The Best Hotels Closest to Houhai Lake in Beijing - 2026 Updated Prices

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A cozy indoor space with a brick wall, a green sofa, a grey armchair, and various potted plants.

A cozy interior with a brick wall, a green sofa, a blue armchair, and a red spiral staircase.

A reception area with a brick wall, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A staircase with a white railing, a hanging light fixture, and a painting on the wall.

1. Beijing Drum Tower Loft Courtyard Hotel

Dongcheng, 1.1 km from Houhai Lake

Diego

฿1,801

฿2,100 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with blue cushions and wooden furniture.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table, brick wall, and a bicycle-themed wall art.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a mural on the wall.

A library with bookshelves and potted plants.

2. Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Prince Gong’s Mansion）

Shishahai, 1.2 km from Houhai Lake

Melissa

฿1,740

฿2,029 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception area, and a large skylight.

A modern hotel interior with a long corridor, large windows, a pool area, and a view of a traditional building outside.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements, including round tables and bar stools. There are shelves with bottles and glasses behind the bar.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a desk.

3. Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Wangfujing Shopping Area, 2.7 km from Houhai Lake

Deasssi

฿4,941

฿5,756 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A river with boats and trees along the banks.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a view of the outdoor balcony, and a potted plant.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of a cityscape through a window.

A hotel entrance with a dark facade, glass doors, and a red interior.

4. Beijing Gu Xiang 20 Hutong Culture Hotel

Dongcheng, 1.3 km from Houhai Lake

Ming

฿2,902

฿3,384 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, a small seating area, and a large mirror reflecting the interior.

5. Beijing Aaliyah Wang Fu Jing Forbodden City Boutique Hotel

Dongcheng, 1.3 km from Houhai Lake

Ajay

฿2,981

฿3,476 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, a central atrium with seating, and bamboo plants.

A modern interior with a central round bar, seating areas, and a patterned ceiling.

An outdoor seating area with wooden flooring, chairs, and tables, surrounded by glass walls and a view of a garden with trees and a modern building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wooden floor.

6. The PuXuan Hotel and Spa

Wangfujing Shopping Area, 2.7 km from Houhai Lake

Greg

฿14,396

฿16,786 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and potted plants.

A spacious loft with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a staircase with a wooden handrail, a seating area with a table and armchair, and a small cabinet with a vase of flowers.

A traditional building entrance with a red archway, a sign indicating 'PEKING YARD', and a tiled roof.

An outdoor patio with a dining table set under a large umbrella, surrounded by chairs and potted plants.

7. Peking Yard Boutique Hotel

Wangfujing Shopping Area, 2.5 km from Houhai Lake

Miriam

฿3,737

฿4,357 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern library interior with a central reception desk, bookshelves, and a unique metal sculpture.

A restaurant with traditional Chinese-style windows, a modern chandelier, and a dining area with tables set for two.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city skyline.

A woman in a green dress holding a martini glass, standing in a corridor with red doors and green window frames.

8. Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

Wangfujing Shopping Area, 2.7 km from Houhai Lake

Claudia

฿6,768

฿7,892 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor bar area with artificial grass, wooden steps, and bar stools.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a building with a sign, and a tree.

A warmly lit indoor space with wooden flooring, potted plants, and a bicycle leaning against a wall.

A narrow alleyway with a wooden walkway leading to a building entrance. There are potted plants and a wooden fence along the path.

9. Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Yonghe Lama Temple）

Dongcheng, 1.5 km from Houhai Lake

William

฿1,297

฿1,513 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a wooden bench, and a large potted plant.

A traditional courtyard with stone architecture, lanterns, and flowering plants.

A traditional wooden interior with a central table and chairs, a spiral staircase, and a decorative wooden screen.

A traditional courtyard with modern glass structures, stone walls, and tiled roofs.

10. Beijing Le Zai Nan Luo Gu Xiang Wang Fu Jing Forbidden City Courtyard Hotel

Dongcheng, 1.3 km from Houhai Lake

Rowan

฿6,818

฿7,950 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a long corridor, and a seating area with orange sofas.

A rooftop dining area with a table set for two, string lights, candles, and a decorative plant centerpiece.

A modern building entrance with a glass door, a sign reading "COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE," and a small garden area with potted plants.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles on display.

11. base-Wangfujing Serviced Apartment

Wangfujing Shopping Area, 2.6 km from Houhai Lake

Oscar

฿3,449

฿4,022 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a staircase, and a building with wooden balconies.

A bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles. There are two tables with chairs, and a potted plant is visible.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wooden cabinet, and a small table with a vase.

A hallway with large windows, wooden beams, and a bed in the distance.

12. Jingshan Garden Hotel

Wangfujing Shopping Area, 1.8 km from Houhai Lake

Nan

฿3,126

฿3,645 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a traditional Chinese architectural style, featuring a tiled roof, stone walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A traditional building with a modern glass entrance, a courtyard with a stone lantern, and a metal fence.

