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, Peace Hotel Beijing is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Beijing. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Wangfujing Street, and it offers 2 restaurants and an indoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the area include LiveFortuna Hotel and Grand Hyatt 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 530 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 Imperial Archives or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum.

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.

Top Downtown Beijing Hotels

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Our top choices for Downtown Beijing hotels

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1. Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Downtown Beijing

Vidal

₩128,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception area, and a large skylight.

2. Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Downtown Beijing

Grace

₩202,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, tall windows, and a central decorative piece.

3. Regent Beijing by IHG

Downtown Beijing

Eduardo

₩232,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

4. Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing

Downtown Beijing

DAVID

₩166,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor pool with a rocky cave-like ceiling, surrounded by palm trees and a waterfall feature.

5. Grand Hyatt Beijing

Downtown Beijing

Julie

₩312,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and multiple levels.

6. Peace Hotel Beijing

Downtown Beijing

Emma

₩148,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a dining area, and a large window offering a city view.

7. Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Downtown Beijing

Shanice

₩192,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A grand lobby with a large chandelier, marble columns, and a checkered floor.

8. Beijing Hotel Nuo Forbidden City

Downtown Beijing

Jeremy

₩213,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by large windows and a modern ceiling structure.

9. Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town by IHG

Downtown Beijing

Lei

₩169,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

10. Hilton Beijing Wangfujing

Downtown Beijing

Graham

₩226,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a decorative archway and illuminated signage.

11. The Peninsula Beijing

Downtown Beijing

anita

₩600,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the cityscape through large windows.

12. New World Beijing Hotel

Downtown Beijing

Natalja Spiridonova

₩197,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a patterned wall, and a visible restaurant area in the background.

13. Holiday Inn Express Beijing Downtown by IHG

Downtown Beijing

RAJVIR SINGH

₩143,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A modern library interior with a central reception desk, bookshelves, and a unique metal sculpture.

14. Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

Downtown Beijing

Karen

₩241,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A courtyard with traditional architecture, stone pathways, and illuminated lanterns.

15. Happy Dragon Imperial Garden Courtyard

Downtown Beijing

manuel

₩299,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a bar, and a view of modern buildings.

16. Kerry Hotel, Beijing

Downtown Beijing

Paul

₩210,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern indoor swimming pool with a geometric ceiling design and lounge chairs along the sides.

17. China World Hotel Beijing A Shangri-La Hotel

Downtown Beijing

Lei

₩205,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A spacious lobby with a polished marble floor, a reception desk, and modern lighting fixtures.

18. Inner Mongolia Grand Hotel Wangfujing

Downtown Beijing

Gabriel

₩145,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, large windows, and a tiled floor.

19. Pan Pacific Beijing

Downtown Beijing

Haibo

₩209,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An indoor swimming pool with a cityscape view at night.

20. LiveFortuna Hotel

Downtown Beijing

RICARDO JOSE

₩117,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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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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