The Best Hotels Closest to Houhai Lake in Beijing for 2026

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A cozy indoor space with a brick wall, a green sofa, a grey armchair, and various potted plants.

A greenhouse with large tropical plants, a corrugated metal wall, and a skylight.

A staircase with a white railing, a hanging light fixture, and a painting on the wall.

A cozy interior with a brick wall, a green sofa, a blue armchair, and a red spiral staircase.

1. Beijing Drum Tower Loft Courtyard Hotel

Dongcheng, 1.1 km from Houhai Lake

Diego

AED 192

AED 224 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with blue cushions and wooden furniture.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a mural on the wall.

A library with bookshelves and potted plants.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside through large windows.

2. Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Prince Gong’s Mansion）

Shishahai, 1.2 km from Houhai Lake

Melissa

AED 166

AED 193 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional Chinese building with a sign for '艾丽娜 Boutique Hotel' at the entrance.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of a cityscape through a window.

A hotel entrance with a dark facade, glass doors, and a red interior.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a view of the outdoor balcony, and a potted plant.

3. Beijing Aaliyah Wang Fu Jing Forbodden City Boutique Hotel

Dongcheng, 1.3 km from Houhai Lake

Ajay

AED 294

AED 343 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception area, and a large skylight.

A modern hotel interior with a long corridor, large windows, a pool area, and a view of a traditional building outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a desk.

A buffet with various fruits, vegetables, and prepared dishes.

4. Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Wangfujing Shopping Area, 2.7 km from Houhai Lake

Montana

AED 501

AED 583 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A river with boats and trees along the banks.

5. Beijing Gu Xiang 20 Hutong Culture Hotel

Dongcheng, 1.3 km from Houhai Lake

Ming

AED 319

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio with a dining table set under a large umbrella, surrounded by chairs and potted plants.

A spacious loft with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a staircase with a wooden handrail, a seating area with a table and armchair, and a small cabinet with a vase of flowers.

A traditional building entrance with a red archway, a sign indicating 'PEKING YARD', and a tiled roof.

A dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and potted plants.

6. Peking Yard Boutique Hotel

Wangfujing Shopping Area, 2.5 km from Houhai Lake

Monika

AED 389

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A narrow alleyway with a wooden walkway leading to a building entrance. There are potted plants and a wooden fence along the path.

A bar area with a wooden counter, leather chairs, a bookshelf, and a stone wall.

An outdoor bar area with artificial grass, wooden steps, and bar stools.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a building with a sign, and a tree.

7. Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Yonghe Lama Temple）

Dongcheng, 1.5 km from Houhai Lake

Yu Meng

AED 133

AED 155 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, a central atrium with seating, and bamboo plants.

A modern interior with wooden panel walls, a long bench seating area, and a reception desk with chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wooden floor.

An outdoor seating area with wooden flooring, chairs, and tables, surrounded by glass walls and a view of a garden with trees and a modern building in the background.

8. The PuXuan Hotel and Spa

Wangfujing Shopping Area, 2.7 km from Houhai Lake

Greg

AED 1,315

AED 1,534 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern library interior with a central reception desk, bookshelves, and a unique metal sculpture.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the sky.

A restaurant with traditional Chinese-style windows, a modern chandelier, and a dining area with tables set for two.

A woman in a green dress holding a martini glass, standing in a corridor with red doors and green window frames.

9. Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

Wangfujing Shopping Area, 2.7 km from Houhai Lake

Jose Juan Lucas

AED 695

AED 811 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio area with a traditional Chinese architectural style, featuring a tiled roof, stone walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A multi-level interior with traditional architectural elements, a central courtyard, and a seating area.

A modern restaurant with a central bar, seating area, and decorative elements like flowers and bottles.

A traditional building with a modern glass entrance, a courtyard with a stone lantern, and a metal fence.

10. Manxin Mansion Beijing Shichahai Park Nanluoguxiang

Dongcheng, 1.5 km from Houhai Lake

Yang

AED 376

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a staircase, and a building with wooden balconies.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wooden cabinet, and a small table with a vase.

A tray with various food items including noodles, dumplings, and a bread roll.

A bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles. There are two tables with chairs, and a potted plant is visible.

11. Jingshan Garden Hotel

Wangfujing Shopping Area, 1.8 km from Houhai Lake

Nan

AED 435

AED 508 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with marble reception desks, a high ceiling, and a view of the sky through large windows.

A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a covered entrance area, and a tiled ground.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a kitchen visible through an open space.

12. Holiday Inn Beijing Deshengmen by IHG

2.1 km from Houhai Lake

Jamed

AED 261

AED 305 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A traditional Chinese pavilion with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and stone lanterns.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden floor, and a view of a garden through a glass wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a small table with a vase, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a window.

