What's Xihu Like?

Xihu is an upscale area of the city with lake views. Enjoy fun activities in the neighborhood like swimming. Nature lovers can explore top areas like West Lake. There's plenty more to see, including Hangzhou Botanical Garden and Lingyin Temple.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Xihu?

We have 205 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite places to stay in Xihu:

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, spa

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Steam room • Fitness center • Walkable location

The Nook Hotel Hangzhou

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, 24-hour fitness center

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Zhejiang Xizi Hotel

Lakefront hotel with indoor pool, bar

• • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • Fitness center • Terrace • Central location

Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants, spa

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Steam room • Health club • Central location

JW Marriott Hotel Hangzhou

Luxury hotel with 4 restaurants, indoor pool

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Café • Central location

How to Get to Xihu

Xihu is located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from the heart of Hangzhou.

Flying to:

• • Hangzhou (HGH-Xiaoshan Intl.), 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Xihu

Things to See and Do in and around Xihu

What to See in Xihu

• • West Lake
• • Hangzhou Botanical Garden
• • Lingyin Temple
• • Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
• • Zhejiang University

Things to Do in Xihu

• • Xihu Tiandi
• • Hangzhou Zoo
• • China National Tea Museum
• • Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort
• • Song Dynasty Town

Other Popular Xihu Attractions

• • Leifeng Pagoda
• • Broken Bridge
• • Former Residence of Sha Menghai
• • Liuhe Pagoda
• • Xixi Wetland Park

When Is the Best Time to Visit Hangzhou?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 79°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 44°F)
• • Rainiest months: June, August, September, May (average 7 inches of rainfall)