Jinjiang Inn Tianjin Railway Station (Jinwan Square)

Rooms and decor

Jinjiang Inn Tianjin Railway Station at Jinwan Square is a budget hotel in Jin Jiang International, one of the largest hotel chains in China. It opened in 2007 and went through a major renovation in 2020, which keeps the rooms and common areas looking fresh. There are 200 rooms split into doubles, twins and family layouts. They are clean and plain — white linens, white walls, a work desk, a small fridge, a kettle, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with a hot shower. It is everything the chain standard promises and nothing extra.

Food and amenities

The facilities are basic but they work. Free Wi-Fi runs in every room, and the work desk is handy if you need to get something done. The restaurant serves a budget breakfast buffet for about $4 — congee, boiled eggs, vegetables, a few small dim sum and soy milk. The front desk is open 24 hours; staff speak Chinese only, so lean on Google Translate. Luggage storage is free, and the keycard entry system is up to date. There is no pool, gym or spa. Guest scores sit around 9.0, with value at 9.3 — high marks for a budget hotel.

Location and getting there

The hotel sits at Jinwan Square in Hebei District, on the Hai River. The headline is the 3-minute walk (about 300 metres) to the exit of Tianjin railway station, which makes it the obvious pick if you are riding the high-speed train to and from Beijing — a trip of just 30 minutes. The Italian Style Town is only about 540 metres away, an easy 7-to-8-minute walk over Jiefang Bridge, which lifts to let boats through. Century Clock at Marco Polo Square photographs well at night, and Tianjin Eye is roughly 1.5 kilometres off — walkable, or a 5-minute Didi.

Things to know before booking

This is a budget hotel, so set expectations there. The rooms and facilities are basic — clean and functional, but plain. There is no pool, gym or spa, which is the trade-off for the price and the location. The area right around the railway station is fairly busy, so if you want a quieter night, ask for a room on the side away from the main road. Front-desk staff speak Chinese only, so have a translation app ready.

Our take

Jinjiang Inn Tianjin Railway Station is best for budget and backpacker travelers, especially anyone doing Tianjin as a day trip from Beijing, and solo travelers who value being near the station and the European quarter over a fancy room. For a starting rate around $49, you get the closest location to the station on this list, the cleanliness you expect from a big chain, and an easy walk to the Italian Style Town — a solid way to close out the Tianjin list.