{"id":470066,"date":"2026-11-13T03:24:32","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T02:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/where-stay-beijing-china\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T03:24:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T02:24:32","slug":"where-stay-beijing-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Stay in Beijing, China: 18 Hotels and Neighbourhoods in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beijing, China is so huge that any romantic idea of strolling from one sight to the next goes out the window after your first day. If you&#8217;re heading to the Chinese capital, <strong>picking the right neighbourhood is what decides whether you spend your time exploring the sights or sitting in traffic for hours. Plenty of travellers say the same thing: in Beijing, the straight-line distance to the Forbidden City matters much less than <strong>being close to a metro station inside the Second Ring Road<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you browse places to stay, you&#8217;ll notice some huge contrasts. On one side are ultra-modern skyscrapers full of luxury hotels. On the other are quiet traditional alleys lined with old courtyards where time seems to have stopped. <strong>Modern hotels give you every comfort<\/strong>, while the traditional ones in the so-called hutongs win you over with their atmosphere, even if you sometimes have to live with a bit less space. I&#8217;ve put together a detailed guide to the most interesting places to rest your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that <strong>many of the old bureaucratic hurdles are gone<\/strong>. Booking a hotel in China still has its quirks, though, and it&#8217;s worth being prepared for them. Let&#8217;s look at the best neighbourhoods and the specific hotels that will make your stay in the city as easy and enjoyable as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e018bdd5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e018bdd5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2528\" height=\"1696\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/hutong-v-centru-pekingu-ve-er-po-de-ti-relight-99a0697e.jpg\" alt=\"A hutong in central 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href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#When_to_Go_to_Beijing_and_When_to_Book\" >When to Go to Beijing and When to Book<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#18_Best_Hotels_and_Places_to_Stay_in_Beijing_China\" >18 Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Beijing, China<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#1_The_Peninsula_Beijing\" >1. The Peninsula Beijing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#2_Waldorf_Astoria_Beijing\" >2. Waldorf Astoria Beijing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#3_Regent_Beijing\" >3. Regent Beijing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#4_Hilton_Beijing_Wangfujing\" >4. Hilton Beijing Wangfujing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#5_Park_Plaza_Beijing_Wangfujing\" >5. Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#6_Mandarin_Oriental_Qianmen_Beijing\" >6. Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#7_CitiGO_Hotel_Beijing_Tiananmen_Square\" >7. CitiGO Hotel Beijing Tian&#8217;anmen Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#8_Lezai_Hotel\" >8. Lezai Hotel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#9_The_Orchid\" >9. The Orchid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#10_Hotel_Cote_Cour_Beijing\" >10. Hotel Cote Cour Beijing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#11_Shichahai_Shadow_Art_Performance\" >11. Shichahai Shadow Art Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#12_Happy_Dragon_Hostel\" >12. Happy Dragon Hostel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#13_InterContinental_BEIJING_SANLITUN\" >13. InterContinental BEIJING SANLITUN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#14_Kerry_Hotel_Beijing\" >14. Kerry Hotel Beijing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#15_InterContinental_Beijing_Beichen\" >15. InterContinental Beijing Beichen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#16_Hilton_Beijing_Capital_Airport\" >16. Hilton Beijing Capital Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#17_Hilton_Garden_Inn_Beijing_Daxing_International_Airport\" >17. Hilton Garden Inn Beijing Daxing International Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#18_Brickyard_Retreat_at_Mutianyu_Great_Wall\" >18. Brickyard Retreat at Mutianyu Great Wall<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#How_to_Choose_the_Right_Hotel\" >How to Choose the Right Hotel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#Where_to_Next\" >Where to Next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#Where_should_you_stay_in_Beijing_for_your_first_visit\" >Where should you stay in Beijing for your first visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#Can_a_foreigner_stay_at_any_Chinese_hotel\" >Can a foreigner stay at any Chinese hotel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#Do_you_need_to_register_with_the_police_in_Beijing\" >Do you need to register with the police in Beijing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#Does_Airbnb_work_in_China\" >Does Airbnb work in China?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#How_much_is_the_deposit_and_can_you_pay_by_card\" >How much is the deposit, and can you pay by card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#When_is_accommodation_in_Beijing_the_most_expensive\" >When is accommodation in Beijing the most expensive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-beijing-china\/#Is_it_worth_staying_near_the_airport_or_near_the_Great_Wall\" >Is it worth staying near the airport or near the Great Wall?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best for first-timers:<\/strong> If it&#8217;s your first trip to Beijing, the Wangfujing area is the easiest choice. For great value for money, go for <strong>Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing<\/strong>. For beautiful luxury, there&#8217;s <strong>The Peninsula Beijing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for authentic atmosphere:<\/strong> If you love traditional Chinese architecture, hutong hotels are ideal. <strong>Lezai Hotel<\/strong> is a big favourite, and the smaller <strong>The Orchid<\/strong> is another good pick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best budget option with style:<\/strong> If you want somewhere modern at a reasonable price and don&#8217;t mind a smaller room, try <strong>CitiGO Hotel Beijing Tian&#8217;anmen Square<\/strong> near the old town.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for nightlife:<\/strong> Sanlitun never sleeps, and the luxurious <strong>InterContinental BEIJING SANLITUN<\/strong> puts you right in the middle of the action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best luxury at a reasonable price:<\/strong> Five-star hotels in the CBD financial district are often cheaper than those in the centre. <strong>Kerry Hotel Beijing<\/strong> is an excellent choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for early departures and arrivals:<\/strong> If your long-haul flight lands early in the morning, you&#8217;ll appreciate <strong>Hilton Beijing Capital Airport<\/strong> and its free shuttle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for escaping the city:<\/strong> For a night near the Great Wall of China without the tourist crowds, book <strong>Brickyard Retreat at Mutianyu Great Wall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Area_to_Choose_in_Chinas_Capital_Beijing\"><\/span>Which Area to Choose in China&#8217;s Capital, Beijing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Choosing the right neighbourhood<\/strong> is probably the most important decision you&#8217;ll make in Beijing. The city is so spread out that you really can&#8217;t expect to walk everywhere. Locals like to joke that when something in Beijing is &#8220;close&#8221;, it means roughly <strong>five metro stops away<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wangfujing<\/strong> is the classic choice for first-time visitors. It&#8217;s just over a kilometre as the crow flies from the Forbidden City, and there&#8217;s a huge choice of international hotel chains. Metro lines 1, 5 and 8 all stop here, so getting anywhere is easy. It has its downsides, though. The Chinese social network Xiaohongshu often calls the area a typical tourist trap that goes quiet fairly early in the evening, and some of the hotels here have seen better days ten or twenty years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The hutongs of Dongcheng and Xicheng<\/strong> (areas such as Nanluoguxiang, Shichahai, Gulou and Dongsi) are a completely different world. The traditional courtyard hotels here (siheyuan) offer incredible atmosphere, peace and quiet, and great food just around the corner. The