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Panba Courtyard Guesthouse and Hostel Reviews

No.63,Wenming Village,Wenming Lane, Wuyi Street, Old Town, Lijiang, China

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91%

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649 Total Reviews
  • 94%Value For Money
  • 91%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 94%Staff
  • 91%Atmosphere
  • 91%Cleanliness
  • 91%Facilities

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100%

My trip to Lijiang was largely unplanned. I had simply booked a 4 night stay at the Panba hostel and began from there. Upon arriving after checking into my room I spent a good 30 minutes with the lovely people behind the desk. Eventually I decided to take a 3 day trip to Lugu lake & with the amazing help from the hostel they helped me to book taxi's at 7am, buy bus tickets over the phone and book a hostel (in dragon boat festival which is virtually impossible!). The hostel itself is very clean

  • 08 Jun 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


94%

Very friendly managers and other staff members. Easy to get taxis to the train station and catch the city buses No. 2 and 13, just one yuan to go to the city''s heart. Good food and shopping near the hostel. Hostel should advise the "bread " van drivers not to charge tourists 10 yuan per person to go back to Liqiang from Shuhe and it costs only 2 yuan to go from Liqiang to Shuhe.

Owner Comment (Hide)
My dear friends: We felt so glad to stay with those days in Panba. Thanks for your valuable comments and Special DUCK for our family dinner. Actually, we would suggest take both public bus and cycle to Shuhe and Baisha another two old town. One thing should be caution was the final bus close near PM 8:00. All the Panba members warmly invite come back your Lijiang's Home the third time! Godspleed and good luck to your trip!!! Panba Team

100%

A great hostel with wonderfully warm and friendly staff. The hostel is located in a quiet part of the old town. The simplest way to get there: Find your way to Sifang Square. If you arrive in a square and see KFC and McDonald's then you are actually in Yuhe Square - Sifang Square is a short walk down Dongda Street. At the lower end of Sifang Square there are two streets, take the one on the left (Wuyi Street). Continue down this street until you reach Panba Hostel on the left.

Owner Comment (Hide)
My frend:Thanks a lot for your valuable comments. As you mentioned above, PANBA was located in the Wuyi Street with 10 minutes walking to the CENTREL of this old town. WE could send another map guideline to how to find us at the comfirmation letter as well. WE also felt rather honor to meet with you. Hopefully, having a nice tirp in China and warmly welcome to come back next time!

66%

this hostel is far from the Lijiang Train Station and hard to locate/find this hostel. it was very dark when I arrived. not much light on the way there. I can hear noises from the Elementary School early in the morning. There are many hostels around which is far better than Panba Hostel.

Owner Comment (Hide)
We felt sorry that your staying here. Actually, we have saved your booking who delaying two days arrived late at night . Please research the map Lijiang Old Town was nearly 15KM far from station,Panba was in this old town. WE also felt quite confused for your reply that our staff bring you the bus stop and guide to find train station. All Panba member warmly invited all customers questions and would like to share all information of Lijiang. It was really pity to got your dissatisfied comments.

100%

It was definitely perfect place. I strongly recommend to others. Really nice atmosphere, staff so so helpful, with so many advice what to do and where to go. And the hostel dinners were absolutely amazing. So simply go there.

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Big thanks for my Cezh friends. Panba were trying to share all the useful information as much as we know. We are also felt great pleasure on the BBQ and Dumplings party. Warm welcome to come back next time, your Lijiang's HOME. Nice tirp in Chengdu and China! Panba Team

94%

Nice, helpfull staff, daily transportation to the Tiger Leping Gorge, pleasant atmosphere!

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks for your comments. We are trying to do our best in LIjang. Actually, we just consider all the convieniece for the trip of the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Warm welcome to Panba next time!

100%

As an English speaking traveler in China this hostel made it very easy to locate with web info. The hostel it's self was very near (an easy 5 min. walk) to all the activities but not in the middle of all the fray. Staff was spectacular in arranging all activities, bookings, train tickets, take away lunches, everything. The hostel its self is a clean 3 story building, nicely layed out with a quaint center courtyard. Good cafe and bar area. Overall, I highly recommend this hostel.

  • 02 May 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks your your support and acceptance. Panba were trying to improve our facilities and services all the time. We consider all the conviences for our guests, including all you mentioned above. TO shall the travelling information and find easy and ecomonic way were our service phylisophy. We also felt so pleased that your nice staying in Panba. Having a good trip in the next city. Warm welcome back next time !

100%

This is my second time at the hostel and it is my first choice in Lijiang. A great staff and a good atmosphere. With the addition of a full bar, it is a like an alcoholic traveller's dream come true. The only problem is actually getting to the hostel. I showed the address to several cab drivers and they refused to take me. Lijiang cabdrivers are real a**holes. The hostel should provide directions of how to get there by bus or walking.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks for my dear friend: We really appreciated your comments for our new-built bar in 2013, which could be alternate choice in Panba. We are trying to import more and more beer, including Belgium, Germany, British, French, Irish,India and so on. Indeed, we also felt rather disappoited with local driver who lose their warm toward foreign travellers. Warmly welcome to you Lijiang's HOME next time!

91%

It is more comfortable when WiFi in dorm bed is stronger. I enjoyed very much, thank you.

