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 ฿4,429 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,429
฿5,160 total
20 Sept - 21 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! (267 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street Beijing Beijing
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,461 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿2,461
฿2,830 total
8 Oct - 9 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! (1,001 reviews)
"First the positives: The location is great. Walking distance to Tienanmen/Forbidden City/Wangfujing Street, some good restaurants around, neighbourhood is nice. Breakfast is pretty good, nothing to write home about though. The negatives: Staff couldn't care less if you live or die. Understanding ..."

Reviewed on 16 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 ฿3,072 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,072
฿3,581 total
5 Oct - 6 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 in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"clean room and good location.. breakfast is only for two person even if you book for 3persons"

Reviewed on 18 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 ฿2,438 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿2,438
฿2,843 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (350 reviews)
"I liked that there was a washer and detergent in room, but the washer hadn’t been cleaned in a while and left grease and dirts stains on our clothes, ruining 2 pieces. It was also difficult to figure out how the dryer feature worked. I didn’t love the room set up. I would’ve preferred less storage ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

LiveFortuna Hotel
Grand Hyatt Beijing

Grand Hyatt Beijing

5 out of 5
1 East Chang An Avenue Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿6,452 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿6,452
฿7,523 total
28 Sept - 29 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! (998 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel! Really nice restaurants and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Grand Hyatt Beijing
New World Beijing Hotel

New World Beijing Hotel

5 out of 5
No. 8 Qinian Street, Chongwenmen Beijing
The price is ฿4,155 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,155
฿4,845 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"I like everything"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

New World Beijing Hotel
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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