downside is that taxis struggle to turn around in the narrow lanes, so even experienced drivers sometimes have trouble finding your hotel. At the cheaper places, expect fairly small rooms, and it can get a bit chilly in the winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Qianmen and Dashilan<\/strong> lie south of Tiananmen Square. The neighbourhood has kept its old-town character, and it&#8217;s fantastically close to the huge Beijing South railway station (about 3 kilometres), where the high-speed trains to Shanghai depart. Here too, though, many streets are pedestrian-only, so a taxi won&#8217;t drop you right at the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sanlitun and Chaoyang<\/strong> are all about nightlife and shopping at the Taikoo Li complex, and most of the embassies are based here. You&#8217;re more than five kilometres from the main historical sights and you&#8217;ll have to put up with more street noise, but if you&#8217;re after a modern, buzzing metropolis, this is the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The CBD (Guomao)<\/strong> is the business district, packed with skyscrapers. Ironically, you can often find five-star hotels here at much better prices than in touristy Wangfujing. They&#8217;re perfectly connected to luxury shopping malls, but you&#8217;ll have to commute to the sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Olympic Park<\/strong> only really makes sense if you&#8217;re heading to a specific concert or trade fair. It&#8217;s about 9 kilometres from the centre, and right around the hotels you often won&#8217;t find any small shops or typical tourist attractions. As for the area around <strong>Beijing South<\/strong> station, I don&#8217;t really recommend staying there. There simply aren&#8217;t any good hotels, and the ones that claim to be nearby are often five to fifteen kilometres away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Go_to_Beijing_and_When_to_Book\"><\/span>When to Go to Beijing and When to Book<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotel prices in Beijing can shoot up depending on the season and Chinese public holidays. If you can, avoid travelling during the so-called <strong>Golden Week, which falls on 1\u20137 October 2026<\/strong>. Another critical period is the Spring Festival, i.e. Chinese New Year celebrations (falling on 6 February 2027, although the exact schedule of the nationwide holiday is usually only published later). The city also gets a massive influx of tourists in early May (1\u20135 May), when prices regularly jump to several times their usual level. A hotel that costs just over \u20ac80 a night in November can cost more than \u20ac490 over the May holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking of prices, be very careful when you actually book. Chinese hotels, especially the more upmarket ones, have traditionally added a <strong>service charge of 10 to 15 per cent plus 6 per cent VAT<\/strong> on top of the base rate. The prices in this article are approximate (converted at roughly \u20ac0.13 per 1 CNY), but always check carefully in the booking system whether the final amount already includes these charges. On the plus side, don&#8217;t expect a standard nightly city tourist tax in Beijing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the end of May 2024, a new regulation means hotels <strong>can no longer turn away foreigners<\/strong> just because they don&#8217;t have a special licence to host international guests. Unfortunately, it still occasionally happens in practice in 2025 and 2026, so the safest bet is still to stick with international brands or large, trusted Chinese chains (such as Atour or Huazhu). If you&#8217;re booking yourself, I recommend using Trip.com or <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking<\/a>, and it&#8217;s a good idea to look for a note saying the hotel accepts foreigners. Also keep in mind that Airbnb shut down for good in mainland China in summer 2022, and its place has been taken by so-called homestays on local platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At check-in, the hotel will almost always ask for a <strong>refundable deposit, usually between 300 and 1,000 CNY<\/strong> (roughly \u20ac40 to \u20ac130). Some places ask for it once for the whole stay, others even per night. Big international hotels will happily accept your regular Visa or Mastercard, but smaller traditional places in the hutongs often prefer cash or mobile payments via Alipay and WeChat. Just be aware that Alipay charges a three per cent fee on payments over 200 CNY. If you pay by card, it can take five to seven days after you leave for the blocked deposit to be released. The hotel will scan your passport on arrival and automatically register you with the police within twenty-four hours, so you don&#8217;t have to worry about any further registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Best_Hotels_and_Places_to_Stay_in_Beijing_China\"><\/span>18 Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Beijing, China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e018cc5a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e018cc5a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1924\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/the-peninsula-beijing.jpg\" alt=\"The Peninsula Beijing hotel\" class=\"wp-image-433589\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/the-peninsula-beijing.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/the-peninsula-beijing-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/the-peninsula-beijing-700x842.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/the-peninsula-beijing-768x924.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/the-peninsula-beijing-1277x1536.jpg 1277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Yee WANG (Architecte) \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Peninsula_Beijing\"><\/span>1. The Peninsula Beijing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=The%20Peninsula%20Beijing&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">The Peninsula Beijing<\/a><\/strong> is probably the most luxurious hotel in the city, and since a huge renovation in 2017 that cost more than 120 million dollars, it&#8217;s the only hotel in Beijing made up entirely of suites. There are 230 of them, and guests rave about how enormous, spotless and high-tech they are. What people praise most of all, though, is the fantastic concierge team, who share local secrets, arrange a smooth airport transfer and sometimes surprise you with a generous upgrade or an early check-in. The lavish breakfasts get plenty of love too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re celebrating an anniversary or want to live out your dream of flawless Asian hospitality, this place probably won&#8217;t disappoint. Just be ready for a serious hit to your wallet: a night for two costs from <strong>\u20ac320 to \u20ac560<\/strong>. Autumn tends to be the priciest season, and a service charge may be added on top. You&#8217;ll be staying on Jinyu Hutong in the <strong>Wangfujing district<\/strong>, about 1.6 kilometres on foot from the gates of the Forbidden City. The shopping streets with their boutiques are within walking distance, and for longer trips you&#8217;ll definitely make use of the ever-present Didi taxis or the nearby metro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: <strong>Make the most of the concierge<\/strong> \u2013 guests love them for local tips you won&#8217;t find in any guidebook and for <strong>help with reservations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e018d401&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e018d401\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-waldorf-astoria-beijing-6.jpg\" alt=\"Waldorf Astoria Beijing hotel\" class=\"wp-image-433624\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-waldorf-astoria-beijing-6.