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Timeless Hostel

No.63 Wenming Lane,Wuyi Street,Old town District, Lijiang 674100 China
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#3 of 70 hostels in Lijiang
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Timeless Hostel boasts comfortable dormitory rooms and private guest rooms, a patio that offers a view of Lijiang Old City and the surrounding mountains, WiFi and hot water, and a social common room and DVD room.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Non-smoking hotel
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asdfne wrote a review Jul 2016
Omaha, Nebraska8 contributions
Beautiful hostel with very comfortable dorm rooms, clean bathrooms, cheap laundry. Great staff. It's right in Old Town Lijiang, which could be good or bad. (In my opinion, Old Town is oppressively touristy and I did not like it, but the staff helped me find cool places I did enjoy.) The kitchen was not working when I was there.
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Date of stay: July 2016
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Tegan D wrote a review Jun 2016
Melbourne, Australia14 contributions1 helpful vote
We recently stayed at the Timeless Hostel for 3 nights. After an unexpected flight diversion on the way to Lijiang, we did not arrive until 1am. After brief contact with the hostel, all arrangements were adjusted for our airport pick up and we were warmly greeted on arrival...even at 1.45am! We had a twin room, which was very comfortable, views from the balcony area were lovely...a good way to end a big day of walking the old town or hiking, with soft singing drifting across from the bar across the street. The hostel team were very helpful (willing to listen to my bad Chinese) providing us with information about how to get around. Unfortunately the clouds would not lift for a view of Yulong Xueshan, but the scenery was beautiful if you have a chance to get out of the old town.
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Date of stay: June 2016
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wegz wrote a review May 2016
Brisbane, Australia116 contributions76 helpful votes
We had a queen room with ensuite, the balcony offered great views.everything was very clean and in good order. River manages the place very well both he and Bailey are really helpful. Great rooftop for a beer, no food available but you can use the kitchen. Ample restaurants and store close by. Found the place quickly using GPS, get off at North Gate, and it is 5 mins. River arranges onward travel and even takes you to the bus to make sure you have no problems.
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Date of stay: April 2016
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Son_UK22 wrote a review Apr 2016
232 contributions211 helpful votes
The hostel is a tad difficult to find when arriving with public transport. When arriving at the main bus station, try to take a #2 bus (same side as bus station) to the North Gate of the old town, and walk 5 min from there. If using a taxi driver, get him to call River (owner) and he'll pick you up at the nearest gate. The old town of Lijiang is pedestrianised, and the hostel is in the quieter part of town (which was much appreciated!). The front door is locked (you'll get a key), so you need to ring the bell when arriving. The rooms were clean, but not very spacious- it was a bit tight to "walk around the luggage" but the beds were very comfy. There is a large roof terrace with loads of space to use/ sit outside- which was lovely. They have washing machines and a drying area
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Date of stay: April 2016
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Lubica11 wrote a review Apr 2016
Vienna, Austria9 contributions1 helpful vote
The room was clean. The manager speaks excellent English. His advice regarding the hiking trails as well as the Chinese restaurants was very helpful. He helped us to organize transport from Lijiang to Shaxi. The breakfast on the terrace was lovely. Green and black tea is free.
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Date of stay: April 2016
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Agata K wrote a review Dec 2015
Warsaw, Poland19 contributions10 helpful votes
This is very nice cosy place for stay. It's situated in Old Town so attracions are very close. Rooms are very clean and beds are comfortable. We spent 3 nights there in 3 beds room with our private bathroom. Inside the biulding there is a very nice courtyard and small tarrace where you can seat, chill, drink coffe, beer, play billard etc. The stuff is very helpful and speak english. It's really worth staying.
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Date of stay: November 2015
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Rosa G wrote a review Nov 2015
19 contributions2 helpful votes
Beautiful, clean, spacious, nice view of the rooftops of old city, quiet, tables and chairs to enjoy our breakfast in the terrace. River magnificent host, help us with ideas four our tours, to get our train tickets, for minibuses and so on. This hostel has a little restaurant, very good food and of course breakfast.
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Date of stay: November 2015
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Will wrote a review Aug 2015
Beijing, China10 contributions3 helpful votes
Great place, comfy beds, friendly staff, and awesome location. The breakfast food was delicious and reasonably priced, the rooftop terrace had great views, and the staff helped us arrange the rest of our travels. Definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: August 2015
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ChoonBoon wrote a review Aug 2015
Singapore, Singapore15 contributions3 helpful votes
A fellow traveller recommended this hostel, which was not in our itinerary. I had no regrets staying here. We stayed in a dorm with an attached bathroom, which was clean and spacious. The location is close to south gate - a quiet part of old town. The bar has a fridge full of local and foreign beers, and screens movies toward the end of the day. The hostel has an adjoining cafe that serves western and local style breakfast. Friendly and helpful proprietor, and staff, who went out her way to help us get a taxi.
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Date of stay: August 2015
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lotti23 wrote a review Aug 2015
milano104 contributions73 helpful votes
We've been amazed from this place, we stayed in a double room and the level was definitely on pair with a hotel! The room was nice and newly renovated, clean and a with a huge bathroom. We stayed on the first floor which is characterized by a nice terrace running around the inner garden of the structure. The host has been really supportive in giving us help and information about things to do and we organized a day trip to the tiger leaping gorge through him. Bike rental is also available. Finally, the price is very competitive. Totally suggested!
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Date of stay: August 2015
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