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

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 multi-level atrium with wooden railings, potted plants, and a central seating area with tables and chairs.

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.

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

2.5 km from Dali University

Torsa

￥6,192

￥7,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

￥8,989

￥10,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

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

3. SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

Dali Ancient Town, 2.8 km from Dali University

yuan

￥11,235

￥13,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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 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.

A wooden door with a circular mirror reflecting a bonsai tree and a stone.

4. Wenshuo Hotel

Dali Ancient Town, 2.2 km from Dali University

Derek

￥7,237

￥8,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A traditional multi-story building with balconies, a courtyard, and a pagoda in the background.

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

1.2 km from Dali University

Jing

￥7,912

￥9,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A spacious lounge area with wooden flooring, cushioned seating, and a variety of decorative elements including balloons and hanging plants.

A cozy restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, hanging light fixtures, and a brick wall.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a bathtub.

6. Love of Flowers Dali Villa

1.7 km from Dali University

Austen

￥3,454

￥4,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A cozy lounge area with comfortable seating, a bookshelf, and a decorative plant.

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.

7. China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

1.9 km from Dali University

Olga

￥3,019

￥3,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

A traditional building with a tiled roof, a bed with pillows, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

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

8. Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

Dali Ancient Town, 2.9 km from Dali University

Jasmine

￥11,878

￥13,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

9. Floral Holiday Guesthouse

1.8 km from Dali University

Myriam

￥5,289

￥5,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a small bedside table, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted TV.

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

10. 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

￥12,294

￥14,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A traditional Japanese-style outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and stone pathways.

A cozy hotel lobby with a wooden bench, a decorative wall with a clock, and a screen displaying text.

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

A cozy reading nook with a wooden table, chairs, and a bookshelf filled with books.

11. Jingxiang Rushui Heyuan Hotel

Dali Ancient Town, 3.1 km from Dali University

Jun Zhang

￥5,382

￥5,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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

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

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

￥9,981

￥11,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

13. 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

￥9,996

￥11,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

14. Dali Ancient City Ped Mall Meishu B & B

Dali Ancient Town, 2 km from Dali University

￥9,643

￥11,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 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.

15. Neo-garden

2.1 km from Dali University

￥6,610

￥7,707 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 lush indoor garden with a small pond, dense foliage, and a glass ceiling allowing natural light.

A sunlit room with large windows, wooden flooring, and modern furniture including two sofas and a round table.

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

2.2 km from Dali University

￥16,881

￥19,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a lamp, and a view of a forest through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden chair with a fruit bowl, and a mirror.

A room with a bed, a table with a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

A wooden outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, a potted plant, and a wall with vertical slats.

17. Dali Jiwu Hotel

Dali Ancient Town, 2.1 km from Dali University

￥18,960

￥22,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A traditional multi-story building with ornate balconies and tiled roofs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a TV, a window with a city view, and a painting on the wall.

A traditional courtyard with a sign for Jiangnan Home Specialty Hotel.

A multi-level interior with wooden paneling, a central table with fruits, and a plush sofa.

18. Jiangnanju Boutique Hotel

2.4 km from Dali University

￥7,332

￥7,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A spa room with a hot tub, a view of a mountain, and a balcony with flowers and fruit.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of the sea, and a robe rack.

A modern building with a glass facade and a staircase leading to a rooftop.

A modern residential building with a courtyard, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

19. First Sight Yingshan Resort

1.3 km from Dali University

￥6,063

￥6,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern multi-story building with large windows and balconies.

A modern building with a ground floor open space, a second floor with balconies, and a third floor with large windows.

A modern interior with a sofa, a table with decorative items, and a glass shower area.

A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted TV, a large window, and a decorative tapestry.

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

1.7 km from Dali University

￥2,280

￥2,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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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 27 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City	9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL	9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Wenshuo Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 11 reviews	View
The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View

Top Dali University Hotel Reviews

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"

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

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are so kind and helpful. They have excellent pick up service. The location is quiet, and away from the main streets, yet walking distance to the ancient town, which is very busy and commercial. Rooms are spacious and great view on the roof terrace"

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."

Wenshuo Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well located, right at the hart of historical Dali. The building has a nice design, with contemporary Chinese architecture. However, the rooms were not very functional. Overall, I had a positive experience although I'm not sure I'd recommend it."

Love of Flowers Dali Villa

8/10 Good

"Location is good"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Location is great, service is also great than I have ever met."

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 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 Cangshan National Geopark, Yu'er Park, 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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Our top choices for Dali University hotels

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

2. Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

3. SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

4. Wenshuo Hotel

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

6. Love of Flowers Dali Villa

7. China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

8. Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

9. Floral Holiday Guesthouse

10. Mountain Resort Hotel

11. Jingxiang Rushui Heyuan Hotel

12. Spirited Silky Inn

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

14. Dali Ancient City Ped Mall Meishu B & B

15. Neo-garden

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

17. Dali Jiwu Hotel

18. Jiangnanju Boutique Hotel

19. First Sight Yingshan Resort

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

Compare popular hotels close to Dali University

Top Dali University Hotel Reviews

Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

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

SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

Wenshuo Hotel

Love of Flowers Dali Villa

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

China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

Other attractions near Dali University

Three Pagodas

Dali Tianlong Babu Film and Television City

Cangshan National Geopark

Dali Wenxian Road

South Gate

Yu'er Park

Zhonghe Peak

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