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[Visit our Dali travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Dali.dx6094792) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C25.90164%2C100.19640&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Dsseax_04lX--7jNtU0JRDPseio=) No. 103, Dajianpang Village, Shuanglang Town, Dali, Yunnan, 671009 ### What's nearby - Nanzhao Folk Island \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Erhai Lake \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Dali Museum \- 41 min drive \- 58.7 km - South Gate \- 50 min drive \- 56.8 km - Dali University \- 50 min drive \- 57.1 km ### Getting around - Dali (DLU) - 45 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪唐朝酒吧 Tang Chao Bar - ‬16 min walk - ‪隐芦稻田过桥米线 - ‬33 min drive - ‪有风小院 - ‬33 min drive - ‪一杯大理 - ‬9 min walk - ‪Texas Style Barbeque & Burger - ‬9 min drive ## About this property ### Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel Hotel near Erhai Lake At Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel, you can look forward to an airport shuttle, a garden, and laundry facilities. 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Electric car charging station on site - Airport shuttle available - Train station drop-off shuttle (surcharge) - Train station shuttle at scheduled times - Self parking on site (surcharge) ### Food and drink - Breakfast available for a fee ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Porter/bellhop ### Outdoors - Garden ### More - Built in 2014 ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services. ### Property is also known as Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel Dali Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel Hotel Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel Hotel Dali ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel? ### Where is Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel located? ## Have a question? 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