A multi-level interior with traditional architectural elements, a central courtyard, and a seating area.

A multi-level interior with traditional architectural elements, a glass display case with a vintage motorcycle, and a modern staircase.

13. Manxin Mansion Beijing Shichahai Park Nanluoguxiang

Dongcheng, 1.5 km from Houhai Lake

Yang

฿3,420

฿3,988 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with marble reception desks, a high ceiling, and a view of the sky through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a covered entrance area, and a tiled ground.

A large, dark-colored vase with white orchids on a reflective surface in a spacious lobby with large windows and a view of the outside.

14. Holiday Inn Beijing Deshengmen by IHG

2.1 km from Houhai Lake

Jamed

฿2,394

฿2,792 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A traditional Chinese pavilion with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and stone lanterns.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden floor, and a view of a garden through a glass wall.

A traditional Chinese courtyard with tiled flooring, potted plants, and a red door with intricate lattice design.

A patio with a table and chairs, a small garden area with plants and a rock feature, and a glass door leading to an interior space.

15. The JOY courtyard Beijing near Tiananmen Forbidden City

Xicheng, 2.6 km from Houhai Lake

Philippe

฿3,254

฿3,794 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, including sofas and chairs, and a small table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a round mirror, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A modern gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and weight machines.

A conference room with long tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging lamps.

16. Blossom House Prince Kung's Mansion · Beijing Houhai

Shishahai, 1 km from Houhai Lake

Nourah

฿5,608

฿6,540 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional interior with wooden furniture, a central table, and hanging lanterns.

A traditional interior with wooden furniture, a central ornate table, and hanging lanterns.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table, a plant, and a window with a view of buildings.

A traditional Chinese room with wooden doors, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a small table with a decorative item.

17. Beijing Rong Yard Guesthouse

Dongcheng, 1.1 km from Houhai Lake

shawn

฿3,190

฿3,381 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a central fountain, multiple seating areas, and a modern ceiling design.

A large indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by a reception area and exercise equipment.

A modern hotel with a prominent glass facade, surrounded by trees and a busy street.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central round table with floral arrangements, and a modern architectural design.

18. Gehua New Century Hotel

Xicheng, 2.6 km from Houhai Lake

Shayna

฿4,303

฿4,949 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A traditional building with a red door and a sign above it.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, outdoor seating, and a courtyard.

A dining area with a wooden table, benches, and a view of a traditional building through a window.

A modern building with large windows, a patio area with chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

19. Guipu Courtyard Hotel

Shishahai, 1.8 km from Houhai Lake

Lianhong

฿2,773

฿3,577 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a large painting on the wall, and a balcony with a view.

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, featuring red pillars, glass doors, and a pathway with pebbles.

A rooftop patio with a wooden deck, a table with a tray, two potted plants, and a large air conditioning unit.

20. Forbidden City Hutong Courtyard

Shishahai, 2.2 km from Houhai Lake

Nathan

฿3,444

฿4,016 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Houhai Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Beijing Drum Tower Loft Courtyard Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Prince Gong’s Mansion）	10.0 Exceptional 20 reviews	View
Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing	9.6 Exceptional 282 reviews	View
Beijing Gu Xiang 20 Hutong Culture Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 46 reviews	View
Beijing Aaliyah Wang Fu Jing Forbodden City Boutique Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 209 reviews	View

Top Houhai Lake Hotel Reviews

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

8/10 Good

"we have 2 groups and stayed 4-5 days. clean room, good breakfast buffet. friendly staff"

Manxin Mansion Beijing Shichahai Park Nanluoguxiang

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is located in a historic district near the center of Beijing, which makes it very easy to get to some of the attractions such as the Forbidden City. The hotel also has a beautiful ambiance. It really resonates with the surrounding area. The staff was also friendly and helpful. My friend and I spent a great time there."

Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff were lovely, and the coffee at the bar was great!"

Peace Hotel Beijing

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, friendly staff although did not understand everything we asked about. Good size rooms, mattresses very hard and comfortable but can ask for a soft topper"

Beijing Le Zai Nan Luo Gu Xiang Wang Fu Jing Forbidden City Courtyard Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful place, beautiful location and excellent service. Very helpful staff and instant response. Assisted in calling a pick up car and send us to the pick up location despite the rain. There are three big beds ( two downstairs and one upstairs) with one toilet upstairs. No international plug available. Need to use converter. Location is very good. Just inside the walking street"

Beijing Gu Xiang 20 Hutong Culture Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Cute little hotel in an amazing location! If you want to experience the charm of staying in a traditional Beijing hutong, this is the place. I absolutely loved my stay here. The staff was wonderful—especially Sherry, who was incredibly kind and helpful. They even did my laundry for free, which was such a nice surprise! Even though the hotel is in a busy area, you really don’t hear the outside noise, which was a big plus. The only thing to keep in mind is that the walls are a little thin, so if you’re a light sleeper, I’d recommend bringing earplugs as you may hear some noise from the other rooms. I would definitely recommend this hotel."

