Guangzhou Hotel Guide - Hotels near Baiyun Intl. Airport, Guangzhou, China

Formerly known as Canton, Guangzhou is a modern and vibrant metropolis and the capital of the Guangdong Province. North of Hong Kong, Guangzhou was once a historic port on the Maritime Silk Route, but now its main point of entry is Baiyun International Airport. Guangzhou attracts visitors from business executives and international traders to backpackers and leisure guests. Expedia offers a wide variety of airport hotels with easy access to Baiyun International Airport and Guangzhou's city centre, many with swimming pools and private airport shuttles.

Where Is Baiyun International Airport?

A 17-mile ride takes you to Guangzhou's Central Business District from Baiyun International Airport, the state-of-the-art main airport in Baiyun District, Guangzhou Province. The airport opened in 2004, replacing the old airport of the same name and is now regarded as one of China's busiest passenger and cargo airports, with more than 31 million people passing through its gates each year. The main hub for China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, Baiyun International Airport also sees many international carriers scheduling flights 24 hours a day.

What to Expect at Baiyun International Airport

You can easily get to and from Baiyun International Airport by metro, hotel shuttle bus and the many public buses that travel between the airport and Guangzhou's Central Business District and downtown areas. While you’re waiting for your flight departure, there is a big shopping mall built underneath the terminal, as well as the usual collection of duty-free stores, restaurants, bars and cafes to help you pass the time. If you’re travelling with children, make your way to the kids' play rooms. Backpackers might hop on the WiFi or into an internet booth to catch up with home, and business travellers can the most of their time in Guangzhou using the airport’s conference and meeting facilities. If you’re flying in for business, it’s useful to know that visitors from 45 countries with a pre-booked onward flight are allowed 72-hour Transit Visa Exemption.

Best Places to Stay near Baiyun International Airport

You could stay at one of the few hotels on or near Baiyun International Airport, but the majority of visitors to Guangzhou make their way downtown to Yuexiu or Tianhe. In these residential districts at the heart of it all, you’ll have over a thousand hotels to choose from. Use Expedia’s search tools to find your perfect five-star luxury or a comfortable one-star place to stay that gives you a central base to explore from.

Baiyun International Airport is at its busiest during the China Import and Export Fair, known globally as the Canton Fair. It's the largest trade fair in China and attracts millions of global visitors to its spring and autumn shows in the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou on the island of Haizhu. Book early to make sure you get the hotel you want near to the Canton Fair Complex, whether it’s top-notch five star or a budget-friendly place to rest your head between negotiations.