Where to Stay in Xi’an China – 8 Best Areas

When planning a trip to Xi’an, you can never avoid deciding where to stay. As a hot tourist destination in China, Xi’an has a large number of hotels ranging from high end brands to youth hostels. The average hotel price in Xi’an is fair. It costs USD 50 to 100 for a comparatively nice room per night, and USD 30 to 50 for a budget hotel room. In peak travel seasons from April to October, the price may rise a little.

Most tourists prefer to stay overnight at hotels around the city center near the Bell Tower and Drum Tower as the best tourist attractions and shopping centers in Xi’an are all nearby. However, the hotel costs are also higher than other parts of Xi’an. As another major tourism zone, the area surrounding the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is also one of the best locations to stay in Xi’an. Besides, the hotels around the Daming Palace Site of Tang Dynasty are popular among visitors for its convenient transportation and relatively-low price.

Here under is a list of the top 8 best places to stay in Xi’an for you to choose from.
 

When planning where to stay in Xi’an China, the city center near the Bell Tower and Drum Tower is undoubtedly the top choice. The Bell Tower and Drum Tower are two landmarks of the ancient city Xi’an. Lodging in this area, you can have enough time to appreciate the night view of the two towers and go to the nearby Muslim Quarter to fill your stomach up with all kinds of local snacks. Also, it is within the walking distance to the City Wall and the metro station. Many chain hotel brands have branches here at a reasonable price.

 Top Picks:

Hotels	Hotel Rating	Location
Bell Tower Hotel		No. 110, South Avenue, Beilin District
Home Inn Plus		No. 18, Fen Lane, South Avenue, Beilin District
Ancient City Youth Hostel		No. 4, Lianhu Road, Lianhu District

Nearby Attractions: Drum Tower, Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter, Xi’an City Wall

 
It is also one of the best areas to stay in Xi’an. Centering around the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, the area boasts historical cultural relics and gorgeous night piece. The Shaanxi History Museum and Tang Paradise are within walking distances if you stay at a hotel here. Besides, the transportation to other scenic areas is also very conveniently. At night, you can have fun at the music fountain in the north square of the Giant Wild Goose or watch the water screen film in the Tang Paradise. There is also a bar street for you to relax. The Great Tang All Day Mall, a new star popular on social media, is also situated nearby.
  Top Picks:

Hotels	Hotel Rating	Location
Ji Hotel (Xi’an Dayanta)		No. 1, East Huanta Road, Yanta District
Jinjiang Inn (Xi’an Big Wild Goose Pagoda Metro Station)		No. 63, Xiying Road, Yanta District
Pol Inn Xi’an Xiaozhai Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Branch		No. 168, South Cuihua Road, Yanta District

Nearby Attractions: Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Da Ci’en Temple, Tang Paradise, Great Tang All Day Mall, Shaanxi History Museum, Qujiang Pool Park


 
As this area is a little far from the downtown, you can enjoy a quiet living environment. During daytime, you can go to the Daming Palace Site of Tang Dynasty with your families to enjoy the brilliant traditional Chinese architecture and gardening art. As Metro Line 2 has a station here, you can also go easily to other places by metro. The hotels are cheaper in this area, very suitable for budget travelers.
  Top Picks:

Hotels	Hotel Rating	Location
Sheraton Xi’an North City Hotel		No. 32, Weiyang Road, Lianhu District
Novotel Xi’an SCPG Hotel		No. 33, Weiyang Road, Lianhu District
Ibis Hotel (Xi’an North 2nd Ring Road Daminggong Metro Station)		No. 111-1, Weiyang Road, Lianhu District

 

The hi-tech zone in the western area of Xi’an is home to many high-end hotels, especially along the Gaoxin Road and Keji Road. As a majority of companies in Xi’an are based here, it’s definitely the first choice for business travelers. Metro Line 3 passes by the area, making it readily accessible by public transportation means.
  Top Picks:

Hotels	Hotel Rating	Location
Shari-La Hotel, Xi’an		No. 38, Keji Road, Yanta District
Grand Barony Xi’an		No. 198, South Taibai Road, Yanta District
Atour Hotel (Xi’an Gaoxin Jinye Road)		Block B, Baode Yungu International, 2st Jinye Road, Yanta District

 
 

This is a good option for travelers planning to come and leave by high speed train. Trains to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and many other tourist cities of China can be found at Xi’an North Railway Station. Besides, you can conveniently take Metro Line 2 here to other places in Xi’an. The hotels around Xi’an North Railway Station are cheaper compared with those in the downtown area.
  Top Picks:

Hotels	Hotel Rating	Location
Vienna Hotel		No. 188, Wenjing Road, Weiyang District
Star Palace Hotel		Jianyuan Road, 1 km (0.6 mi) to the southeast of Xi’an North Railway Station
Super 8 Hotel		Near the South Square of Xi’an North Railway Station

 

Staying a night at the area near the Terracotta Army, you can go there early in the morning to avoid crowds. After a half-day visit, you will still have time to visit the nearby Huaqing Pool. There are many hotels in this area with the theme of hot springs. It will be an excellent experience to take a hot spring bath after one day’s travelling. However, the hotel prices might be a little bit expensive.
  Top Picks:

Hotels	Hotel Rating	Location
Xi’an Hua Qing Palace Hotel & Spa		No. 038, Huaqing Road, Lintong District
Angsana Xi’an Lintong		No. 8, East Yuechun Road, Lintong District
Huaqing Aegean International Hot Springs Resort & Spa		No. 8, Shangu Avenue, Lintong District

Nearby Attractions: Terracotta Army, Mount Li, Huaqing Pool, Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum

 

If you need to catch an early flight or arrive at the airport in midnight, having a good rest in a hotel near Xi’an Xianyang International Airport must be a wise choice. Though it is more than 30 kilometers (19 miles) from the downtown area, you can conveniently take an airport shuttle bus or Airport Metro Line 13 to travel between them.
  Top Picks:

Hotels	Hotel Rating	Location
Regal Airport Hotel Xi’an		80 meters (90 yards) to the west side of the T3 Terminal
Airport Business Hotel		500 meters (550 yards) to the southeast of the T2 Terminal; opposite to the T1 Terminal
Airport Express Hotel		No. 6, Konggang Avenue, Xianyang City

A hotel on Mount Huashan is the best place to stay in Xi’an if you want to have a relaxed tour on the mountain. As the cableway does not operate until 7 o’clock in the morning, you have to climb the mountain at night to be ready to watch the sunrise scenery if staying in a hotel at the foot of Mount Huashan. However, if you book a hotel on the mountain, you can easily take the cable car to the peak, stay overnight in the hotel, and get up early to watch the sunrise. Though the conditions are not very satisfying and you can’t even take a shower, the hotel rooms are in great demand, especially during the peak travel seasons. Therefore, it’s advised to book a hotel in advance. Comparatively speaking, the hotels on Mount Huashan are expensive due to unbalanced supply and demand relation.  
  Top Picks:

Hotels	Hotel Rating	Location
Mount Hua West Peak Hotel		On the West Peak of Mount Huashan
Mount Hua East Peak Hotel		On the East Peak of Mount Huashan
Huayin Five Cloud Mountain Inn		On the Five Cloud Mountain along Black Dragon Ridge of Mount Huashan