The 10 best Specialty lodgings in Beijing, China

May 4, 2023 Karren Gelb

Welcome to a capital city whose story goes back at least 3000 years. In Beijing, you'll find a wealth of history, both ancient (the Hall of Preserving Harmony, Summer Palace, Forbidden City) and more recent (Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Tiananmen Square). For the best market experience, choose the Dirt Market over the touristy Silk Market. A visit to the Great Wall, the longest manmade structure in the world, is absolutely essential.
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1. 7 Days Inn (Beijing Tian'anmen)

No.9 Yi Xirongxian Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing 100031 China
Excellent
13%
Good
68%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 266 reviews

7 Days Inn (Beijing Tian'anmen)

7 Days Inn (Beijing Tian'anmen) is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Beijing, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. 7 Days Inn (Beijing Tian'anmen) is a family-friendly motel offering air conditioning and a desk in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The motel features a 24 hour front desk, room service, and baggage storage. Plus, guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Beijing. For guests with a vehicle, parking is available. Close to some of Beijing's most popular landmarks, such as Wangfujing Street (1.5 mi) and Gong Wang Fu (2.3 mi), 7 Days Inn (Beijing Tian'anmen) is a great destination for tourists. While in Beijing, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from 7 Days Inn (Beijing Tian'anmen), including Lost Heaven Beijing (1.0 mi), Deyuan Roast Duck Restaurant (Dashilan) (0.8 mi), and Siji Minfu Roast Duck (Gugong) (1.2 mi). Beijing is also known for some great parks, including Temple of Heaven, Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan), and Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan), which are not too far from 7 Days Inn (Beijing Tian'anmen). Enjoy your stay in Beijing!

The worst experience in my life!!!

Reviewed By Τάκης Μ

We never stayed in this hotel. We were in 6, that we have booked via BOOKING.COM three 2 bed rooms for 2 nights. When we arrived there, we entered to the reception area that smelled really badly. The staff did not speak a word in English. Fortunately we had with us the Chinese taxi driver that brought us to this hotel, so we could communicate with them. But the worst thing was that they told us that no room booking resulted in their system plus that no room was available for us. I showed them the booking confirmation printed in Chinese. No benefit! The result: 6 strangers looking at Beijing for another hotel. The worst experience in my life!!!

2. 7 Days Inn Beijing Xueyuan Road Liudaokou Metro Station

4-8F Yujing Building No.41 Xueqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083 China
Excellent
12%
Good
68%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 256 reviews

7 Days Inn Beijing Xueyuan Road Liudaokou Metro Station

Looking for a place to stay in Beijing? Then look no further than 7 Days Inn (Beijing Xueyuan Road), a budget friendly motel that brings the best of Beijing to your doorstep. 7 Days Inn (Beijing Xueyuan Road) is a budget friendly motel offering a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a desk in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The motel features a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour check-in, and express check-in and check-out. For guests with a vehicle, parking is available. Close to some of Beijing's most popular landmarks, such as Beiding Niangniangmiao (2.1 mi) and National Indoor Stadium (2.2 mi), 7 Days Inn (Beijing Xueyuan Road) is a great destination for tourists. While in Beijing, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from 7 Days Inn (Beijing Xueyuan Road), including SUHU Vegetarian Tiger (1.1 mi), Plan B (0.9 mi), and Tan Xiao Xiang (0.5 mi). Beijing is also known for some great historic sites, including Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), Temple of Heaven, and Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), which are not too far from 7 Days Inn (Beijing Xueyuan Road). We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at 7 Days Inn (Beijing Xueyuan Road) as you experience everything Beijing has to offer.

Avoid it

Reviewed By CarmenSandiego2012

I ended up staying here when my reservation at a B&B fell through. It was a last minute booking (I was at Beijing airport with no place to stay and this was the closest hotel to where some friends were staying. You can only pay with cash or with a credit card that has been issued in China. No one spoke English. Not a big deal. But the absolute worst thing was that the room smelled like a bathroom. It was subtle but after three days, I couldn't wait to get out of there. And since no one spoke English, I couldn't explain the problem. There is construction going on in the building next door so beware, though generally they kept it to normal business hours. There is a supermarket and other shops located conveniently around. There is a bus station, where you can take a bus to the subway. This place is not close to any of the sights, so plan accordingly. There are two complimentary PCs in the lobby for use and the whole 4 days I was there, only one worked. I think they offer wi-fi but i didn't use it. Bottom line, it worked for a last minute thing, but wouldn't stay here again, even if I did speak Chinese.

