Downtown Hangzhou Travel Guide
Hangzhou
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Popular places to visit
Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Hangzhou China Silk Town
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Hangzhou China Silk Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Wushan Night Market
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can do some window-shopping at Wushan Night Market. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Westlake Culture Plaza
Enjoy an outing to Westlake Culture Plaza during your stay in Hangzhou. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Zhejiang University Huajiachi Campus
Walk around the campus at Zhejiang University Huajiachi Campus during your visit to Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Zhejiang University First Affiliated Hospital
If Zhejiang University First Affiliated Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hangzhou.
Things to do
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour
Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Zuiyi Hangzhou Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Skip the Line: Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Hangzhou
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre
It was a spectacular stay from start to finish. The room was spotless, the staff were incredibly kind and professional, and the overall atmosphere was relaxing and comfortable. Everything exceeded my expectations. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Nostalgia S Hotel(HangzhouHefang Old Street）
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. I was there for two nights after having a business trip to Shanghai and enjoyed my time in this charming city. I have never had a hotel staff be more attentive and helpful in my 25 years of traveling for business. In Shanghai, I stayed at a hotel that cost five ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Hangzhou West Lake
Clean room, good staffs, breakfast. Have self served washer and dryer. Convenient location. Good value.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang
Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel
Yes and yes
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hangzhou
Jianggan
Get to know Jianggan and its many features like its museums and lake views. You might want to explore sights like MIXC Mall and Hangzhou City Planning Exhibition Hall, and you can jump on the metro at Qianjiang Road Station or Xinye Road Station to get around the city.
Hefang Street
Get to know Hefang Street and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Qinghefang Old Street and Hu Xueyan Former Residence, and you can jump on the metro at Jiangcheng Road Station or Wushan Square Station to get around the city.
Qianjiang New Town
While you're in Qianjiang New Town, take in top sights like MIXC Mall or Hangzhou City Planning Exhibition Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Citizen Center Metro Station or Chengxing Road Station.
Xiacheng
Xiacheng is a destination travellers like for its lake views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Dongxinyuan Station or Hangyang Station to explore sights like Westlake Culture Plaza.
Shangcheng
Consider a visit to West Lake 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.
Xihu
You might take some time to check out the lake views in Xihu. Spend some time visiting top spots like West Lake, and catch the metro at Huanglong Sports Center Station or Huanglong Cave Station to see more of the area.
