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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).

City
Beijing
Airport
PEK
Nightly range
$40–$450+
Best area
Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square

Best neighborhoods to stay in Beijing

Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square

40 min from PEK

Book 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 PEK

Imperial-era courtyard lanes. Nanluoguxiang is tourist-heavy — the Gulou and Dongsi hutongs are more authentic.

Sanlitun (Embassy Quarter)

35 min from PEK

Expat 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.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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