not many places possible in Kunming. It's clean but not so cheap, and the welcome is like the building and rooms: quite industrial and not quiet at all.

best place to stay in Kunming much better than Camelia Hotel.

agreeing with wocca, the hump is the place to stay if you want it wild. located just in the centre of town, it's a good place to head out for a good night's party (and have an easy time getting home afterwards... no taxi or hour-long walks needed).

if you'd rather be sober and quiet, check the camellia, or (even more sober) the kunhu hotel. happy trails.