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Yangshuo’s lodging splits between the lively guesthouses around West Street and the quieter riverside resorts in the countryside. Prices swing hard with the season, as the Yangshuo weather by month page explains: a room that costs CNY 200 in December can hit CNY 500 in October. The areas below group the town’s best options by character and budget.
Where to Stay in Yangshuo: West Street and Downtown
West Street and the blocks around the bus station are the most convenient base, with restaurants, bike rental and tour desks on the doorstep. The trade-off is noise at night and smaller rooms. This area suits first-timers and anyone using Yangshuo purely as a launchpad for the things to do in Yangshuo that fan out across the county.
Suggested Hotels in West Street and Downtown
LS Hotel Liangsu Yangshuo
A mid-range hotel with an outdoor pool, fitness centre and a short walk to West Street, aimed at travelers who want hotel facilities without a resort price. Best for couples and small families who plan to be out all day. Check rates and availability
Yangshuo Sudder Street Guesthouse
A budget guesthouse with an outdoor pool and free parking, set close to a local market and within walking distance of the river. Best for backpackers and budget travelers who want a clean room without spending on frills. Check rates and availability
Yangshuo How Flowers Hostel
A social hostel with a garden, bar and co-working space, popular with digital nomads and solo travelers, about an 18 minute walk from the south bus station. Best for solo travelers and remote workers who want company in the evenings. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Yangshuo: Yulong River and the Countryside
The valley along the Yulong River and the lanes of the Ten-Mile Gallery hold the town’s boutique resorts, set among rice fields with direct karst views. It is quieter here and suited to couples and anyone who wants a pool after a day of cycling, rafting or the Yangshuo events and festivals calendar.
Suggested Hotels in Yulong River and the Countryside
Yangshuo Sugar House
A design hotel built inside a former 1960s sugar mill, with a riverside infinity pool, gardens and minimalist rooms, a short drive from town. Best for couples and design-conscious travelers who want a distinctive stay. Check rates and availability
Yangshuo The Apsara Lodge
An upper mid-range lodge with an Asian restaurant and air-conditioned rooms, about 550 metres from the Big Banyan Tree and near the Ten-Mile Gallery. Best for families and cyclists who want countryside access with a restaurant on site. Check rates and availability
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
A riverside eco-retreat on the edge of the Yulong River with free bike rental and free parking, known for its quiet riverside rooms. Best for couples and nature-focused travelers who want to wake up to the karst view. Check rates and availability
For a map of how these zones relate to the sights, see our Yangshuo neighborhoods guide, and for when to book, check the season advice in our best time to visit Yangshuo page.
Our Yangshuo travel tips page covers reaching Yangshuo, and the Yangshuo guide page links the full cluster of guides.