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-waldorf-astoria-beijing-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-waldorf-astoria-beijing-6-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-waldorf-astoria-beijing-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-waldorf-astoria-beijing-6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Peter Ong \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Waldorf_Astoria_Beijing\"><\/span>2. Waldorf Astoria Beijing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At first glance, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=Waldorf%20Astoria%20Beijing&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Waldorf Astoria Beijing<\/a><\/strong> probably won&#8217;t grab you with giant neon signs \u2013 from the outside it looks fairly understated. Step inside, though, and you&#8217;ll find a gorgeous interior reminiscent of a traditional Chinese lacquer box in shades of red and black. Guests mostly mention the incredibly comfortable rooms and the fantastic staff, who often offer families with kids a free upgrade to a roomier family room with bunk beds without even being asked. Adults, meanwhile, will love the superb indoor pool with a hot tub. A night for two will set you back roughly \u20ac300 to \u20ac430. The hotel sits on Jinyu Hutong, only about 1.4 kilometres from the historic centre, so you&#8217;re right in the heart of the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foodies are in for a treat, because the prestigious in-house restaurant Zijin Mansion serves absolutely superb Cantonese cuisine. Bear in mind, though, that not all the staff speak fluent English. Above all, be very careful when booking through Trip.com, where you&#8217;ll also see listings for the <strong>Waldorf Astoria Hutong Courtyard<\/strong>. I think it&#8217;s important to point out that this is a completely different product from the same brand, focused on traditional-style stays, so make sure you don&#8217;t mix them up by accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: After a full day on your feet, head down to the <strong>pool and hot tub<\/strong>; the hotel doesn&#8217;t have a classic sauna, but you will find a <strong>steam room<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e018db59&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e018db59\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/regent-beijing.jpg\" alt=\"Regent Beijing hotel\" class=\"wp-image-433591\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/regent-beijing.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/regent-beijing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/regent-beijing-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/regent-beijing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/regent-beijing-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Fumitake Sugawara \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Regent_Beijing\"><\/span>3. Regent Beijing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=Regent%20Beijing&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Regent Beijing<\/a><\/strong> is a great find if you&#8217;re after five-star pampering but don&#8217;t want to pay sky-high prices. Two of you will spend roughly \u20ac140 to \u20ac145 a night here, which I think is amazing for a luxury hotel in the centre. You&#8217;ll find it on Jinbao Street, just under two kilometres from the Forbidden City. Guests are full of praise for the spotlessly clean rooms, the generous breakfasts and the bright lobby with its beautiful piano. Its biggest trump card, though, is the staff, who will happily book you a table for the famous Peking duck or find you a driver for a trip to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be aware that <strong>the area gets pretty deserted after dark<\/strong>, and some travellers find it a little too quiet. And if hunger strikes at night and you don&#8217;t have a Chinese phone number, ordering food through local apps can be quite a challenge. The front desk will always help you out with a smile, though. One small downside guests occasionally mention is the <strong>flimsy blackout curtains<\/strong>, so pack a sleep mask just in case. Even so, it&#8217;s a lovely place to unwind after a day of dashing between the sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: When you book, be sure to ask for a <strong>room on a higher floor<\/strong>. On a clear day, you&#8217;ll get a beautiful <strong>view over the rooftops<\/strong> of the surrounding historic buildings and even the palace of the Forbidden City itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e018e224&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e018e224\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-beijing-wangfujing-2.jpg\" alt=\"Hilton Beijing Wangfujing hotel\" class=\"wp-image-433625\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-beijing-wangfujing-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-beijing-wangfujing-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-beijing-wangfujing-2-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-beijing-wangfujing-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-beijing-wangfujing-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sascha Eichhorn \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Hilton_Beijing_Wangfujing\"><\/span>4. Hilton Beijing Wangfujing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=Hilton%20Beijing%20Wangfujing&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Beijing Wangfujing<\/a><\/strong> sits right on the east side of the famous shopping street of the same name, just about 1.4 kilometres as the crow flies from the Forbidden City. It&#8217;s a really nice hotel with three restaurants, a wine cellar and a fabulous rooftop pool where you&#8217;ll love cooling off after a long day out. Guests rave most about the incredibly lavish breakfasts and the exceptionally professional staff, who take great care of you. Families with kids will also appreciate the option of connecting rooms. A night in a double room costs roughly \u20ac165 to \u20ac195.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for potential hiccups, I have to honestly warn you about visiting in the sweltering summer. Reviews from 2026 include complaints about <strong>air conditioning that can&#8217;t keep up<\/strong>, with room temperatures climbing to an uncomfortable 28 degrees. On top of that, the rooms have <strong>motion sensors<\/strong> that switch off not only the lights but also the cooling after an hour of inactivity, which can be pretty annoying in the middle of the night. If you come in the cooler months, though, it won&#8217;t be an issue. The transport links are absolutely flawless, and public transport will get you to the historic sights in just twenty minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: From here, public transport easily takes you to all the main sights. Just sort out a <strong>contactless card for payment<\/strong> at the metro turnstiles and you&#8217;ll save yourself loads of time buying individual tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e018e6fe&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e018e6fe\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2133\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-park-plaza-beijing-wangfujing-6.jpg\" alt=\"Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing hotel\" class=\"wp-image-433626\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-park-plaza-beijing-wangfujing-6.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-park-plaza-beijing-wangfujing-6-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-park-plaza-beijing-wangfujing-6-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-park-plaza-beijing-wangfujing-6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-park-plaza-beijing-wangfujing-6-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-park-plaza-beijing-wangfujing-6-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: RajiB kundu \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Park_Plaza_Beijing_Wangfujing\"><\/span>5. Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A short walk from the bustling centre, you&#8217;ll come across <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=Park%20Plaza%20Beijing%20Wangfujing&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing<\/a><\/strong>, which I think is an absolute gem if you&#8217;re looking for quality at a reasonable price. It&#8217;s tucked away on quieter Jinbao Street, so you&#8217;ll get a good night&#8217;s rest, yet you can walk to Wangfujing shopping street in twelve to fifteen minutes. The Forbidden City is just under two kilometres away. Guests especially praise the wonderful staff and thoughtful little touches, like a generous daily supply of free bottled water. A night for two costs roughly \u20ac95 to \u20ac105, which is a great price for upper mid-range comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind that the rooms are fairly standard in size, so don&#8217;t expect any huge ballrooms. Breakfast also usually isn&#8217;t included in the base rate, which is probably the biggest drawback. The real ace up its sleeve, however, is Dengshikou metro station on Line 5, right next to the entrance. If it&#8217;s fully booked, you&#8217;ll find the <strong>Sunworld Dynasty Hotel<\/strong> a short walk away. It&#8217;s similarly priced, and guests highlight how incredibly clean it is, the option of an early check-in and the dedicated staff, who recently managed to track down a child&#8217;s hat left behind in a taxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: <strong>The nearby metro station<\/strong> will save you plenty of money and spare you the stress of <strong>haggling with taxi drivers<\/strong>. Most of the city is reachable from here for literally a few coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e018ee6e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e018ee6e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mandarin-oriental-qianmen-beijing.jpg\" alt=\"Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing hotel\" class=\"wp-image-433595\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mandarin-oriental-qianmen-beijing.