Downtown Hangzhou
Hangzhou
Visit Downtown Hangzhou
Popular places to visit
Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can search for that perfect souvenir 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 enjoy retail therapy at Wushan Night Market. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Hangzhou China Silk Town
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can enjoy retail therapy at Hangzhou China Silk Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Westlake Culture Plaza
You can find out about the history of Hangzhou when you stop by Westlake Culture Plaza. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Zhejiang University First Affiliated Hospital
Though Zhejiang University First Affiliated Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Hangzhou while you are here.
Westlake Yintai Commercial Center
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can do some window-shopping at Westlake Yintai Commercial Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Half-Day Hangzhou Yunxi Bamboo Forest and Tea Plantation Experience
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Skip the Line: Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Hangzhou
Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel
Hotel great position, staff couldn’t do enough for us polite and helpful … highly recommend.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, and a big part of that was thanks to the exceptional service at the front desk—especially Isabella. From the moment I arrived, she was warm, professional, and genuinely attentive. What truly stood out was how she went above and beyond to make sure everything ...
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG
Excellent reception service. Needed to stay an extra night and staff was very accommodating and pleasant to work with and really desires feedback which not a lot of hotels ask for. Modern sleekly design rooms that are nice and clean and supplied with complimentary snacks and beverages beyond your ...
Reviewed on Dec 17, 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 Apr 16, 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang
Great hotel
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake & Hefang Old Street）
Excellent location, 70 metres from Metro station which takes you to the airport or any main train station. Hotel room is super modern. Especially the full function electronic 'spa' toilet experience. Free laundry wash and fold service. Reasonable selection breakfast for Westerners. Bed was very comfortable, ...
Reviewed on May 28, 2025
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 Qinghefang Old Street and Hu Xueyan Former Residence, 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 the city at Citizen Center Metro Station or Chengxing Road Station.
Xiacheng
Xiacheng is a destination travelers 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
Travelers choose Shangcheng for its lake views. Hop aboard the metro at Houchaomen Station or Nanxingqiao Station and check out top sights like Qinghefang Old Street.
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.
