What's it like in Downtown Beijing?

Downtown Beijing is a historic neighborhood known for its popular art scene and temples. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Beijing? Consider a visit to Wangfujing Street while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Beijing?

Based on our traveler data, Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Beijing. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Wangfujing Street, and it offers a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing and Peace Hotel Beijing .

How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Beijing area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Beijing, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 544 Downtown Beijing hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Downtown Beijing.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Beijing?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Downtown Beijing, click here .

What is there to do around this Beijing neighborhood?

Explore Downtown Beijing's landmarks like Qianmen Street, Tiananmen, and Forbidden City and learn about the local history. Wangfujing Street and Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Beijing include Intime Lotte Department Store, Dong'anmen Ming Imperial Palace Relics, and St. Joseph's Cathedral. While you're out sightseeing in Beijing, be sure to visit other sights like Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum or Haoyuan Market.

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

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Jinyu Hutong Station, Dengshikou Station, or Wangfujing Station. To venture out of town, take a train from Beijing Railway Station.

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1. Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Downtown Beijing

Vladyslava

₩213,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

2. Regent Beijing by IHG

Downtown Beijing

Merbert

₩245,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

3. Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

Downtown Beijing

Jose Juan Lucas

₩240,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

4. Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing

Downtown Beijing

regina

₩155,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

5. Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Downtown Beijing

Fernando

₩117,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

6. New World Beijing Hotel

Downtown Beijing

Kevin

₩197,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

7. Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Downtown Beijing

Emilija

₩183,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

8. Hilton Beijing Wangfujing

Downtown Beijing

LAUREN

₩219,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

9. Grand Hyatt Beijing

Downtown Beijing

Holly

₩314,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

10. Beijing Hotel Nuo Forbidden City

Downtown Beijing

Amelia

₩213,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

11. Peace Hotel Beijing

Downtown Beijing

Jun

₩148,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

12. The Peninsula Beijing

Downtown Beijing

Rong

₩604,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

13. Kerry Hotel, Beijing

Downtown Beijing

Paul

₩215,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

14. Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town by IHG

Downtown Beijing

Frederique

₩179,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

15. Holiday Inn Express Beijing Downtown by IHG

Downtown Beijing

Ramon

₩137,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

16. Stey Wangfujing

Downtown Beijing

Jonathan

₩126,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

17. China World Hotel Beijing A Shangri-La Hotel

Downtown Beijing

Lei

₩207,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

18. The Imperial Mansion, Beijing Marriott Executive Apartments

Downtown Beijing

yuanyuan

₩229,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

19. Happy Dragon Imperial Garden Courtyard

Downtown Beijing

manuel

₩300,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, down comforters, memory foam beds

20. East Sacred Hotel-near Beijing Tiananmen Square,the Forbidden City,Wangfujing Street-Newly renovated hotel

Downtown Beijing

Sammantha

₩113,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Where to stay in Downtown Beijing

Find the best Downtown Beijing areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Beijing

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Wangfujing Shopping Area

Historic sites, art galleries, and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.

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Dongcheng

Home to major cultural attractions like the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng boasts vibrant nightlife in Nanluoguxiang's hutongs and shopping at Wangfujing. Prestigious hotels and nine metro lines ensure a convenient stay.

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Chaoyang

Discover a bustling district with foreign embassies, Sanlitun bar street, and a thriving business area. Explore attractions like 798 Art Zone, Olympic Green, and Chaoyang Park, while enjoying convenient access to 14 metro lines and Beijing Capital Airport.

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Dongdan

Dongdan is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Wangfujing Street and Oriental Plaza, and you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.

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Haidian

Get to know Haidian and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Summer Palace and Fragrant Hills Park, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around the city.

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Top Downtown Beijing Hotel Reviews

LiveFortuna Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The view from the pool is that good"

Regent Beijing by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Wow what a hotel and what a service! From the minute you arrive you are treated like royalty and nothing is too much effort for them to make your stay perfect! Location is the heart of the action (luxury quarter), the hotel itself lives up to its reputation as one of the best, the rooms were grand and had everything to make our stay comfortable and luxurious! Would highly recommend and we will definitely be staying again in our next visit ❤️"

Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly and courteous. We were offered an upgraded room which was quiet and spacious. The breakfast buffet had a wide variety of western and Chinese cuisine. We also tried the dinner buffet which was very good, offering Peking duck,sushi, sashimi, roast lamb,and beef tenderloin. The location was great being next to the utown shopping mall."

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Our top choices for Downtown Beijing hotels

1. Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

2. Regent Beijing by IHG

3. Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

4. Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing

5. Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

6. New World Beijing Hotel

7. Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

8. Hilton Beijing Wangfujing

9. Grand Hyatt Beijing

10. Beijing Hotel Nuo Forbidden City

11. Peace Hotel Beijing

12. The Peninsula Beijing

13. Kerry Hotel, Beijing

14. Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town by IHG

15. Holiday Inn Express Beijing Downtown by IHG

16. Stey Wangfujing

17. China World Hotel Beijing A Shangri-La Hotel

18. The Imperial Mansion, Beijing Marriott Executive Apartments

19. Happy Dragon Imperial Garden Courtyard

20. East Sacred Hotel-near Beijing Tiananmen Square,the Forbidden City,Wangfujing Street-Newly renovated hotel

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Where to stay in Downtown Beijing

Wangfujing Shopping Area

Dongcheng

Chaoyang

Dongdan

Haidian

Top Downtown Beijing Hotel Reviews

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