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mandarin-oriental-qianmen-beijing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mandarin-oriental-qianmen-beijing-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mandarin-oriental-qianmen-beijing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mandarin-oriental-qianmen-beijing-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: VL Kong \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Mandarin_Oriental_Qianmen_Beijing\"><\/span>6. Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=Mandarin%20Oriental%20Qianmen%2C%20Beijing&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing<\/a><\/strong> is truly one of a kind \u2013 it only opened in September 2024 and immediately scooped awards for best new hotel the following year. Don&#8217;t expect an impersonal skyscraper: the whole complex is made up of just 42 luxury suites scattered across seven or eight lanes of a traditional hutong in the Caochang area, south of Tian&#8217;anmen Square. Guests love the unique feeling of living right among locals against an old historic backdrop. Reviews mostly praise the impeccable staff, generous room upgrades and sweet little touches such as evening turndown gifts. And if you don&#8217;t feel like walking, they&#8217;ll happily drive you around the grounds in a buggy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bear in mind, though, that this kind of exclusivity and security comes at a price in the form of <strong>ever-present security guards and cameras<\/strong> right in the little lanes between the suites, which might slightly spoil the sense of privacy for some. The price is also downright astronomical: a night for two costs roughly <strong>\u20ac1,640 to \u20ac1,970<\/strong>. To me, it&#8217;s clear that this place is mainly suited to once-in-a-lifetime occasions, honeymoons, or simply those of you who want to fulfil a big travel dream and aren&#8217;t worried about the budget at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Make sure you find time for a slow morning coffee in your <strong>private inner courtyard<\/strong>. In the middle of a bustling metropolis of twenty million people, it&#8217;s a beautifully quiet spot to recharge before your next wander around the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e018f353&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e018f353\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-citigo-hotel-beijing-tian-anmen-square-3.jpg\" alt=\"CitiGO Hotel Beijing Tian&#039;anmen Square\" class=\"wp-image-433627\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-citigo-hotel-beijing-tian-anmen-square-3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-citigo-hotel-beijing-tian-anmen-square-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-citigo-hotel-beijing-tian-anmen-square-3-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-citigo-hotel-beijing-tian-anmen-square-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-citigo-hotel-beijing-tian-anmen-square-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: CM wong \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_CitiGO_Hotel_Beijing_Tiananmen_Square\"><\/span>7. CitiGO Hotel Beijing Tian&#8217;anmen Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=CitiGO%20Hotel%20Beijing%20Tian%27anmen%20Square&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">CitiGO Hotel Beijing Tian&#8217;anmen Square<\/a><\/strong> proves that you can stay somewhere modern in Beijing without blowing your budget. This hi-tech hotel sits on the historic Qianmen Da Jie pedestrian street, right by Zhushikou station on metro line 7. Its biggest selling points are the English-speaking staff and a cute robot that delivers items between floors. What guests absolutely love most, though, is the late-night snack: every day at 10:00 pm you get a free portion of rice and dumplings. A night in a double room costs roughly \u20ac85\u201390, which is a great deal for the centre. The Forbidden City is about 2.7 kilometres away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lower price and its popularity with younger travellers sometimes take their toll in the form of <strong>poorer soundproofing<\/strong>. Especially during the winter months of 2025, there were complaints about noise from the corridor and neighbouring rooms, and I also came across an older remark about a less-than-spotless duplex room. Otherwise, though, it strikes me as a really nice base, particularly if you&#8217;re rushing to catch an early-morning bullet train to Shanghai. The key <strong>Beijing South railway station<\/strong> is just under three and a half kilometres away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Don&#8217;t miss an evening stroll along the illuminated <strong>Qianmen pedestrian street<\/strong>, lined with traditional little shops, or peek into the small <strong>historic hutong alleys<\/strong> nearby. And when you get back, don&#8217;t forget to grab your well-earned dumplings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e018f805&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e018f805\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lezai-hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Lezai Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-433597\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lezai-hotel.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lezai-hotel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lezai-hotel-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lezai-hotel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lezai-hotel-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: F Tn \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Lezai_Hotel\"><\/span>8. Lezai Hotel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=Lezai%20Hotel&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Lezai Hotel<\/a><\/strong> is one of the best-rated hotels in the city, and you&#8217;ll understand why the moment you arrive. You&#8217;ll find it on Shajing alley, a short walk from the Nanluoguxiang shopping street, in the sensitively restored residence of a once-wealthy Beijing family. Guests at this place, open since 2016, praise above all the peace and quiet right next to the busy pedestrian zone and the incredibly kind staff, who make you feel like you&#8217;re on holiday with your own relatives. You&#8217;ll be won over by the traditional courtyard with mature trees, red lanterns and wooden details, or by evenings on the rooftop with a view. You&#8217;ll love it here if you&#8217;re after the authentic romance of the old hutongs. A night costs roughly \u20ac110\u2013125. A big plus is the excellent breakfast included in the price and free laundry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bear in mind that a taxi <strong>won&#8217;t drop you right at the door<\/strong>. It&#8217;ll stop on the main street and you&#8217;ll simply walk the last bit down a narrow lane, which is just part of the deal in this historic quarter. Everything else works brilliantly. The hotel is a great starting point for wandering the surrounding hutongs. The rooms have extra-comfy beds you probably won&#8217;t want to get out of in the morning, and if you happen to head out on a day trip before breakfast starts, they&#8217;ll happily pack you a <strong>generous meal to take with you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: From 2:00 to 9:00 pm, <strong>tea and desserts are served completely free<\/strong>. Make the most of it \u2013 after a tiring day of sightseeing, settle into the historic courtyard with a book in hand. It&#8217;s the perfect way to unwind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e018fd8a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e018fd8a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2133\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/the-orchid.jpg\" alt=\"The Orchid hotel\" class=\"wp-image-433598\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/the-orchid.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/the-orchid-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/the-orchid-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/the-orchid-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/the-orchid-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/the-orchid-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Alessandro Alfonsi \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_The_Orchid\"><\/span>9. The Orchid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=The%20Orchid&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">The Orchid<\/a><\/strong> is an intimate hotel with just ten rooms, tucked away on Baochao Hutong in the Gulou district. The place has tons of soul and cleverly balances modern design with traditional architecture. It&#8217;s only a minute&#8217;s walk from Gulou Dajie metro station, where lines 2 and 8 meet. Guests rave about the friendly staff and the rooftop terrace with views straight onto the historic Drum Tower. That&#8217;s where the excellent breakfast is served, and if you need to leave for the airport early in the morning, they&#8217;ll gladly prepare a hearty packed breakfast for the road. Friendly cats add to the homely atmosphere. A night for two costs around \u20ac110\u2013145.