Hangzhou International Youth HostelvsShangri-La Hangzhou
Both Hangzhou International Youth Hostel and Shangri La Hotel Hangzhou are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Shangri La Hotel Hangzhou ranks significantly better than Hangzhou International Youth Hostel. Shangri La Hotel Hangzhou comes in at #4 in Hangzhou with approval from 6 reviewers such as Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hangzhou International Youth Hostel
Lonely Planet
Frommer's Frommer's Frommer's
No.101-3&101-11 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310002
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Safe
- Express check-in / check-out
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"With its handy lakeside location, this friendly hostel is often booked out... It offers ticket booking, internet access, and rents bikes and camping gear." Full review
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Reserve well ahead.
Frommer's "Set on the south bank of the scenic West Lake, Hangzhou Jingshang International Youth Hostel is a 2-minute walk from Xueshi Park and Changqiao Park. The famous historic Qinghefang Street..." Full review
Frommer's "Housed in a former Christian church, Hangzhou YMCA International Youth Hostel is just over a quarter mile from the scenic West Lake. It is located along the bustling Qingnian Road and..." Full review
Frommer's "Just next to the famous West Lake, Mingtown Hangzhou Youth Hostel has simple yet cozy accommodations and free Wi-Fi in public areas. It features traditional Chinese architecture and..." Full review
Shangri-La Hangzhou
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
DK Eyewitness
Jetsetter
Tablet Frommer's
No.78 Beishan Road, Xihu Distric, Hangzhou 310007
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "On the site of an ancient temple, the picturesque Shangri-La is a historic landmark." Full review
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Request a room overlooking the lake.
Lonely Planet "Surrounded by forest on the north shore of the lake, this hotel enjoys a winning, picturesque location."
Condé Nast Traveler84.8
"This high-rise above "the shopping mecca of Pacific Place" is "the perfect respite" after a day of sightseeing, with views of Victoria Peak and the harbor." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Two hotels originally reserved for top officials and built in the extensive grounds of a now-vanished temple are now fused onto one."
Jetsetter "Located in Hangzhou (West Lake), Shangri-La Hotel Hangzhou is minutes from Yui Fei Temple and Solitary Hill." Full review
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For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service.
Tablet "The Silk Lakehouse opened in May 2025 as the first property under Shangri-La Signatures, the group's new ultra-luxury brand, and the site it occupies has history to match the..." Full review
Frommer's "Standing on the beautiful shore of Hangzhou's West Lake, the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel offers 5 dining options, an indoor pool and outdoor tennis courts. Free in-room internet is..." Full review
