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
Enjoy an outing to Westlake Culture Plaza during your stay in Hangzhou. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Zhejiang University Huajiachi Campus
Walk around the campus at Zhejiang University Huajiachi Campus during your visit to Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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
Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Spring at Matcha Lake&UNESCO's West Lake: A Living Painting
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour
Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Our pick of the best Downtown Hangzhou Hotel Deals
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre
"It was a spectacular stay from start to finish. The room was spotless, the staff were incredibly kind and professional, and the overall atmosphere was relaxing and comfortable. Everything exceeded my expectations. I would definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Hangzhou West Lake
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG
"Front desk staff are friendly and very helpful."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel
"Friendly staff， great location， has bus stop in front of the hotel。 Room is clean。"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Nostalgia S Hotel(HangzhouHefang Old Street）
"This hotel is much better than i expected. Check in is 12pm and check out is 2pm which gives convenience to early arrival or late check out people. The location is very convenient to almost everything. It is an AI hotel but the front desk staff were very kind and helpful, especially Mr Li (李俏俊)who ..."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang
"We always stay at this hotel in Hangzhou as it has good western breakfast and the hotel keeps up to date and well priced. Very well located in the shopping area of Hangzhou and in front of a metro station."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hangzhou
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 West Lake 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 West Lake, and catch the metro at Huanglong Sports Center Station or Huanglong Cave Station to see more of the area.
Gongshu
Noted for its lake views and bars, there's plenty to explore in Gongshu. Top attractions like Westlake Culture Plaza and Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Wujiajiao Port Station or Gaotingba Station to see more of the city.
