Dali Five Elements Hostel vs Dali Lao Shay Youth Hostel
Both are in Dali, 790 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★大纸坊
Dali Five Elements Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hostel★★★Dali Town
Dali Lao Shay Youth Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Dali Five Elements Hostel
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 790 m apart.
Why is Dali Five Elements Hostel better than Dali Lao Shay Youth Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.6)+0.6
- 2More guest reviews (184 vs 23), so the rating is more reliable×8.0
- 34 more listed amenities (16 vs 12)+4
- 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 18:00)−6h
Why is Dali Lao Shay Youth Hostel better than Dali Five Elements Hostel?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2015 vs 2011)+4y
- 24 more sights within 1 km+4
- 3Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Dali Five Elements Hostel vs Dali Lao Shay Youth Hostel: which hotel is better? | Dali Five Elements Hostel | Dali Lao Shay Youth Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 +0.6 | 7.6 |
| Location | 3.4 | 4.1 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 4.2 +1.7 | 2.5 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | – | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.4 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 +0.6 | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 184 +161 | 23 |
| Rank in Dali | top 98% | top 97% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.4 | 4.1 +0.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.2 km | 3.3 km |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 5 +4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 16 | 9 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | 2015 +4y |
| Listed amenities | 16 +4 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −6h | 18:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 14:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
790 m apart
Dali Five Elements Hostel or Dali Lao Shay Youth Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Dali Five Elements Hostel or Dali Lao Shay Youth Hostel?
Dali Five Elements Hostel leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Dali Lao Shay Youth Hostel is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Dali Five Elements Hostel or Dali Lao Shay Youth Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Dali Five Elements Hostel and Dali Lao Shay Youth Hostel?
The two hotels are 790 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score