Teddy Bear Hostel
The original budget accommodation in Emei Shan. Located one block from Baoguo bus station. Dorms ¥30, single 80-100, double/twin 80-200 depending on ammenitiesand triples 150-200. All rooms come with a bathroom. They also offer free hiking information and free pickup from Emei Bus/Train station. Western breakfast available.Great crepes.
The best places to stay are the monasteries. Most of them offer accomodation but as of April, 2012 this may no longer be a cheap bet with prices of ¥120 or more for a very basic twin room with no heating or electric blankets. Like Xianfeng Temple, Elephant Bathing Pool, Hongchun Ping, Huayan Peak, Jieyin Hall and Wannian Temple. Again, you can find regular hotels close to the tourist spots that are expensive. There are guesthouses along the mountain for around Â¥60 a person, though they offer frigid rooms and not much else. Baoguo Village is the closest place to the foot of the mountain. Here you'll find the popular Teddy Bear Cafe & Hotel. They will hold your luggage until you return. Note that accommodation at monasteries closest to tourist spots tends to be more expensive. Bathrooms tend to be primitive and not for the faint-hearted. Don't expect any wifi or power outlets in rooms.Hotels prices at the top are around Y200-400. In best case, can find one and bargain down to Y100+50 for key deposit. Hotels can have electric blankets.
Note; if you've a room at the hotel at the top of the mountain and you are at the skiing area, check the departure time for the last bus leaving either up or down the mountain to avoid being stranded for a very cold stay at the mid-mountain hotels. They are pretty much not heated. The heat they do have is so little that it will be below zero in your room. During this time of the year much of the plumbing is also shut down so do not expect running water anywhere Including the toilets! Instead, toilet bowls are lined with plastic garbage bags which get carried off in the morning.
Emei Mountain Youth Hotel
A great, atmospheric little place at the foot of Emei Mountain. 30 kuai for a dorm bed before bargaining and 50 for a double room without ensuit. The staff speak a little english, and are very helpful. Restaurant is, unfortunately, as exorbitant as everywhere else in this tourist area. On the main road, look for a big sign to a big hotel. Underneath the hotel name it mentions a youth hostel. Thats your place.