Suzhou Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional Chinese garden with a clear pond, ornate buildings, and a large tree.
A traditional Chinese pavilion by a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and stone bridges.
A traditional Chinese pavilion over a pond with a stone pathway and lush greenery.
A traditional Chinese building with a multi-tiered roof and a courtyard with a water feature.
A stone bridge over a pond with a wooden pergola overhead.

Stay near popular Suzhou Old Town attractions

A calm river at sunset with traditional buildings on the right and dense foliage on the left.
Photo by Poh Huay Suen
Open Photo by Poh Huay Suen

Pingjiang Road

8.8/10 (53 reviews)
After visiting Pingjiang Road, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Suzhou. Wander the gardens in this culturally rich area.
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Activities

Suzhou: Royal Cultural Dinner Show - WuGongShengYan

Suzhou: Royal Cultural Dinner Show - WuGongShengYan

AU$148
per adult
Suzhou: Royal Cultural Dinner Show - WuGongShengYan
Suzhou Private Highlights Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by High-speed Train

AU$28
per adult
Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by High-speed Train
Suzhou Airport Same Day Luggage Services

Suzhou Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)

AU$49
per traveller
Suzhou Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Suzhou Brunch Guided Walking Tour

Suzhou Brunch Guided Walking Tour

AU$81
per adult
Suzhou Brunch Guided Walking Tour
Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour

Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour

AU$88
per adult
Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour
Suzhou: Guided Tour of Humble Administrator's Garden

Suzhou: Guided Tour of Humble Administrator's Garden

AU$98
per traveller
Suzhou: Guided Tour of Humble Administrator's Garden
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Our pick of the best Suzhou Old Town Hotel Deals

Pan Pacific Suzhou

Pan Pacific Suzhou

4.5 out of 5
259 Xin Shi Road Suzhou Jiangsu
The price is AU$106 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$106
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Panmen Scenic Area and Pan Gate are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (570 reviews)
"Clean room & excellent view in the hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Pan Pacific Suzhou
AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou China

AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou China

4 out of 5
1585 Renmin Road, Gusu District Suzhou Jiangsu
The price is AU$79 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$79
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Metro Shopping Mall and Guanqian Street are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
"Excelente. Muy limpio y nuevo. Muy bien ubicado. Muy buen desayuno."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou China
Kimpton Suzhou Bamboo Grove by IHG

Kimpton Suzhou Bamboo Grove by IHG

5 out of 5
168 Zhuhui Road Suzhou Jiangsu
The price is AU$232 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$232
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Suzhou City Moat and Master of the Nets Garden are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"Staff was attentive and helpful. Room was very nice, large bathroom. Minibar, stocked. First use is free! Breakfast was worth it. My wife left her phone charger. They called us and they shipped it to her COD. Which was fine. Arrived the next day."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Kimpton Suzhou Bamboo Grove by IHG
Wyndham Garden Suzhou

Wyndham Garden Suzhou

4.5 out of 5
818 East Ganjiang Road Suzhou Jiangsu
The price is AU$75 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$75
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Guanqian Street and Metro Shopping Mall are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (177 reviews)
"Super convenient location, 100m walk to train station and foods street. Room is big, quiet and very clean."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Wyndham Garden Suzhou
Xingle Hotel

Xingle Hotel

4 out of 5
318 Phoenix Street, Gusu District Suzhou Jiangsu
The price is AU$41 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$41
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Suzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Suzhou Garden and Architecture and Suzhou ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"I booked a one bed room and it’s pretty small. Vanity is outside of the bathroom room. No desk or chairs. When I shower, water is all over the toilet. Front desk is helpful and gifted me a small bag of cookies. Bottle water is provided as well as one time comb and toothbrush . Location is excellent, ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Xingle Hotel
voco Suzhou Guanqian Street by IHG

voco Suzhou Guanqian Street by IHG

4 out of 5
27-33 Qiaosikong Xiang Suzhou Jiangsu
The price is AU$113 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$113
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Guanqian Street and Metro Shopping Mall ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (597 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

voco Suzhou Guanqian Street by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Suzhou Old Town

Find the best Suzhou Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional courtyard with stone paving, potted plants, and a building with a tiled roof.

Gusu District

You might take some time to check out the colourful gardens in Gusu District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Shantang Street, and catch the metro at Shantang Jie Station or Shi Lu Station to see more of the area.

A river with a cityscape on the opposite bank, featuring modern skyscrapers and a distinctive curved building.

Suzhou Industrial Park

If you're spending time in Suzhou Industrial Park, check out sights like Suzhou Culture and Arts Center or Jinji Lake and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zhongnan Jie Station or Dongshahu Station.

A park with golden statues of musicians, a stone bridge, and a river.

Wuzhong

Wuzhong is a destination travellers like for its lake views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yingchunlu Station or Baodai Lu Station to explore sights like Dushu Lake.

A lotus pond with a statue of a woman in a meditative pose, surrounded by lotus flowers and a fence.
Photo by golden cindy
Open Photo by golden cindy

Zhouzhuang

While visiting Zhouzhuang, you might make a stop by sights like Zhouzhuang Ancient Town and Zhouzhuang Fugui Park.

A calm river with traditional wooden houses on stilts along the banks.
Photo by Amy Liu
Open Photo by Amy Liu

Wujiang

Get to know Wujiang and its many features like its gardens and parks. You might want to explore sights like Lake Tai and Wujiang Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Wujiang Renmin Guangchang Station or Wujiang Coach Station to get around the city.

Suzhou Old Town Travel Guide

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