Best Hotels in Beijing for Tourists

Beijing is a huge city with attractions scattered all over so staying close to either the main attractions or a subway line is important when considering your accommodation choices. I have listed the top hotels in this article positioned in different locations and styles to help you explore Beijing to its fullest.

With a Beijing hutong (Beijing alleyway) at your doorstep and the Jingshan garden as your backyard, you’ll be sure to experience Beijing the old-fashioned way in this classic siheyuan-style lodging. A siheyuan is a traditional Chinese courtyard house particularly well-known in Beijing for its square-shaped layout emphasizing harmony with the natural environment. Right next to Jingshan Garden (as the name suggests), the central location of this hotel means walking distance to the Forbidden Palace and popular surrounding alleyways.

Living like a royal (quite literally as this used to be the residence of a princess) and fully immerse yourself in old Beijing.

Price: 760rmb (100usd) per night

The definition of luxury, Waldorf Astoria Beijing is located in the commercial district of Wangfujing, a bustling shopping haven that has existed since the Ming Dynasty. Also styled in the layout of a siheyuan, this hotel has all the bells and whistles including a gym, swimming pool, aromatherapy, massage… the list goes on. Stay at Waldorf Astoria for a perfect blend of old and new Beijing.

Central CBD location.

Price: 6300rmb (870usd) per night

Positioned right next to Tiananmen square, the Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel is conveniently located for shopping, attractions, and entertainment. Opposite the hotel is the Beijing People’s Art Theatre, head over after dinner for a classic Beijing-style performance.

Views over the forbidden city. Make sure to request a room in the western wing to see the forbidden city from the comfort of your room.

Price: 950rmb (130usd) per night

As the name suggests, the Sunrise Kempinski Hotel is modeled as the rising sun casting its golden rays over Yanqi Lake at the break of dawn. It looks like the sun from the front, but from the side, it resembles a shell, symbolizing wealth. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows providing beautiful views of the lake, city, or mountains.

Its proximity to the Great Wall, temples, and gorges.

Price: 2000rmb (280usd) per night

For a more modern hotel, check out the VUE Hotel at Houhai. Designed by a Singapore team, this hotel blends a futuristic feel with traditional Beijing hutong culture and Chinese mythical creatures. Each room is uniquely positioned with some rooms facing the sea and others hidden away in a hutong. Make sure to visit the hotel restaurant featuring two giant pink bunnies sitting on its roof.

Visiting the Houhai Lake area.

Price: 800rmb (110usd) per night

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