What is the cost of a hostel in Kunming?

The average price for a hostel in Kunming is £20/night. A good hostel deal in Kunming would be for £18/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £5/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in December, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in April is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Kunming.

What’s the best hostel in Kunming?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Kunming, Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel is currently the best, based on 1,778 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.8/10.

What hostel is closest to Kunming Changshui Airport?

Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel is 15.3 mi away from Kunming Changshui Airport, making it the closest Kunming hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

Should I stay in a Kunming hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Kunming on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Kunming offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

Affordable Kunming Hostels From £8/night

Cheapest hostels in Kunming, China

Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Kunming we've come across for the dates selected. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.

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Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel

No.92 West Huashan Road, Wuhua District, Kunming, China

1.1 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

£8

Avg. per night

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Kunming Cloudland International Youth Hostel

No.23 Zhuantang Road, Wuhua District, Kunming, China

1.6 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

£9

Avg. per night

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Spring City Golf & Lake Resort

Tangchi Area, Yiliang District., Kunming, China

20.9 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

Air conditioning

£60

Avg. per night

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Kunming Datongdao Inn

Kunming, China

1.4 mi from city centre

Air conditioning

Free Wi-Fi

£11

Avg. per night

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Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel

No.92 West Huashan Road, Wuhua District, Kunming, China

1.1 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

£8

Avg. per night

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Yunnan Lishui Yunquan Hotel (Yunshida South High-speed Railway Station)

No. 768 Juxian Street, University Town, Kunming, China

15.0 mi from city centre

Air conditioning

£41

Avg. per night

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Dian Chi Lake Villa

Kunming, China

4.7 mi from city centre

£25

Avg. per night

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Where to stay in Kunming

Use the map to find hostels in Kunming that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. You can find more information on a particular hostel within the map by clicking on its name.

Facts about staying in Kunming

What is the cost of a hostel in Kunming?
The average price for a hostel in Kunming is £20/night. A good hostel deal in Kunming would be for £18/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £5/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in December, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in April is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Kunming.
What’s the best hostel in Kunming?
While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Kunming, Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel is currently the best, based on 1,778 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.8/10.
What hostel is closest to Kunming Changshui Airport?
Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel is 15.3 mi away from Kunming Changshui Airport, making it the closest Kunming hostel to the city’s most popular airport.
Should I stay in a Kunming hostel?
Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Kunming on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Kunming offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

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Cheapest hostels in Kunming, China

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Where to stay in Kunming

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Kunming to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 24 April 2025.

Use the map to find hostels in Kunming that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. You can find more information on a particular hostel within the map by clicking on its name.

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What’s the best hostel in Kunming?

What hostel is closest to Kunming Changshui Airport?

Should I stay in a Kunming hostel?

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Cheapest hostels in Kunming, China

Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Kunming we've come across for the dates selected. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.

Other accommodations in Kunming

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or holiday rental for your stay in Kunming. There are 2,339 properties in Kunming and price data was last updated on 24 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kunming is .

Where to stay in Kunming

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Kunming to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 24 April 2025.

Use the map to find hostels in Kunming that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. You can find more information on a particular hostel within the map by clicking on its name.

Facts about staying in Kunming

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Kunming to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 24 April 2025.

What is the cost of a hostel in Kunming?

What’s the best hostel in Kunming?

What hostel is closest to Kunming Changshui Airport?

Should I stay in a Kunming hostel?

Find better results for your stay in Kunming

Consider these popular 3-star hotels in Kunming

Stay at one of these Kunming 3-star hotels that users have found on HotelsCombined.