Downtown Beijing Travel Guide

Beijing

A traditional Chinese building with a blue tiled roof and red walls.
A traditional building with red walls and green ivy, surrounded by rocks and plants.
A traditional Chinese building with ornate decorations and a large circular roof.
Intricate golden carvings on a red structure, likely part of a temple or historical building.
A stone lion statue in front of a colorful building with intricate patterns.

Stay near popular Downtown Beijing attractions

A brightly lit shopping area with various stores and advertisements.

Wangfujing Street

8.6/10 (999 reviews)
Find the latest fashion or cheap souvenirs and sample local cuisine in this bustling pedestrian-only street, one of the city’s most popular shopping strips.
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Things to do

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

฿853
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

฿489
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option

Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)

฿115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket

Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket

฿105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Join our English-speaking local guide for a culinary adventure in Beijing and savor the flavors of the city! Bond over delicious dishes and make new foodie friends along the way.

Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

฿2,624
per adult
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Temple of Heaven

Temple of Heaven Ticket

฿312
per adult
Temple of Heaven Ticket
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Top hotels in Downtown Beijing

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

5 out of 5
No.2 Wangfujing Main Street Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿4,235 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,235
฿4,934 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (263 reviews)
"Very clean room, taking cabs to and from was easy and accessible. Spacious room, was offered a free upgrade to the 10th floor so that was super cool. Bed was huge and cumfy. A short didi ride from most attractions."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿2,424 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿2,424
฿2,788 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"very centric and quiet place"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Peace Hotel Beijing

Peace Hotel Beijing

4 out of 5
No 3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing Beijing
The price is ฿3,215 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿3,215
฿3,749 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay right downtown Beijing. Walking distance to Pedestrian Wangfujing street and Forbidden city.. Breakfast was excellent with great options and good coffee. Room was big and spacious with the gorgeous city view. Would stay there again on my next trip :)"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Peace Hotel Beijing
LiveFortuna Hotel

LiveFortuna Hotel

4 out of 5
No. 5 Ya Bao Road Jia, Chao Yang Qu Beijing
The price is ฿2,410 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿2,410
฿2,810 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Sanlitun Road are located ...
LiveFortuna Hotel
Grand Hyatt Beijing

Grand Hyatt Beijing

5 out of 5
1 East Chang An Avenue Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿6,378 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,378
฿7,437 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden City are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (993 reviews)
"Expedia made a mistake in our booking. We were supposed to have access to the grand lounge with complimentary drinks and food in our room booking. It was an added benefit to our booking, but wasn’t included when we checked in. It was a long and very unpleasant struggle to get the added features that ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Grand Hyatt Beijing
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

5 out of 5
50 Wangfujing Avenue Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿3,812 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿3,812
฿4,385 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I would stay here again when I visit Beijing."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
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Where to stay in Downtown Beijing

Find the best Downtown Beijing areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city square with a large illuminated dragon sculpture surrounded by people.

Wangfujing Shopping Area

Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.

A traditional Chinese gate with intricate blue and green patterns, red pillars, and a blue sign with white Chinese characters.

Dongcheng

Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Wangfujing Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.

A calm lake with a modern stadium and a tall tower in the background.

Chaoyang

Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Ritan Park or The Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.

A grand, illuminated church with three domes and intricate architectural details.
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Dongdan

Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Street and Oriental Plaza. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.

A traditional Chinese water town with narrow waterways, wooden bridges, and colorful buildings.

Haidian

Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Summer Palace and Fragrant Hills Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.

Downtown Beijing Travel Guide