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.
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.
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 Yintai Commercial Center
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Westlake Yintai Commercial Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Hu Xueyan Former Residence
Find out about the history of Hangzhou when you take a trip to Hu Xueyan Former Residence. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour
Spring at Matcha Lake&UNESCO's West Lake: A Living Painting
Hangzhou TCM :Pulse diagnosis & herbal bag & Cupping
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Hangzhou
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
Hilton Garden Inn Hangzhou West Lake
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG
"Wonderful stay especially we were bumped up to a huge premium room. Location was so convenient with a less than 10 min walk to In77 shopping area. Easy to call for Didi. The staff always had a smile on their faces and would walk towards us the moment they saw us walking towards the reception. We ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel
"Friendly staff， great location， has bus stop in front of the hotel。 Room is clean。"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Nostalgia S Hotel(HangzhouHefang Old Street）
"Love the location. Walking distance to Subway station, 清河坊，铜雕博物馆，德寿宫，even 西湖边。Staff super nice, lend me a power adapter to fit US laptop. Room facing street can see the small river and bridge."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang
"We always stay at this hotel in Hangzhou as it has good western breakfast and the hotel keeps up to date and well priced. Very well located in the shopping area of Hangzhou and in front of a metro station."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Hangzhou
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.
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.
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.
Qianjiang New Town
While you're in Qianjiang New Town, take in top sights like Hangzhou City Planning Exhibition Hall or Hangzhou Grand Theatre, 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.
