Ibis Hotel Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower Guangji Street Metro Station
by the TopOfHotel team
An ibis-brand hotel that opened in 2022 inside the city wall, a 3-minute walk to the metro and right by the Muslim Quarter — score 9.1.
An ibis-brand hotel that opened in 2022 inside the city wall, a 3-minute walk to the metro and right by the Muslim Quarter — score 9.1.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Reviewers describe a Superior at 22 sqm with the Sweetbed by ibis, which the brand is known for — soft, and a fair size for the price. The shower runs with good pressure, the Wi-Fi is fast, and there was a coffee and tea maker. The building is modern with a minimal design, and rooms are compact by the usual ibis standard — function over flash. This is a 3-star ibis in the Accor group that opened in 2022 with 94 rooms, scoring 9.6 on Trip.com, as high as the Hilton.
Food and amenities
The front desk runs 24 hours and every staff member speaks English. The breakfast buffet costs about $8 and covers congee, jianbing, bread, coffee and orange juice. The lobby has a book nook with a sofa — the Hello! by ibis concept, and a popular spot to sit. But the real draw is what's outside the door: 100m away the Muslim Quarter on Huimin Jie packs in over 300 Hui restaurants, with roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) around $1.40, yangrou paomo (flatbread torn into mutton soup) around $5, and liangpi around $2, served every evening.
Location and getting there
The location is the headline. It's 36 Yandian Street, inside the city wall, and a 5-minute walk to the Drum Tower (built in 1380), then another 7 minutes to the Bell Tower. Guangjijie station on line 6 is only 200m away, a 3-minute walk, and the Bell Tower station on line 2 is a 10-minute walk — easy to change lines and reach anywhere in the city.
Things to know before booking
Rooms are compact, the way ibis rooms run, so don't expect to spread out. Facilities are basic for the category — this is a budget chain, not a full-service hotel with a pool or spa. And the area inside the city wall is busy and crowded, especially right by the Muslim Quarter. One more thing worth flagging: this isn't the article's original number-6 pick. This ibis stands in because Chenggong International's booking page wasn't reachable.
Our take
The Ibis Hotel Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower is best for budget travelers, shoppers and foodies who want to be inside the city wall. We score it 9.1 and real guests give it 9.6 — the best mid-budget pick on this list. Rates start near $31 a night, which is strong value for a location this central.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- An ibis-brand hotel in the Accor group, opened in 2022 with 94 rooms.
- At 36 Yandian Street, inside the city wall, next to the Muslim Quarter and Drum Tower.
- Just a 3-minute walk to Guangjijie metro station on line 6.
- A 24-hour front desk, a breakfast buffet and a book nook in the lobby.
- Dependable ibis-brand quality, with a high guest score (around 9.6).
- Rooms are compact, typical of the ibis brand.
- Facilities are basic, in line with the hotel category.
- The area inside the city wall is busy and crowded.
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Insider Tips
- Walk out of the hotel straight into the Muslim Quarter to find food.
- Take the 3-minute walk down to Guangjijie metro to get around the whole city.
- Book direct during a promotion — the rate is a real bargain for this location inside the wall.