Where to Stay in Beijing
Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Beijing for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Capital Airport (PEK).
Best neighborhoods to stay in Beijing
Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square
40 min from PEKBook Forbidden City tickets online at pm.dpm.org.cn (¥60). Queue for the clock gallery — most underrated room in China.
Hutong (Nanluoguxiang alley area)
40 min from PEKImperial-era courtyard lanes. Nanluoguxiang is tourist-heavy — the Gulou and Dongsi hutongs are more authentic.
Sanlitun (Embassy Quarter)
35 min from PEKExpat and diplomatic quarter with international restaurants and rooftop bars. 24-hour 7-Elevens everywhere.
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Eat here
Peking duck at Quanjude (全聚德) near Wangfujing — the founding restaurant of Beijing roast duck (1864). ¥298 for a half duck, served tableside.
Local tip
Note: Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing (PKX) are different airports 80km apart. Always confirm which airport your flights use — most international connections still use PEK.
Getting to your hotel from PEK
Pre-book a fixed-price arrival transfer if you're landing late or with kids — saves the arrivals queue and locks price before you fly.
Getting out of Beijing (PEK)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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