Downtown Hangzhou Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a beach.
A wooden door with intricate carvings and a metal handle.

Stay near popular Downtown Hangzhou attractions

Broken Bridge

9.0/10 (139 reviews)
Take photographs, marvel at the area’s natural beauty and explore West Lake’s largest island with a visit to Hangzhou’s legendary bridge.
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Activities

Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour

Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour

NZ$92
per traveller
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Enjoy the tea plantation

Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights

NZ$562
per adult
Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights
Zuiyi Hangzhou Show

Zuiyi Hangzhou Impression West Lake Show Ticket

NZ$130
per adult
Zuiyi Hangzhou Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket

Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket

NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour

Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour

NZ$208
per adult
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour
Hangzhou:Xixi Wetland: Quiet Escape from Crowded West Lake

Hangzhou:Xixi Wetland: Quiet Escape from Crowded West Lake

NZ$19
per adult
Hangzhou:Xixi Wetland: Quiet Escape from Crowded West Lake
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Our pick of the best Downtown Hangzhou Hotel Deals

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

5 out of 5
6 Changshou Road, Kerry Central Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is NZ$249 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$249
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Former Residence of Sha Menghai ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (245 reviews)
"Friendly staff, amazing service and great location!"

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou
Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

5 out of 5
28 Hu Bin Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is NZ$352 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$352
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Broken Bridge are located ...
Grand Hyatt Hangzhou
Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou

Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou

4.5 out of 5
No 555 Fengqi Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is NZ$179 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$179
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions West Lake and Former Residence of Sha Menghai ...
Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre

5 out of 5
493 Zhongshan North Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$587 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$587
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Zhejiang Science and Technology ...
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG

EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG

4 out of 5
Building B, Dongfang Jinzuo, Shangcheng District Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is NZ$113 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$113
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Wushan Night Market are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
"Lovely clean hotel, conveniently located for West Lake attractions. The free laundry service was very useful."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG
Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake

Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake

4.5 out of 5
2 Guohuo Road Hangzhou
The price is NZ$205 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$205
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and No.2 Park are located ...
Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Hangzhou

Find the best Downtown Hangzhou areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Chinese pavilion by a calm lake at night, reflecting the structure and city lights.

Xihu

You might take some time to check out the lake views in Xihu. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hangzhou Botanical Garden, and catch the metro at Huanglong Sports Center Station or Huanglong Cave Station to see more of the area.

A traditional Chinese pavilion by a calm lake at night.

Shangcheng

Consider a visit to Qinghefang Old Street and take some time to enjoy the lake views during your time in Shangcheng. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Houchaomen Station or Nanxingqiao Station.

A large river with a pagoda, green spaces, and a city skyline in the background.

Xiaoshan

Xiaoshan is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yaqian Station or Kanshan Station to explore sights like Hangzhou Paradise Park.

A cityscape with dense high-rise buildings, a river, and distant mountains.

Binjiang

Visitors to Binjiang like its restaurants. Jump on the metro at Jucai Road Station or Chengye Road Station to see top sights like Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center while you're in the area.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and a hanging lantern, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Photo by Molly Yang
Open Photo by Molly Yang

Gongshu

Noted for its lake views and bars, there's plenty to explore in Gongshu. Top attractions like Westlake Culture Plaza and Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ping'an Bridge Station or Wujiajiao Port Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Hangzhou Travel Guide

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