Must-see hotels in Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

  • PuXuan Hotel

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    Opened in 2019, the PuXuan (sister hotel to Shanghai's acclaimed Puli) is Beijing's most stylish sanctuary, made for grown-ups who demand the finer things…

  • Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    Ten years in the making (the first MO burnt down in 2009), the Mandarin Oriental was worth the wait. Palatial rooms (at least 55 sq metres) have luxurious…

  • Côté Cour

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    One of Beijing's most charming courtyard hotels, Côté Cour makes for an exquisite getaway with its boutique-style guest rooms, magnolia-filled courtyard…

  • Peninsula Beijing

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    Beijing‘s first ultraluxe hotel was looking a little jaded up to 2016, but then its rooms were knocked through and spruced up to create a fabulous, all…

  • Waldorf Astoria Beijing

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    A latticework box of copper and bronze, the Waldorf is a gorgeous piece of architecture. It's not too shabby on the inside either, with walls of fine…

  • Beijing Hotel NUO

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    Formerly the Grand Hotel du Pekin (c 1917), this debonair old institution celebrates the golden age of travel in its showpiece marble staircase,…

  • Peking Station Hostel

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    With only a handful of neat, white-walled rooms, this boutique-style hostel has bags of charm and books out months in advance, despite being one of the…

  • Double Happiness Courtyard

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    Service shines at this sprawling courtyard hotel on a lively hutong. Chinese-style rooms are arranged on outdoor corridors, with hidden nooks to explore…

  • Regent Beijing

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    You're guaranteed a comfortable stay at the Regent (managed by InterCon) with its luxurious albeit business-like rooms, marble bathrooms and an enviable…

  • China Great Hall Hotel

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    A little-known oddity, this building beside the Great Hall of the People was strictly cadres only until it opened as a hotel in 2012. Functionally, it's a…

  • Red Capital Residence

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    The rooms at this long-established courtyard hotel are crammed with fascinating Communist Party paraphernalia, Republic-era furniture and other curios –…

  • Hilton Beijing Wangfujing

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    Enormous rooms with walk-in closets and free-standing bathtubs are overdue a refit at this contemporary chain hotel. The central location, tucked in…

  • Home Inn Plus

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    This popular chain, a modern take on a Chinese business hotel, has reasonable rooms with a few perks like filtered water taps in the bathroom and free…

  • 161 Hulu Courtyard Hotel

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    The vibe is hutong minimalism at Hulu, with just nine petite rooms sharing a courtyard property with pockets of outdoor seating, including a leafy rooftop…

  • Park Plaza Beijing

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    A midrange mainstay popular with tour groups, Park Plaza is always busy and bustling, offering modern, well-equipped rooms, middling restaurants and a…

  • Happy Dragon Alley Hotel

    Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

    A former hostel turned mini-hotel (Beijing's bunk-bed ban strikes again), Happy Dragon gets plaudits for its friendly staff and authentic alleyway…

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