Visit Downtown Hangzhou
Popular places to visit
West Lake
Shimmering waters, misty mountains and large pagodas characterize this area of outstanding natural beauty that has inspired many poets and artists.
Lingyin Temple
This ancient temple is one of the largest and most extravagant temples in China, with soaring ceilings and hundreds of statues.
Broken Bridge
Visit this serene spot to photograph the reflection of Hangzhou’s most famous bridge and walk to an island with museums, nature trails and restaurants.
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Stroll through this inner-city green space, which is covered with native plants, such as plum trees, and has decorative pavilions, kiosks and a lake.
Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Wushan Night Market
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can do some window-shopping at Wushan Night Market. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Top hotels in Downtown Hangzhou
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre
Staff, facilities and food was excellent!
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel
Great location, great shower
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang
Great hotel
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Westlake East by IHG
Lots of inexperienced staffs. Service are in average standards. Room cleaning is not detail, always has shortages in the refill. Breakfast is good. Noisy, kids are playing around in the rear side of the lobby and the restaurant.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Hangzhou West Lake
Clean room, good staffs, breakfast. Have self served washer and dryer. Convenient location. Good value.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
InterContinental Hangzhou ICC by IHG
Incredible great view unique hotel
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hangzhou
Jianggan
Get to know Jianggan and its many features like its museums and lake views. You might want to explore sights like MIXC Mall and Hangzhou Grand Theatre, and you can jump on the metro at Qianjiang Road Station or Xinye Road Station to get around the city.
Hefang Street
Get to know Hefang Street and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Hu Xueyan Former Residence and Qinghefang Old Street, and you can jump on the metro at Jiangcheng Road Station or Wushan Square Station to get around the city.
Qianjiang New Town
While you're in Qianjiang New Town, take in top sights like Hangzhou Grand Theatre or MIXC Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Citizen Center Metro Station or Chengxing Road Station.
Xiacheng
Xiacheng is a destination travellers like for its lake views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Dongxinyuan Station or Hangyang Station to explore sights like Westlake Culture Plaza.
Shangcheng
Consider a visit to Hu Xueyan Former Residence 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.
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.