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Where to Stay in Hangzhou

Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Hangzhou for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH).

City
Hangzhou
Airport
HGH
Nightly range
$40–$450+
Best area
West Lake (Xihu

Best neighborhoods to stay in Hangzhou

West Lake (Xihu, UNESCO)

60 min from HGH

UNESCO-listed — one of China's most beautiful lakes. Iconic Su Causeway + Broken Bridge + Leifeng Pagoda. Free public access. 3-4 hours minimum. Rent bike.

Lingyin Temple (Temple of Soul's Retreat)

65 min from HGH

Historic 4th-century Buddhist temple with rock-carved Feilai Feng (Flying Peak). CNY 45 entry. 2 hours.

Longjing tea village + tea plantations

65 min from HGH

Longjing (Dragon Well) tea — one of China's finest teas grown here. Village visits + tastings CNY 100-200. Half-day.

Song Dynasty Town (theme park)

65 min from HGH

Chinese-style theme park recreating Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) capital. CNY 320 entry. 3-4 hours. Family favourite.

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Eat here

West Lake vinegar fish (xihu cuyu — Hangzhou classic). Beggar's chicken (jiaohuaji). Dongpo pork. Longjing tea shrimp (long jing xiaren). Osmanthus and sweet potato cakes. Longjing green tea.

Local tip

HGH is 27km E of Hangzhou centre. Metro Line 19 + 7 connect airport to city — direct in 50-70 min for CNY 6-12 (opened 2022). DiDi CNY 90-160 faster. Hangzhou is legendary as "paradise on earth" per Marco Polo + Chinese poets. West Lake is the ultimate reason to visit + can be done in 3-4 hours. For 12+ hour layovers: West Lake + Lingyin Temple + tea village combo. Autumn (Sep-Nov) most beautiful with red maples + osmanthus fragrance.

Getting to your hotel from HGH

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 Hangzhou (HGH)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

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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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