Downtown Hangzhou Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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 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
It was a spectacular stay from start to finish. The room was spotless, the staff were incredibly kind and professional, and the overall atmosphere was relaxing and comfortable. Everything exceeded my expectations. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG
Hilton Garden Inn Hangzhou West Lake
Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel
Great location next to the West Lake and Hefang Street. Staff are so respectful and nice, they always stand up to greet you when you come in/out. Rooms are impressive and high tech. The only downside in my opinion is that they don't offer breakfast. Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
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
Nostalgia S Hotel(HangzhouHefang Old Street）
This hotel is much better than i expected. Check in is 12pm and check out is 2pm which gives convenience to early arrival or late check out people. The location is very convenient to almost everything. It is an AI hotel but the front desk staff were very kind and helpful, especially Mr Li (李俏俊)who ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hangzhou
Hefang Street
Get to know Hefang Street and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Qinghefang Old Street and Hu Xueyan Former Residence, and you can jump on the metro at Jiangcheng Road Station or Wushan Square Station to get around the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Wujiajiao Port Station or Gaotingba Station to see more of the city.