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re into interesting spaces, the special <strong>Loft suite<\/strong> might catch your eye. Just be aware that to get to bed you have to climb stairs to a raised gallery under the roof, where <strong>it gets quite warm in summer<\/strong>. The air conditioning has to run at full blast, which won&#8217;t suit everyone. Otherwise, guests are wonderfully looked after, and the rooms even come with filtered water and a coffee machine. To me, it&#8217;s one of the most pleasant places to stay in the city for anyone looking for peace and a personal touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: In the evening, grab something nice to drink and head <strong>up to the rooftop terrace<\/strong>. The view over the old rooftops around you and the <strong>illuminated Drum Tower<\/strong> is incredibly magical and will put you in the perfect mood for the days ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e01904fc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e01904fc\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/hotel-cote-cour-beijing.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Cote Cour 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object-fit: cover; display: block; margin: 4px 0;\" title=\"\">\n    <div class=\"lk-stays-header-text\">\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-eyebrow\">Luk\u00e1\u0161 and Lucie recommend<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-title\">Where to stay in Beijing<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-subtitle\">6 places to stay \u2014 hotels, wellness hotels and other accommodation options<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- CARDS -->\n  <div class=\"lk-stays-grid\">\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card featured\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&#038;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&#038;hotelname=The%20Peninsula%20Beijing&#038;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-top\">\u2b50 TOP CHOICE<\/span>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\u2b50 Luxury<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">The Peninsula Beijing<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">The most luxurious all-suite hotel in the city, with a fantastic concierge team and lavish breakfasts, in the Wangfujing district.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">\u20ac310\u2013550\/night<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&#038;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&#038;hotelname=Waldorf%20Astoria%20Beijing&#038;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&#038;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&#038;hotelname=Regent%20Beijing&#038;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Regent Beijing<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">A five-star hotel at a reasonable price, with clean rooms, lavish breakfasts, and help booking trips.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">\u20ac140\u2013140\/night<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&#038;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&#038;hotelname=Hilton%20Beijing%20Wangfujing&#038;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Hilton Beijing Wangfujing<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">A hotel with a rooftop pool and three restaurants, lavish breakfasts, close to the Wangfujing shopping street.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">\u20ac160\u2013190\/night<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&#038;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&#038;hotelname=Park%20Plaza%20Beijing%20Wangfujing&#038;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Great value for money on the quiet Jinbao lane, close to the metro, with free water.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">\u20ac95\u2013105\/night<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&#038;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&#038;hotelname=Lezai%20Hotel&#038;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe1 Pension\/B&#038;B<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Lezai Hotel<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">A traditional courtyard hotel in a hutong with friendly staff and free tea and desserts.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">\u20ac110\u2013125\/night<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Hotel_Cote_Cour_Beijing\"><\/span>10. Hotel Cote Cour Beijing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=Hotel%20Cote%20Cour%20Beijing&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Cote Cour Beijing<\/a><\/strong> hides away on quiet Yanyue Hutong in the Chaoyangmen area and works as a wonderful escape from the Beijing bustle. Yet the Forbidden City is only about 2.2 kilometres away, and the lively Wangfujing street is pretty easy to reach. A night here costs roughly \u20ac110. Guests are absolutely thrilled with the staff, who will happily sketch you a map of the sights, order a reliable car through the Didi app, recommend a massage or have dinner delivered to your room. The really good, creative breakfasts also get a big thumbs-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>quiet inner courtyard<\/strong> in traditional Chinese style beautifully blocks out the noise from nearby roads, so you can genuinely rest after a full day of running around the city. A brilliant bonus for slightly more adventurous travellers are the <strong>bicycles<\/strong>, which you can borrow for free to explore the maze of surrounding lanes just like the locals do. I don&#8217;t see any real weak spots here and guests hardly complain about anything \u2013 just be prepared that finding your way through those narrow hutongs the first time may take a bit of patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Definitely <strong>make use of the hotel bikes<\/strong> and head into the nearby hutongs <strong>early in the morning<\/strong>, before the real rush hour kicks in. You&#8217;ll see the city waking up from a completely different perspective, and it&#8217;s an experience you won&#8217;t forget in a hurry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e0190d45&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e0190d45\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-shichahai-shadow-art-performance-2.jpg\" alt=\"Shichahai Shadow Art Performance hotel\" class=\"wp-image-433628\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-shichahai-shadow-art-performance-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-shichahai-shadow-art-performance-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-shichahai-shadow-art-performance-2-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-shichahai-shadow-art-performance-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-shichahai-shadow-art-performance-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Robert Moyles \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Shichahai_Shadow_Art_Performance\"><\/span>11. Shichahai Shadow Art Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=Shichahai%20Shadow%20Art%20Performance&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Shichahai Shadow Art Performance<\/a><\/strong> sits on Songshu Jie street near the beautiful Shichahai and Houhai lakes, and a night here costs roughly \u20ac40\u201360. That&#8217;s a fantastic price for a traditional siheyuan courtyard house. Guests especially appreciate the unbelievably comfortable beds, where you&#8217;ll probably fall asleep within five minutes, and the very friendly staff. In the evening, the area around the nearby lakes and Prince Gong&#8217;s Mansion is incredibly lively, with plenty of places for dinner. When you get back from the lanes, you&#8217;ll probably be glad of the free coffee and tea station in the lobby, which runs all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lower price naturally has to show somewhere, so expect the rooms to <strong>look a little worn<\/strong> \u2013 they could do with a light renovation. As with other hutong stays, cars can barely get here through the narrow, crowded lanes, so be ready for a short walk with your luggage. That&#8217;s made up for by the nearby metro stations and the chance to pick up an affordable breakfast sandwich in the morning. Just a small heads-up: due to Chinese regulations, <strong>there are no toothbrushes in the rooms<\/strong>, but you only need to ask for them at reception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Plan your stay so that you spend at least one Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday evening at the hotel. The <strong>free shadow puppet show<\/strong> is a truly magical cultural experience, and it would be a real shame to miss it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e01914c9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e01914c9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/happy-dragon-hostel.