Downtown Hangzhou Travel Guide
Hangzhou
Visit Downtown Hangzhou
Popular places to visit
West Lake
Explore the great outdoors at West Lake, a popular spot to commune with nature in Hangzhou. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Lingyin Temple
After visiting Lingyin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Broken Bridge
After visiting Broken Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Hangzhou Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Hangzhou China Silk Town
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Hangzhou China Silk Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Top hotels in Downtown Hangzhou
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre
"The best!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG
"I highly recommend this place for travellers in Hangzhou. The service is unmatched. Most staff speak English. They’re always available for help! It’s in a great location with the night market just steps away. It’s a pleasant walk to West Lake. The hotel is very new and modern. The breakfast buffet ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel
"Great room and excellent staff! Always willing to help and would highly recommend this hotel for anyone travelling to Hangzhou! Location is great! Bus stop out the front - catch bus 195 and 2/3 stops your at west lake. Within walking distance of hefang st"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Nostalgia S Hotel(HangzhouHefang Old Street）
"Love the location. Walking distance to Subway station, 清河坊，铜雕博物馆，德寿宫，even 西湖边。Staff super nice, lend me a power adapter to fit US laptop. Room facing street can see the small river and bridge."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Hangzhou West Lake
Holiday Inn Hangzhou West Lake By Ihg
"Room was clean and well kept. However, the practice of switching off the aircon ( from 230am to 9am) was not acceptable at the time at end of April where the room temperature for sun-facing room to increase to 27 degree at 640 am causing profound discomfort. Had been awoken at such timing due to ..."
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Hangzhou
Xihu
You might take some time to check out the lake views in Xihu. Spend some time visiting top spots like West Lake, and catch the metro at Huanglong Sports Center Station or Huanglong Cave Station to see more of the area.
Shangcheng
Consider a visit to West Lake 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.
Qianjiang New Town
While you're in Qianjiang New Town, take in top sights like Hangzhou Grand Theatre or MIXC Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Citizen Center Metro Station or Chengxing Road Station.
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.
Xiacheng
Xiacheng is a destination travellers like for its lake views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Dongxinyuan Station or Hangyang Station to explore sights like Westlake Culture Plaza.