3. 7 Days Premium Beijing Chaoyangmen

No.190A Chaoyangmennei Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010 China
Excellent
20%
Good
63%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 289 reviews

7 Days Premium Beijing Chaoyangmen

If you’re looking for a budget friendly motel in Beijing, look no further than 7 Days Inn Beijing Chaoyangmen. Close to some of Beijing's most popular landmarks, such as Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) (1.4 mi) and Forbidden City-The Palace Museum (1.5 mi), 7 Days Inn Beijing Chaoyangmen is a great destination for tourists. A 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and baggage storage are some of the conveniences offered at this motel. If you are driving to 7 Days Inn Beijing Chaoyangmen, free parking is available. Travelers looking to enjoy some fish and chips can head to Morel's Restaurant & Cafe. Otherwise, you may want to check out a seafood restaurant such as Weng Xian Seafood Resturant, Midorikawa, or Huda Restaurant (Guijie 3rd). There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular art museums such as National Art Museum Of China, Poly Art Museum, and Red Brick Art Museum. The staff at 7 Days Inn Beijing Chaoyangmen looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

poor at all, just for sleep !

Reviewed By Aradaebrami

only good thing about hotel is the location that close to subway station . the staff does not speak English at all ! if you hadn't translator app or we chat app you cant contact with them , they cant help you for any thing ! the heating radiator is very noisy and disturbing. i booked the window located room but the reception guy requested more money for window ! i refused that and they give me without window room . that was awful , at last if you need just sleep and go , this hotel can be a option but nothing more .

4. 7 Days Inn (Beijing Shangdi)

No.28 Shangdi Sixth Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100085 China
Excellent
12%
Good
62%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 195 reviews

7 Days Inn (Beijing Shangdi)

Finding an ideal budget friendly motel in Beijing does not have to be difficult. Welcome to 7 Days Inn (Beijing Shangdi), a nice option for travelers like you. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Beijing, 7 Days Inn (Beijing Shangdi) is located a short distance from XiangShu WanShang Jie (MaoFang Lu) (1.7 mi) and Yimuyuan Imperial Concubine Ancestral House (2.2 mi). As your “home away from home,” the motel rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a desk, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk and room service while staying at 7 Days Inn (Beijing Shangdi). In addition, 7 Days Inn (Beijing Shangdi) offers an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Beijing trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is parking available to guests. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the nearby restaurants, including Jiang BianCheng Wai WuShan KaoQuanYu (ShangDi) (0.6 mi), Jinbaiwan Roast Duck (XiEr Qi) (1.1 mi), and Lan Hua Hua Shi Fu (Shang Di) (0.2 mi), all of which are within walking distance from 7 Days Inn (Beijing Shangdi). Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular architectural buildings, such as Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), Water Cube, and Gong Wang Fu. 7 Days Inn (Beijing Shangdi) looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Beijing.

5. Ji Hotel Beijing Andingmen

A11 Cheniandian, Andingmennei, Beijing 100009 China
Excellent
6%
Good
58%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 31 reviews

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Beijing, JI Hotel Beijing Andingmen is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, JI Hotel Beijing Andingmen makes it easy to enjoy the best of Beijing. The hotel offers a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, and baggage storage, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features an on-site restaurant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Close to some of Beijing's most popular landmarks, such as Ghost Street (Gui Jie) (1.1 mi) and Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) (1.5 mi), JI Hotel Beijing Andingmen is a great destination for tourists. If you like Korean restaurants, JI Hotel Beijing Andingmen is conveniently located near Palms l.a. Kitchen and Bar, Saveurs de Coree, and Huoluhuo Cheese Ribs•Huoshiwang (Aiqinghai). If you are interested in exploring Beijing, check out one of the art museums, such as National Art Museum Of China, Poly Art Museum, and Red Brick Art Museum. Whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure or both, JI Hotel Beijing Andingmen is sure to make your visit to Beijing one worth remembering.