A patio with a table and chairs, a small garden area with plants and a rock feature, and a glass door leading to an interior space.

13. The JOY courtyard Beijing near Tiananmen Forbidden City

Xicheng, 2.6 km from Houhai Lake

Philippe

AED 347

AED 405 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, including sofas and chairs, and a small table.

A modern gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and weight machines.

A modern building with a unique geometric facade, a staircase, and a well-lit street.

A conference room with long tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging lamps.

14. Blossom House Prince Kung's Mansion · Beijing Houhai

Shishahai, 1 km from Houhai Lake

Nourah

AED 574

AED 669 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A traditional interior with wooden furniture, a central table, and hanging lanterns.

A traditional Chinese room with wooden doors, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a small table with a decorative item.

A traditional interior with wooden furniture, a central ornate table, and hanging lanterns.

A traditional Chinese interior with ornate furniture, wooden beams, and classic decor.

15. Beijing Rong Yard Guesthouse

Dongcheng, 1.1 km from Houhai Lake

shawn

AED 417

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent glass facade, surrounded by trees and a busy street.

A large indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by a reception area and exercise equipment.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central round table with floral arrangements, and a modern architectural design.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a blue wall with a glass door.

16. Gehua New Century Hotel

Xicheng, 2.6 km from Houhai Lake

Shayna

AED 431

AED 496 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A traditional building with a red door and a sign above it.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, outdoor seating, and a courtyard.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a staircase.

A dining area with a wooden table, benches, and a view of a traditional building through a window.

17. Guipu Courtyard Hotel

Shishahai, 1.8 km from Houhai Lake

Lianhong

AED 348

AED 449 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a large painting on the wall, and a balcony with a view.

A rooftop patio with a wooden deck, a table with a tray, two potted plants, and a large air conditioning unit.

A dining area with a long wooden table, cushioned chairs, a decorative vase, and a traditional door with glass panels.

18. Forbidden City Hutong Courtyard

Shishahai, 2.2 km from Houhai Lake

Nathan

AED 383

AED 447 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic building with multiple arches and a central courtyard.

A reception area with a red carpet, a reception desk, and a large framed painting on the wall.

A hotel lobby with red chairs, a reception desk, and traditional decor.

A staircase with ornate railings, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp in a living room.

19. King Parkview Hotel

Xicheng, 1.9 km from Houhai Lake

Thomas

AED 195

AED 228 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A glass-enclosed outdoor area with a pool, wooden deck, and outdoor seating.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, nightstand, and a view into the bathroom.

A hotel hallway with white doors numbered 101 and 105, a wooden herringbone floor, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a dining area with tables and chairs, and large windows.

20. Le Qin Courtyard Hotel

Dongcheng, 2.4 km from Houhai Lake

POONSIN

AED 225

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Houhai Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Beijing Drum Tower Loft Courtyard Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Beijing Aaliyah Wang Fu Jing Forbodden City Boutique Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 209 reviews	View
Beijing Gu Xiang 20 Hutong Culture Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 46 reviews	View
Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing	9.4 Exceptional 292 reviews	View
Peking Yard Boutique Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 23 reviews	View

Top Houhai Lake Hotel Reviews

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

10/10 Excellent

"Nice..."

Grand Hyatt Beijing

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel, room was extremely clean and very quiet. Great location, highly recommend. Special mention to Concierge Cecelia for her outstanding service and warm and friendly manner."

Beijing Le Zai Nan Luo Gu Xiang Wang Fu Jing Forbidden City Courtyard Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful location, lovely staff, awesome stay"

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

8/10 Good

"we have 2 groups and stayed 4-5 days. clean room, good breakfast buffet. friendly staff"

Manxin Mansion Beijing Shichahai Park Nanluoguxiang

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is located in a historic district near the center of Beijing, which makes it very easy to get to some of the attractions such as the Forbidden City. The hotel also has a beautiful ambiance. It really resonates with the surrounding area. The staff was also friendly and helpful. My friend and I spent a great time there."

Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff were lovely, and the coffee at the bar was great!"

Peace Hotel Beijing

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, friendly staff although did not understand everything we asked about. Good size rooms, mattresses very hard and comfortable but can ask for a soft topper"

Beijing Gu Xiang 20 Hutong Culture Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Cute little hotel in an amazing location! If you want to experience the charm of staying in a traditional Beijing hutong, this is the place. I absolutely loved my stay here. The staff was wonderful—especially Sherry, who was incredibly kind and helpful. They even did my laundry for free, which was such a nice surprise! Even though the hotel is in a busy area, you really don’t hear the outside noise, which was a big plus. The only thing to keep in mind is that the walls are a little thin, so if you’re a light sleeper, I’d recommend bringing earplugs as you may hear some noise from the other rooms. I would definitely recommend this hotel."

