Xihu Travel Guide
Hangzhou
Stay near popular Xihu attractions
Things to do
Chinese Philosophy of Diet in Hangzhou: Zen Food Tour
Hangzhou Ghost Market Adventure: Antique Hunt & Bargain Tour
Shanghai: Hangzhou Tea Hills Hike and Micheline Street Eats
Shanghai Matcha Lake and West Lake Day Trip by Train
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Top hotels in Xihu
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
"Very helpful staff, especially for the trip with a guide and car to the Lingyin temple and the tea garden experience. They know the perfect path to take not well known but very beautiful and quite"
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026
Shangri-La Hangzhou
"Best feature of this property are the grounds outside the building itself. Take a tour around the backyard gardens. Rooms themselves are dated with small washrooms. You’re in the middle of a tourist zone so getting to and from the hotel requires your patience as long lines of caps string ahead of ..."
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026
Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort
The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou
"A beautiful stay with thoughtful service, elegant surroundings, and a peaceful atmosphere. Every detail made the experience feel special. I’d happily return!”"
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026
Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）
"Really convenient location. Friendly staffs."
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026
Mercure Hangzhou West Lake Yuquan
"Very convenient location and friendly service, will definitely stay there again."
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026
Where to stay in Xihu
Downtown Hangzhou
While you're in Downtown Hangzhou, take in top sights like Hangzhou China Silk Town or Wulin Square, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Jianguo Road Station or Baoshan Bridge Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
