Where to stay in Hangzhou — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Hangzhou is one of the most beautiful cities in China, with the World Heritage West Lake at its heart, ringed by pagodas, arched bridges, and the legendary Longjing green tea hills. A Chinese saying — 'In heaven there is paradise; on earth there is Suzhou and Hangzhou' — captures the city's beauty well.
Why stay in Hangzhou
West Lake
A World Heritage site with pagodas, bridges, and scenery poets have praised for a thousand years.
Longjing green tea
The legendary Longjing tea hills at Meijiawu village.
Lingyin Temple
An ancient Buddhist temple beside the leafy Feilai Feng cliff carvings.
West Lake cruise
Take a boat to the islands in the lake and the celebrated bridges.
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Local dishes to try in Hangzhou
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West Lake fish in vinegar sauce
Poached freshwater fish drizzled with sweet-and-sour sauce — a Hangzhou signature.
📍 Citywide - 2🍤
Longjing shrimp
River shrimp stir-fried with Longjing tea leaves, scented with light green tea.
📍 Citywide - 3🍖
Dongpo pork
Pork belly braised in soy and wine until meltingly tender — the recipe of poet Su Dongpo.
📍 Citywide - 4🍗
Beggar's chicken
Chicken wrapped in lotus leaves, packed in clay and baked — tender and fragrant with herbs.
📍 Citywide - 5🍵
Longjing green tea
Pan-roasted flat-leaf green tea, fragrant and smooth — one of China's finest teas.
📍 Longjing village
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West Lake
A World Heritage lake ringed with pagodas and gardens — stroll or take a boat.
📍 Xihu - 2🛕
Lingyin Temple
An ancient Buddhist temple with the Feilai Feng cliff carvings.
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Leifeng Pagoda
A lakeside pagoda — a viewpoint for sunset over West Lake.
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Longjing Tea Village
Green tea hills where you can taste Longjing tea fresh from the source.
📍 Xihu - 5🌉
Broken Bridge
The legendary arched bridge from the White Snake love story, lovely in every season.
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Hefang Street
An old pedestrian street with teahouses, souvenirs, and local street food.
📍 Shangcheng
Things to do in Hangzhou
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3 Hangzhou hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.3LuxuryThe East Hotel Hangzhou
#2 5-star hotel · Elegance style near West Lake
★ 9.3LuxuryJW Marriott Hotel Hangzhou
#3 5-star hotel · Marriott group, central Hangzhou
★ 9.2LuxuryWyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou
#1 Luxury Stay · West Lake views
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JI Hotel Hangzhou West Lake Hubin Pedestrian Street
#5 4-star hotel · on Hubin Pedestrian Street
Huachen International Hotel Hangzhou
#4 4-star hotel · 19th-floor restaurant with West Lake views
ibis Hotel Hangzhou West Lake Jiefang Road
#6 budget hotel · ibis brand near West Lake
ibis Hangzhou West Lake Qingchun Rd
#7 3-star hotel · ibis brand, near West Lake and the metro
Westlake 7 Service Apartment Hangzhou
#8 Serviced apartment · In-room kitchen near West Lake
Hangzhou Hofang International Youth Hostel
#10 Hostel · On the old Hefang Street
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🚆 Getting around Hangzhou
Subway
12 lines link the city centre, the train stations, and the area near West Lake.
High-speed rail
Hangzhou East station reaches Shanghai in about an hour.
Public bicycles
Cycling along West Lake is the best way to see it.
Lake boats
Ferries and rental boats take you to the central islands and famous bridges.
Where to go next near Hangzhou
BeijingChina's capital, blending ancient palaces, the Great Wall, and a modern metropolis all in one place.
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ShanghaiA world-class commercial metropolis where futuristic skyscrapers stand face to face with colonial buildings across the river.
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Xi'anA former ancient capital at the start of the Silk Road, home to the Terracotta Army.
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ChengduSichuan's capital, famous for giant pandas, fiery hotpot, and laid-back days in the teahouses.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Hangzhou
How do you make the most of West Lake?+
Cycle or walk along the lake in the cooler morning or evening, combine it with a boat to the central islands, and watch the sunset from Leifeng Pagoda. It takes half a day to a full day.
Is Hangzhou convenient to visit from Shanghai?+
Very — high-speed rail from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East takes about an hour, perfect for a day trip or an overnight stay.
When is the best time to visit Hangzhou?+
Spring (Mar – May), when flowers bloom and the tea hills are fresh, and autumn, with cool weather and changing leaves — the two seasons West Lake looks loveliest.
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