Downtown Hangzhou Travel Guide

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Photo by Joelle Crouch
Photo by Joelle Crouch

Popular places to visit

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Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall

5/5(1 review)

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 Tower Shopping Mall
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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.

Hangzhou China Silk Town
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Wulin Square

5/5(4 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Hangzhou with a stop at Wulin Square. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

Wulin Square
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Wushan Night Market

4/5(5 reviews)

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.

Wushan Night Market
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Westlake Culture Plaza

You can find out about the history of Hangzhou with a trip to Westlake Culture Plaza. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

Westlake Culture Plaza
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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.

Zhejiang University First Affiliated Hospital

Things to do

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Chinese Paper Folding Fan – Half-day Chinese Handicraft Workshop in Hangzhou

Rp3.479.175
Per adult
Chinese Paper Folding Fan – Half-day Chinese Handicraft Workshop in Hangzhou
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Private Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by High-speed Train

Rp6.478.997
Per adult
Private Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by High-speed Train
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Hangzhou Longjing Tea Plantation Culture Experience Tour

Rp819.384
Per adult
Hangzhou Longjing Tea Plantation Culture Experience Tour
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Night Tour with Impression West Lake Show VIP Ticket and Hefang Heritage Street

Rp1.638.614
Per adult
Night Tour with Impression West Lake Show VIP Ticket and Hefang Heritage Street
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Hangzhou: Private Day Tour to Wuzhen Water Town

Rp6.772.794
Per adult
Hangzhou: Private Day Tour to Wuzhen Water Town
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Hangzhou: Private Customized Tour of City's Top Sights

Rp5.845.014
Per adult
Hangzhou: Private Customized Tour of City's Top Sights
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Top hotels in Downtown Hangzhou

Hangzhou Bokai Westlake Hotel
Hangzhou Bokai Westlake Hotel
3 out of 5
No.32, Qingnian Road, West Lake District – Hubin Area, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
The price is Rp351.425 per night from 11 May to 12 May
Rp351.425
per night
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions West Lake and Lingyin Temple are located nearby. ...
7/10 Good! (278 reviews)
"The hotel location is quite close to West Lake (Xihu), near hotel quite a lot of local restaurant, the hotel is quite close to xinhua book store, from Hangzhou East Station quite close with taxi. The hotel staffs are nice but they only speaks mandarin."

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2024

Hangzhou Bokai Westlake Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang
Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang
4 out of 5
No. 298 Fuchun Road, Jianggan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
The price is Rp1.163.121 per night from 6 May to 7 May
Rp1.163.121
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions West Lake and Lingyin Temple are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (153 reviews)
"Good location, options for food just outside. Hotel room decor is a little dated but still very clean and comfortable. Restaurant had some vegetarian options which were very welcome. Breakfast was very good, lots of options"

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang
UrCove by Hyatt Hangzhou Westlake
UrCove by Hyatt Hangzhou Westlake
4 out of 5
No 346, Yan'an Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
The price is Rp947.068 per night from 20 May to 21 May
Rp947.068
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions West Lake and Lingyin Temple are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
"Hotel is very clean. They offered free Peet’s coffee made by barista- each room gets a certain number of tickets based on number of days booked. There are a lot of malls and food options around, all walkable distance. The place is about 5-10 minute walk from Wulin night market and 10 minute walk ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

UrCove by Hyatt Hangzhou Westlake
Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Westlake East, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Westlake East, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
NO.2 WESTLAKE AVENUE, SHANGCHENG DISTRICT, Hangzhou
Fully refundable
The price is Rp872.453 per night from 8 May to 9 May
Rp872.453
per night
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions West Lake and Lingyin Temple are located nearby. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (31 reviews)
BIG TIP ON CHECKOUT
"Good place to stay on a budget, high quality for price. Good size clean rooms. great staff. Good location . No disgusting smokers noticed as per Chinese-name hotels. TIP. watch out. Some hotels in China don't understand the hotels.com (expedia) credit system... ask for a manager if the staff start ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Westlake East, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Hangzhou, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Hangzhou, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Jiefang East Road No 2, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
The price is Rp1.978.205 per night from 5 May to 6 May
Rp1.978.205
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions West Lake and Hangzhou City Planning Exhibition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (145 reviews)
Well kept hotel with high service level
"The stay was excellent. The staff r friendly and helpful. They always give a welcoming smile. I would like to suggest that the hotel line their dustbin especially the one inside the toilet because some guests absent-minded discard their toliet paper there, leaving behind a urine smell. While being ..."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2023

InterContinental Hangzhou, an IHG Hotel
East King Business Hotel Hangzhou
East King Business Hotel Hangzhou
3 out of 5
No.1 Yuewang Road, Hangzhou, Hangzhou
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.286.392 per night from 8 May to 9 May
Rp1.286.392
per night
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a fitness centre. Popular attractions West Lake and Lingyin Temple are located nearby. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (21 reviews)
"The hotel building is quite old. The room is so roomy and clean. But much smoking smell."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2021

East King Business Hotel Hangzhou
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hangzhou

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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 Grand Theatre, and you can jump on the metro at Qianjiang Road Station or Xinye Road Station to get around the city.

Jianggan
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Hefang Street

Get to know Hefang Street and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Hu Xueyan Former Residence and Qinghefang Old Street, and you can jump on the metro at Jiangcheng Road Station or Wushan Square Station to get around the city.

Hefang Street
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Qianjiang New Town

While you're in Qianjiang New Town, take in top sights like Hangzhou Grand Theatre or MIXC Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Citizen Center Metro Station or Chengxing Road Station.

Qianjiang New Town
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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.

Xiacheng
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Shangcheng

Consider a visit to Hu Xueyan Former Residence 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.

Shangcheng
Broken Bridge featuring a bridge and a sunset as well as a large group of people

Xihu

5/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Xihu

Downtown Hangzhou Travel Guide