Not so long ago, foreigners were restricted to specific official hotels in China. Today, hotels have become widely welcoming and generally cheap. We recommend three distinct areas in Beijing for you stay, depending on what you'd like to do in the city.
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Sanlitun Bar Street / Embassy Area
Located in the commercial Chaoyang District, Sanlitun was famous for its bar street, especially in the 90s. Now, most of the original bars have closed up but there's plenty of shopping and nightlife emerging here.
Asia Hotel Beijing
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West Xinzhong Street, East Gongti Road, 8, Beijing
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Why this hotel? Central location with plenty of leisure and wellness options.
Asia Hotel Beijing is set in the embassy and business district, close to shops, restaurants, and the subway. Guests can reach the Forbidden City in ten minutes or the airport in twenty, making travel around the city straightforward. The hotel features an indoor pool, gym, and a health club with sauna, hot tub, and massage services. On-site dining includes a restaurant, pub, bar, and disco, while conference spaces support business guests. With its central address and range of facilities, it serves both leisure and business travellers well, including those looking to explore Beijing’s cultural highlights.
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ibis Beijing Dongdaqiao
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Textile Road, Chaoyang District, 30, Beijing
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Why this hotel? Close to Bar Street and good value.
Ibis Beijing Dongdaqiao sits in Chaoyang’s commercial centre, close to Bar Street and transport links. The hotel has 123 rooms with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and LED TVs, plus daily breakfast and 24-hour reception. The airport is less than 30 minutes away, and offices, shops, and nightlife are within walking distance. This location makes it a convenient base for exploring the city while enjoying straightforward facilities. For gay travellers, the proximity to Bar Street and Beijing’s nightlife scene adds extra appeal.
Forbidden City / Wangfujing Street
Hotels in this area offer a great base for enjoying Beijing's top tourist sights: Forbidden City, Wangfujing Street, Tian'anmen Square, and are within easy reach of the gay main gay scene.
Hotel Kapok Wangfujing
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16 Donghuamen Street, Beijing
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Why this hotel? Great value. Near the Forbidden City. Popular choice.
A perfect choice if you want to stay close to the famous Forbidden City. Hotel Kapok is just 10 minutes from the Wangfujing shopping district. The Tian'anmen Dong subway station is within walking distance.
Each stylish guest room offers with views of the city or the courtyard, free WiFi, soundproofing, flat screen cable TV and tea & coffee maker. There is a decent gym, a restaurant and bar onsite.
Gay guests are warmly welcome, and English-speaking staff are happy to help you with tours and ticketing arrangements.
Each stylish guest room offers with views of the city or the courtyard, free WiFi, soundproofing, flat screen cable TV and tea & coffee maker. There is a decent gym, a restaurant and bar onsite.
Gay guests are warmly welcome, and English-speaking staff are happy to help you with tours and ticketing arrangements.
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Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Restaurant
Sauna
Sun terrace
Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing
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NO.97 JIinbao Street, Dongcheng District,, Beijing
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Why this hotel? Very central. Close to metro station. Great value.
Central location and value for money make Park Plaza one of our most popular hotels in Beijing. This 4-star hotel in Wangfujing is located close to Dengshikou metro station (Line 5), with easy access to Tian’anmen Square, shopping areas and the gay nightlife.
Guest rooms feature free high-speed internet, large windows, satellite TV, work desk, tea & coffee maker. Room service is available 24 hours. There are 3 restaurants and a gym if you need a quick workout.
Guest rooms feature free high-speed internet, large windows, satellite TV, work desk, tea & coffee maker. Room service is available 24 hours. There are 3 restaurants and a gym if you need a quick workout.
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Massage
Restaurant
Hotel Yoo Beijing
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No. 1 Nanwanzi Hutong Nanheyan Street,, Beijing
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Why this hotel? Popular choice. Excellent central location & value for money.
The popular Days Inn Forbidden City is just a short walk from Tian'anmen Square, Wangfujing Street and famous attractions. Destination gay dance club is also nearby.
The hotel offers a courtyard-style setting, with non-smoking and handicapped-accessible rooms available. All rooms feature flat screen cable TV, tea & coffee maker, safe, free high-speed WiFi.
The friendly staff at the tour desk can help organise sightseeing activities. There is restaurant; and in-room dining is offered.
The hotel offers a courtyard-style setting, with non-smoking and handicapped-accessible rooms available. All rooms feature flat screen cable TV, tea & coffee maker, safe, free high-speed WiFi.
The friendly staff at the tour desk can help organise sightseeing activities. There is restaurant; and in-room dining is offered.
