Downtown Beijing Travel Guide
Beijing
Visit Downtown Beijing
Stay near popular Downtown Beijing attractions
Things to do
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Options(ENG/ESP/RUS)
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"Right in the centre of town . Walking distance of all amenities."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
"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
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"Nice, as expected. Great location."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
"Hotel is good..Rooms are clean, some may find the bed location is a little strange...but it's actually pretty comfortable & decent. In a good location too, if you dont mind walking around 15 minutes to the nearest metro...About 30 minutes walk to the famous Wangfujing shopping street. For the price.. ..."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"I stayed 6 days here, over two occasions. Excellent hotel and staff. Located bang in the centre , great breakfasts and very safe neighbourhood. If you're from the West, download and install the Allipay app for foreigners which allows you to order Didi cabs via the app like uber, and to pay for things. ..."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
"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
Where to stay in Downtown Beijing
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
