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 Hangzhou Botanical Garden, 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 Hu Xueyan Former Residence 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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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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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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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
Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi

Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi

5 out of 5
No. 1018, Changbang Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
Fully refundable
The price is 2.212.451 ₫ per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
2.212.451 ₫
2.579.719 ₫ total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions West Lake and Westlake Culture Plaza are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi
Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

5 out of 5
6 Changshou Road, Kerry Central Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is 3.801.462 ₫ per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
3.801.462 ₫
4.432.505 ₫ total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Former Residence of Sha Menghai ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (221 reviews)
Walking distance to the adjacent mall. A very comfortable stay.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou
Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

5 out of 5
28 Hu Bin Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is 4.472.308 ₫ per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
4.472.308 ₫
5.214.711 ₫ total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (439 reviews)
It was a great stay! Felt welcome from the moment I step in! Suggest to upgrade to have the lake view. U will not regret it. The rooms were clean and the staff are all very friendly. Worth the price tag!

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Grand Hyatt Hangzhou
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.
Somerset IOC Hangzhou

Somerset IOC Hangzhou

4.5 out of 5
No. 2477 Jinji Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions West Lake and Qianjiang Century Park ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
Good Service, Friendly staff

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Somerset IOC Hangzhou
Oakwood Residence Hangzhou

Oakwood Residence Hangzhou

4.5 out of 5
No 28 Jiaogong Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Yellow Dragon Sports ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (300 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
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 Hangzhou Zhejiang
Stay at this aparthotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
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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Top destination
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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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