km from Dali University

yuan

￥13,164

￥15,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A bedroom with a large window, a round mirror, and a bed with white linens.

A traditional building with a wooden door, a tiled entrance, and a small tree inside.

A modern interior with a central island, seating area, and large windows.

A modern living room with a wooden bar, a white sofa, and a large window.

7. Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

Dali Ancient Town, 2.9 km from Dali University

Jasmine

￥11,582

￥13,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, seating areas, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern interior with wooden floors, a central staircase, a reception desk, and a large potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a television, a wooden shelf with decorative items, and a view of the bathroom and outside.

A modern interior with a central glass table, wooden shelves, and a wine rack.

8. Floral Holiday Guesthouse

1.8 km from Dali University

Myriam

￥5,495

￥5,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern building with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a well-lit interior.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a plant, a book, and a speaker.

An entrance with a wooden door, a stone pathway, and a seating area with stools.

A rooftop terrace with a seating area, a grill, and a view of the mountains.

9. Mountain Resort Hotel

2.3 km from Dali University

"日本人です。夫婦で1泊利用させていただきました。早めに到着しましたが、早めに部屋を使わせていただけました。朝ごはんも中国らしさを感じられるもので、とてもおいしかったです。アフタヌーンティーも美味しかったです。高鉄駅や古城からは少し距離があるので、事前にタクシーの予約などを済ませておくと良いと思います。看板猫がいます！"

MAYA

￥11,297

￥13,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bedroom with a wooden bed, white canopy, bedside table, TV stand, and a mirror.

A narrow entrance with a wooden door, potted plants, and a sign on the wall.

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.

A room with tatami mats, a low wooden table, two chairs, a hanging rack, and sheer curtains.

10. Jingxiang Rushui Heyuan Hotel

Dali Ancient Town, 3.1 km from Dali University

Jun Zhang

￥5,394

￥5,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a reflective water feature.

A modern dining area with a long table, cushioned chairs, and a decorative vase.

A modern building with a glass facade, a rooftop garden, and a reflective pool with seating.

A modern interior with a sofa, a round table, and a decorative plant.

11. CHUN LIN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

2.3 km from Dali University

PHET

￥7,298

￥8,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A traditional Chinese courtyard with ornate wooden architecture, a central water feature, and lantern lighting.

A traditional courtyard with a pond, tiled roof structures, and lanterns.

A traditional courtyard with a central pond, wooden architecture, and potted plants.

A traditional wooden building with intricate lattice work and a courtyard.

12. Spirited Silky Inn

1.6 km from Dali University

"아주 만족합니다. 호텔이 엄청 예뻐요. 특히 중정은 드라마속 건물을 방불케 하네요. 호텔 직원들도 아주 친절해요. 조식: 쌀국수 맛집~ 꽃빵도 맛있어요 . 종류는 얼마 없는 소박한 조식입니다만 저는 만족합니다. 위치: 고성하고 가깝습니다~ 도보 10분 이내에 있지만 ,대로에서 한 블럭 뒤에 있어 조용합니다~ 숙면 가능 편의성 : 주변 맛집, 마트 , 시장도 있어 편리 합니다 교통: 3일 연박시 픽업서비스가 있습니다. 위생: 전반적으로 딱히 냄새가 난다거나, 청소가 덜 된곳은 없습니다. 숙박서비스?: 민족복장 한벌 무료 대여권 한장, 오후차 서비스 한번 주시네요~ 단점: 고성하고 가까워 차가 좀 막힙니다만 크게 문제 되지 않았습니다."

HAIYAN

￥9,614

￥11,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a sunset over a traditional building and lush greenery.

A modern multi-story residential building with a courtyard featuring a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a stone wall.

A poolside table with a glass of wine, a bottle, and fruit, overlooking a mountainous landscape with modern houses.

A lush indoor garden with a small pond, dense foliage, and a glass ceiling allowing natural light.

13. Dali Shanshuijian No.5 Courtyard Villa Garden Resort Hotel

2.2 km from Dali University

￥16,231

￥18,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A multi-level building with large windows and a landscaped garden area.

A gym with cardio equipment, weightlifting stations, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and a small round table. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a mirror.

A kitchen with a long counter, wooden cabinets, and a view through large windows with blinds.

14. Wanda Moments Resort Dali Ancient City

2.5 km from Dali University

￥14,204

￥16,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and a coffee table, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A modern interior with a central fireplace, stone flooring, and large windows.

A modern living room with a large window, a black sofa, a glass coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a view of a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window.

15. Dali Wolan Hidden Luxury Hotel - Coffee and Cocktails - Dali Ancient Town Branch - Complimentary Airport Pick-up for 3 Nights

1.6 km from Dali University

￥11,832

￥13,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern house with a glass roof, a garden with stepping stones, and a view of mountains.

A modern lounge area with seating and potted plants.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table with fruits, and a view of a traditional building through large windows.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, white base, and a small black object on top. There are potted plants on either side of the desk.

16. Neo-garden

2.1 km from Dali University

￥6,625

￥7,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A balcony with white furniture, including a bench and a small table, and large windows offering a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a teal-colored microwave, and a large window with blinds.

A modern living room with a sofa, a patterned rug, and a small table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a patterned rug, and a large window with curtains.

17. Hotel Du Temps Perdu

1.7 km from Dali University

￥1,296

￥1,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern building with a glass facade reflecting the sky and mountains in the background.

A hotel sign with Chinese characters and the name 'First Encounter Yingshan' in English.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and potted plants.

