Downtown Hangzhou Travel Guide

Hangzhou

A modern cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a beach.
A wooden door with intricate carvings and a metal handle.

Stay near popular Downtown Hangzhou attractions

Broken Bridge

9.0/10 (139 reviews)
Visit this serene spot to photograph the reflection of Hangzhou’s most famous bridge and walk to an island with museums, nature trails and restaurants.
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Things to do

Hangzhou:Xixi Wetland: Quiet Escape from Crowded West Lake

Hangzhou:Xixi Wetland: Quiet Escape from Crowded West Lake

£8
per adult
Hangzhou:Xixi Wetland: Quiet Escape from Crowded West Lake
Enjoy the tea plantation

Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights

£245
per adult
Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour

Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour

£40
per traveller
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Hangzhou Ghost Market Adventure: Antique Hunt & Bargain Tour

Hangzhou Ghost Market Adventure: Antique Hunt & Bargain Tour

£38
per adult
Hangzhou Ghost Market Adventure: Antique Hunt & Bargain Tour
Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket

Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket

£45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Hangzhou TCM :Pulse diagnosis & herbal bag & Cupping

Hangzhou TCM :Pulse diagnosis & herbal bag & Cupping

£60
per adult
Hangzhou TCM :Pulse diagnosis & herbal bag & Cupping
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Top hotels in Downtown Hangzhou

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

5 out of 5
6 Changshou Road, Kerry Central Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is £108 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£108
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Former Residence of Sha Menghai ...
Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou
Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

5 out of 5
28 Hu Bin Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is £153 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£153
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Broken Bridge are located ...
Grand Hyatt Hangzhou
Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou

Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou

4.5 out of 5
No 555 Fengqi Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is £78 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£78
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions West Lake and Former Residence of Sha Menghai ...
9/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)
"Convenient location"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre

5 out of 5
493 Zhongshan North Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is £261 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£261
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Zhejiang Science and Technology ...
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre
Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake

Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake

4.5 out of 5
2 Guohuo Road Hangzhou
The price is £89 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£89
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and No.2 Park are located ...
Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG

EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG

4 out of 5
Building B, Dongfang Jinzuo, Shangcheng District Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is £49 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£49
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Wushan Night Market are located ...
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Hangzhou

Find the best Downtown Hangzhou areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Chinese pavilion by a calm lake at night, reflecting the structure and city lights.

Xihu

You might take some time to check out the lake views in Xihu. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hangzhou Botanical Garden, and catch the metro at Huanglong Sports Center Station or Huanglong Cave Station to see more of the area.

A traditional Chinese pavilion by a calm lake at night.

Shangcheng

Consider a visit to Qinghefang Old Street and take some time to enjoy the lake views during your time in Shangcheng. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Houchaomen Station or Nanxingqiao Station.

A large river with a pagoda, green spaces, and a city skyline in the background.

Xiaoshan

Xiaoshan is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yaqian Station or Kanshan Station to explore sights like Hangzhou Paradise Park.

A cityscape with dense high-rise buildings, a river, and distant mountains.

Binjiang

Visitors to Binjiang like its restaurants. Jump on the metro at Jucai Road Station or Chengye Road Station to see top sights like Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center while you're in the area.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and a hanging lantern, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Photo by Molly Yang
Open Photo by Molly Yang

Gongshu

Noted for its lake views and bars, there's plenty to explore in Gongshu. Top attractions like Westlake Culture Plaza and Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ping'an Bridge Station or Wujiajiao Port Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Hangzhou Travel Guide

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