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

฿3,021 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel complex with multiple high-rise buildings, a central courtyard with a water feature, and traditional-style pavilions.

2. The Dragon Hotel

Xihu

Anonymous traveller

฿4,820 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a rock garden, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

3. Shangri-La Hangzhou

Xihu

Annie

฿3,813 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

4. Narada Grand Hotel Hangzhou Westlake

Xihu

Hai

฿3,735 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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

฿24,790 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A hotel entrance with a prominent sign, glass doors, and a number indicating the floor.

6. Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Huanglong by IHG

Xihu

Juan Ricardo

฿1,912 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

7. Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）

Xihu

Nicholas

฿1,818 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

8. 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

฿2,438 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

9. Oakwood Residence Hangzhou

Xihu

Nagib

฿3,533 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

10. Sheraton® Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park

Xihu

Annette

฿4,043 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

11. FTYS Hostel

Xihu

Ava

฿1,967 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

12. WuTiaXinShe Guesthouse West Lake Branch

Xihu

฿2,176 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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

฿18,312 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

14. Crystal Hotel Hangzhou Xixigu Tianmushan

Xihu

฿2,025 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

฿668 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

16. Hangzhou Huanglong Sports Centre Veegle

Xihu

฿1,736 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a sofa, a small table, and a decorative wall piece.

17. Yijiangchunshui 1912 Guofeng Hotel

Xihu

฿40,492 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional building with a tiled roof and wooden lattice windows.

18. Shusheng Xunzhen No.1 Courtyard

Xihu

฿9,198 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

19. The Serene House

Xihu

฿5,868 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel entrance with a glass canopy and a sign reading "SSAW BOUTIQUE HOTEL".

20. SSAW Boutique Hotel Hangzhou Xixi Park-Close to LingYin Temple & Xixi Wetland Area

Xihu

฿2,366 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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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
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Mercure Hangzhou West Lake Yuquan	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 8 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 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 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 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

Hangzhou West Lake Yueshang Yunshe Boutique Homestay

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay here was truly one of the sweetest highlights of our anniversary trip! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with so much warmth, kindness, and genuine care. The ladies were incredibly accommodating, thoughtful, and attentive, always going the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we need and made us feel right at home. 🥹💕 Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling too well when we first arrived after a very long 21+ hours of traveling. Their lovely home cooked breakfast the next morning was such a comfort and really helped me feel better, and I was able to do a full day of sightseeing! To the lovely hosts, thank you for making us feel so welcome and for taking such good care of us. We miss you all already and will definitely be back! ❤️"

Shangri-La Hangzhou

8/10 Good

"Best feature of this property are the grounds outside the building itself. Take a tour around the backyard gardens. Rooms themselves are dated with small washrooms. You’re in the middle of a tourist zone so getting to and from the hotel requires your patience as long lines of caps string ahead of you in a slow crawl. Don’t get caught out ordering coffee from the breakfast restaurant in the morning. We were charged $10 for each coffee."

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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. Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Huanglong by IHG

7. Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）

8. Hangzhou West Lake Yueshang Yunshe Boutique Homestay

9. Oakwood Residence Hangzhou

10. Sheraton® Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park

11. FTYS Hostel

12. WuTiaXinShe Guesthouse West Lake Branch

13. The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou

14. Crystal Hotel Hangzhou Xixigu Tianmushan

15. Mcsrh Hotel -Hangzhou West Lake

16. Hangzhou Huanglong Sports Centre Veegle

17. Yijiangchunshui 1912 Guofeng Hotel

18. Shusheng Xunzhen No.1 Courtyard

19. The Serene House

20. SSAW Boutique Hotel Hangzhou Xixi Park-Close to LingYin Temple & Xixi Wetland Area

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Where to stay in Xihu

Downtown Hangzhou

Shangcheng

Binjiang

Xiaoshan

Gongshu

Top Xihu Hotel Reviews

Hangzhou West Lake Yueshang Yunshe Boutique Homestay

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