Downtown Hangzhou Travel Guide

Hangzhou

A modern cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a beach.
A wooden door with intricate carvings and a metal handle.

Stay near popular Downtown Hangzhou attractions

Broken Bridge

9.0/10 (139 reviews)
Visit this serene spot to photograph the reflection of Hangzhou’s most famous bridge and walk to an island with museums, nature trails and restaurants.
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Things to do

Picture 5 for Activity Chinese Philosophy of Diet in Hangzhou: Zen Food Tour

Chinese Philosophy of Diet in Hangzhou: Zen Food Tour

฿1,133
per adult
Chinese Philosophy of Diet in Hangzhou: Zen Food Tour
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour

Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour

฿1,788
per traveller
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Shanghai: Hangzhou Tea Hills Hike and Micheline Street Eats

Shanghai: Hangzhou Tea Hills Hike and Micheline Street Eats

฿2,665
per adult
Shanghai: Hangzhou Tea Hills Hike and Micheline Street Eats
Ticket for Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area

Hangzhou: Visit Lingyin Temple & Feilai Peak

฿365
per adult
Hangzhou: Visit Lingyin Temple & Feilai Peak
Hangzhou TCM :Pulse diagnosis & herbal bag & Cupping

Hangzhou TCM: Pulse Diagnosis & Herbal Bag & Cupping

฿2,699
per adult
Hangzhou TCM: Pulse Diagnosis & Herbal Bag & Cupping
Hangzhou: Yunman Hot Springs Entry Ticket

Hangzhou: Yunman Hot Springs Entry Ticket

฿5,065
per adult
Hangzhou: Yunman Hot Springs Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Downtown Hangzhou

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

5 out of 5
6 Changshou Road, Kerry Central Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is ฿4,491 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿4,491
฿5,236 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Former Residence of Sha Menghai ...
9/10 Wonderful! (268 reviews)
"Excellent Location, Great Facilities and Thoughtful Hospitality! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a wonderful stay at Midtown Shangri-La Hangzhou. The hotel offers excellent facilities, comfortable accommodation and warm hospitality. All the staff we encountered were friendly, professional and always willing to help. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou
Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

5 out of 5
28 Hu Bin Road, Shangcheng District Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is ฿7,552 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿7,552
฿8,806 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and No.2 Park are located ...
Grand Hyatt Hangzhou
Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou

Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou

4.5 out of 5
No 555 Fengqi Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is ฿3,171 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,171
฿3,697 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions West Lake and Former Residence of Sha Menghai ...
9/10 Wonderful! (383 reviews)
"A big variety of different types of breakfast; friendly and helpful staff; Clean and great room;"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre

5 out of 5
493 Zhongshan North Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is ฿10,321 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿10,321
฿12,034 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Zhejiang Science and Technology ...
10/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
"Exactly how a 5 star hotel should be. From the room to service staff, everything was impeccable. The concierge are helpful and speaks good English."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre
Nostalgia S Hotel (Hangzhou West Lake Intime）

Nostalgia S Hotel (Hangzhou West Lake Intime）

3 out of 5
No. 56, Hefang Street Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is ฿1,290 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿1,290
฿1,504 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions West Lake and Museum of Traditional Chinese ...
Nostalgia S Hotel (Hangzhou West Lake Intime）
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG

EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG

4 out of 5
Building B, Dongfang Jinzuo, Shangcheng District Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is ฿2,195 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
฿2,195
฿2,560 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Wushan Night Market are located ...
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Hangzhou

Find the best Downtown Hangzhou areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Chinese pavilion by a calm lake at night, reflecting the structure and city lights.

Xihu

You might take some time to check out the lake views in Xihu. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hangzhou Botanical Garden, and catch the metro at Huanglong Sports Center Station or Huanglong Cave Station to see more of the area.

A sunset over a calm lake with a traditional pavilion on the left and mountains in the background.
Photo by zhong yi
Open Photo by zhong yi

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.

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.

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.

A traditional garden with a pond, rocks, koi fish, and a pavilion.
Photo by Babak Mansourifar
Open Photo by Babak Mansourifar

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.

Downtown Hangzhou Travel Guide