Beijing Drum Tower Loft Courtyard Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is our first trip without joining a tourists to China with our children. Our first stop is Xi’an. Second stop is Beijing. We choose this hotel for many reasons. It is closer to the subway station. We can walk to the Drum Tower and 什剎海。 The plants are inside out. We also wanted non smoking room; which is hard to find. We had experienced many hotels that has smell from the hallway to the room. That is not the case in here. It is definitely non smoking! In compare, this was the most pleasure experience hotel. It felt like home! We walked to the subway station line 8; which allowed us get to the center of the city in a short time. The subway contains 28 lines with clear written signs for transfer to other locations. People are friendly here; we also like the big fat cat. The hotel is tucked away in the neighborhood area; which is quiet and safe. We took a DD(taxi) from the airport. After dropping off at the front door, the staff came to lead us inside the hotel. (WeChat was sent to me a few day before arrival) This hotel is small but unique. It has about 16 rooms totals. Our room has a sky light. There is a share kitchen at the second floor with a table. That leads us to the rooftops with many plants and tables setting area. Every morning, I walked up here for stretching and fresh air. After that I walked to the local market place; where I could get breakfast. This market place offered all kinds of fruits. We enjoyed ! Highly recommend!"

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Houhai Park

8.4/10 (55 reviews)

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Nianhua Temple

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Guanyue Temple

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Dongcheng Chun Prince House

Find out about the history of Beijing when you take a trip to Dongcheng Chun Prince House. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling

You can find out about the history of Beijing when you stop by Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this culturally rich area.

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People's Liberation Army Opera House

Enjoy a show at People's Liberation Army Opera House, a storied theater in Beijing. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Chunqinwang Royal Residence

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Beijing with a stop at Chunqinwang Royal Residence. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Beijing Jinlu Mother Ms Zhuzhong Ancestral House

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Houhai Lake?

Houhai Lake is located in Beijing. This historic area is known for its popular art scene and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 68 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Houhai Lake?

Beijing Aaliyah Wang Fu Jing Forbodden City Boutique Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and concierge services. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Houhai Lake. Other good choices within a short distance include Manxin Mansion Beijing Shichahai Park Nanluoguxiang and Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Yonghe Lama Temple）.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Houhai Lake?

Expedia has 68 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Houhai Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Houhai Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Houhai Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Houhai Lake?

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What can I see and do near Houhai Lake?

National Art Museum of China, Forbidden City, and The Palace Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Bell and Drum Towers, Prince Gong Mansion, and Bell Tower and Drum Tower Culture Square are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Beijing Capital Theatre, Great Hall of the People, and Chang'an Grand Theatre.

How can I get to Houhai Lake?

With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near Houhai Lake is simple. Nearby metro stations include Jinyu Hutong Station, Dengshikou Station, and Wangfujing Station. If you're taking a train to the area, Beijing Railway Station is the closest station to Downtown Beijing.

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Our top choices for Houhai Lake hotels

1. Beijing Drum Tower Loft Courtyard Hotel

2. Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Prince Gong’s Mansion）

3. Beijing Aaliyah Wang Fu Jing Forbodden City Boutique Hotel

4. Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

5. Beijing Gu Xiang 20 Hutong Culture Hotel

6. Peking Yard Boutique Hotel

7. Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Yonghe Lama Temple）

8. The PuXuan Hotel and Spa

9. Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

10. Manxin Mansion Beijing Shichahai Park Nanluoguxiang

11. Jingshan Garden Hotel

12. Holiday Inn Beijing Deshengmen by IHG

13. The JOY courtyard Beijing near Tiananmen Forbidden City

14. Blossom House Prince Kung's Mansion · Beijing Houhai

15. Beijing Rong Yard Guesthouse

16. Gehua New Century Hotel

17. Guipu Courtyard Hotel

18. Forbidden City Hutong Courtyard

19. King Parkview Hotel

20. Le Qin Courtyard Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Houhai Lake

Top Houhai Lake Hotel Reviews

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Grand Hyatt Beijing

Beijing Le Zai Nan Luo Gu Xiang Wang Fu Jing Forbidden City Courtyard Hotel

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Manxin Mansion Beijing Shichahai Park Nanluoguxiang

Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

Peace Hotel Beijing

Beijing Gu Xiang 20 Hutong Culture Hotel

Beijing Drum Tower Loft Courtyard Hotel

Other attractions near Houhai Lake

Houhai Park

Nianhua Temple

Guanyue Temple

Dongcheng Chun Prince House

Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling

People's Liberation Army Opera House

Chunqinwang Royal Residence

Beijing Jinlu Mother Ms Zhuzhong Ancestral House

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