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 Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour

Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour

Rp2.155.920
per adult
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour
Shanghai Matcha Lake and West Lake Day Trip by Train

Shanghai Matcha Lake and West Lake Day Trip by Train

Rp2.225.714
per adult
Shanghai Matcha Lake and West Lake Day Trip by Train
Picture 3 for Activity Hangzhou West Lake Boat Ticket: Money View

Hangzhou West Lake Boat Ticket: Money View

Rp584.008
per adult
Hangzhou West Lake Boat Ticket: Money View
Private Xixi Fisherman Tour – Farm-to-Table Harvest Experience

Private Xixi Fisherman Tour – Farm-to-Table Harvest Experience

Rp186.846
per adult
Private Xixi Fisherman Tour – Farm-to-Table Harvest Experience
Picture 2 for Activity Shanghai: Matcha Lake & West Lake Day Trip by Train

Autumn at Matcha Lake&UNESCO's West Lake: A Living Painting

Rp1.848.464
per adult
Autumn at Matcha Lake&UNESCO's West Lake: A Living Painting
Hangzhou TCM :Pulse diagnosis & herbal bag & Cupping

Hangzhou TCM :Pulse diagnosis & herbal bag & Cupping

Rp1.437.280
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 Rp2.325.669 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp2.325.669
Rp2.711.731 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (263 reviews)
"Clean and nice room .. nice and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou
Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

5 out of 5
28 Hu Bin Road, Shangcheng District Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is Rp4.042.298 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
Rp4.042.298
Rp4.713.320 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 No.2 Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (490 reviews)
"The hotel has a great location, cross the street from the West Lake. The view in the room is stunning."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

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 Rp1.810.357 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
Rp1.810.357
Rp2.110.888 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (382 reviews)
"Great location, near west lake, night market and metro. Very grand from the outside, but rooms need major refurbishment. We stayed 2 nights and moved rooms after night one as room smelled badly of cigarettes and damp. Staff very helpful and moved us immediately but, whilst better, it still smelled ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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 Rp5.524.474 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp5.524.474
Rp6.441.537 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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
Nostalgia S Hotel (Hangzhou West Lake Intime）

Nostalgia S Hotel (Hangzhou West Lake Intime）

3 out of 5
No. 56, Hefang Street Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is Rp667.707 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
Rp667.707
Rp778.574 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions West Lake and Museum of Traditional Chinese ...
Nostalgia S Hotel (Hangzhou West Lake Intime）
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 Rp1.188.436 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
Rp1.188.436
Rp1.385.716 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"Clean rooms, good location near West Lake. Excellent breakfast with both western and Chinese food option. Reception staff were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

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 sunset over a calm lake with a traditional pavilion on the left and mountains in the background.
Photo by zhong yi
Open Photo by zhong yi

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 garden with a pond, rocks, koi fish, and a pavilion.
Photo by Babak Mansourifar
Open Photo by Babak Mansourifar

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