Hangzhou Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

West Lake showing a garden and a lake or waterhole
Lingyin Temple featuring a memorial
West Lake featuring a garden and autumn leaves
West Lake showing a park
Hangzhou

Where to stay in Hangzhou

Broken Bridge featuring a bridge and a sunset as well as a large group of people

Xihu

5/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Xihu
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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.

Shangcheng
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Downtown Hangzhou

4/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Hangzhou
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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.

Xiaoshan
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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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Gongshu

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Gongshu
Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

5 out of 5
6 Changshou Road, Kerry Central, Yan'an Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
The price is 3.138.731 ₫ per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
3.138.731 ₫
3.659.761 ₫ total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Former Residence of Sha ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (215 reviews)
"Convienient and clean"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou
Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

5 out of 5
28 Hu Bin Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
The price is 4.431.149 ₫ per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
4.431.149 ₫
5.166.719 ₫ total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Broken Bridge are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (426 reviews)
"Noise soundproof can be improved. Inside room u can hear outside peopke talking. And access for vehivle is not so friendly now maybe the construction, but is not up to hotel. All rest is excellent!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Grand Hyatt Hangzhou
Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Wulin

Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Wulin

4 out of 5
28 Hushu South Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
The price is 1.691.222 ₫ per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
1.691.222 ₫
1.971.965 ₫ total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (535 reviews)
"Good value and walkable from sunbway"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Wulin
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oakwood Residence Hangzhou

Oakwood Residence Hangzhou

4.5 out of 5
No 28 Jiaogong Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Yellow Dragon ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (299 reviews)
"Front desk employees are good. They try to help the guest. But all of doormen I encountered are mean and arrogant. I don't know why this hotel need any doorman. Tyey don't do anything but staring guests."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Oakwood Residence Hangzhou
Somerset IOC Hangzhou

Somerset IOC Hangzhou

4.5 out of 5
No. 2477 Jinji Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions West Lake and Qianjiang ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
"The employee are so nice"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

Somerset IOC Hangzhou
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou Yintai City by IHG

EVEN Hotel Hangzhou Yintai City by IHG

4 out of 5
Block 4, Intime City, 380 Fengtan Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
"Great location. A shopping mall right beside it. Was extremely convenient. Loved the hotel."

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2020

EVEN Hotel Hangzhou Yintai City by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Hangzhou

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Hangzhou's an excellent city and by far the most attractive and relaxed place I've visited in China

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Clean and beautiful city, people are friendly and helpful. Everything is convenience.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

People are friendly, the Xihu lake is very beautiful.

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