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Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Beijing 161 Wangfujing Hotel
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No.161 Lishi Hutong, Dongsi South Road,, Beijing
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Why this hotel? Central location. Excellent value for money.
The budget-friendly Beijing 161 is located in a quiet, low-rise neighbourhood (hutong) and just a 2-minute walk from DongSi subway station allowing easy access to important attractions.
The rooms are simply furnished with lots of lighting and feature private bathroom, air conditioning, cable TV and free WiFi. Friendly and English-speaking staff.
The hotel is about a 10-minute walk to the famous Wangfujing Street shopping area and a 10-minute drive to Tian'anmen Square and Jingshan Park.
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Cafe
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Beijing XinQiao Hotel
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Chong Wen Men Xi Da Jie, , Beijing
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Why this hotel? Convenient location. Modern facilities. Value for money.
The Novotel Beijing Xinqiao enjoys a convenient location, close to the subway station and within 10 minutes to the New World Mall and the gay bars and massage spas around Sanlitun Bar Street.
The hotel has excellent facilities - 6 restaurants, a 24-hour gym and hot spring spa. Guest rooms have satellite TV, free WiFi and large work space.
The nearby Chongwenmen subway provides fast access to Beijing's top attractions including the Wangfujing shopping street and Tian'anmen Square.
The hotel has excellent facilities - 6 restaurants, a 24-hour gym and hot spring spa. Guest rooms have satellite TV, free WiFi and large work space.
The nearby Chongwenmen subway provides fast access to Beijing's top attractions including the Wangfujing shopping street and Tian'anmen Square.
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Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Karaoke
Massage
Restaurant
Spa
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Spring Time Hostel
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corner of Dongsi Station (Exit D), Beijing
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Why this hotel? Budget choice. Central location. Next to subway station.
Affordable and central. Spring Time Hostel is located next to Dongsi subway station, a 20-minute walk from The Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square and a short drive to Wangfujing shopping area.
The hostel offers 30 clean and simple rooms with free WiFi, flat screen TV, air conditioning, electric kettle. Shared rooms available.Luggage storage, bike rentals and tour services are available at the 24-hour front desk. Many local restaurants are nearby.
The hostel offers 30 clean and simple rooms with free WiFi, flat screen TV, air conditioning, electric kettle. Shared rooms available.Luggage storage, bike rentals and tour services are available at the 24-hour front desk. Many local restaurants are nearby.
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Central Business District
Located east of the city centre and south of Sanlitun Bar Street, Beijing CBD is the primary area of finance, media and business services and home of many 5-star hotels.
Jianguo Hotel
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5 Jianguo Menwai Main Street, Beijing
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Why this hotel? Great for shopping. Close to Forbidden City. Value for money.
Jianguo Hotel ticks all of our boxes. This great-value hotel features 6 dining options, an indoor pool, a gym, a spa - all set within a beautiful landscaped garden.
Guest rooms are non-smoking and feature modern décor, flat screen TV, work desk and free WiFi. The staff are attentive and can speak English.
The hotel is located in the heart of Beijing's Central Business District, close to Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square, and a few minutes' walk from Yonganli subway station.
Guest rooms are non-smoking and feature modern décor, flat screen TV, work desk and free WiFi. The staff are attentive and can speak English.
The hotel is located in the heart of Beijing's Central Business District, close to Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square, and a few minutes' walk from Yonganli subway station.
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Bar
Cafe
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Massage
Restaurant
Sauna
Shop
Spa
Steam room
Sun terrace
Swimming pool
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Pentahotel Beijing
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Chongwenmen Outer Street, Dongcheng District, 3-18,, Beijing
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Why this hotel? Central location. Modern rooms. Great dining.
Great for sightseeing, the modern Pentahotel is located in Beijing's Business District, next to New World Shopping Mall and just a short walk from the Chongwenmen subway station.
There are over 300 stylishly designed rooms, each with a 37" flat screen TV, free WiFi and oversized windows. The hotel has its own gym, a trendy bar, lobby lounge & restaurant.
Pentahotel is surrounded by shops, restaurants and attractions. Tian'anmen Square and the popular Wangfujing shopping street can be reached in 10 minutes by car.
There are over 300 stylishly designed rooms, each with a 37" flat screen TV, free WiFi and oversized windows. The hotel has its own gym, a trendy bar, lobby lounge & restaurant.
Pentahotel is surrounded by shops, restaurants and attractions. Tian'anmen Square and the popular Wangfujing shopping street can be reached in 10 minutes by car.
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Bar
Cafe
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Restaurant
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