The best and the worst

Reviewed By MikeMelbourne

A charming traditional courtyard hotel in a central location. The dark side is getting the choice of room right. The smaller rooms are relatively cheap - about 600RMB, but they are not for the faint hearted: smelly drains, basic shower onto the floor in the bathroom, window open and insecure or locked shut - no security grill, plaster dropping from the walls, little storage space (no wardrobe). We started with 3 beds in the room, but there was literally no room to walk! One of the staff has basic English, but if she is not on shift, it's sign language. After unpacking, and discovering the room's hidden problems, we asked to move another room. We were shown a delightful courtyard suite at a much higher rate - 1200RMB. We were told we could move the next day which we did, but we are pretty sure it was vacant at the time. So - all the preliminaries were rather unpleasant. Having got to the courtyard suite, we were extremely happy, as this was very well equipped, two large bedrooms, large sitting room, all with airconditioning and TV, a nice bathroom, and a water cooler. Outside each of 3 suites look onto a lovely courtyard with a delightful water feature. You feel as if you are staying as you might have hundreds of years ago, and you are so deep in the Hutong, there is almost no noise, and you are still close to many attractions. Overall a great place to stay. For others intending to come here, check the room before you pay, and before you move in so you can jump to plan B, if your first choice isn't what you want for the price. It seems little has changed from other reviewers a year ago.

6. 7 Days Inn Beijing Lize Bridge

No.21 Yard, Xiju South Street, Fengtai District, Beijing 100073 China
Excellent
13%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 31 reviews

7 Days Inn Beijing Lize Bridge

See why so many travelers make 7 Days Inn Beijing Lize Bridge their motel of choice when visiting Beijing. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Nearby landmarks such as Jinzhongdu Sites (1.3 mi) and Beijing West Railway Station (1.9 mi) make 7 Days Inn Beijing Lize Bridge a great place to stay when visiting Beijing. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a desk, and 7 Days Inn Beijing Lize Bridge makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the motel, including a 24 hour front desk and baggage storage. As an added convenience, there is parking available to guests. While in Beijing, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from 7 Days Inn Beijing Lize Bridge, including Quanjude Roast Duck (0.7 mi), Chongqing XiaoMian (1.2 mi), and Xin la Dao Yu Hotpot (Ma Lian Dao) (1.1 mi). There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular history museums such as Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, Lama Temple (Yonghegong), and Beijing Capital Museum. At 7 Days Inn Beijing Lize Bridge, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Beijing.

7. 7 Days Inn Beijing Dongsi

No.45 Liutiao, Dongsi, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007 China
Excellent
14%
Good
61%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 319 reviews

7 Days Inn Beijing Dongsi

not bad

Reviewed By Tex V

I stayed at a newer (and nice) 7 days back in 2008. This one was down an alley and looked BJ worn but was well maintained inside. Had a normal-young clientele. Only a couple of blocks each direction out goes to a main thoroughfare, and a half block down where the alley turns is a small store, a mystery meat restaurant and a massage/therapy place behind it, so not a bad local. Was a several, about 5-6 block walk to the Poly Theater and the other Chinese theatres and that area. Medium/low price, not a hostel but affordable.

8. 7 Days Inn (Beijing Liujiayao)

No.29 Nansanhuan East Road, Fengtai District, Beijing 100078 China
Excellent
15%
Good
63%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 249 reviews

7 Days Inn (Beijing Liujiayao)

If you’re looking for a budget friendly motel in Beijing, look no further than 7 Days Inn (Beijing Liujiayao). Close to some of Beijing's most popular landmarks, such as Imperial Vault of Heaven (1.5 mi) and Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest (1.8 mi), 7 Days Inn (Beijing Liujiayao) is a great destination for tourists. 7 Days Inn (Beijing Liujiayao) offers guests an array of room amenities including air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The motel offers a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour check-in, and room service, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features an on-site restaurant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to parking. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the barbeque restaurants, including Henjiu Yiqian Zhishijia Chuandian (WuSheng DongLi), Liu Ji Zhi Zi Barbeque (Hufangqiao), and Riviera French Teppanyaki, all of which are a short distance from 7 Days Inn (Beijing Liujiayao). Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular gardens, such as Gong Wang Fu, Yuyuantan Park, and Grand View Garden (Daguanyuan). The staff at 7 Days Inn (Beijing Liujiayao) looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Beat up, but okay option next to No. 5 subway line