Owner Comment (Hide)
ご协力ありがとうございました。 また、いらっしゃいませ。All the Panba members warmly invited all of you came back next time. Good luck to your next trip!

86%

Great staff. friendly and helpful and they are helpful in arranging transportation to tiger leaping gorge. food cooked here is better than any touristy restaurant. Internet is spotty tho.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks again for your comments. We felt glad to hear from your pleasant staying in PANBA. We also take pride in the daily family dinner with @)RMB all the time. Warmly welcome to here next time and nice tirp to your next place.! Good luck!

100%

Panba hostel is definitely among the best hostel that I ever stayed, the stuffs there were superb. Especially thanks go to River and Richard :D

  • 24 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
HAHA,my dear friend: Thanks for your valuable comments. WE would cherish the happy time talking with you. All the Panba member( including R&R) would warmly welcome you to come back your LIjiang's Home,PANBA next time! Hopefully, successful academic and good luck to you! Panba Team

100%

Excellent place. Would stay again. Very helpful staff. Staff had good information. Would send others. Lowest cost for a hostel to buy your train and bus tickets. Robert Wilkinson

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks a lot for your strong support and acceptance. We felt so glad to hear that had a nice time in Panba. We would like to share all travel information with Lijiang. Meanwhile, we really appreciated that your valuable suggestions on Baisha EMBROIDERY to our customers. Warm welcome to Panba, your Lijiang's Home next time!

97%

The guys who run the hostel are great! They are so helpful and nice. They help you with everything you ask them. They make the stay very comfortable. The rooms are nice and spacious. The food is nice and the location great. I would love to stay here another time.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks a lot for your valuable comments. We are glad to hear from that you had a nice time in Panba. We are trying to improve our facility and service all the time, including our accomadation area and kichen room. Warmly welcome to come back PANBA next time!

86%

This is a nice hostel with decent (private) rooms in a fantastic location with great staff and pleasant surrounds (in particular, a nice courtyard and rooftop chill-out area). However there are several little things that could be done to improve the place... the hot water is never more than warm, there is no soap in either the private ensuite or communal bathrooms, our rooms were not cleaned (and toilet paper etc. not replaced) during our three night stay and food was not always available.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks quite a lot for your comments. We are so glad to hear from your valuable suggestions. We are trying to improve our facility and service all the time. We also felt terribly sorry for you inconvience of our food-service. Honestly speaking, there were really tight labors who played the mutil-role in Panba covering all the service. We would fully consider our situation and warm welcome you and your family to come back Panba next time! Good luck, my dear friend.

91%

Panba's management and staff is what makes our stay at the hotel so pleasant, memorable and fun. The manager and their staff are passionate, honest, very helpful and friendly, and they speak English. Food is good and reasonable. The twin bed rooms are spacious, and the attached bathroom is as good as any average hotel. Panba does make a holiday into an unforgettable emotive experience.

  • 11 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
My dear friend:We would also cherich this wonderful time in Panba, It was also really our big honor to chat with both of your friend with this meaningful N.G.O. We deeply believe your working successfully and do smoothly in China in future. Panba would totally support your activities and warm welcome to come back next time!

86%

I have not stayed at a hostel in a very long time. I was hesitant at first but did not want to say No to my friend. The thing I liked best about Panba is the people who run it. The owner and staff are so passionate about what they do; they are knowledgeable and sincere in their recommendations of what to do and see in Lijiang and surrounding areas. They are just thoroughly friendly, decent and warm hosts! Panba is also physically quaint and charming, with local design touches. Great place!

  • 11 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks quite a lot for your support. We were really glad to share the nice time with you. WE also felt both of your friend with great passion in your meaningful activities. Panba also keep learning and running further. Warm welcome to come back to Lijiang!

100%

Absolutely great. One of the most helpful staff I have ever experienced. Thanks for making our trip easier, you are the best! Rubén

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks quite a lot for your support. We are so glad to share all travel information with Lijiang and all recommanded location. Panba were trying to be your homy guethouse in Lijang. Warm welcome to Panba next time! My friends!

100%

The hostel was awesome! Made the trip to Lijiang worthwhile! The host, Richard was incredibly helpful and welcoming.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks a lot for your support. Actually, we highly recommand the hiking trip of Tiger Leaping Gorge with natural and amzing view. We also felt glad to hear you had a nice day in Panba. Warm welcome to come back next time!

71%

I'll definitely recommend this hostel if you come from foreign country. There is everything you want. Don't hesitate to choose it.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks for your valuable comments. Hopefully, you hace a nice trip in next stop. Welcome to Panba next time!

91%

As is mentioned elsewhere, the Panba staff are friendly, speak English well (still rare in this part of China), and are very eager to make your stay in Lijiang smooth and fulfilling. They recommended a typical local restaurant, the 88, our first night there, got bus tickets for our onward journey, and served their clients pleasantly and cheerfully. I wished we could have stayed longer.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks a lot for your support. We are so glad to hear from you. Actually, we would like to share totally travel information of Lijiang. As you mentioned the 88 Nixi snacks that was original one. We are also trying to improve our facility and service all the time. Hopefully, all of you could come back next time in Panba!

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