Beijing
Rooms at this cheap hotel are done up in a retro Chinese style, though thankfully the bathrooms are modern and sizeable. The location, in a small arts…
Must-see hotels in Beijing
Beijing
One of many former backpackers hastily hacked into a hotel after the government's bunk-bed ban, the result is spacious rooms with comfy beds, and…
Beijing
A five-minute trot southwest of Tian'anmen Sq, this heritage hostel with an old-fashioned inner courtyard has done away with its dorms and is now all…
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 –…
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…
Beijing
Cute and Instagrammable, but with poky rooms, this long-established hostel has a central location along frantic Nanluogu Xiang. The fresh flowers…
Beijing
This chain hotel is a bargain considering the high-spec rooms with soft beds, flat-screen TVs and buffet breakfast. The location is handy too. Shell out a…
Beijing
Tiny, Chinese-style bedrooms open on to a central courtyard at this family-owned hutong hotel in an enticingly local part of Beijing. To find it, walk…
Beijing
Another hostel that has gone dorm-free due to government legislation, the Frog is now private rooms only, set around a covered courtyard. Neat and tidy,…
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…
Beijing
History buffs might see past the rundown rooms and dodgy plumbing and marvel at this rambling building's past as a bordello for the imperial elite…
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…
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…
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…
Beijing
A Chinese-style hutong hotel with a glass roof enclosing the central courtyard, petite rooms (tiny bathrooms) and sweet staff. It's well hidden on an…
Beijing
An older property with dated rooms, which means you can find decent deals online. The extravagant lobby and butler service are standouts, and Silk Street…
Cordis Beijing Capital Airport
Beijing
Part of the upscale Langham group, Beijing's fanciest airport hotel is a paper aeroplane's throw from Terminal 3. Handy if you've got an odd-hours flight…
Beijing
This cheapo chain hotel does the job if all you need is a crash pad within walking range of the Sanlitun action.
