Where to stay

in Beijing

Visit Beijing

No matter what kind of place you're searching for, we'd like to help you find a spot that's perfect for your trip. You might start your search in Gubei Water Town or Haidian, both popular neighborhoods to check out.

Travelers to Beijing enjoy the historic sites, museums, and shopping. Enjoy the many local activities and take some time to experience top attractions like Jingshan Table Tennis Park and Shicha Lake Park. Great Hall of the People and National Centre for the Performing Arts are also a few notable stops. Whether you're hoping to stay right near top attractions or you're interested in a more secluded spot, you'll be sure to find your ideal place to stay in Beijing.

Best Places to Stay for History

History-rich Beijing offers ancient and modern gems. Book a hotel in Dongcheng in the center of the city to learn more about the empire at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Palace Museum. Hotels in Xicheng are ideal for visiting nearby Jingshan Park, where stunning views of the vermillion walls of the Forbidden City and beyond are the reward from the top of the hill. Stay in Downtown Beijing to be close to the emperors' former gardens at Shichahai Lake. Beijing is also a great base for visiting the Great Wall of China, about a two-hour drive away.

Houhai Lake which includes heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

Xicheng

Historic sites, museums, and theaters highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Joy City or Xidan Shopping Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.

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Downtown Beijing

Historic sites, museums, and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.

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Temple of Heaven which includes a temple or place of worship, religious aspects and heritage architecture

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Jingshan Park

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Great Neighborhoods for Culture

Stay in Dashanzi northeast of the city center to be close to the hip 798 Art District housed in a cluster of former military factories. For cozy, contemporary galleries, consider staying in Chaoyang to access the art village of Caochangdi. Opera buffs and theater fans are well served with accommodations options near Tiananmen Square, where a performance under the dome of the National Centre of Performing Arts is a treat. For an excellent day trip, the new beach-based art museum, UCCA Dune on the Aranya Gold Coast, is a 2-hour journey away by train.

Tiananmen Square

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Where to Stay for Food and Drink

Lively Sanlitun has buzzing bars and a mouthwatering array of restaurants to make it a favorite place to stay for food tours and atmospheric nightlife. Book accommodations in Dashilar and explore the historic district to find the best Peking duck and authentic street food. To experience an old hutong dating back to the Yuan Dynasty of the 14th century, choose from luxurious or more casual and comfortable hotels in Nanluoguxiang, a hotspot for contemporary cafés. The Central Business District is where to stay for sleek hotel bars and international flavors in design-led restaurants.

Beijing Central Business District

Noted for its art galleries and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Beijing Central Business District. Top attractions like Shin Kong Place and Huamao Commercial Street are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hongmiao Station or Jintailu Station to see more of the city.

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