What is Downtown Hangzhou like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Hangzhou's Downtown Hangzhou neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Hangzhou China Silk Town and Wulin Square as part of your Downtown Hangzhou travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown Hangzhou?

Based on our traveller data, Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Hangzhou. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from West Lake, and it offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Grand Hyatt Hangzhou and Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou .

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Downtown Hangzhou area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Hangzhou, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 156 Downtown Hangzhou hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Hangzhou, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Hangzhou.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Hangzhou?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Downtown Hangzhou, consider Hangzhou China Silk Town, Hangzhou Jiali Center and Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall, and pick out the perfect souvenir. You could also plan a visit to Wulin Square or Wushan Night Market while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Hangzhou include Hangzhou Stadium, Zhejiang Science and Technology Museum and Wulin Night Market. While you're out sightseeing, Hangzhou Opera and Zhejiang Museum of Natural History are a couple of additional sights to visit in Hangzhou.

How can I get around Downtown Hangzhou and the greater Hangzhou area?

If you want to see more of the city, North Jianguo Road Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Baoshan Bridge Station and North Zhonghe Road Station. If you want to venture out of town, Hangzhou Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Hangzhou Railway Station (HZD).

Top 10 Downtown Hangzhou Hotels of 2026

A modern cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a beach.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Downtown Hangzhou hotels

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

1. Crystal Orange Hotel Hangzhou Alibaba Future Technology City

Downtown Hangzhou

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-maintained outdoor area with trees and benches.

2. Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel

Downtown Hangzhou

Sérgio

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern restaurant with a central counter, multiple shelves with jars, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang

Downtown Hangzhou

HUMBERT

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a bed.

4. Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Westlake East by IHG

Downtown Hangzhou

Yeo

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a digital screen displaying information, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a door leading to a balcony.

5. SKYBIRD Hotel

Downtown Hangzhou

Ting

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern outdoor spa area with a hot tub, wooden deck, and various potted plants.

6. Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake

Downtown Hangzhou

Alen

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

7. EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG

Downtown Hangzhou

John

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a small table with fruits, and a view of city buildings through large windows.

8. Pagoda Design Hotel Hangzhou Center West Lake

Downtown Hangzhou

Wan

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies and a prominent signage.

9. Crystal Hotel Hangzhou West Lake Wulin

Downtown Hangzhou

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A room with a traditional Chinese mural, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a busy street.

10. Nostalgia S Hotel (Hangzhou West Lake Intime）

Downtown Hangzhou

ELDAS

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel with multiple entrances, large glass windows, and a prominent sign.

11. Jinyuan hotel

Downtown Hangzhou

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the outside.

12. Mercure Hangzhou West Lake Fengqi Road

Downtown Hangzhou

YUNG CHAN

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

13. Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou

Downtown Hangzhou

Andy

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern interior with a central seating area, two wooden slatted structures, and a view of greenery outside.

14. Hilton Garden Inn Hangzhou West Lake

Downtown Hangzhou

Boyu

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sunlit wall.

15. Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

Downtown Hangzhou

Walid

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a comfortable sofa, a dining area with a table set for two, and a desk with a computer and books.

16. InterContinental Hangzhou ICC by IHG

Downtown Hangzhou

Michael

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

17. SFEEL Design Hotel Hangzhou Xihu

Downtown Hangzhou

"第二次入住，依然是一次很舒服的體驗。其實會再次選擇同一家酒店，本身就代表了第一次入住留下了不錯的印象。這次回來，從入住到整體住宿體驗都很順心，也多了一份熟悉和親切感。特別想感謝前台的小韓，親切的笑容讓人印象很好，入住時還貼心地幫我升等了房型，算是這次入住的一個小驚喜。整個過程不只是專業，也讓人感受到很自然的親切與用心。好的酒店除了環境和設施，很多時候真正讓人願意再回來的，還是服務帶來的感受。第二次入住依然滿意，相信之後有機會還會再回來。"

HanChung

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, wooden shelves, and a large abstract wall art piece.

18. SSAW Boutique Hotel Hangzhou Wulin plaza Yefeng Modern Center

Downtown Hangzhou

JIHYUN

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and a wooden ceiling with recessed lighting.

19. Hangzhou Haiwaihai Hotel

Downtown Hangzhou

Monica

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a large screen.

20. Lemon Hotel-Hangzhou West Lake

Downtown Hangzhou

Didier

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

View all properties

Compare popular hotels in Downtown Hangzhou

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 114 reviews	View
Nostalgia S Hotel (Hangzhou West Lake Intime）	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 31 reviews	View
SKYBIRD Hotel	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Hangzhou West Lake	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 35 reviews	View
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 30 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Hangzhou

Find the best Downtown Hangzhou areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Hangzhou

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.

See properties

A sunset over a calm lake with a traditional pavilion on the left and mountains in the background.

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

A traditional garden with a pond, rocks, koi fish, and a pavilion.

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.

See properties