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.
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.
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 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.
Things to do
Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
LUXURY Bullet Train: Private Hangzhou Day Trip From Shanghai
Half-Day Flexible Private Hangzhou Highlight Tour
Enduring Memories of Hangzhou West Lake Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer
Top hotels in Downtown Hangzhou
Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang
Great Room, delicious breakfast and nice area around the property
Reviewed on 13 May 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre
Staff, facilities and food was excellent!
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel
Nice small hotel
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Hangzhou West Lake
Clean room, good staffs, breakfast. Have self served washer and dryer. Convenient location. Good value.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
InterContinental Hangzhou ICC by IHG
The building design is unique.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2024
Mercure Hangzhou West Lake
Location is good, 5-10 min walk to shops and restaurants. Hotel was very clean, hotel staff were good, didn’t get a chance to try the breakfast but room was very comfortable. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 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 City Planning Exhibition Hall, 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 MIXC Mall or Hangzhou City Planning Exhibition Hall, 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 West Lake.
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.
