Downtown Hangzhou Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Hangzhou
Popular places to visit
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.
Hangzhou China Silk Town
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Hangzhou China Silk Town. 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.
Westlake Culture Plaza
You can find out about the history of Hangzhou with a trip to Westlake Culture Plaza. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Zhejiang University First Affiliated Hospital
If Zhejiang University First Affiliated Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hangzhou.
Westlake Yintai Commercial Center
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Westlake Yintai Commercial Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Activities
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour
Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Skip the Line: Impression West Lake Show Ticket
All Inclusive Night Tour with Impression West Lake Show VIP Ticket and Dinner
Our pick of the best Downtown Hangzhou Hotel Deals
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG
Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel
Hotel great position, staff couldn’t do enough for us polite and helpful … highly recommend.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 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 15 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Westlake East by IHG
Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang
Does not know even wher
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake & Hefang Old Street）
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 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 Qinghefang Old Street 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.
