Compare 15 verified boutique hotels, 5-star landmark palaces, and design stays in Beijing's best walkable neighbourhoods. Base yourself in Dongcheng Hutongs (Gulou, Beixinqiao & Qianmen) or Shichahai & Beihai Imperial Lakes for easy walking access.
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Housed in centuries-old imperial pavilions steps from the East Gate of the UNESCO Summer Palace, with a private secret entrance to the royal grounds.
1 Gongmenqian Street, Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing
All-suite 5-star palace steps from the Forbidden City in Wangfujing, featuring Michelin-starred Jing and the Yun Summer Lounge rooftop terrace.
Tip: Compare duplex suite rates for long-weekend imperial sightseeing.
8 Goldfish Lane, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Art-filled 5-star Chaoyang sanctuary overlooking the CCTV Tower with six restaurants including Country Kitchen and hotpot specialist RED BOWL.
Tip: Order the wood-fired Peking duck and hand-pulled noodles at Country Kitchen.
Jingguang Centre, Hujialou, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Extraordinary luxury hotel composed of restored traditional Siheyuan courtyard houses woven directly through Beijing's historic Qianmen hutong lanes.
Tip: Experience authentic private courtyard living five minutes from Temple of Heaven.
No. 1 Caochang Ten Alley, Dongcheng District, Beijing
China World Hotel is a hotel on Jianguomen Outer Avenue in Jianwai, Beijing.
Jianguomen Outer Avenue, Jianwai, Beijing
China World Hotel is a hotel on East Jintong Road in Hujialou, Beijing.
East Jintong Road, Hujialou, Beijing
The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street is a Marriott Bonvoy hotel on The Ritz-Carlton Beijing in Financial Street, Beijing.
The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street, Beijing
5-star Marriott Bonvoy luxury hotel in China Central Place (Huamao Center) directly adjacent to Beijing SKP and Dawanglu Subway Station.
Tip: Opening hours: 24/7
🕒 Hours: 24/7
83 Jianguo Road, China Central Place (华贸中心), Dawanglu, Chaoyang, Beijing
Waldorf Astoria Beijing is a Hilton Honors hotel in Beijing.
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Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing is a boutique hotel in Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing.
Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing
Flagship St. Regis sanctuary with private butler service and an underground natural hot-spring spa fed from 1,500 metres beneath Beijing.
21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Central Beijing JW Marriott property within easy reach of Qianmen, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City.
18 Xuanwumenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel is a Marriott Bonvoy hotel on 57 Wangfujing Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing.
Tip: Transport Hub: National Art Museum Metro (Line 8) & Wangfujing.
57 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast is a Marriott Bonvoy hotel on 26A Xiao Yun Road in Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Tip: Transport Hub: Sanyuanqiao Station (Capital Airport Express Line & Subway Line 10).
26A Xiao Yun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Collection of contemporary architectural villas designed by 12 Asian architects nestled in the Shuiguan mountains alongside the Great Wall.
badaling / Shuiguan Mountains, Yanqing District, Beijing