Find Historic Hotels in Downtown Beijing

The rich history of Downtown Beijing is well known so make time to visit the prominent temples, especially if you love history. While you’re visiting, check out the museums and art scene.

Based on our travel expertise, Shichahai Shadow Art Performance Hotel is a top historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it features free WiFi. Shichahai is a short 19-minute walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Beijing Double Happiness Hotel and Beijing Traditional View Hotel.

Downtown Beijing has 500 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia, including 7 historic hotels or hotels close to historic sites.

Downtown Beijing is notable for its temples and landmarks like Qianmen Dajie, Tiananmen, and Forbidden City. Known for its art scene, cultural venues include National Museum of China, The Palace Museum, and National Art Museum of China. Wangfujing Street is another popular sight to explore.

Historic hotels give guests the chance to stay in a place recognized with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can be castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers. These types of hotels in Downtown Beijing usually retain original characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in their public spaces or guestrooms.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., while “heritage hotel” is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to place more significance on the architecture and building. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Yes, every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Visitors can expect the usual amenities you’d find in a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, WiFi, and more. When you book a historic hotel in Downtown Beijing, it doesn’t mean you’re picking a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.