Reviewed By travellevret

This hotel is very beat up. If you can get past the terrible first impression, lights taped to the ceiling with packing tape, and general disrepair, though it is actually and okay budget option. Highlights: It is right next to the No. 5 line, which is a useful line that connects to the Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple. The staff speak some English which is rare for these budget chain hotels. They were also pleasant and quite helpful. Overall, the bedding seemed very clean, and the staff seemed to work hard to clean the rooms. Some of the rooms for our party smelled pretty strongly of smoke on arrival, though they were sprayed with some sort of deodorizer. Things also worked in our rooms. Basic amenities are provided, but no bar soap or hand soap for the sink. There are a range of restaurants and convenience stores near the hotel. It is in a very typical, residential area. There is a porridge restaurant next to the entrance which does a decent Chinese breakfast. Fast food includes Yoshinoya (Japanese) and McDonalds. Budget travelers can look for a small restaurant east of the hotel with photos of foods such as fried rice, fried noodles, and wonton soup. Good and cheap. On our return to Beijing, our group stayed in a more charming budget hotel in an old courtyard for a similar price. It was a much nicer atmosphere, and yet was further from the subway, had harder beds, worse lighting, less friendly staff. This hotel is in desperate need of refurbishment, but when that happens, prices will go up.

9. 7 Days Inn (Beijing Madianqiao)

No.2 Deshengmenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100088 China
Excellent
14%
Good
63%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 251 reviews

7 Days Inn (Beijing Madianqiao)

7 Days Inn (Beijing Madianqiao) is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Beijing, offering a budget friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Beijing, 7 Days Inn (Beijing Madianqiao) is located a short distance from Peking Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling (Song Qingling Guju) (1.6 mi) and Water Cube (1.9 mi). As your “home away from home,” the motel rooms offer air conditioning and a desk, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, room service, and 24 hour check-in while staying at 7 Days Inn (Beijing Madianqiao). In addition, 7 Days Inn (Beijing Madianqiao) offers an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Beijing trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is parking available to guests. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the Asian restaurants, including King's Joy Beijing, Mr. Shi's Dumplings, and Huajia Yiyuan (Hua's Restaurant), all of which are a short distance from 7 Days Inn (Beijing Madianqiao). Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular art museums, such as National Art Museum Of China, Poly Art Museum, and Red Brick Art Museum. Enjoy your stay in Beijing!

10. 7 Days Inn Beijing Bird's Nest Staduim

No.8 Xiaoying Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101 China
Excellent
11%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 216 reviews

7 Days Inn Beijing Bird's Nest Staduim

Surprisingly comfortable night in this budget chain

Reviewed By simonjolty

First up, this 7 Days Inn may be advertised as Bird's Nest Stadium but it's nowhere near! A good twenty minute walk will get you there but you won't see it from your hotel window. And the hotel is a bit tricky to find as well, the cabbie's sat nav unable to get a fix on it. It is a short walk from Datun Road East station on Line 5 of the easy to use Beijing Metro, though. So, having checked in and been issued with keys cards that didn't work the lift, we were shown along a corridor that really was a building site - fresh cut wood and plaster strewn, with sawdust to boot. It's safe to say that this hotel is undergoing renovation! Having gained entry to the room though, we were pleasantly surprised to find a simple but tidy twin bedded room with desk and TV, and a compact bathroom with plastic shower enclosure. Wi-fi was adequate and bottled water available to buy. Thankfully, the renovations in adjacent rooms didn't commence till a sensible hour, and the only thing to disturb our slumber were the two way radios that the staff wore as they walked up and down the corridor! So for ambience, this place is a fail. Factor in the budget price and quality of sleep though, and it scores better than expected.

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