Beijing Drum Tower Loft Courtyard Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is our first trip without joining a tourists to China with our children. Our first stop is Xi’an. Second stop is Beijing. We choose this hotel for many reasons. It is closer to the subway station. We can walk to the Drum Tower and 什剎海。 The plants are inside out. We also wanted non smoking room; which is hard to find. We had experienced many hotels that has smell from the hallway to the room. That is not the case in here. It is definitely non smoking! In compare, this was the most pleasure experience hotel. It felt like home! We walked to the subway station line 8; which allowed us get to the center of the city in a short time. The subway contains 28 lines with clear written signs for transfer to other locations. People are friendly here; we also like the big fat cat. The hotel is tucked away in the neighborhood area; which is quiet and safe. We took a DD(taxi) from the airport. After dropping off at the front door, the staff came to lead us inside the hotel. (WeChat was sent to me a few day before arrival) This hotel is small but unique. It has about 16 rooms totals. Our room has a sky light. There is a share kitchen at the second floor with a table. That leads us to the rooftops with many plants and tables setting area. Every morning, I walked up here for stretching and fresh air. After that I walked to the local market place; where I could get breakfast. This market place offered all kinds of fruits. We enjoyed ! Highly recommend!"

Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Prince Gong’s Mansion）

10/10 Excellent

"Everything"

Liuli Tile Courtyard Hotel Houhai Tian Anmen Wangfujing

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place located nearby Houhai in old hutongs. Geat staff who do not hesitate to help us when needed. "

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Houhai Lake?

Houhai Lake is located in Beijing. This historic area is known for its popular art scene and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 68 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Houhai Lake?

Beijing Aaliyah Wang Fu Jing Forbodden City Boutique Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and concierge services. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Houhai Lake. Other good options close by include Manxin Mansion Beijing Shichahai Park Nanluoguxiang and Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Yonghe Lama Temple）.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Houhai Lake?

Expedia has 68 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Houhai Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Houhai Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Houhai Lake.

What can I see and do near Houhai Lake?

National Art Museum of China, Forbidden City and The Palace Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Bell and Drum Towers, Prince Gong Mansion and Bell Tower and Drum Tower Culture Square are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Beijing Capital Theatre, Great Hall of the People and Chang'an Grand Theatre.

How can I get to Houhai Lake?

With so many ways to get around, exploring the area around Houhai Lake is simple. Nearby metro stations include Jinyu Hutong Station, Dengshikou Station and Wangfujing Station. If you're taking a train to the area, Beijing Railway Station is the closest stop to Downtown Beijing.

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Our top choices for Houhai Lake hotels

1. Beijing Drum Tower Loft Courtyard Hotel

2. Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Prince Gong’s Mansion）

3. Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

4. Beijing Gu Xiang 20 Hutong Culture Hotel

5. Beijing Aaliyah Wang Fu Jing Forbodden City Boutique Hotel

6. The PuXuan Hotel and Spa

7. Peking Yard Boutique Hotel

8. Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

9. Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Yonghe Lama Temple）

10. Beijing Le Zai Nan Luo Gu Xiang Wang Fu Jing Forbidden City Courtyard Hotel

11. base-Wangfujing Serviced Apartment

12. Jingshan Garden Hotel

13. Manxin Mansion Beijing Shichahai Park Nanluoguxiang

14. Holiday Inn Beijing Deshengmen by IHG

15. The JOY courtyard Beijing near Tiananmen Forbidden City

16. Blossom House Prince Kung's Mansion · Beijing Houhai

17. Beijing Rong Yard Guesthouse

18. Gehua New Century Hotel

19. Guipu Courtyard Hotel

20. Forbidden City Hutong Courtyard

Compare popular hotels close to Houhai Lake

Top Houhai Lake Hotel Reviews

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Manxin Mansion Beijing Shichahai Park Nanluoguxiang

Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

Peace Hotel Beijing

Beijing Le Zai Nan Luo Gu Xiang Wang Fu Jing Forbidden City Courtyard Hotel

Beijing Gu Xiang 20 Hutong Culture Hotel

Beijing Drum Tower Loft Courtyard Hotel

Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Prince Gong’s Mansion）

Liuli Tile Courtyard Hotel Houhai Tian Anmen Wangfujing

Other attractions near Houhai Lake

Houhai Park

Nianhua Temple

Guanyue Temple

Dongcheng Chun Prince House

Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling

People's Liberation Army Opera House

Chunqinwang Royal Residence

Beijing Jinlu Mother Ms Zhuzhong Ancestral House

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