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Dragon Hostel\" class=\"wp-image-433601\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/happy-dragon-hostel.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/happy-dragon-hostel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/happy-dragon-hostel-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/happy-dragon-hostel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/happy-dragon-hostel-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: happy dragon hotel \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Happy_Dragon_Hostel\"><\/span>12. Happy Dragon Hostel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=Happy%20Dragon%20Hostel&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Happy Dragon Hostel<\/a><\/strong> is tucked away on Renmin Shichang Xi Xiang lane in the Dongsi area, and I think it&#8217;s a great find for backpackers who want to save money but care about cleanliness. A private room for two costs roughly \u20ac40\u201355 a night. From the airport, you can get here easily by car through the Didi app or by public transport for around sixty yuan. Guests positively gush about the incredibly helpful staff, who&#8217;ll help you set up mobile payments on your phone, arrange a trip to the Great Wall of China and make sure you don&#8217;t feel lost in an unfamiliar city. The daily cleaning is spot on, and after a day on your feet, the free tea is a lovely touch too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The metro station is pretty close, so getting to the sights is no trouble at all. There hasn&#8217;t been any serious criticism of the place in recent months \u2013 it simply delivers exactly what it promises. If it happens to be full, <strong>Beijing Downtown Backpackers Accommodation<\/strong> is a short walk away on a busier street. Besides private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, you&#8217;ll also find classic cheap shared dorms there, and guests love the atmosphere of the surrounding old hutong lanes, which have tons of charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Ask the reception staff to recommend the best little restaurants nearby. It&#8217;s right here in the <strong>hidden lanes of Dongsi<\/strong> that you&#8217;ll find the absolute <strong>most authentic food<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e0191ca5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e0191ca5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1778\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-intercontinental-beijing-sanlitun-6.jpg\" alt=\"InterContinental BEIJING SANLITUN hotel\" class=\"wp-image-433629\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-intercontinental-beijing-sanlitun-6.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-intercontinental-beijing-sanlitun-6-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-intercontinental-beijing-sanlitun-6-700x778.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-intercontinental-beijing-sanlitun-6-768x853.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-intercontinental-beijing-sanlitun-6-1382x1536.jpg 1382w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: g v \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_InterContinental_BEIJING_SANLITUN\"><\/span>13. InterContinental BEIJING SANLITUN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=InterContinental%20BEIJING%20SANLITUN&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">InterContinental BEIJING SANLITUN<\/a><\/strong> is a huge, buzzing hotel on South Sanlitun Road, right in the heart of the neighbourhood that never sleeps. It&#8217;s roughly 5.9 kilometres from the Forbidden City. Guests rave most about the incredibly friendly front desk staff, who get you checked in at lightning speed, and the spotless cleanliness. The rooms are cosily furnished, and some of them offer a lovely view over the city. In the spring high season, expect to pay around \u20ac330 a night. If you love nightlife and shopping at the giant Taikoo Li complex, you&#8217;ve probably found your dream base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The price you pay for all that modern city buzz is obvious the moment you step outside, though, because the <strong>traffic is extremely heavy<\/strong>. Weaving your way across the pedestrian crossings can be quite an adrenaline rush, and be prepared for taxis to take longer to even reach the main entrance because of the jams. Now and then, someone complains about <strong>weaker soundproofing<\/strong> against the busy street, and I also came across mentions of a temperamental air conditioner. If you&#8217;re after the quiet of historic alleyways, you&#8217;d probably suffer here, but for fans of non-stop fun it&#8217;s simply spot on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The area around the hotel is packed with <strong>top-notch bars and international restaurants<\/strong>, so don&#8217;t hesitate to head out and enjoy that amazing contrast between old and modern Beijing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e0192444&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e0192444\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kerry-hotel-beijing.jpg\" alt=\"Kerry Hotel Beijing\" class=\"wp-image-433603\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kerry-hotel-beijing.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kerry-hotel-beijing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kerry-hotel-beijing-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kerry-hotel-beijing-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kerry-hotel-beijing-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: edoodles007 \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Kerry_Hotel_Beijing\"><\/span>14. Kerry Hotel Beijing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=Kerry%20Hotel%20Beijing&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Kerry Hotel Beijing<\/a><\/strong> sits in the busy Guomao financial district, about 5.2 kilometres from the centre, and it&#8217;s a great example of how to get five-star luxury for the price that would only buy you upper mid-range in Wangfujing. Guests especially praise its connection to the Kerry Mall and China World Mall shopping centres, so you have loads of places to eat without even setting foot outside. What really works here is the flawless housekeeping and the generous breakfasts with both Chinese and Western dishes. Families will appreciate the excellent facilities too \u2013 there&#8217;s even a clinic and a dentist in the building. A double room costs around \u20ac130 to \u20ac150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to the wide boulevards, getting to the sights is easy, a Didi taxi usually shows up within a few minutes, and the staff will gladly help you arrange things like a trip to the Great Wall of China. Bear in mind, though, that during Chinese holidays and long weekends, the shopping centres and hotel restaurants get ridiculously crowded. If you&#8217;d like to experience even more grandeur in this neighbourhood, the sister <strong>China World Summit Wing Beijing<\/strong> is a short walk away. It&#8217;s the tallest hotel in the city, and guests simply can&#8217;t stop raving about the jaw-dropping views from the windows. A night there will set you back roughly \u20ac140 to \u20ac190.