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 210 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.

The Best Hotels in Xihu, Hangzhou - 2026 Updated Prices

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

1. Mercure Hangzhou West Lake Yuquan

Xihu

Kok Yu

฿2,999 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a window with a view of buildings, and a bathroom with a glass door.

2. The Dragon Hotel

Xihu

Anonymous traveller

฿4,785 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An aerial view of a campus with buildings surrounded by lush greenery and a river.

3. Shangri-La Hangzhou

Xihu

Annie

฿4,289 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a reception desk.

4. Narada Grand Hotel Hangzhou Westlake

Xihu

Hai

฿3,714 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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

sylvia

฿25,708 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

6. Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）

Xihu

Patrick

฿1,801 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Huanglong by IHG

Xihu

Juan Ricardo

฿1,899 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a large illuminated ceiling, and a well-lit interior.

8. Oakwood Residence Hangzhou

Xihu

Nagib

฿3,508 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern outdoor dining area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a decorative fence.

9. Hangzhou West Lake Yueshang Yunshe Boutique Homestay

Xihu

"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."

Jia Yuan

฿2,425 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A traditional building with a wooden balcony, multiple doors, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

10. FTYS Hostel

Xihu

Ava

฿1,952 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

11. Sheraton® Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park

Xihu

Annette

฿4,137 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a shower, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom with a blue tiled wall.

12. Crystal Hotel Hangzhou Xixigu Tianmushan

Xihu

฿2,014 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

13. The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou

Xihu

MICHAEL

฿17,183 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern bathroom with a large window, a round mirror, and a sink.

14. WuTiaXinShe Guesthouse West Lake Branch

Xihu

฿2,164 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table, and a view of a cityscape at night.

15. Mcsrh Hotel -Hangzhou West Lake

Xihu

Mie

฿664 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel with multiple balconies, outdoor seating, and well-lit windows.

16. The Serene House

Xihu

฿5,835 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Shusheng Xunzhen No.1 Courtyard

Xihu

฿9,146 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and a building with traditional architecture in the background.

18. Yijiangchunshui 1912 Guofeng Hotel

Xihu

฿40,267 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a car parked in front.

19. Hangzhou Huanglong Sports Centre Veegle

Xihu

฿1,726 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative ceiling light fixture.

20. Shama Serviced Apartments Zijingang Hangzhou

Xihu

CHIN HANG JOSEPH

฿2,114 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Xihu

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）	3.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 31 reviews	View
Mercure Hangzhou West Lake Yuquan	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Hangzhou West Lake Yueshang Yunshe Boutique Homestay	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 62 reviews	View
The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Shama Serviced Apartments Zijingang Hangzhou	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View

Where to stay in Xihu

Find the best Xihu areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 sunset over a calm lake with a traditional pavilion on the left and mountains in the background.

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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A large river with a pagoda, green spaces, and a city skyline in the background.

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 cityscape with dense high-rise buildings, a river, and distant mountains.

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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A traditional garden with a pond, rocks, koi fish, and a pavilion.

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. Mercure Hangzhou West Lake Yuquan

2. The Dragon Hotel

3. Shangri-La Hangzhou

4. Narada Grand Hotel Hangzhou Westlake

5. Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

6. Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）

7. Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Huanglong by IHG

8. Oakwood Residence Hangzhou

9. Hangzhou West Lake Yueshang Yunshe Boutique Homestay

10. FTYS Hostel

11. Sheraton® Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park

12. Crystal Hotel Hangzhou Xixigu Tianmushan

13. The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou

14. WuTiaXinShe Guesthouse West Lake Branch

15. Mcsrh Hotel -Hangzhou West Lake

16. The Serene House

17. Shusheng Xunzhen No.1 Courtyard

18. Yijiangchunshui 1912 Guofeng Hotel

19. Hangzhou Huanglong Sports Centre Veegle

20. Shama Serviced Apartments Zijingang Hangzhou

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Where to stay in Xihu

Downtown Hangzhou

Shangcheng

Xiaoshan

Binjiang

Gongshu

Top Xihu Hotel Reviews

Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）

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