Serenity Homestay (Erhai Branch, Dali Ancient Town)

I love this homestay it feel like home, only walk straight from the main entrance of Dali Old Town and you will find the homestay after turn right at the junction of one Muslim restaurant there then you will see the signboard write "The place to be- Home Inn" (as what I posted in the photo below). Here the photo of my room, it really clean and comfortable as my wish. The landlady very nice, she try to help me even there's a language barrier between us. I arrive at hostel around 12pm and she give me key so I can have my rest even the check in process will be around 2pm. She even cook for the guest and it really delicious. If you're Muslim don't worry the landlady understand that we couldn't eat pork so she separate my meal with other guest. She even cook for me when I bought a packed of mushroom soup that need to be cook before eat 😃 Indeed this hostel provide e-bike to rent and also service to tour guide if you need it, just ask from her. I think you will get cheaper compare you roaming around the town and ask one by one travel agent in Dali Ancient City. There's a few cat in the house, if you are a cat lover better come here. The cats so cute and always come around to watch over you. If you need anything just knock off the door downstair I think she's ready to help you anytime except in a middle of night (as the landlord also need rest just like us) If you're foreigner just use translator on your phone to communicate with landlady, language barrier could be overcome by that!

I really liked the atmosphere of the place. There were baby cats! And huge fishes. The room was clean with sunlight and AC. The bed was comfortable and the blankes were nice. The people dont speak english, yet they are very kind. The location is great.

this is for you if you are looking for a hostel like experience, i was a little unlucky to check in at the time where the room was stuffy because of the weather and it took 3/4 hours before the room cooled down. and i also overlapped with the monthly electrical maintenance which meant i woke up to a black out / no electricity in the room.

Good location good cat good room

There’s 2 cute cat.

Great location. Easy to check in. Host is lovely. Room clean and view is breathtaking. Will stay again.