Does Kunming have any good guesthouses or hostels for foreigners? I'm thinking Lost Garden bit not sure if it's still going? Anything similar to that in a central location or around Green Lake? Preferably with staff that can speak English but not totally necessary. For older European couple

Yes, Kunming has several central guesthouses near Green Lake, like Lost Garden and The Hump Hostel, both popular for their friendly atmosphere and English-speaking staff catering well to international guests. CEO clansnames.co.za/ntsele-clan-names/