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you&#8217;re travelling with kids, make full <strong>use of the children&#8217;s play area<\/strong> right in the building. It&#8217;s a reliable lifesaver when the weather turns bad or when you just want a short break from sightseeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e0192b28&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e0192b28\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-intercontinental-beijing-beichen-2.jpg\" alt=\"InterContinental Beijing Beichen hotel\" class=\"wp-image-433630\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-intercontinental-beijing-beichen-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-intercontinental-beijing-beichen-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-intercontinental-beijing-beichen-2-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-intercontinental-beijing-beichen-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-intercontinental-beijing-beichen-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Michael Lobmaier-Mantona \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_InterContinental_Beijing_Beichen\"><\/span>15. InterContinental Beijing Beichen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll find the luxurious giant <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=InterContinental%20Beijing%20Beichen&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">InterContinental Beijing Beichen<\/a><\/strong> on Beichen West Road, and I have to say right away that it mainly makes sense for a specific group of travellers. The most praised features are the enormous rooms with plenty of space and the incredibly lavish breakfasts. A night here costs around \u20ac150. I get the feeling the staff genuinely try hard and will happily help you with things like ordering a taxi, even if they sometimes struggle a bit with English. This is the place to stay when you&#8217;re heading to a trade fair at the nearby convention centre or attending an event at the famous Bird&#8217;s Nest stadium from the 2008 Olympic Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, if you&#8217;re flying in mainly for the sights, this location will probably disappoint you, because the historic centre is <strong>needlessly far away<\/strong>. What people miss most in the area are ordinary little shops and restaurants, and it&#8217;s about a kilometre on foot to <strong>Olympic Park metro station<\/strong> on Line 8. Also keep in mind that the hotel spa is on the pricier side, and guests aren&#8217;t exactly thrilled with it. For the average tourist, there are simply more practical neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you do end up staying here, be sure to take an <strong>evening stroll through the Olympic Park<\/strong>. The illuminated <strong>Bird&#8217;s Nest stadium<\/strong> and the nearby Water Cube look absolutely fantastic after dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e01932e6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e01932e6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"586\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-beijing-capital-airport-6.png\" alt=\"Hilton Beijing Capital Airport hotel\" class=\"wp-image-433631\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-beijing-capital-airport-6.png 720w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-beijing-capital-airport-6-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-beijing-capital-airport-6-700x570.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sujay Chakraborty \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Hilton_Beijing_Capital_Airport\"><\/span>16. Hilton Beijing Capital Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=Hilton%20Beijing%20Capital%20Airport&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Beijing Capital Airport<\/a><\/strong> is a real lifesaver for anyone arriving in the city at awkward hours. It&#8217;s less than a kilometre from the huge Terminal 3, and what people love most about it is the unexpected peace and quiet. Even though you&#8217;re sleeping right next to the airport, the rooms are superbly soundproofed. The empathetic staff are another big plus, happily sorting out emergencies from toys forgotten in the room to bookings that lapsed after a delayed night flight. It&#8217;s also common to get upgraded to a better room than you paid for, and the executive lounge and generous breakfasts get plenty of praise too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staying here for your whole trip probably wouldn&#8217;t make much sense given the distance from the centre, but for your <strong>first or last night<\/strong> in China it&#8217;s a huge relief. That goes double if your flight times are brutal \u2013 some long-haul flights from Europe touch down here at a cruel 5:20 a.m. and head back at around 2:30 in the morning. A night costs roughly \u20ac85 to \u20ac100. On top of that, the price includes a <strong>free shuttle bus<\/strong> that runs to the airport 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Once you&#8217;ve cleared immigration and picked up your luggage, follow the signs straight to <strong>Gate 5<\/strong> at <strong>Terminal 3<\/strong>. The hotel bus will pick you up there and take you straight to a comfy bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af67e0193ca7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af67e0193ca7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-garden-inn-beijing-daxing-interna-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hilton Garden Inn Beijing Daxing International Airport hotel\" class=\"wp-image-433632\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-garden-inn-beijing-daxing-interna-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-garden-inn-beijing-daxing-interna-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-garden-inn-beijing-daxing-interna-1-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-garden-inn-beijing-daxing-interna-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kde-bydlet-v-pekingu-hilton-garden-inn-beijing-daxing-interna-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Jonathan Lau \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Hilton_Garden_Inn_Beijing_Daxing_International_Airport\"><\/span>17. Hilton Garden Inn Beijing Daxing International Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=Hilton%20Garden%20Inn%20Beijing%20Daxing%20International%20Airport&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Garden Inn Beijing Daxing International Airport<\/a><\/strong> is a stylish, modern refuge for anyone with an early departure or a late arrival at the ultra-modern Daxing Airport in the south of the city. It&#8217;s about 2.5 kilometres from the terminal, and a night for two costs a very pleasant \u20ac45 to \u20ac50 or so. What works brilliantly here is the lightning-fast check-in even in the middle of the night, plus the wonderfully comfortable beds. The staff are incredibly kind \u2013 they even happily helped one traveller find a local halal restaurant \u2013 and the little robot that delivers small orders right to your room door is sure to put a smile on your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind, though, that this place isn&#8217;t suitable at all for exploring the city at length. <strong>Daxing Airport<\/strong> lies a whopping 43 kilometres from the centre, so commuting from here to the sights every day would be sheer madness. Reviewers also point out that the room service menu is rather limited, especially if you&#8217;re looking for vegetarian dishes, and deliveries sometimes take a little longer. As a <strong>pure transit hotel<\/strong> for one night, though, it does the job flawlessly, and you&#8217;ll get a great rest here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Don&#8217;t forget to <strong>save the hotel&#8217;s phone number<\/strong> before your trip. 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Brickyard Retreat at Mutianyu Great Wall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;hotelname=Brickyard%20Retreat%20at%20Mutianyu%20Great%20Wall&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Brickyard Retreat at Mutianyu Great Wall<\/a><\/strong> in the little village of Beigou, about 60 kilometres from central Beijing, is the result of a very sensitive conversion of a former brick factory, and it greets you with an unbelievably cosy atmosphere. Guests gush about the tranquillity and the glass walls of the spacious rooms, through which you look straight out at the ridges topped by the Great Wall of China. Besides the friendly staff and excellent massages, guests also praise the on-site restaurant with plenty of vegetarian dishes. Just maybe be a little careful with the seafood \u2013 one guest went through a really nasty bout of food poisoning after a pasta dish here. A night for two costs around \u20ac130 to \u20ac140.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its biggest trump card is that you can walk to the cable car ticket offices for the Mutianyu section. There&#8217;s no metro to the hotel itself, though, so expect to rely on taxis or pre-arranged transfers. If it&#8217;s fully booked, you&#8217;ll find the cheaper <strong>Mutianyu Great Wall Hotel<\/strong> right opposite the ticket offices for around \u20ac45. A bit further away, by the Badaling section, stands the more luxurious <strong>Commune By The Great Wall \u2013 The Unbound Collection by Hyatt<\/strong> (formerly a Kempinski, roughly \u20ac120 to \u20ac130). A trail leads from it straight up to the wall, but it&#8217;s said to be seriously steep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Get up early and head to the <strong>Mutianyu cable car<\/strong> right at opening time. For the first hour, you&#8217;ll probably have the magical watchtowers almost to yourself, <strong>without the annoying crowds<\/strong> of tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\ud83d\udca1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kde-bydlet-v-pekingu&amp;address=Beijing%2C%20China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Use this map to compare what&#8217;s currently available<\/a> \u2014 you&#8217;ll instantly see how much the price changes just a few blocks away.