It is easy to see why Panba Guesthouse has hordes of loyal customers. I was won over by the warmth and hospitality of the owner (River) and staff (Richard and Sunny) who were always available and full of good cheer. They have genuine affection and respect for the venerable beauty of Lijiang old town which they want visitors to enjoy... More

This hostel has a lot of character, resembling a traditional inn. Pleasant, inside open air courtyards, clean rooms, modern showers, really nice. I really don't see why someone would go to a hotel when hostels, at a 1/10 or 1/5 the price, like this exist. In addition, the English speaking staff here was very helpful about things to see, about... More

We stayed here in March 2013 and paid 108RMB (with YHA card) for a double en-suite room. This is a really lovely hostel with a great courtyard, common area and roof terrace. The staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly (especially Richard) and the rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean.

I read before that the location of this hostel is alittle hard to find. Im glad I didn't have problems finding it. I sugestfor anyone though to print out the address written in Chinese so you can show them to the taxi drivers when you look for this hostel. I stayed for two nights in this hostel and there are... More

A guesthouse with great energy and a very helpful staff. Richard was the most helpful hotel staff I've found in China. He arranged tours, taxi's, buses, onward reservations, self guided walks, etc. Anyone staying at Panba - do yourself a big favor and ask Richard for advice and help with anything.

Clean but simple rooms, quiet location yet 5" walk to centre of Dayan Old Town. They make your travelling very easy arranging bus tickets, renting bicycles in excellent condition, luggage storage facility and available to assist you with anything. Friendly and communicative. Homely atmosphere.

It was fate that my family and I ended up in Panba Guesthouse back in 2007, our first trip to China. We just needed a place to crash at night. It was the night before we arrive in Lijiang that we started searching for our accommodation. Thank God Panba had a room! Since 2007, we had been going back every... More

Very good choice to stay in Lijiang. A bit of a walk to find, but worth it. Friendly and helpful staff, good facilities. Cold in the shared room though. But then again I experienced that during most of my stay in China (during the winter).

Cam here while travelling solo around China. Was recommended the hostel by a friend, who had struggled to find somewhere decent in Lijiang (They moved from their initial hostel). The hostel building is a nice building, maybe 5/7 minutes walk from the Lijiang Old Town square, which for me was far enough to be a bit away from the noise... More