What's it like in Xihu?

Xihu is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful lakeside setting. Are you looking for Xihu travel tips? Make sure that you visit Hangzhou Botanical Garden and West Lake while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Xihu?

Based on our traveller data, Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake is one of the top choices for your stay in Xihu. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from West Lake, and it offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Shangri-La Hangzhou and Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort .

How many hotels should I expect to find in Xihu?

If you're searching for places to stay in Hangzhou, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 208 Xihu hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Xihu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Xihu.

What is there to do around this Hangzhou neighbourhood?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Longjing Tea Museum, National Wetland Museum of China or China National Tea Museum during your stay in Xihu. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Hangzhou Botanical Garden and West Lake are some other places worth a visit. Su Di Causeway, Quyuan Park and Xiling Seal Engraves Society are just a few of the places to visit in and around Xihu. While you're out sightseeing in Hangzhou, make sure that you visit other sights such as Solitary Hill or Tomb of Wu Song.

How can I get around Xihu and the greater Hangzhou area?

If you want to see more of the city, Huanglong Sports Center Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Huanglong Cave Station and Gudang Station.

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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the water, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

1. Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

Downtown Hangzhou, 3.7 km from Xihu

Morris

฿7,494 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking a scenic view of mountains and a body of water.

2. Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake

Shangcheng, 3.9 km from Xihu

Huiling

฿3,545 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sunlit wall.

3. Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

Xiacheng, 4 km from Xihu

฿5,142 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A spacious indoor swimming pool area with a clear view of the pool, a staircase, and a seating area with a sofa.

4. The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou

Xihu

MICHAEL

฿17,639 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A traditional Chinese building with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and a wooden bridge.

5. Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

Xihu

Noof

฿28,534 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

6. Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou

Downtown Hangzhou, 3.9 km from Xihu

Alfonso

฿3,526 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-maintained outdoor area with trees and benches.

7. Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel

Hefang Street, 4.7 km from Xihu

Sérgio

฿1,068 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, sun loungers along the sides, and a ceiling with blue wave-like designs.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Wulin

Gongshu, 4.6 km from Xihu

Jie Ling

฿2,755 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern indoor pool with a city view, large windows, and a lounge area with a glass table and cushions.

9. Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre

Xiacheng, 5.3 km from Xihu

Valeria

฿11,241 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A JW Marriott hotel with a prominent sign, a statue, and a water feature in front.

10. JW Marriott Hotel Hangzhou

Gongshu, 4.6 km from Xihu

Edwin

฿4,289 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern outdoor spa area with a hot tub, wooden deck, and various potted plants.

11. Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake

Downtown Hangzhou, 4.1 km from Xihu

Yao

฿3,949 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A traditional Japanese building with a rock garden, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

12. Shangri-La Hangzhou

Xihu

Annie

฿3,966 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

13. Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）

Xihu

฿1,342 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

14. EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG

Downtown Hangzhou, 4.8 km from Xihu

John

฿2,041 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel with multiple balconies, a courtyard with a pond, and traditional-style gazebos.

15. Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort

Xihu

Annette

฿3,950 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious living room with large windows, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

16. Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou

Gongshu, 7 km from Xihu

Alejandro

฿4,900 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A room with a traditional Chinese mural, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a busy street.

17. Nostalgia S Hotel (Hangzhou West Lake Intime）

Hefang Street, 5.2 km from Xihu

Huijuan

฿1,286 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and a view of the city.

18. Hangzhou Marriott Hotel Qianjiang

Qianjiang New Town, 8.7 km from Xihu

Diana

฿4,323 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern outdoor patio with tiered seating, a small water feature, and outdoor furniture.

19. Mercure Hangzhou West Lake Yuquan

Xihu

Kok Yu

฿2,951 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern hotel entrance with a curved facade, large windows, and a water feature in the foreground.

20. Intercontinental Hangzhou Wulin by IHG

Xiacheng, 4.8 km from Xihu

"Excellent service, regardless of whether are you checking in or out, the staff treated you professionally and politely. The proximity to the malls around Wulin square and the Wulin night market is also a plus. But they need to review the "tastiness" of the breakfast. The breakfast has a respectable spread, what one would expect from a 5-star hotel, but the "tastiness" has many room for improvement."

Khee heong

฿5,960 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Where to stay in Xihu

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A modern cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a beach.

Downtown Hangzhou

While you're in Downtown Hangzhou, take in top sights like Hangzhou China Silk Town or Wulin Square, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Jianguo Road Station or Baoshan Bridge Station.

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A traditional Chinese pavilion by a calm lake at night.

Shangcheng

Consider a visit to Qinghefang Old Street and take some time to enjoy the lake views during your time in Shangcheng. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Houchaomen Station or Nanxingqiao Station.

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Binjiang

Visitors to Binjiang like its restaurants. Jump on the metro at Jucai Road Station or Chengye Road Station to see top sights like Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center while you're in the area.

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Xiaoshan

Xiaoshan is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yaqian Station or Kanshan Station to explore sights like Hangzhou Paradise Park.

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A traditional building with a tiled roof and a hanging lantern, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Gongshu

Noted for its lake views and bars, there's plenty to explore in Gongshu. Top attractions like Westlake Culture Plaza and Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ping'an Bridge Station or Wujiajiao Port Station to see more of the city.

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Top Xihu Hotel Reviews

Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）

10/10 Excellent

"I highly reccomend this hotel for anyone visitng Hangzhou. The staff are extremely helpful, there are all of the essential ammenities and the location is prime."

Hangzhou West Lake Yueshang Yunshe Boutique Homestay

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed at this lovely place 7 years ago and this time round it was even more special, I mentioned that we were celebrating our anniversary and they had a lovely vase of roses in the room waiting for us. The room was clean and cosy, breakfast was delicious and the area is very close to the west lake but very quiet and calm, the hotel staff was so lovely too (shout out to Pan Pan). When I visit again I will book this place for definite."

Shangri-La Hangzhou

10/10 Excellent

"The building was built in the 1950s, so that’s the style. The location is perfect, with the lake right in front of your eyes. Rooms are solid built and quiet which is hard to achieve with modern buildings. Once you shut the balcony door you can’t hear the hustle and bustle outside. Breakfast is great with a gorgeous view of the lake. If one is looking for a modern hotel this is not the recommended one. But if one is interested in history and wants to stay at the same hotel a lot of world leaders stayed at, one may feel he/she is reliving the history here. Love the lotuses in the lobby by the way, very summery."

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Our top choices for Xihu hotels

1. Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

2. Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake

3. Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

4. The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou

5. Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

6. Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou

7. Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel

8. Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Wulin

9. Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre

10. JW Marriott Hotel Hangzhou

11. Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake

12. Shangri-La Hangzhou

13. Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）

14. EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG

15. Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort

16. Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou

17. Nostalgia S Hotel (Hangzhou West Lake Intime）

18. Hangzhou Marriott Hotel Qianjiang

19. Mercure Hangzhou West Lake Yuquan

20. Intercontinental Hangzhou Wulin by IHG

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Where to stay in Xihu

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Shangcheng

Binjiang

Xiaoshan

Gongshu

Top Xihu Hotel Reviews

Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）

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