Must-see hotels in Guangzhou

  • Guangdong Victory Hotel

    Guangzhou

    One of a handful of heritage buildings you can bed down in on Shamian Island, the Victory is divided in two: the west wing is the oldest and more…

  • Lazy Gaga

    Guangzhou

    In a buzzy local 'hood a quick stagger from the metro and within walking distance of many Xiguan sights, Lazy Gaga offers cheerful rooms and communal…

  • Motel 168

    Guangzhou

    This chain hotel is plusher than the norm and the best value near Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street. Diffused lighting, wall-mounted TV panels, and bathrooms…

  • Yuehai Hotel

    Guangzhou

    If you're soaking up the colonial vibes on Shamian Island, you might as well go the whole hog and bed down in a heritage building. Yuehai Hotel, formerly…

  • LN Garden Hotel

    Guangzhou

    Realised on an epic scale, this Chinese-run behemoth (c 1985) remains one of the city's best-loved hotels, with 800-plus rooms, nine restaurants,…

  • Swan Hostel

    Guangzhou

    A hostel in name alone, this peaceful little hotel offers clean-swept, simply attired twins and doubles – the best-value digs on Shamian Island. Don't…

  • Aloft Guangzhou Tianhe

    Guangzhou

    Decent deals can be had at this midrange tower hotel that opened in 2016. Spotless rooms are zesty and modern with a few designer touches, and for your…

  • Westin Guangzhou

    Guangzhou

    A safe bet if you're craving a dose of western-style comfort, the Westin has courteous staff, well-appointed rooms and a handy location close to…

  • Holiday Inn

    Guangzhou

    If you want to be in the heart of the action, good ol' Holiday Inn has you covered. The historic shopping drag running alongside couldn't be more frantic,…

  • Dongshan Catalpa Garden Hostel

    Guangzhou

    Drop your pack in one of the neat six-person dorms here with big beds, lockers and reading lights, then go hang out on the rooftop bar or in the games…

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