A minimalist interior with a white partition, a small tree, and a bench.

18. First Sight Yingshan Resort

1.3 km from Dali University

￥6,077

￥6,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A clear lake with visible rocks and mountains in the background.

A wooden desk with a lamp, a candle, and a plant.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window.

A body of water with a cloudy sky above.

19. Beginner's Mind in Dali Art Theme Hotel

Dali Ancient Town, 3.1 km from Dali University

￥2,332

￥2,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a kettle, and a wall-mounted TV.

A room with wooden benches and tables, a neon light design on the wall, and a window with a view.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of buildings and a cloudy sky.

20. Xiaochengshanyue Inn ((Dali Ancient City South Gate)

1.7 km from Dali University

￥2,780

￥2,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Dali University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)	10.0 Exceptional 29 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City	9.2 Wonderful 16 reviews	View
The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Wenshuo Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden	9.0 Wonderful 17 reviews	View

Top Dali University Hotel Reviews

Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

10/10 Excellent

"The staff offers us with extraordinary service, and the facility is new and well maintained. We had a great experience at this guesthouse."

The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

8/10 Good

"It was a good stay for us, the room was clean, staff very friendly, but if you are a non smoker, there's second hand smoke in the breakfast area or common areas, which is typical of most properties as the staff smoke. The breakfast is suited for Chinese travelers, so if you are accustomed to a western style breakfast, you won't find it here."

Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful owners,, pretty location, lovely little puppy"

Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel in good location, close to 3 Pagodas, Ancient Town & Cable Car Stations for trips up the mountain. Plenty of local food options within minutes"

SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

8/10 Good

"The hotel was very clean and the gentleman working behind the front desk was very friendly and tried his very best to help with questions we had about traveling around Dali. The hotel is right in the middle of Dali Ancient City, so if that's what you want the location is excellent. It's a bit of a ride to the train station, but Didi's are very affordable. The hotel is very hard to find and the translation for the name of the hotel from English to Mandarin doesn't give the right name of the hotel. It took us awhile to find the hotel and even our DiDi driver from the airport didn't know the name of the hotel, somehow we found it. It's a small boutique hotel with clean rooms, comfortable bed, and breakfast made to order. Overall it was a good stay for the price."

Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

10/10 Excellent

"特别棒！！！"

Love of Flowers Dali Villa

8/10 Good

"Location is good"

Dali Taoxi Secret Manor

8/10 Good

"Good breakfast, the view in the breakfast area is amazing, decent dining experience. Would be super helpful if there are laundry room and fitness room. The environment outside the hotel is chaotic and not clean. Our driver Mr. Yong Zhao is very professional and nice!!!"

China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

10/10 Excellent

"Uniquely designed complex with beautiful gardens. Friendly staff."

Other attractions near Dali University

Three Pagodas

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

Three Pagodas is just one of the places to see in Dali City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its temples.

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Dali University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Dali University (South Gate Campus) during your stay in Dali City. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.

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Dali Tianlong Babu Film and Television City

Enjoy an outing to Dali Tianlong Babu Film and Television City during your stay in Dali City. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Cangshan National Geopark

Explore the great outdoors at Cangshan National Geopark, a lovely green space in Dali City. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its temples.

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Dali Wenxian Road

Enjoy an outing to Dali Wenxian Road during your stay in Dali City. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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South Gate

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

Find out about the history of Dali City when you spend time at South Gate. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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Yu'er Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Yu'er Park, a lovely green space in Dali City. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its temples.

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Zhonghe Peak

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Zhonghe Peak, a lovely green space in Yangbi Yi Autonomous County. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dali University?

Dali University is located in an area of Dali City that travelers like for its historic landmarks. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Dali University?

The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Dali University. Other good options close by include Spirited Silky Inn and Dali Wolan Hidden Luxury Hotel - Coffee and Cocktails - Dali Ancient Town Branch - Complimentary Airport Pick-up for 3 Nights.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Dali University?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dali University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dali University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Dali University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Dali University?

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What can I see and do near Dali University?

Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Yu'er Park, Cangshan National Geopark, and Zhonghe Peak. Create some family memories at Dali Tianlong Babu Film and Television City and Dali Wenxian Road. South Gate and Three Pagodas are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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1. Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

2. Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

3. The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

4. Wenshuo Hotel

5. China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

6. SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

7. Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

8. Floral Holiday Guesthouse

9. Mountain Resort Hotel

10. Jingxiang Rushui Heyuan Hotel

11. CHUN LIN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

12. Spirited Silky Inn

13. Dali Shanshuijian No.5 Courtyard Villa Garden Resort Hotel

14. Wanda Moments Resort Dali Ancient City

15. Dali Wolan Hidden Luxury Hotel - Coffee and Cocktails - Dali Ancient Town Branch - Complimentary Airport Pick-up for 3 Nights

16. Neo-garden

17. Hotel Du Temps Perdu

18. First Sight Yingshan Resort

19. Beginner's Mind in Dali Art Theme Hotel

20. Xiaochengshanyue Inn ((Dali Ancient City South Gate)

Compare popular hotels close to Dali University

Top Dali University Hotel Reviews

Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

Love of Flowers Dali Villa

Dali Taoxi Secret Manor

China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

Other attractions near Dali University

Three Pagodas

Dali University

Dali Tianlong Babu Film and Television City

Cangshan National Geopark

Dali Wenxian Road

South Gate

Yu'er Park

Zhonghe Peak

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