Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn vs Dali Five Elements Hostel
Both are in Dali, 670 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Dali Town
Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hostel★★★大纸坊
Dali Five Elements Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 670 m apart.
Choose Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Dali Five Elements Hostel if you want
- free parking
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn better than Dali Five Elements Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.2)+1.1
- 2660 m closer to the city centre−660 m
- 3Offers an airport transfer
Why is Dali Five Elements Hostel better than Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 2Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn vs Dali Five Elements Hostel: which hotel is better? | Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn | Dali Five Elements Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +1.1 | 8.2 |
| Location | 4.3 +0.9 | 3.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +0.8 | 4.2 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.3 +0.9 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +1.1 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 144 | 184 +40 |
| Rank in Dali | top 14% +84% | top 98% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.3 +0.9 | 3.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.6 km −660 m | 3.2 km |
| To the airport | 16 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 +2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 16 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 18 +2 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
670 m apart
Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn or Dali Five Elements Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn or Dali Five Elements Hostel?
Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. Dali Five Elements Hostel is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn or Dali Five Elements Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn is closer: 2.6 km from the centre, against 3.2 km for Dali Five Elements Hostel.
How far apart are Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn and Dali Five Elements Hostel?
The two hotels are 670 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