Title: Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6094792&destination=Dali%2C+Yunnan%2C+China&selected=116134330&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel ## Photo gallery for Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel ![Room - Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel (Dali City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116134400/116134330/500aa9e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Room - Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel (Dali City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116134400/116134330/28105eaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel (Dali City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116134400/116134330/604cab6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel (Dali City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116134400/116134330/a44d5fb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel (Dali City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116134400/116134330/5a922d2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Don't Think About The Elephant Hostel, you can look forward to an airport shuttle, a garden, and laundry facilities. ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Parking available - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar. 20 - Mar. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=116134330&PinnedHotelID=116134330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=116134330&PinnedHotelID=116134330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar. 21 - Mar. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=116134330&PinnedHotelID=116134330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=116134330&PinnedHotelID=116134330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar. 20 - Mar. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=116134330&PinnedHotelID=116134330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=116134330&PinnedHotelID=116134330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar. 27 - Mar. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=116134330&PinnedHotelID=116134330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=116134330&PinnedHotelID=116134330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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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 City, Yunnan, 671009 ### What's nearby - ![Er Hai](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810196068/8b9a68b4-a0a9-4083-8f8b-0d37e8bd2d8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Erhai Lake 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - ![China, Yunnan Province, Dali, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6095878/d538a506-e68c-4857-9806-dbbe071cfa9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Three Pagodas 46 min drive \- 53.5 km - Nanzhao Folk Island 11 min walk \- 1.0 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 - 瑞幸咖啡 15 min walk - 唐朝酒吧 Tang Chao Bar 16 min walk - 一杯大理 9 min walk - 隐芦稻田过桥米线 33 min drive - 有风小院 33 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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