When it's time to take a break from the rigors of sightseeing, stretch out in the sun at Xihai Lake. Bring some nibbles and a good book ... This is the place to unwind!

You'll soon see why this Downtown Beijing body of water is visited by many travelers. If you're searching for more to see and do here, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Wangfujing Street are in the area as well. They won't take you long to get to from Xihai Lake.

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King Parkview Hotel

Downtown Beijing

per person

Aug 19 - Aug 21

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Beijing (PEK)

7/10 Good! (396 reviews)

Lovely staff. Great food in the area easy walking to subway and tourist sites. No breakfast at the hotel but nice local breakfast a few shops down. Slight smell of tobacco in the hallways room is very clean. Bed is on the harder side.

Reviewed on May 18, 2025

Hotel Cote Cour Beijing

Downtown Beijing

per person

Aug 19 - Aug 21

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Beijing (PEK)

8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)

The room is cleaned daily and very close to shopping. The people are very friendly and helpful. Yet the beds are super hard. It has mattress but the hardest one. The breakfast does not worth the price. You may just walk out to the nearby market to have authentic Chinese breakfast at the fraction of the price.

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Stey Sanlitun Boutique Hotel

Downtown Beijing

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Aug 18 - Aug 23

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Beijing (PEK)

8.6/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)

Overall, it's a great place to stay, right next to the subway station, in the heart of Sanlitun trendy area, lots of shopping and dining options. I wish there was a TV in the room.....

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2024

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