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_Hotel\"><\/span>How to Choose the Right Hotel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you&#8217;re picking a hotel in Beijing, keep in mind that the priorities here are a little different from those in European capitals. If you&#8217;re travelling with family and know you&#8217;ll be taking taxis, feel free to go for roomier accommodation in the CBD. If you love a bit of romance and don&#8217;t mind walking a few minutes, you&#8217;ll fall for the hutongs. The golden rule, though, is this: <strong>whenever possible, look for accommodation as close to a metro station as you can<\/strong>. Getting around underground is cheap and clean, and it skips all the traffic jams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch out, though, for a few specific hotels that look tempting on paper but come with a catch. A good example is the <strong>Novotel Beijing Peace<\/strong>: its location right by Jinyu Hutong metro station is fantastic, but in 2025 and 2026 guests repeatedly complained about tired rooms that reeked of cigarette smoke. For similar reasons (bad smells and dated interiors), you&#8217;d also do better to skip the <strong>Sofitel Beijing Central<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re considering the <strong>UrCove by HYATT Beijing Forbidden City<\/strong>, check the current situation first \u2013 in 2026 there was noisy renovation work going on and the rooftop bar was closed. I also don&#8217;t recommend the <strong>Jianguo Hotel Qianmen<\/strong> (complaints about rats surfaced in 2024), the dirt-cheap <strong>Leo Hostel<\/strong> (frequent complaints about poor cleanliness and no hot water) or the <strong>Beijing Sihe Courtyard Hotel<\/strong>, which is badly in need of a thorough overhaul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be careful with older guidebooks too, as some famous hotels have changed their names. The beautiful historic <strong>Aman Summer Palace<\/strong> has been called the <strong>Beijing Yihe Hotel<\/strong> since the end of December 2025 (luckily, the staff and the exclusive early-morning access to the Summer Palace have stayed). The former Raffles has been renamed <strong>Beijing Hotel NUO<\/strong> \u2013 but don&#8217;t confuse it with the NUO Hotel Beijing in a different district. On top of that, for many smaller pre-COVID hotels such as The Temple Hotel, The Emperor Qianmen or 161 Lama Temple Courtyard Hotel, it&#8217;s currently impossible to reliably confirm whether they&#8217;re even still open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you opt for a traditional courtyard hotel in a hutong, always <strong>make sure in advance that the room has its own bathroom<\/strong> and, above all, proper heating \u2013 in winter, temperatures here drop well below freezing. In modern hotels, on the other hand, be prepared for the shower or toilet to be separated from the rest of the room by nothing more than a clear glass wall. And one last food tip: if you&#8217;re cutting back on meat, the area around the Lama Temple in the Wudaoying neighbourhood is packed with excellent meat-free spots \u2013 the Michelin-listed <strong>King&#8217;s Joy<\/strong>, <strong>Veggie Table<\/strong> and <strong>Chabozhai<\/strong> are all worth a mention. Around Qianmen, you can count on a good meal at the vegan restaurant <strong>Gongdelin<\/strong> or at the <strong>Vege Tiger<\/strong> buffet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Next\"><\/span>Where to Next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before your trip, make sure to read our detailed guide <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/co-videt-v-pekingu\/\">Beijing, China: 22 Things to See and Do<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll find step-by-step advice on planning your visit to the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re continuing south on a high-speed train, check out our article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/co-videt-v-sanghaji\/\">Shanghai, China: Tips on What to See and Do<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"beijing\" lang=\"en\" --><!-- LKM_GYG_CARD end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790350248000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_you_stay_in_Beijing_for_your_first_visit\"><\/span>Where should you stay in Beijing for your first visit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The most practical choice is the Wangfujing area, located about 1.5 km from the Forbidden City, offering the widest selection of hotels across all categories (for example, you can get the Park Plaza for roughly \u20ac90-100 a night). If you&#8217;re after a more authentic atmosphere, go for a traditional courtyard hotel in one of the hutongs instead (such as Lezai, Cote Cour, or The Orchid, priced at around \u20ac105-140). Either way, proximity to a metro station should always be your main deciding factor.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790350248001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_foreigner_stay_at_any_Chinese_hotel\"><\/span>Can a foreigner stay at any Chinese hotel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Officially, yes \u2014 since May 2024 a regulation has been in place stating that a hotel can&#8217;t turn away a guest just because it lacks a license to host foreigners. In practice, though, this still happens from time to time. The safest bet is to stick to international chains or confirm your booking through Trip.com, which usually has this information verified in advance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790350248002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_to_register_with_the_police_in_Beijing\"><\/span>Do you need to register with the police in Beijing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re staying at a regular hotel or hostel, you don&#8217;t need to worry about a thing. The reception will scan your passport at check-in and automatically report you to the authorities within 24 hours. You&#8217;d only need to register yourself if you were staying privately at someone&#8217;s home.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790350248003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Airbnb_work_in_China\"><\/span>Does Airbnb work in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, Airbnb permanently shut down operations in mainland China in July 2022 and pulled all its listings. If you&#8217;re looking for private accommodation, an alternative is so-called &#8220;homestays,&#8221; which you can book through local platforms such as Trip.com.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790350248004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_the_deposit_and_can_you_pay_by_card\"><\/span>How much is the deposit, and can you pay by card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>When you check in, hotels usually place a hold on a deposit of 300 to 1,000 CNY (roughly \u20ac40-130). Large international hotels have no trouble accepting standard Visa and Mastercard cards. Smaller hotels in the hutongs, however, often prefer payment via mobile apps like Alipay or WeChat Pay, or ask for cash.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790350248005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_accommodation_in_Beijing_the_most_expensive\"><\/span>When is accommodation in Beijing the most expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll see the biggest price shocks during the autumn Golden Week (October 1-7), during the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year starts on February 6, 2027), and also in early May. During these public holidays, even an average, ordinary hotel can cost several times its usual off-season price.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790350248006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_worth_staying_near_the_airport_or_near_the_Great_Wall\"><\/span>Is it worth staying near the airport or near the Great Wall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Staying near the airport makes a lot of sense if you have a very early morning departure or a late-night arrival (for example, a direct flight from Europe can land as early as 5:20 am). The Hilton Capital Airport is a great choice here, thanks to its round-the-clock shuttle service. Spending a night near the Great Wall of China in the Mutianyu area (for instance, at Brickyard Retreat) is worth it too, since it lets you head out to the wall first thing in the morning and avoid the biggest crowds arriving later by tour bus.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a place to stay in vast Beijing? Find out why the metro matters more than your address, and discover the best hotels, from luxury stays to traditional hutong courtyards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":433635,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Where to Stay in Beijing, China: 18 Hotels & Areas 2026","rank_math_description":"Where to stay in Beijing, China? Compare the best neighbourhoods and 18 hotels, from luxury to hutong courtyards, and get booking tips. 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