GreenTree Inn Kunming Railway Station
by the TopOfHotel team
GreenTree Inn is the cheapest pick in the list — a Chinese GreenTree-chain hotel near the station that suits backpackers
GreenTree Inn is the cheapest pick in the list — a Chinese GreenTree-chain hotel near the station that suits backpackers
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
GreenTree Inn Kunming Railway Station is the cheapest stay in this list at about $19/night, part of the GreenTree chain that runs branches all over China. Rooms are simple and small but clean enough, with air-con, a TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. There are no extra frills — the place is built for travelers who just want a clean bed near the station at the lowest price going.
Food and amenities
Keep expectations basic: there is no gym and no in-house restaurant. The front desk runs 24 hours, but that is about the extent of the services. You will not miss the missing restaurant though — a 7-Eleven and a stack of cheap Chinese spots ring the station, and reviews lean toward eating out rather than in.
Location and getting there
The location is the whole pitch. It sits near Kunming Railway Station, which makes it ideal for travelers using the train as their main way around Yunnan — you can get up early and reach the platforms fast for an onward run to Dali or Lijiang. The surrounding blocks have plenty of cheap food and a convenience store within easy reach.
Things to know before booking
Three honest caveats. Amenities are very thin — no gym, no restaurant. Rooms are very small, fine for a night but tight if you linger. And staff English is very limited, so download Google Translate or set up WeChat before you check in to smooth out any back-and-forth.
Our take
GreenTree Inn is the right call for backpackers, budget solo travelers, and anyone just passing through Kunming to connect onward into Yunnan. It is the cheapest in the list, the location is close to the station, and it scores a fair 7.7/10 for what it sets out to do. Book it for the price and the platform proximity, not for the facilities.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Cheapest stay in the list at roughly $19 a night, with rooms topping out around $37.
- Near Kunming Railway Station, so it is convenient for catching an early onward train into Yunnan.
- Part of China's GreenTree chain, which runs branches nationwide and holds a predictable basic standard.
- Simple private rooms come with air-con, a TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom — the essentials covered.
- A 7-Eleven and plenty of cheap Chinese restaurants sit right around the station, so you never have to eat in.
- Very few amenities — there is no gym and no in-house restaurant.
- Rooms are very small, fine for a night but tight for a longer stay.
- Staff English is very limited, so bring Google Translate or WeChat to communicate.
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Insider Tips
- Download Google Translate or set up WeChat before you arrive — staff English is very limited.
- Skip eating in; the 7-Eleven and cheap Chinese places around the station are easier and better value.
- It is best as a one-night base before an early onward train to Dali or Lijiang, not a long stay.